McKinsey Quarterly Archives - CFO

Where to Look for Global Growth

Where to Look for Global Growth

Productivity gains could make the difference in an aging world.

By Jonathan Woetzel, Richard Dobbs, and Jaana Remes | January 22, 2015

Five Myths About Zero-based Budgeting

Five Myths About Zero-based Budgeting

Companies often shy away from the method because they fear it or believe it means “budgeting from zero.”

By Kyle Hawke, Carey Mignerey, and Shaun Callaghan | October 21, 2014

Is Your Budget Process Stuck on Last Year’s Numbers?

Is Your Budget Process Stuck on Last Year’s Numbers?

Budgeting decisions are often anchored to the past. Here’s how to dislodge them.

By Olivier Sibony and Dan Lovallo | March 19, 2014

Bad to Great: The Path to Scaling Up Excellence

Bad to Great: The Path to Scaling Up Excellence

Before senior executives try to spread best practices, they should use seven techniques to clear out the negative behavior that stands in the way.

By Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao | February 25, 2014

Mobilizing the C-Suite for Big-Data Analytics

Mobilizing the C-Suite for Big-Data Analytics

Leadership-capacity constraints are undermining many companies’ efforts. New management structures can be part of the solution.

By Paul Willmott, Brad Brown, and David Court | December 10, 2013

Ten Techniques for Agile Corporate Resource Allocation

Growth Strategies

Ten Techniques for Agile Corporate Resource Allocation

These tested ideas can help organizations overcome inertia and implement their strategies more effectively, says McKinsey & Co.

By Olivier Sibony, Michael Birshan, and Marja Engel | October 22, 2013

Managing the Strategy Journey

Managing the Strategy Journey

Regular strategic dialogue involving a broad group of senior executives can help companies adapt to the unexpected. Here’s one company’s story, and some principles for everyone.

By Lowell Bryan and Chris Bradley | July 18, 2012