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Corporate transformations are unlikely to succeed if people can’t change their behaviors. But leaders are often at a loss to understand how investing in capability building can enable the necessary behavior change. This disconnect may not be related to an unclear strategy or intention; in many cases, it may simply be a data problem. At…

It’s no secret that the relationships between people and their work, and between employees and employers, have changed dramatically in recent years. The composition of the workforce is evolving, too, and quickly. As the youngest workers become an ever-larger share of the workforce—by some measures, Gen Zers could comprise more than one-quarter of the global…

What is operational excellence? And how can a renewed focus on this approach contribute to success in today’s business landscape? This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations explores the concept of operational excellence and its significance in organizations that use this approach of augmenting production and process systems. Our experts share insights on how companies can…

Federal safety inspectors found that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) endangered maintenance workers at its healthcare facility in Prescott, Ariz., by allowing them to work on steam lines without ensuring they followed required safety procedures. Similar hazards previously killed two workers at a VA facility in Connecticut. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety…

Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment. Read on to learn more about what owners, designers, and end users can expect to see more of in 2023 and beyond. 1. Industrialized construction…

Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance. When danger strikes, people need to be alert and ready to act. Fires are just one of these dangers. Fortunately, there is technology to both alert and actively fight fires: fire alarms and sprinklers. To keep these working properly in case danger arises, maintenance is necessary….