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Operational problems often stem from accountability gaps, not process flaws, McKinsey research finds

Many organizations mistakenly focus on improving processes when operational issues arise, often leading to repeated problems. According to McKinsey & Company research, a significant gap exists in delegated decision-making, with only about a quarter of organizations consistently making high-quality, fast decisions. This lack of accountability, rather than flawed processes, is frequently the root cause of slowdowns. As technology, including AI, accelerates operations, these underlying accountability issues become more costly and harder to ignore, preventing technology investments from delivering their full potential. AI

IMPACT Highlights how AI and automation amplify existing accountability issues in organizations, making them more critical to address.

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Operational problems often stem from accountability gaps, not process flaws, McKinsey research finds

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Anila Siraj, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Why Most Operating Problems Aren’t Process Problems

    If the same problems surface again months after a process improvement, then the process was never really the issue.