How to Transition From Consulting to C-Suite
By Insead Knowledge
Former management consultants can make great CEOs. But the transition isn’t an easy one.
Novartis on digitizing medicine in an aging world
By McKinsey & Company
The global population is aging as life expectancy increases. That means not only is demand for healthcare rising, but the very nature of that care is changing. In this interview, the CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, Joseph Jimenez, discusses with McKinsey’s Rik Kirkland issues including the emerging need for regenerative medicine, how digitization is driving innovation, and why Novartis is shifting to an outcomes-based approach for patient treatments. An extended and edited transcript of Jimenez’s remarks follows.
Does Articulating Your Corporate Values Matter?
By Insead Knowledge
Listing your corporate values is not enough—companies need to wrestle with their cultures to make a difference, distinguishing them from their peers and updating them as they evolve.
Globalization Presents Complex Challenges for HR Managers
By Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
As organizations become increasingly global, HR managers will face new challenges as they try to build productive, cohesive workforces that in some cases span many cultures, countries or regions.
An executive’s guide to machine learning
By McKinsey & Company
It’s no longer the preserve of artificial-intelligence researchers and born-digital companies like Amazon, Google, and Netflix.
What it takes to build your Digital Quotient
By McKinsey & Company
All companies need an effective digital strategy, yet many struggle with determining the best approach. In this interview, the leader of McKinsey’s Digital Quotient initiative, Tanguy Catlin, explains to McKinsey’s Barr Seitz the outcomes that drive digital performance, as well as how companies build their digital expertise and implement successful strategies. An edited transcript of each of Catlin’s videos follows.