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Top Ten Newsletter │ Second Quarter 2026

Our top ten articles this quarter look at what it takes to build an agentic organization, AI-enabled workflows for marketers, and more. At No. 1, McKinsey’s Alex Singla, Alexander Sukharevsky, Kate Smaje, Eric Lamarre, and Robert Levin outline the defining themes that separate the companies that are successfully transforming their business with tech and AI from those that are not in “The AI transformation manifesto.”

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1. The AI transformation manifesto

Twelve themes separate companies that are truly rewired for AI from their peers. Explore 12 defining themes

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2. AI is everywhere. The agentic organization isn’t—yet

Most companies are experimenting with AI, but few have realized its value. The real challenge isn’t the technology—it’s redesigning workflows, leadership, and culture for an agentic world. Get ready for the agentic era

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3. Building the foundations for agentic AI at scale

Agentic AI scales on strong data. To capture value, tech leaders can agentify high-impact workflows, modernize data architectures, enforce data quality, and evolve operating models. Pave the way for an agentic future

4. Where AI will create value—and where it won’t

Using AI to boost productivity is unlikely to create a sustainable advantage. The real value from AI will lie in reshaping offerings, business models, and market structures before competitors do. Map AI value

5. The end of ERP as we know it? Five ways AI is disrupting ERP

The question is not whether AI will affect the familiar ERP paradigm but rather how radically and quickly the shift will happen. The race is on

6. Reinventing marketing workflows with agentic AI

For marketers, AI-enabled workflows will fuel new levels of growth, speed, and efficiency. What is your activation plan? Explore the five-step process

7. McKinsey Quantum Technology Monitor 2026: A commercial tipping point

Quantum computing is no longer just an emerging technology. Our latest Quantum Technology Monitor report shows that over 300 global companies are adopting it, fueling a multibillion-dollar market. Explore quantum computing adoption

8. The AI revolution in software development

If gen AI has a killer application, it’s software development—one of the most profound shifts in the history of programming. Unlock next-level productivity

9. State of Food and Beverage: The choices CPG leaders can make to renew growth

The slow erosion of value in the consumer goods industry is now speeding up. Leaders need to reshape their portfolios, sharpen their value propositions, and fully harness tech and AI—or risk ceding ground. Stay ahead