Newsletters: 12/27/21

Strategy & Finance: The year's most popular articles

Strategy & Finance

As 2021 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most popular articles of the year in a series that spans the best of McKinsey Quarterly, the McKinsey Global Institute, the New at McKinsey blog, and more—we even feature an Editor’s Choice category. Today, we give you our most-read pieces on strategy and finance, which revolve around COVID-19’s persistent effects, strategy analytics, the digital edge, and more. Read on for our full top 10.

1. The coronavirus effect on global economic sentiment, December 2021

Executive sentiment ends the year on a generally positive note, with most survey respondents expecting 2022 to bring better economic conditions despite heightened risks from the pandemic and inflation. Get updated

2. What matters most? Five priorities for CEOs in the next normal

How leaders can adapt to a very different future. Broaden your perspective

Kevin Sneader on the eight trends that will define 2021–and beyond

3. The eight trends that will define 2021–and beyond

Kevin Sneader discusses the new ideas and business models transforming industry landscapes. Look ahead

4. The strategy-analytics revolution

It's time to bring advanced analytics into the strategy room—here's why. Put them front and center

5. The new digital edge: Rethinking strategy for the postpandemic era

Our survey confirms that the future will belong to companies that put technology at the center of their outlook, capabilities, and leadership mandate. Get strategic

6. The impact of COVID-19 on capital markets, one year in

Stock market performance reveals the impact of accelerating trends, growing gaps between the winners and the rest, and a flow of value to megaplayers. Focus your energies

7. The workforce of the future

Accelerating trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation mean that more people will need to change jobs and learn new skills. Are leaders ready to guide the shift? Get ready

8. Looking beyond the pandemic: Could the world economy gain more than it lost to COVID-19?

Safeguarding lives and livelihoods in the next phase could usher in an age of health and prosperity. Where to focus next

9. Strategy for a digital world

A winning digital strategy requires new twists to familiar moves. Here's your road map

10. Much anew about 'nudging'

Almost 15 years after introducing a critical choice-making framework, behavioral economists Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler reflect on its continuing impact on business and society. Improve decisions

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