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| | Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Becca Coggins, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms
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| | | | Take some time this weekend to explore insightful reads on what it would take to create a prosperous world by 2100, the state of Americans’ aspirations, and more.
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| | It turns out Americans across backgrounds, geographies, and generations want many of the same things. Diana Ellsworth, JP Julien, and coauthors examine Americans’ shared economic aspirations, the barriers to upward mobility they face, and where institutions can make the biggest difference. | | | |
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| | In building HR for the agentic era, leaders often fall into “the pilot trap”—focusing on isolated AI successes rather than transforming the operating model. Asmus Komm, Bryan Hancock, and Sandra Durth explain why defining a clear North Star and addressing three core tensions can help organizations scale AI across the enterprise. | | | |
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| | What does it take to adapt to constant change? Drawing on his experience as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2023 to 2025, retired General CQ Brown speaks with Senior Partner Kirk Rieckhoff about challenging the status quo, questioning long-held assumptions, and why “good ideas have no rank.” | | | |
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| | | | | This webinar will uncover unique opportunities AI can offer the services arm of industrial companies. On August 25, Florent Kervazo, Harold Brink, and Subu Narayanan will share their perspectives on how industrial organizations can best leverage the latest AI capabilities to enhance their service offerings, improve operational performance, and unlock new sources of value. | | Register today  | | | |
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| | | | | New AI-enabled tools have the potential to reshape how distributors price, source, negotiate, and manage assortments, with immediate financial and strategic impact. | | Maximize the odds | | | |
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| | | —Edited by Nadia Wynter, editor, Washington, DC
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| | | | | Explore McKinsey’s annual book recommendations—a curated collection of nearly 100 thought-provoking titles to inspire fresh ideas and new perspectives. | | Browse the collection | | | |
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