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And when it breaks?

Seth's Blog

Most of the pitch and the demo is all about how terrific our plans are, and how well our gadget works. But if we hope for resilience, perhaps it makes sense to show off how gracefully the system breaks. Because it will break. Because plans won’t work out. Because we’ll be surprised. And then what happens?

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What to Know About Upskilling Your Workforce

Harvard Business School Online

Upskilling can boost productivity, improve retention, and help future-proof your workforce. A seven-step framework can guide you in building a long-term, effective program tailored to your organization’s needs.

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Addressing youth mental health through school-based services

McKinsey

One in five US children has a mental health condition. Schools may play a critical role in providing evidence-based interventions. We suggest six actions for states to consider.

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Overcoming the Unique Challenges of Leadership Burnout

Up Your Culture

Leadership can be exhilarating—but it can also be exhausting. As organizations continue to navigate rapid change, economic pressure, and hybrid work environments, leaders are increasingly reporting signs of burnout. Gallup just released their 2025 State of the Global Workplace Report , and you may not be surprised to learn that managers experienced the largest drop in both engagement and well-being.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Confronting the affordable-housing crisis

McKinsey

US families face a housing shortfall from coast to coast. New research reveals what’s at stake if costs continue to escalate, plus what can be done differently to advance meaningful change.

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Inclusion isn’t a checkbox.

ReNew Business

“There is no way to inclusion, inclusion is the way.” It’s my personal motto, why? Because I grew up hearing half of my family demonised for their religion and Country. Because the grandmother who adored me also held racist beliefs against people like me. Because when I came home from summer holidays, sun-tanned and smiling, people asked my mother if I was adopted.

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Leading in Uncertain Times: Simplicity, Responsibility, and Abundance

EOS Worldwide

Uncertain times test the mettle of even the most seasoned leaders. The pressure to adapt, pivot, and grow with shifting landscapes and unpredictable challenges can feel overwhelming. But what if.

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Mukesh Ambani’s bold ambitions: Building businesses of the future

McKinsey

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest and most profitable private sector companies, discusses how clarity of goal and purpose, accompanied by the right people, can drive innovation, unlock extraordinary talent, and create impact.

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AI Can’t Replace Human Leadership: The Power of People in EOS Implementation

EOS Worldwide

A few weeks ago, someone sent me a spam email claiming an AI tool could “implement EOS.” Not assist. Not summarize. Implement. My first reaction? It felt laughable.My second? Some.

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Sustainability in packaging 2025: Inside the minds of global consumers

McKinsey

Despite some common global themes, consumer priorities and perceptions toward packaging materials vary by country, requiring a granular understanding and nuanced planning from packaging stakeholders.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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How to Get an SBA Loan with Bad Credit

Upmetrics

Think bad credit means no SBA loan? Not so fast. There are flexible programs and smart workarounds that most people overlook. In this guide, we’ll show you how to boost your odds, pick the right loan, and even get expert help to polish your business plan and match with lenders who say yes when others won’t.

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How purpose and flywheel synergies create high and sustainable returns

McKinsey

Our latest research reveals that long-term investors use purpose and portfolio synergies to drive high returns. How can they sustain superior performance in a new era?

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Profit to go: Seizing growth prospects in the away-from-home channel

McKinsey

Rising revenues, doubled margins: The away-from-home market is the new growth driver for the consumer goods industry. We explore leading companies’ recipe for success in this unique sales channel.

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The great trade rearrangement

McKinsey

Skip to main content MGI Research The great trade rearrangement June 25, 2025 | Article Olivia White  Jeffrey Condon Chris Bradley  Michael Birshan  Sven Smit  Camillo Lamanna A newly defined “rearrangement ratio” gauges the potential to rearrange US imports from China and how this could ripple across the globe. At a glance Amid pressure on US–China trade, firms may look to rearrange sourcing to alternative suppliers.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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The McKinsey Crossword: After School Special | No. 238

McKinsey

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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What is the future of mobility?

McKinsey

Skip to main content What is the future of mobility? June 24, 2025 | Article This series of McKinsey Explainers explores what’s around the next corner for the mobility industry. A playful design features various modes of transportation, including bicycles, scooters, and stylized cars and flying vehicles, on curved blue tracks set against a light blue sky.