How can you use corporate strategic thinking to create the life you want? BCG strategic experts Rainer Strack, Dr. Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey outline the process of assessing and creating your strategy for a meaningful life in this recent Harvard Business Review article. Learn more about strategizing your life: https://lnkd.in/egNgi-U7
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BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index is now live! This innovative index offers reliable and quantified insights into the future of the M&A market for decision-makers in corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks. Updated monthly, the index provides a timely assessment of dealmakers' readiness to pursue mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in the upcoming six months. Stay ahead of the market trends by checking out the latest index score. https://lnkd.in/ejn8e9WP
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Today’s most innovative companies are experimenting with ways GenAI can streamline and accelerate their innovation systems. Across the three phases of the innovation cycle – strategize, scale, and scale – here are ten of a myriad of ways GenAI is already making important contributions. Learn more about accelerating innovation with GenAI in the 2024 Most Innovative Companies Report: https://lnkd.in/eGDtYVvT #GenAI #innovation
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CFOs can enhance cash flow by extending payment durations, but they must be cognizant of explicit and implicit #costs involved. To take this pragmatic approach, they should equip procurement teams to make well-informed tradeoffs during negotiations. To learn more, read our newly launched article: https://lnkd.in/gj3X_cuf Authored by BCG’s Jeremy Kay, Tom Rapp, Niels Haenisch, Christine Young, and #INVERTO's Mike Bentson.
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Most transformations fail - what do successful transformations do differently? Sushmita Banerjee and Simon Weinstein have seen that clients who spend time upfront to holistically think about their purpose and strategy are three times more successful than other transformations. Learn more about leading transformation with strategy in the full clip.
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We are proud to announce that BCG has been named a Leader in Innovation Consulting Services by Forrester, an independent research firm that assesses top vendors in the market. The report recognizes BCG for its “multidisciplinary innovation practice with deep data and accelerator assets” and its “ability to create C-suite alignment, applying rigorous innovation measurement and providing sector-specific innovation talent.” In Forrester’s assessment, BCG was the only vendor to receive the highest possible score (5.00) in the ‘Approach: Innovation Thought Leadership’ criterion. In particular, Forrester cited BCG’s Center for Growth and Innovation Analytics (GIA) and BCG’s flagship Most Innovative Companies report, which evaluates and explains the state of corporate innovation and has been published annually since 2005. Discover what we believe sets BCG apart in the full Forrester report: https://lnkd.in/exFPS_zB
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Today’s most innovative companies understand: 🚀 The transformative potential of GenAI, and how to use it to accelerate innovation 🔗 The need to align innovation strategy with business strategy 🎯 The importance of prioritizing innovation to ensure resilience, maintain focus, and drive long-term success Learn more from BCG’s latest research in the 2024 Most Innovative Companies Report: https://lnkd.in/eGDtYVvT
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Can we truly harmonize climate goals with financial performance? For the second consecutive year, BCG has partnered with WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development to present a series of Climate Transition Roadmaps Masterclasses. In the recent session, "Harmonizing Climate with Financials," expert speakers and over 50 finance and sustainability leaders explored the integration of sustainability within corporate financial frameworks, aligning environmental and economic value while building resilience. Key Takeaways: 📌 Strategic Integration: Embed climate considerations into financial planning for long-term profitability and sustainability. 📌 Capital Frameworks: Adapt capital allocation to include climate risks and opportunities, aligning investments with environmental goals. 📌 Robust Metrics: Develop KPIs that merge financial and climate metrics for transparency and informed decision-making. 📌 Funding Sustainability: Explore diverse funding mechanisms to support ambitious climate initiatives, balancing internal and external financing. Embedding climate considerations into financial frameworks is crucial for driving corporate climate action and leveraging innovation and growth opportunities. For more insights, visit our climate strategy portal: https://lnkd.in/eQKFDXmD Let’s lead the charge in merging financial acumen with climate responsibility. How are you integrating climate into your financial strategies? #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CorporateFinance #BCGInsights #FutureOfFinance
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While the back-office is a key enabler of operational efficiency and financial health, it is imperative for evolving and expanding companies to examine opportunities to streamline these operations. Finding efficiencies can free up resources to be reinvested in core business areas and people. BCG’s Julie Graham and Luke Pototschnik discuss four strategies that can streamline back-office operations and reduce costs in this new article: https://lnkd.in/e6SVaxCd
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86% of companies are experimenting with GenAI in their innovation systems, according to the latest BCG global survey of innovation executives. While some companies have managed to deliver valuable impact using GenAI, many are unclear about how to identify and deliver on their most attractive GenAI opportunities. Explore the three broad value plays that all companies should pursue, and learn more about mapping out your GenAI journey in the 2024 Most Innovative Companies Report: https://lnkd.in/eGDtYVvT #innovation #BCGMostInnovative #GenAI