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Inside the Strategy Room

McKinsey & Company
Generative AI
CEO Excellence
Digital Transformation
Corporate Strategy
Artificial Intelligence
Board Governance
Finance
Mckinsey & Company
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chief Of Staff
Workday
Business Transformation
Leadership Development
Sustainability
CEO Succession Planning
Transformational Change
CEO Transition
Organizational Culture
S-Curve
Organizational Continuity

We talk with McKinsey partners and corporate executives on the challenges they face creating lasting strategies in a fast-changing world. We also examine the different ways these executives approach these challenges and the new and innovative ways they think of creating a vision for their enterprises.

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As organizations increasingly employ agentic AI, they face new risks that could disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, or erode customer trust. Rich Isenberg and Charlie Lewis join us to discuss these emerging risks and how leaders can proact... more

Arvind Krishna, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, stepped into the CEO role at IBM in 2020, following 30 years at the company. Prior to that, he held various senior positions, spanning VP of Cloud and Cognitive Software to ... more

Health insurers are facing urgent challenges related to affordability, access, and how to safely and effectively leverage AI and emerging technologies. In this episode, McKinsey senior partner Celia Huber is joined by Brian Evanko, president and chie... more

CFOs are increasingly helping lead transformations of their companies, which has a range of implications for how they manage their time and stay up to date with technology. Leading transformation has often been viewed as more focused on other members... more

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Recent Guests

Arvind Krishna
Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM
IBM
Episode: 287. IBM Chairman, President, and CEO Arvind Krishna on setting bold ambition and driving growth through innovation
Matt Maloney
Partner in New York office and leader of CFO and Finance Excellence Practice in Americas
McKinsey
Episode: 285. Keys to success for CFOs leading transformations
Michelle Forrest
Global client capabilities leader for strategy and corporate finance practice at McKinsey
McKinsey and Company
Episode: 284. Inside the Chief of Staff role
Andrew Goodman
Senior partner leading consumer, technology and media practice in Europe at McKinsey
McKinsey and Company
Episode: 284. Inside the Chief of Staff role
Connor Rochford
Associate partner with Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice at McKinsey
McKinsey and Company
Episode: 284. Inside the Chief of Staff role
Nick Jeffery
President and CEO of Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications
Episode: 278. Frontier Communications CEO Nick Jeffery on purpose, strategy, and keeping it simple
Dickie Steele
Partner at McKinsey & Company, expert in organizational agility
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 276. From strategy to performance: Building a new operating model for a new world
Julie Goran
Partner at McKinsey & Company, leads digital organization work and performance practices
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 276. From strategy to performance: Building a new operating model for a new world
Jake Henry
Senior partner in the Chicago office and global co-leader of M&A practice
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 275. M&A update: Dealmaking is higher, despite volatility

Host

Sean Brown
Host of conversations focusing on strategic leadership initiatives and the challenges facing corporate executives in today's business environment.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 533 ratings
  • Great

    Great podcast but the length of episodes are creeping up.

    Also, it sad to see that this podcast has become more like other thousands of interview-based podcast rather than discussions with partners from the firm providing deep expertise and expert opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MehdiRezaei1983
    Australia2 months ago
  • A vast wealth of knowledge

    Listening to this show has been incredibly insightful in keeping my colleagues and me informed.

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MGT-IA
    United States2 years ago
  • Great

    Great podcast but the length of episodes are creeping up

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MehdiRezaei1983
    Australia2 years ago
  • Very helpful to this first time CEO

    Listening to this podcast has been very helpful to me as a first-time CEO of a major non-profit. Great insights on innovation and other aspects of how to get the most out of my team. Keep them coming please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rtsimmel
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting and insightful

    Great podcast covering very interesting and varied topics around corporate strategy in an always insightful manner. Perfect way to accompany my running sessions :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PYB_Bel
    Belgium2 years ago

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288. Securing agentic AI: A playbook
Q: Do you see that future 10 years from now where everybody in an organization includes agents as part of that mix?
Yes, most engineers will take on new supervisory roles as agents execute more tasks, requiring different skill sets and focus.
288. Securing agentic AI: A playbook
Q: What are the implications for someone looking at implementing agents in their organization and how should they think about defenses?
Organizations must deploy AI in their defense to keep up with adaptability, as threat actors are leveraging AI capabilities.
287. IBM Chairman, President, and CEO Arvind Krishna on setting bold ambition and driving growth through innovation
Q: How do you juggle the need for growth with the pressure of meeting earnings?
He suggests packaging challenges together to tackle multiple issues at once for long-term positioning.
287. IBM Chairman, President, and CEO Arvind Krishna on setting bold ambition and driving growth through innovation
Q: What are the forces at play today that CEO's need to think about?
Arvind discusses volatility and how it can present opportunities for growth.
286. The Cigna Group’s Brian Evanko on improving affordability and prevention in healthcare
Q: What do you want Cigna to be known for in five years?
Evanko indicates a desire for Cigna to be known as a trusted, indispensable advisor to patients.

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Engaging conversations with senior executives and experts offer deep insights into creating effective strategies in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. The podcast addresses various aspects of strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and industry-specific challenges, significantly focusing on how leaders can adapt to change while fostering innovative practices within their organizations. Through discussions with McKinsey partners, listeners can expect nuanced explorations of topics like M&A, corporate governance, and integrating technology in strategy, with an emphasis on real-world applications and practical advice that aim to empower business leaders at all levels.

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