Transform to outcompete
| | | | THIS QUARTER’S PAGE-TURNERS ON BUSINESS AND BEYOND | | |
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| | | Rewired: How Leading Companies Win with Technology and AI, the second edition of McKinsey’s bestselling Rewired, has launched. Written by McKinsey Senior Partner Emeritus and Special Adviser Eric Lamarre, Senior Partners Kate Smaje and Robert Levin, with Senior Partners Alex Singla and Alexander Sukharevsky, the book shows how AI transformations can boost EBITDA by up to 20 percent—and what leaders must do to get there. In a recent interview, the authors emphasize a clear objective: Put people first and treat transformation as a continuous journey. Ready to rewire your organization to outcompete? Order your copy of Rewired today.
In this edition of Readers & Leaders, explore how human-centered transformation is shaping organizations across industries. Discover why AI adoption depends not just on technology but also on societal readiness, how leaders can build trust to help teams thrive, and how capitalism has evolved over time based on concrete decisions and frameworks.
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| “Rewired is not something you do and then you’re finished. Rewired is a muscle that you’re constantly honing and constantly building. It’s really hard to do. In many ways, what we’ve seen is that while the framework and the elements of what it takes to outcompete are the same, the bar has risen.” | | | | |
| | | | | Ready to win with AI? Explore recent interviews to transform your organization and team.
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| | | For more on people-first transformation and adaptability, check out previous interviews.
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| | | | | What does it take to lead through disruption? McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reflect on the centennials of both companies and explore how optimism, culture, and customer trust drive long-term performance. | | Watch the interview  | | | |
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| | | | | Leaders Bruce Crawford and Claire Rothman helped transform iconic institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera and the LA Forum. In our latest obituaries, read about transformative leaders who left the world better than they found it.
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| | Catch up on the latest and greatest reads for the month. Explore business bestsellers, prepared exclusively for McKinsey by Circana; the full selection is available on McKinsey on Books.
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