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It’s the first day of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, which means cooler weather, earlier sunsets, and crimson leaves. But in the business world, fall means back to business. Before the season of peak productivity kicks into high gear, check out some crucial insights you may have missed this summer, including an episode of The McKinsey Podcast featuring partners Emily Field and Bryan Hancock about the costs of middle management gone awry—and look out for our latest thinking on the issues that matter most in business and management in the months ahead.

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Are middle managers your next ace in the hole?

Middle managers: they’re beleaguered. Maligned. Miscast. But new research reveals the clear competitive advantage the best middle managers bring—and the vital role they stand to play in the future of work.

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What it would take for US schools to fully recover from COVID-19

Learning delays, diminished mental health, absenteeism: US K–12 students face significant challenges in the wake of the pandemic. Schools must prioritize investments to best meet their needs.

Overcome barriers

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Is your workplace ready for flexible work? A survey offers clues

Flexible work can deliver both better employee engagement and real estate savings. Here’s how tenants and investors can prepare.

Accommodate shifting needs

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A practical guide to new-business building for incumbents

Five lessons for incumbents on how to build and scale new digital ventures—and increase their odds of success.

Increase odds of success

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CFOs’ balancing act: Juggling priorities to build resilience

As surveyed CFOs concurrently manage defensive and growth-oriented considerations, they expect major changes in the months ahead and see two pivotal paths for strengthening their organizations.

Maintain balance

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A peek at the future health and wealth of our global economy

A new McKinsey report looks at four scenarios for inflation, interest rates, and growth over the next decade. Three of the economic outcomes portend stagnation and stagflation—but one offers hope.

4 scenarios

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What’s on the menu? Revenue growth techniques for restaurants

By mastering revenue growth management—ensuring that pricing, promotions, and menu offerings are all working together—US restaurants can serve up profitable growth.

Start your journey

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An interview on building organizational resilience: A board-level priority in today’s challenging times

Boards of directors play an important role in helping companies navigate economic uncertainty. Collaboration among CEOs, boards, and owners helps effectively manage today’s complex business environment.

Make resilience a board priority

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Ready for prime time? The state of live commerce

The innovative social-commerce format continues to grow, but its potential could be unlocked by tailored approaches responding to differences in consumer characteristics and needs.

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The McKinsey guide to excelling as a CEO

The CEO role is arguably more challenging than it’s ever been. Become the most effective leader you can be with expert insights and advice on topics that should be at the top of your agenda, including gen AI, digital transformations, the changing talent landscape, growth and resilience, the net-zero transition, DEI, and more.

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Author Talks: How cognitive empathy can help you predict the competition’s next steps

John Horn breaks down the difficulties companies have in assessing competitors, the future of competitive insights, and their relevance in today’s world.

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