Problem solving, esports, and crosswords for International Games Week

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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 Get in the game for International Games Week Games: They’re not just for kids. Esports and videogaming are big businesses in their own right these days, and solving problems can be as satisfying as placing the last piece of an intricate puzzle. As #InternationalGamesWeek begins, we invite you to: Up your skills when it comes to problem solving Get up to speed on ways to use war gaming and scenario planning as strategic tools Explore insights on the world of esports and gaming subscriptions Try your hand at the McKinsey Crossword Learn more about Solve, a problem-solving assessment, or take a quiz to see where you might fit at McKinsey Read more Problem solving Six problem-solving mindsets for very uncertain times Even the most inscrutable problems have solutions—or better outcomes than have been reached so far. Here's how the best problem solvers crack the code. Get creative   How to master the seven-step problem-solving process Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy. Push your thinking   Strategy to beat the odds If you internalize the real odds of strategy, you can tame its social side and make big moves. What moves matter?   Want better strategies? Become a bulletproof problem solver The value of creative and strategic thinkers capable of solving complex problems has never been higher. Listen to the podcast   War gaming and strategy Bias busters: War games? Here's what they're good for Strategy decisions are interdependent decisions. Don't forget to anticipate competitors' moves when making your own. No company is an island   How CFOs can use war gaming to support strategic decisions CFOs are often natural leaders of this strategic planning tool. Listen to the conversation   Gaming and esports The Netflix of gaming? Why subscription video-game services face an uphill battle Many tech giants are betting that the subscription model will become dominant in video games. Yet the things that make gaming such an entertainment dynamo are problematic for these types of services. Understand the characteristics   Esports and the next frontier of brand sponsorships Data from Germany and Western Europe indicates that sponsorship of esports can open a valuable marketing channel for brands that know how to use it. 4 takeaways   The McKinsey Crossword Ballot Boxes 69 across: Register approval of online. Can you solve it?   Getting Ghosted 55 down: Halloween’s mo. Play now   “Message Received” 62 across: “Message received,” to a consultant. Get in the game   Rapid Return 59 across: What a boss might request on a project. Test your skills   More from McKinsey Explore McKinsey Careers Take this quick 10-question quiz to discover the career path at McKinsey that best fits you. Find your fit   Solve, McKinsey’s assessment game Learn about Solve, McKinsey's assessment game, and how you can showcase your skills in an interesting and engaging way. Showcase your skills   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Joyce Yoo, a digital editor 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. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Strategy alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2021 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007