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Governments around the world play a critical role in people’s lives and in tackling society’s most pressing challenges— but they also face increasing obstacles to serving the public. In this new article, my McKinsey colleagues outline a set of three imperatives and actions government leaders could consider to help civil servants better deliver for their people: 🏛 Systematically tackle shortcomings in customer and citizen experience 🏛 Improve government productivity under increasing fiscal pressure 🏛 Support innovation and economic growth Read the full article below to learn more about how implementing actionable measures using new technologies, business models, and practices, could help governments deliver services more effectively to the public. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/d2caYFwf #government #publicsector #civilservants

Day 1 of the Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit is in the books! It’s been an inspiring day hearing from senior executives across the infrastructure value chain. A few facts on why this is such a critical moment for candid discussions in infrastructure: ➡️Reaching net-zero could require $9.2 trillion of annual spending on physical assets; and of this, $3.5 trillion could be new spending on low-emissions infrastructure. ➡️By 2050, 1 in every 6 people will be above 65 years old – leading to dramatic workforce shifts and placing new demands on cities. The infrastructure sector alone will need to fill up to 13 million jobs cumulatively by 2031. ➡️Underlying all these are fundamental project delivery flaws, with an average project cost overrun of $1.28 billion. Wondering what else is on the #GIIagenda? See the full program below.

That’s a wrap on day 2 of the Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit. The GII Summit is something I look forward to every 18 months – and this week has truly been a reminder of the wealth of innovation and leadership this community holds. More to come on the best ideas from #GIISummit. But for now, I’ll recap a few actions that surfaced for the industry: ➡️ Include digital technologies to optimize infrastructure performance and enable predictive maintenance ➡️ Explore innovative materials and construction methods to lower the carbon intensity of infrastructure projects ➡️ Encourage ambitious leadership for the bigger transformation I’m looking forward to diving into our sector roundtables tomorrow. See the full program below.

There's an urgent demand for the infrastructure required to achieve climate commitments, the energy transition, and revamped cities, but the engineering sector is facing delivery challenges from talent shortage and a traditional business model. To transform, seven disruptive features have emerged, largely driven by fast-moving changes in software engineering. Combining them could be a game changer for the engineering sector and critical to the net-zero transition. Learn more in this new piece from @McKinsey Operations

Capital project investments are on the rise, yet many project owners face challenges due to insufficient planning for owner team coordination and talent mobilization. Learn how adopting a data-driven approach can optimize team mobilization, ensuring timely project delivery ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7VdQTr8 #CapitalProjects #CapitalExcellence

Europe leads the world in reducing carbon emissions and on most dimensions of economic inclusion and social progress, but its per capita income remains 27 percent lower than in the United States. Its companies are also falling behind in R&D spending, investment, growth, and return on capital. In order to maintain our societal benefits for future generations including social security & equality, medical care, energy-transition and education, Europe will need to accelerate and have the relatively smaller labor population and the companies they work in generate more value with less claim on critical resources. In a new McKinsey Global Institute article, our experts examine pressures in seven key areas—innovation, energy, supply chains, capital, talent, size, and competition and markets—and suggest potential elements of an ambitious and integrated new pro-competitiveness, pro-growth agenda. Explore strategies to regain competitiveness ➡️

Did you know the real estate industry accounts for 40 percent of global emissions? The traditional approach to the decarbonization imperative has limitations that cause the process to be difficult, laborious, and expensive but thanks to improvements in data and analytic methods, a new AI-informed approach can more efficiently lower emissions, profitably. My real estate and sustainability colleagues discuss the importance of adopting a more efficient approach, allowing real estate players to save millions and portfolios to achieve net zero at a neutral to positive net present value. Learn more, including the seven features of a credible building decarbonization plan here: https://lnkd.in/daKDFGz2

Do you think it pays off to be kind at work? Whether you’re just entering the workforce, starting a new job, or transitioning into people management, kindness can be a valuable attribute that speaks volumes about your character, commitment, and long-term value. Here are a few simple routines you can integrate into your everyday work life that will spread kindness and help create a culture of kindness at your organization. ⬇️

Navigating and winning the net-zero transition - Nov 30 🌍 COP28, the global climate conference, is almost here, and this time it's taking place in the United Arab Emirates. With sustainability being front of mind for businesses, it is a unique opportunity to drive both climate action and growth. Join my colleagues at McKinsey as we explore how global leaders can navigate the complex challenges of reducing emissions, ensuring affordability, providing reliable energy, and strengthening competitiveness—all to accelerate the net-zero transition, meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, and ensure a just transition for all. Our opening event will delve into insights on key topics at COP28: the methane fund, coal retirement, impact measurement, adaptation strategies. Let's take a holistic approach to achieve our net zero goals. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejPceJhk #COP28UAE #McKinseySustainability