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May 12, 2025
Family-owned businesses in South Africa are outperforming market averages. The best of them are on par with and, in some cases, outpacing global counterparts. Three areas set these leaders apart.
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May 12, 2025
Updating technology is essential but perceived as costly and difficult. Here's our guide for property and casualty carriers.
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May 12, 2025
Gen AI is set to create significant value across sectors, and Africa is poised to leapfrog other regions to capitalize on this transformative technology.
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May 12, 2025
Centralizing business activities in global centers has transformed the efficiency of big enterprises. Next, these talent HQs have the power to become key sources of strategic competitive advantage.
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May 09, 2025
Companies globally say they see room for improvement in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), a new McKinsey survey shows. But a few are bucking the trend with smarter, more effective capabilities.
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May 09, 2025
We don't always take the time to see our parents as people, but after her mother's death, one writer embarks on a journey to both celebrate and understand her mother's life.
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May 08, 2025
As new business challenges and realities emerge, leaders must revisit how, when, and where they are spending their time and energy.
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May 08, 2025
Biopharma companies are under pressure to boost their output, but complex, fragile production processes are holding them back. AI and analytics could offer a cure for the industry's ills.
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May 08, 2025
Women are increasingly recognized as the new face of wealth, but industry players have yet to fully capture the growth opportunity presented by the rising share of assets controlled by women.
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May 07, 2025
CEOs sit at the nexus of strategy, finance, and operations, making them uniquely positioned to build resilience that can protect their companies from—and take advantage of—disruption.
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May 07, 2025
A new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explores key themes that will shape the market and highlights consumer trends that could represent paths to growth.
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May 07, 2025
Renowned business leader John Chambers says AI disruption is this generation's internet revolution.
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May 07, 2025
Insights from Global Insurance Report 2025 show unlocking the insurance distribution opportunity is critical to further driving sustainable growth.
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May 07, 2025
Earl Weaver was one of baseball's most successful—and unconventional—managers. A new biography explores the unorthodox strategies and fiery personality that defined his legendary career.
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May 07, 2025
Chinese consumers are coming to terms with the "new reality."
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May 06, 2025
Recently announced ODA reductions create a clear call to action, including in initiative prioritization, productivity improvements, and reassessing the design of the current system.
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May 06, 2025
Employers and real estate companies can make a sea change in working patterns work for them.
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May 06, 2025
Three experts discuss the challenges corporate boards face in managing growing geopolitical risk, and how to tackle them.
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May 06, 2025
A new era of growth awaits African telcos, but to reach the continent's next 500 million users, operators will need bold, forward-thinking strategic choices in four key areas.
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May 06, 2025
US healthcare organizations could save up to $700 million annually—and improve care—by reducing frontline-nurse turnover through strengthened manager support.
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May 06, 2025
Five core practices can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.
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May 06, 2025
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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May 06, 2025
National productivity growth is a matter of few firms taking bold strategic action rather than millions of firms raising efficiency.
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May 06, 2025
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to managing risk and resilience. Chief risk officers can benefit from examining their innate operating models—and understanding when they need to change.
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May 05, 2025
Innovation is a critical ingredient in any growth recipe. And the biggest growth—both for the innovator and the broader economy—comes from revolutionary innovations.
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May 05, 2025
CIOs need to apply a much broader view of possible failure modes, where their assets are, and where the people who manage the assets are working.
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May 05, 2025
The economic principles of valuation don't change that much, but McKinsey Partner Tim Koller explains why they remain more critical than ever as executives seek to address digital, geopolitical, climate, and other trends affecting their businesses.
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May 02, 2025
Early movers show what it takes to succeed on both sides of manufacturers' dual mission: reduce their cost base and carbon footprint while optimizing their financial performance.
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May 02, 2025
In disruptive times, resilience is essential for both survival and success. Here's how the global beverage giant ensures that it is ready for anything.
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May 02, 2025
Amid tariff uncertainty and a possible recession, the world needs a new base of balance and trust to create a thriving economy. Business has a vital role to play.
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May 01, 2025
Companies across sectors are looking for new growth beyond their cores. Three consumer-focused strategies can deliver long-term revenue gains.
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May 01, 2025
The best leaders lead themselves before they lead others. Here are four ways to lead authentically in an uncertain world.
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Apr 30, 2025
Living longer and healthier can help people be more productive in the workplace. Here are three ways in which the US government and healthcare system can help.
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Apr 30, 2025
Our April obituaries also include an architect behind New York's High Line, an entrepreneur who shifted from dresses to dough, and a forward-thinking food scientist who cooked up a cocoa delight: Nutella.
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Apr 30, 2025
Companies are making big bets on AI. But it's never just tech. It's what you unlock with the tech.
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Apr 30, 2025
AI has generated explosive growth in the semiconductor industry, but only the top 5 percent of companies have benefited. How can the rest of the industry catch up?
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Apr 30, 2025
To become a high-income country by 2045, Indonesia needs to create the right conditions for productivity growth and enable larger companies to thrive through capital deepening.
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Apr 29, 2025
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Apr 29, 2025
Micromobility refers to lightweight vehicles—typically electric—used for short-distance urban transportation. These vehicles provide a sustainable and flexible alternative to cars, helping to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
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Apr 29, 2025
US energy demand will surge over the next few years, with the sector facing six critical challenges. Here's a glimpse of possible solutions.
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Apr 29, 2025
The energy transition would be a physical transformation on a massive scale. Here are ten realities that must be confronted for it to succeed.
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Apr 29, 2025
Decisive action may be needed for corporate and investment banking players in Gulf Cooperation Council countries to maintain their recent momentum.
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Apr 28, 2025
Changing demographics are triggering labor shortages. The solution may lie in automation that augments workers and makes them more productive, as well as reskilling and supportive government policies.
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Apr 28, 2025
Turkish Employers Association of Metal Industries partnered with McKinsey to establish MEXT, a tech center that equips manufacturers with digital transformation tools and strategies.
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Apr 28, 2025
AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions.
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Apr 28, 2025
AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions.
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Apr 28, 2025
Healthy organizations with sound company cultures outperform unhealthier ones. Leaders in Southeast Asia have the opportunity to boost organizational health in some practices to increase performance.
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Apr 25, 2025
Mental and substance use disorders are on the rise, alongside other noncommunicable diseases. Investing in mental health interventions could help individuals reclaim years of healthy life and boost the global economy by up to $4.4 trillion in 2050.
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Apr 25, 2025
Companies across industries have a wealth of data. Samsara's AI solutions help uncover actionable insights that enable everyone—from the front line to the boardroom—to work better, faster, and safer.
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Apr 25, 2025
Geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties dampen business sentiment, while rising inflation expectations lead to a fall in consumer confidence; Mexico and eurozone central banks cut interest rates.
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Apr 25, 2025
State and local governments in the United States often face a host of funding and workforce challenges, but taking six actions can boost operating performance.
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Apr 24, 2025
The moment is ripe for change. Here's how the US federal government can make the most of it.
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Apr 24, 2025
The Middle East and North Africa's tech-fueled growth is reshaping the business landscape. Learn from 35 founders whose journeys offer lessons in innovation, resilience, and results.
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Apr 24, 2025
AI and new technologies present a unique opportunity for consumer finance entities. By embracing them, lenders can unleash new levels of efficiency, personalization, and customer engagement.
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Apr 24, 2025
New advances suggest quantum may finally be at an inflection point. Here's what leaders need to know to become quantum-ready.
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Apr 23, 2025
Adapting to rapidly evolving technology means investing in people who drive change on the ground.
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Apr 23, 2025
In a shifting world order, US companies' continued success will hinge on an understanding of policymakers' intentions.
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Apr 23, 2025
As companies increasingly rely on data to innovate and grow, ineffective (or nonexistent) data product practices have become a top strategic issue.
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Apr 22, 2025
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Apr 22, 2025
It may be hard to believe (or to pronounce) but the nation is nearing its semiquincentennial. Today, the country's challenges are vast, but the possibilities are even greater.
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Apr 22, 2025
Capturing the health benefits of vaccines—both individual and public—will require clear messaging and coordinated efforts across the vaccine ecosystem.
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Apr 22, 2025
With more organizations deploying gen AI across business functions, a new survey finds that leaders are increasingly turning to open source AI solutions to build out their tech stacks.
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Apr 22, 2025
Our annual mobility survey examines how consumer priorities and expectations are shaping the transition to electric vehicles in major markets.
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Apr 21, 2025
Women are getting stuck on the corporate ladder. They can overcome this advancement gap—what we call the broken rung—by taking important steps to build their experience capital.
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Apr 21, 2025
Global semiconductor companies plan to invest roughly one trillion dollars in new plants through 2030. But first, the industry must overcome challenges.
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Apr 21, 2025
Deutsche Telekom worked with McKinsey experts and QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, to build and launch a capability building engine to help upskill 8,000 agents working in the field and at call centers to better meet customer needs.
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Apr 21, 2025
Latin America has enjoyed a boom in digital technologies, but women have been left behind. Closing the technology gender gap could benefit organizations across sectors.
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Apr 18, 2025
Norman Roth believes in challenging the status quo via fostering a "problem-welcoming culture." For him, the distinction between a premier company and an average one lies in their approach to inevitable challenges.
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Apr 18, 2025
Innovation is not about waiting for a eureka moment. Drawing from seven case studies at Microsoft, two innovation leaders reveal what actually drives breakthrough results.
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Apr 18, 2025
The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here's how decision-makers can best position their companies to thrive in the evolving landscape.
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Apr 17, 2025
Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chains—but it's not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.
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Apr 17, 2025
The former SoftBank CFO describes the culture shock of moving from traditional corporate finance to dealmaking at the cutting edge of technology, and what led him to write a book.
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Apr 17, 2025
Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Atlassian, discusses the role marketing plays in engaging, nurturing, and expanding product growth.
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Apr 16, 2025
Fee compression and other factors are squeezing retirement solutions providers' profitability, but ancillary products and services offer a new avenue for growth.
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Apr 16, 2025
McKinsey partnered with Goodwill Industries International to enhance its workforce development programs and services, supporting local Goodwill organizations as they work daily to equip individuals with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market.
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Apr 16, 2025
How a cross-border payments company built a platform to simplify money movement for education, healthcare, travel, and B2B.
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Apr 15, 2025
New technologies and business models are transforming the way financial institutions operate. A unique process and service library is supporting operational risk management across the industry.
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Apr 15, 2025
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Apr 15, 2025
To generate growth from their software investments, industrial companies can adapt their go-to-market playbook.
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Apr 14, 2025
Spend digital twins could revolutionize procurement by handing negotiation power back to buyers—providing a clear and real-time view of fair market price.
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Apr 11, 2025
A nerve center can help companies chart a course through expanding tariffs and trade controls by orchestrating nine rapid actions, from tariff operations to supplier diversification.
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Apr 11, 2025
Xiaohui Ding underscores that digital transformation is not a one-time project but a continuous self-revolution, that starts at the top of the organization and is driven by a clear vision and measurable value.
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Apr 11, 2025
Brands are grappling with rising unpredictability and slowing growth. What next?
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Apr 10, 2025
India often attracts multinationals seeking new business opportunities. What strategies will help them thrive in this compelling but unique market?
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Apr 09, 2025
In an era of unprecedented disruption, procurement is no longer just about negotiating costs but is at the forefront of navigating complexity and protecting value.
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Apr 09, 2025
Mercer Street Hospitality founder and CEO John McDonald discusses how he selects new projects while maintaining his stable of restaurants and bars in a notoriously challenging industry.
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Apr 09, 2025
From political polarization to social movements, outrage is reshaping the landscape for organizations. A business professor offers a unique, practical approach to help leaders make sense of this phenomenon, engage stakeholders effectively, and build resilience.
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Apr 08, 2025
Jitse Groen, CEO and founder of Just Eat Takeaway.com, talks shop about the evolution and the economics of grocery delivery in Europe.
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Apr 08, 2025
Ashita Batavia, head of hematology and oncology data sciences, R&D, at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, discusses how data can advance clinical trials, drug development, and prescreening.
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Apr 08, 2025
Jorma Rauhala, president and CEO of Kesko Corporation, reveals the success factors of Kesko's data and AI journey.
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Apr 08, 2025
According to Maniele Tasca, general manager of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, recognizing regional differences is a key success factor in Italian grocery.
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Apr 08, 2025
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Apr 08, 2025
Despite cost pressure and low volume growth, there are pockets of opportunity in European grocery—from private label differentiation to personalization of the shopping experience.
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Apr 08, 2025
CEO Marit van Egmond shares her recipe for Albert Heijn's success and what she expects to drive the market in the years to come.
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Apr 07, 2025
Low advancement rates have hindered women's careers. To make up ground, they can hone their entrepreneurial and soft skills and build a network of mentors and sponsors.
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Apr 07, 2025
Demand for military and commercial vessels is outpacing supply. Private equity investments that improve shipyard efficiency could boost production and help nations meet their security requirements.
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Apr 04, 2025
Heads of public institutions play a nation-shaping role—yet too little is understood about what separates the best from the rest. Our research highlights what leadership excellence looks like in the public sector.
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Apr 04, 2025
In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements.
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Apr 03, 2025
The growing number of export restrictions is disrupting companies' market strategies and tangling their supply chains. Here's how CEOs can navigate the shifting landscape of global trade.
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Apr 03, 2025
Tamar Yehoshua, president of product and technology at Glean, discusses how to embrace AI, build features that matter, and lead the change.
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