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Leadership at Scale the McKinsey Way

Leading Blog

B EFORE YOU BEGIN your next leadership development program, read this. It is not uncommon to hear leaders complain that leadership development programs are not delivering the effective leaders necessary to execute their strategies and purpose. The McKinsey approach is founded on four beliefs that constitute effective leadership: 1.

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7 Effective Ways to Develop Your Talent for an Unpredictable Future

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. According to McKinsey’s study, it highlights the concerns of executives, with a staggering 87% believing that their organizations will face disruption due to digital trends.

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Why do so many leadership development programs fail?

Great Results Team Building

Way back in January 2014, in an issue of McKinsey Quarterly , a group of researchers attempted to answer this question: “Why do so many leadership development programs fail?” ” They summarized their finding into the four main issues that led to a lack of results in most leadership development programs.

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Advancing Gender Diversity in Boardrooms: Success Strategies

N2Growth Blog

The inclusion of women in such roles not only brings valuable perspectives and skills but also has a significant impact on organizations and society. For example, a report by McKinsey & Company found that companies with diverse executive boards outperform their peers in profitability, generating approximately 10% higher return on equity.

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Why Leaders Need To Develop Their Middle Managers

Eric Jacobson

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field. Build their organization’s knowledge and realign it with shifts from digital disruption.

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[Infographic] 7 Soft Skills Training Topics to Invest in This Year

Niagara Institute

With those changes, new demands have emerged, including the heightened importance of soft skills. In fact, McKinsey has found that the areas of development getting the most attention from companies are social, emotional, and advanced cognitive skills.

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McKinsey’s 9 Months Pay Leave Offer Extends Support for Finding a New Job

HR Digest

Understanding the McKinsey Staff Exit Offer Details Those who receive McKinsey’s 9-month pay leave offer will be able to use their time to look for alternate sources of employment for the next step in their careers. The employees will receive full pay during these nine months to ensure they are still supported while they make the move.

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