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Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Axel Karlsson, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms
Welcome to the first edition of The Weekend Read. We hope you find our perspectives useful. Let us know what you think at Alex_Panas@McKinsey.com and Axel_Karlsson@McKinsey.com.
—Alex and Axel
Are you ready to dive into September? In this inaugural issue of The Weekend Read—our new weekly newsletter replacing The Daily Read—we offer a diverse set of recent highlights to kick off the month. Read about New York’s status as a global fashion capital, creating value in retail, the drive toward human development, and more.
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Benjamin Franklin adopted a multidisciplinary approach to education and innovation that made him ahead of his time. Eric Weiner explores Franklin’s enduring legacy and its modern-day applications.
The art of the possible
Developing the software talent companies need to grow means thinking in terms of skills rather than roles to navigate this period of uncertainty around talent.
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