How CEOs can prepare for the next normal

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company How CEOs can prepare for the next normal Trends accelerated by the pandemic have triggered fundamental shifts in how organizations get work done. But these shifts alone may not be enough to succeed in the post-COVID-19 era. To adapt to a different future, leaders need to be ready and willing to rethink how they operate, and even why they exist. Check out this interactive to uncover what matters most in the next normal, and dive deeper with insights on the five priorities global executives told us they're focusing on as they navigate the trends shaping the future. 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Read the full report   Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation A new consultation paper from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum explores the role that natural climate solutions can play in helping to address climate change and the destruction of nature. 6 steps   Transform in the cloud Three actions CEOs can take to get value from cloud computing Leaders need to accelerate their journey to the cloud in order to digitize quickly and effectively in the wake of COVID-19. Drive progress   Cloud's trillion-dollar prize is up for grabs Cloud has immense potential, but most companies are only scratching the surface. Recent research clarifies where the value lies—and how to capture it before competitors do. Unlock the value   Cultivate your talent The new possible: How HR can help build the organization of the future The pandemic underscores the urgency for a more dynamic talent and work model. Human-resources leaders can help by focusing on identity, agility, and scalability. Meet the moment   Tackling Asia's talent challenge: How to adapt to a digital future McKinsey's Oliver Tonby, Li-Kai Chen, and Anu Madgavkar discuss the opportunity—and obligation—to reimagine the workforce of the future. Prepare for the future   The new science of talent: From roles to returns Getting the right people into the right roles is more vital than ever. Here's how to deliver returns on talent faster—and help more women rise to the C-suite at the same time. Listen in   Press the need for speed Speed and resilience: Five priorities for the next five months As businesses recover from COVID-19-related disruption and reimagine themselves for the next normal, they need to ask—and answer—five questions. See powerful outcomes   Return as a muscle: How lessons from COVID-19 can shape a robust operating model for hybrid and beyond New research shows how resilient organizations thrived through the pandemic. Here's how to use those lessons to craft a better approach to how work gets done across time (real and asynchronous) and space (digital and physical). 5 areas to build   Organizing for speed in advanced industries Faced with the COVID-19 crisis, companies in advanced industries have become more nimble and accelerated decision making. How can they retain this speed once the pandemic abates? Address the obstacles   Operate with purpose The case for stakeholder capitalism Consumers and society at large are expecting more from business. Embracing these responsibilities can help shareholders, too. Make positive change   Help your employees find purpose—or watch them leave Employees expect their jobs to bring a significant sense of purpose to their lives. Employers need to help meet this need, or be prepared to lose talent to companies that will. Meet employees’ needs   More than a mission statement: How the 5Ps embed purpose to deliver value Your company’s purpose strengthens resilience and creates value—if it’s genuine. A new framework highlights a detailed approach to embedding purpose throughout your organization. Unlock meaningful value   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a digital publishing manager based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. 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