Top Ten McKinsey Themes │ Third Quarter 2026

In the third quarter of 2026, our top ten posts from McKinsey Themes explore the value of human skills in the AI era, India’s growth story, the fast-changing consumer landscape, and more. At No. 1 is What CEOs are reading in 2026, which highlights McKinsey’s 2026 annual book recommendations and the picks from CEOs who have built global businesses and navigated periods of profound change. Read on for our full top ten.

4. What’s next for India’s growth story?

India’s growth story is entering a new phase. As the economy continues to expand, industries across India are evolving, too, bringing new challenges for businesses and opening up fresh opportunities for growth and investment. Shaping what’s next 

5. Consumers are evolving. Will brands evolve with them?

Technology and sustained cost pressures are reshaping how consumers define value and, in turn, how companies compete. How will brands keep pace? Get set up for success 

6. Rewired 2.0: How leading companies are (still) winning with AI

Companies that successfully transform with AI can boost their EBITDA by roughly 20 percent, according to Rewired: How Leading Companies Win with Technology and AI. In this newly released second edition of the Rewired bestseller, five McKinsey leaders draw on more than 30 case studies to show how organizations turn AI ambition into measurable value. From AI ambition to impact 

7. How CEOs are leading through the AI shift

Across industries, AI is changing how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. Through a series of podcast conversations, Senior Partner Eric Kutcher talks with CEOs about how they are navigating that shift and connecting AI to the broader priorities of their businesses. Inside the CEO AI playbook 

8. Building the right partnerships for AI transformation

When Indonesia’s second-largest telecom operator set out to “go all in” on an AI-native transformation, success required more than technology alone. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) needed to build AI capabilities, reinvent the operating model, and forge the right partnerships. Unlock growth with AI transformation 

9. Dreamforce 2026: From AI ambition to growth

Dreamforce 2026 arrives as the conversation around AI shifts from what the technology can do to what businesses can achieve with it. The opportunity now is to put it to work where it matters most and turn investment into measurable growth. McKinsey at Dreamforce 2026 

10. How AI is transforming 6 major industries

The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI is out, and unsurprisingly, businesses are putting artificial intelligence to work across a wider range of functions than they did in 2024. Generate the most value 

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