A defining leadership moment

From adaptation to growth ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company   Curated by Emily Adeyanju   Digital Publishing Manager, New York A defining leadership moment The world is contending with a number of challenges: economic uncertainty and rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, food insecurity, an energy crisis, and a lingering pandemic. How can businesses emerge stronger in crisis and withstand future shocks? The key is to build a resilience muscle, according to a report by McKinsey's global managing partner Bob Sternfels and Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, with contributions from senior partners Daniel Pacthod, Sven Smit, and others. As the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group conclude, don't miss these insights on actions for building a #ResilientFuture, with topics including:   • using lessons learned as a guidepost for the future • prioritizing adaptability in times of crisis • how Europe's CEOs can build resilience • mitigating the effects of food loss by repurposing resources  Read more Resilience for sustainable, inclusive growth Resilience should be seen as the ability to deal with adversity, withstand shocks, and continuously adapt and accelerate as disruptions and crises arise over time. Withstand shocks  How to build geopolitical resilience amid a fragmenting global order Organizations need to strategically invest in capabilities, people, processes, structures, and technology to navigate the risks arising from an evolving and fraught geopolitical landscape. Create resilience  A defining moment: How Europe's CEOs can build resilience to grow in today's economic maelstrom Can leaders lift their companies to the next frontier of resilience—not only to survive but also to thrive? Get the bigger picture  How inflation is flipping the economic script, in seven charts The troubling trend is spilling over into every corner of the global economy, with dramatic effects. McKinsey Global Publishing looks at the latest data. Get ready  What infrastructure stimulus investments could be the most important for governments to pursue now and why? Industry leaders from Beijing, the UK, Canada, and at the World Bank weigh in on the infrastructure stimulus investments governments may want to prioritize as they consider economic recovery. Drive the agenda  The rising risk of a global food crisis The war in Ukraine poses a looming threat to the worldwide food supply. Here's what's at stake—and what might be done to help. Understand the issues  Spotting green business opportunities in a surging netzero world Explore how 8 industries may transition to a netzero world, and how organizations can respond with green businesses that create value along the way. Be bold  Raising the resilience of your organization Repeatedly rebounding from disruption is tough, but some companies have a recipe for success: a systems mindset emphasizing agility, psychological safety, adaptable leadership, and cohesive culture. Adapt now  Reducing food loss: What grocery retailers and manufacturers can do An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet. Enable lasting change  How to rebuild social capital and improve corporate performance People's professional networks have shrunk since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while companies' attrition and hiring challenges are growing. To help reverse these trends, people and organizations will need to manage workplace interactions more intentionally. Here's how. Explore the findings  MORE FROM MCKINSEY What is inflation? Inflation is the gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services. This is just one entry in our McKinsey Explainer series. Understand the current moment  We're helping build an economy that works for all. 7 in 10 people live in societies with growing inequality. That's why we're taking action to create a more inclusive economy through our work with clients, and in local communities. See how we're helping  To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. 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 Public Sector alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007