How to build resilience amid economic and political turbulence

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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   Curated by Marissa Cronin   Editor, New York Building resilience in a time of economic and political turbulence The world continues to adapt to a post-pandemic reality strained by inflationary shocks, energy scarcity, and geopolitical tensions. Making resilience a strategic priority could enable leaders to weather the influx of external shocks, or "earthquakes," while preparing for and shaping what could be a new era, write senior partners Chris Bradley, Sven Smit, Jonathan Woetzel, and partner Jeongmin Seong in a McKinsey Global Institute discussion paper. Explore these insights to dive into a framework to imagine the new era, understand the six key dimensions of resilience, and more.  Read more On the cusp of a new era? Current economic and political turbulence could presage the start of a new era that is structurally very different with a new narrative of progress. Download the full discussion paper  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  Something's coming: How US companies can build resilience, survive a downturn, and thrive in the next cycle The US economy continues to throw off mixed signals. But one thing is becoming clear: executives should prepare for an extended period of higher interest rates. Get primed  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  Building resilience in the face of rising inflation Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today's. How can CEOs guide their management teams, employees, boards, and a wide range of external stakeholders through this period? Partner Mahima Chugh outlines the five levers companies can take to stay resilient amid volatility. Watch the video  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  Navigating inflation: A new playbook for CEOs Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today's. Lessons from strong leaders and bold action can help CEOs make the decisions that only they can make. Navigate uncertainty  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  MORE FROM MCKINSEY Growth, inflation, and adapting to unpredictable times With inflation continuing to impact consumers, businesses, and economies globally, Alex Abdelnour breaks down the best strategies for adjusting and thriving. Limit disruption  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 Strategy alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007