Blogs
A compilation of narratives showcasing innovation, human potential, and expertise within the consulting industry
DEC, 09, 2024
The Rise of Middle Management
When people talk about their career aspirations, you often hear goals like, “I want to be a school principal,” or “I want to manage a team finding the cure for a disease.” Rarely do you hear, “I want to be a middle manager,” even though all these roles fall under that category. McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Emily Field, along with former partner Bill Schaninger, explore this overlooked role in their book Power to the Middle.
DEC 02, 2024
How to Build an Effective Customer Persona
Creating a customer persona is one of the most important steps for any startup aiming to understand its target audience and tailor marketing efforts effectively. A well-crafted persona can guide product development, content strategy, and overall marketing, ensuring you speak directly to your ideal customers.
DEC, 23, 2024
How to Build a Thriving Consulting Business Without Sacrificing Your Health, Relationships, or Sanity
Building a successful consulting business is much like navigating uncharted waters—full of opportunity, but relentless and demanding. The challenge isn’t just plotting the course; it’s surviving long enough to reach the destination.
DEC 16, 2024
Unlocking Business Transformation
McKinsey has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to leverage generative AI (gen AI) agents in managing complex processes across enterprise and shared services operations. This partnership builds on the long-standing alliance between McKinsey and Microsoft, aiming to deliver impactful results for clients.
JAN, 09, 2025
Maximizing Your College Experience in the Age of AI and Online Learning
Building a successful consulting business is much like navigating uncharted waters—full of opportunity, but relentless and demanding. The challenge isn’t just plotting the course; it’s surviving long enough to reach the destination.
JAN, 04, 2025
The Essential Role of Small Businesses in Everyday Life
Small businesses are integral to our daily lives, whether it’s the corner bodega, the dog walker, the food truck, or the plumber. In the United States, small businesses hold a special place, with people trusting them more than any other institution. As Anu Madgavkar, a partner at McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), puts it, “They are the one thing, literally, that we interact with every single day, and they make a big difference to the lives of people
JAN, 23, 2025
Driving Innovation: How Cities Foster Growth in the Modern Era
Cities have historically been the epicenters of innovation, where geographical proximity, population density, and skill diversity come together to ignite creativity. These elements, when combined, amplify knowledge flows, fostering novel and disruptive ideas that propel economic growth.
JAN 16, 2025
What is Your Company’s Biodiversity Impact?
As business leaders committed to a sustainable future, understanding your company’s biodiversity impact is crucial. A recent report by PwC Netherlands and the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development highlights the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss.
FEB 20, 2025
Cost Management
BCG’s integrated cost management approach swiftly uncovers the root causes affecting an organization’s cost structure, implementing tailored, industry-specific strategies to create leaner, faster, and stronger businesses.
Reinventing Consumption for a Sustainable Future
FEB 06, 2025
In today’s world, businesses produce goods and services, and people purchase them.
OCT, 29, 2024
Understanding the Difference Between Strategy and Action: A Key to Business Success
This highlights a crucial challenge for businesses: where does strategy end and execution begin? Unfortunately, many companies struggle with this distinction, leading to misaligned efforts and missed opportunities.
OCT, 21, 2024
6 Ways to Bring Strategy into Your Work Every Day
Business leaders need to be strategic, but organizational and personal obstacles can hinder translating strategy into action. Overcoming these obstacles involves making systematic choices that contribute positively to your strategy every day. Here are six actionable ways to incorporate strategy into your daily practices.
NOV, 12, 2024
McKinsey and Hire Heroes USA Join Forces to Empower Veterans
For veterans, transitioning from military service to civilian life can be an uphill battle. From navigating new careers to supporting military spouses facing their own employment challenges, Hire Heroes USA has become a vital lifeline.
NOV, 05, 2024
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Pushes for Full Return to Office
In a memo sent on Monday, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the benefits of in-person work, highlighting improved opportunities for learning, collaboration, brainstorming, and building stronger connections with colleagues. This announcement signals a significant shift as Amazon prepares to implement a five-day-per-week office mandate starting in January.
NOV, 26, 2024
How to Maximize the Value of New Technology: Insights from McKinsey Experts
Technology holds the potential to revolutionize industries, but realizing its value requires more than just advanced tools. At McKinsey, we believe in a Never just tech approach, combining strategy, talent, processes, and culture to ensure technology delivers on its promise.
NOV, 19, 2024
A Fresh Approach to Cybersecurity Consulting
In today’s digital landscape, securing data, networks, and systems can be overwhelming, especially for small to medium-sized businesses. 909Cyber, a newly launched cybersecurity firm, aims to simplify this process by providing comprehensive, cost-effective cybersecurity expertise and recruitment services.
