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The McKinsey Podcast, our new flagship podcast series, takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey & Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society.

Building leaders from the ground up

Building leaders from the ground up

CEOs are confronting double the number of critical issues today compared with ten years ago. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partners Daniel Pacthod and Kurt Strovink, along with McKinsey Senior Advisor Wyman Howard, join McKinsey Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro to discuss the characteristics today’s business leaders need to handle greater and more frequent waves of disruption and how organizations can create the infrastructure and conditions to build team-oriented lea

Feb 14, • 26:09

Special episode: Breaking down Davos 2025

Special episode: Breaking down Davos 2025

The World Economic Forum was buzzing with attendees looking towards a world brimming with change. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Daniel Pacthod, Rodney Zemmel, and Tracy Francis talk with McKinsey global editorial director, Lucia Rahilly, about what happened in Davos last week. This discussion was recorded during our live webinar series, McKinsey Live. Key themes on the mountain were:

Jan 29, • 20:41

Navigating the new geopolitical uncertainty

Navigating the new geopolitical uncertainty

Yes, the changing geopolitical reality presents new risks—but like all disruptions, it may also create new opportunities. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Cindy Levy and Shubham Singhal, global coleaders of McKinsey’s geopolitics work, speak with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about how leaders can orient themselves within this evolving geopolitical landscape and, in particular, begin to move beyond mitigating risk to finding and mobilizing on new opportunities.  Articles mentio

Jan 16, • 18:53

Replaying a full year of The McKinsey Podcast—in just ten minutes

Replaying a full year of The McKinsey Podcast—in just ten minutes

Technology, talent, decarbonization—we explored these and many other topics this year on The McKinsey Podcast. A range of McKinsey partners joined us on the mic and offered their perspectives on the pivots that global business leaders have made to compete more effectively. On this episode, we revisit a few those discussions and offer quick takes from McKinsey partners on what has mattered most to CEOs and other C-suite leaders over the past 12 months. Also, McKinsey sen

Dec 19, 2024 • 15:19

The industries reshaping our global economy

The industries reshaping our global economy

“A bank and a steel company can walk into a bar and not have much to do with each other. But once one of the arena companies walks in, we’re all involved.” That’s McKinsey Global Institute director Chris Bradley. On the latest episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Chris spoke with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about a new report delving into the next arenas of competition—namely, a set of dynamic, high-growth industries that are fundamentally redefining the global economy and changing the g

Dec 12, 2024 • 19:02

What will it take for working women to rise?

What will it take for working women to rise?

Ten years of research on women in the workplace, conducted by McKinsey in partnership with LeanIn.Org, reveals what’s better, what’s worse, and what all of us can do now to help more women advance—more quickly—at work.  On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee speak with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about where women’s experiences have improved, stalled, and even worsened over the past ten years, as well as about how to finall

Nov 21, 2024 • 27:15

Climate adaptation is one key theme at COP 29

Climate adaptation is one key theme at COP 29

This is a special, bonus episode of The McKinsey Podcast. McKinsey partner Alexis Trittipo joins us from the UN climate change conference (aka COP 29) in Baku to share what she’s hearing about climate adaptation.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 14, 2024 • 2:36

CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç on reinventing Rolls-Royce

CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç on reinventing Rolls-Royce

Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he did it is a case study in the art of corporate transformation. In conversation with McKinsey senior partner Michael Birshan.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 7, 2024 • 25:30

How the top UK companies have set themselves up for success

How the top UK companies have set themselves up for success

If you have an ambition but no plan behind it, you’re probably not going to get the results you’re looking for. According to recent McKinsey research on the UK economy, the highest-performing UK companies have grounded their ambitions in a set of five conditions—looking at investors, incentives, sources of growth, partnerships, and people. And the results speak for themselves. On today’s episode of The McKinsey Podcast, senior partners Andrew Goodman and Tunde Olanrewaju speak with editorial dir

Oct 24, 2024 • 22:16

Rewiring for the era of gen AI

Rewiring for the era of gen AI

It’s easy to fall in love with gen AI—but recent research suggests that realizing its value is harder than the hype. Rewired offers a playbook that can help. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Rodney and fellow senior partners and co-authors Eric Lamarre and Kate Smaje join global editorial director Lucia Rahilly to talk about their book Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI (Wiley, 2023)—which, a year and a gen AI disruption post publication, continues t

Oct 10, 2024 • 23:42

A net zero reality check

A net zero reality check

Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Humayun Tai, partner Mekala Krishnan and global editorial director Lucia Rahilly discuss new research that takes stock of the physical realities shaping our trajectory toward net zero, as well as what needs to happen to address these challenges—and hasten progress—successfully. In our second segment, we hear about how to improve the CEO–board relationship with senior partner Celia Huber, from our

Sep 26, 2024 • 33:39

Leading from the inside-out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection

Leading from the inside-out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection

The greatest CEOs are necessarily driven, decisive, and confident. But McKinsey senior partner Ramesh Srinivasan, senior partner emeritus Hans-Werner Kaas, and coauthors of their new book, The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Can Learn to Lead from the Inside Out, say CEOs must weave in a layer of soft skills like self-awareness, humility, and compassion to inspire their workforce. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Srinivasan and Kaas speak with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about taki

Sep 12, 2024 • 17:41

A look at the technology trends that matter most

A look at the technology trends that matter most

Innovation and interest in the tech sector remain strong, despite market challenges and dips in investment. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey technology experts Lareina Yee and Roger Roberts share findings from the McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024 report. They talk with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about where innovation is exploding, interest is deepening, and investment is flowing. In our second segment, from our CEO Insights series, McKinsey partner Blair Epstein e

Sep 5, 2024 • 23:51

Will generative AI hurt middle managers—or help them?

Will generative AI hurt middle managers—or help them?

Bogged down, bothered, beleaguered: Many middle managers have it bad—and they can also have a bad rap. In Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work (Harvard Business Review Press, July 2023), McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock and Emily Field sought to correct that misperception, clarifying the vital role the best middle managers play in competitive outperformance.  In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, originally aired on McKinsey Talks Talent, the authors revi

Aug 22, 2024 • 25:13

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While AI continues to influence the way we work in exciting new ways, it is crucial for organizations to apply guardrails to keep it safe. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Alexander Sukharevsky and Lareina Yee dig into McKinsey’s latest report, with editorial director Roberta Fusaro. In our second segment, how do you muster the courage to speak up at work? Senior partner Sherina Ebrahim has two tips.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 8, 2024 • 25:43

Think you know what consumers want? Think again.

Think you know what consumers want? Think again.

Consumers say they want experiences over goods. As always, they are looking to get the most value for their dollar. Even when it comes to sustainably produced products and services, the price must be right. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Sajal Kohli speaks with editorial director Roberta Fusaro and outlines recent research on today’s consumer: who they are, what they’re buying, and where they purchase - plus the influence of the East. In our second segment, from

Jul 25, 2024 • 34:25

Gen AI and beyond: Where else to focus now

Gen AI and beyond: Where else to focus now

Gen AI has rightly seized leaders’ attention. But is it also eclipsing lower-profile digital imperatives? On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Rodney Zemmel and Kate Smaje, with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly, talk about ideas leaders risk overlooking with gen AI in the spotlight, and how to ensure your digital initiatives—including gen AI—work in tandem to drive meaningful value.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jul 12, 2024 • 28:02

The ups and downs of global productivity

The ups and downs of global productivity

Labor productivity over the past 25 years has been a success story for some, a tale of stagnation for others. Investments and digital transformation can boost productivity for all economies. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Chris Bradley and Olivia White join editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss how best to measure productivity, what’s behind curbed productivity numbers, and what can be done to ramp up productivity rates again. In our second segment, McKi

Jun 27, 2024 • 29:36

A new itinerary for the tourism industry

A new itinerary for the tourism industry

McKinsey spoke with more than 5,000 travelers across geographies and generations as part of a recently published survey that reveals clear differences in behaviors, motivations, and expectations among a diverse set of tourists. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey’s Margaux Constantin and Jasperina de Vries speak with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about data that can help travel and tourism companies tailor their offerings and realize more bookings, higher satisfaction, and, ult

Jun 13, 2024 • 30:59

The case for space

The case for space

The universe isn’t the only thing expanding. Governments have invested in space technology for decades, and now business is accelerating its growth. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Ryan Brukardt speaks with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the global space economy, where innovation in space-based technology is generating a range of public- and private-sector opportunities that could reach $1.8 trillion by 2035[1]—as well as the imperative to shape sp

May 30, 2024 • 27:38

What’s new in consumer wellness trends?

What’s new in consumer wellness trends?

Pass the probiotics and the clinically effective products over the “clean and natural” ones: McKinsey’s latest research on the future of wellness provides a snapshot of how consumers worldwide, across all geographies and generations, are approaching their health and wellness and the types of interventions they are prioritizing. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Anna Pione joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro, to discuss what’s trending, why, and where innovation is nee

May 16, 2024 • 26:00

Gen AI talent: Your next flight risk

Gen AI talent: Your next flight risk

Active users of generative AI are high value and in demand—and in many cases, poised to quit. New research reveals how to attract them, keep them engaged, and motivate them to stay put. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey talent leaders Aaron De Smet and Brooke Weddle talk to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about what these workers want most, as well as practical steps leaders can take to keep them happy and engaged. In our second segment, McKinsey partner Julia McClatchy d

May 2, 2024 • 28:53

Everything you wanted to know about carbon removals but were afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about carbon removals but were afraid to ask

Decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, but it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Mark Patel joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss McKinsey’s recent report about the business of carbon dioxide removal and how it could play a vital role in responding to hard-to-abate emissions in various sectors. In our second segment, Black Americans are

Apr 18, 2024 • 34:21

CEO priorities: Where to focus as the year unfolds

CEO priorities: Where to focus as the year unfolds

Over the past several years, CEOs have faced mounting uncertainty—and 2024 is provingno exception. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Homayoun Hatami, McKinsey’smanaging partner for client capabilities, and Liz Hilton Segel, McKinsey’s chief clientofficer, speak with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about what matters most, amidserial crisis and disruption, and where leaders should focus their energies to enable theirorganizations to thrive.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for pr

Apr 4, 2024 • 24:38

Are women's prime working years in peril?

Are women's prime working years in peril?

Women’s healthcare has been neglected for decades. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Kweilin Ellingrud and Lucy Pérez join editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss McKinsey’s recent report about issues in women’s healthcare and what can be done to address them and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion a year. In our second segment--what do you do when you realize you’re losing your audience during a presentation? McKinsey senior partner Sherina E

Mar 21, 2024 • 21:19

Analyzing the CEO–CMO relationship and its effect on growth

Analyzing the CEO–CMO relationship and its effect on growth

CEOs acknowledge the expertise and importance of chief marketing officers and their role in helping the company grow, yet there’s still a strategic disconnect in the C-suite. CEOs and chief marketing officers (CMOs) must work together closely for any marketing plan to flourish. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Robert Tas joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss how to nurture the CEO–CMO relationship. Our second segment features an excerpt from our Author Talks

Mar 7, 2024 • 19:03

McKinsey’s key takeaways at Mobile World Congress

McKinsey’s key takeaways at Mobile World Congress

This is a special, bonus episode of The McKinsey Podcast. McKinsey Partner Ferry Grijpink joins host Roberta Fusaro from the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Feb 28, 2024 • 6:12

How to be a better chief of staff

How to be a better chief of staff

Confidante. Consultant. Convener. The chief of staff (COS) role sits at the intersection of leadership and support. It also comes with enormous responsibility, opportunity, and influence. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Andrew Goodman joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss the highs and lows of this consequential job—and how to do it right. After, meeting with CEOs felt daunting when McKinsey senior partner Carolyn Dewar started her consultancy career

Feb 22, 2024 • 19:08

Location, location, location: The impact of place on racial equity

Location, location, location: The impact of place on racial equity

There is a dramatic difference in health, economic, and social outcomes for Black US residents compared with their White neighbors. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, JP Julien, a McKinsey partner and leader in the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss McKinsey’s recently published report on the state of Black residents, which outlines the realities for Black residents in four geographic categories—the urban core, the suburbs and

Feb 8, 2024 • 19:28

McKinsey's takeaways from the World Economic Forum

McKinsey's takeaways from the World Economic Forum

Geopolitics, women's health inequities, economic inclusion, and technology are a few of the themes highlighted at last week's World Economic Forum in Davos. Hear McKinsey senior partners Tracy Francis and Sven Smit share their analysis of the most significant takeaways from Davos in this special, bonus episode with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jan 27, 2024 • 23:32

Busting myths about women in the workplace

Busting myths about women in the workplace

Myths abound when it comes to women in the workplace. McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee debunk four of them in a conversation with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly as they discuss McKinsey's latest Women in the Workplace report.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jan 25, 2024 • 26:18

The changing landscape for banks

The changing landscape for banks

Though the banking industry has had its best period since 2007, banks still need to acknowledge recent structural and macroeconomic shifts and look for ways to evolve with markets. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Alex Edlich and partner Reinhard Höll join editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss the findings of McKinsey’s Global Banking Annual Review. They outline the new challenges banks are facing and suggest how leaders can addressthose challenges.See www.

Jan 11, 2024 • 22:56

What business can learn from "geeks"

What business can learn from "geeks"

What is a geek? What geek norms are associated with success?  Andrew McAfee will answer these questions and more. He’s a principal research scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and author of the new book, The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results. This is a guest episode from McKinsey’s Forward Thinking podcast, with co-host and McKinsey partner Michael Chui.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Dec 28, 2023 • 59:45

Holiday shopping: Consumer savvy and retailer responses

Holiday shopping: Consumer savvy and retailer responses

Across the United States, consumers are continuing to spend, but they’re not opening their wallets too wide. Joining us are McKinsey partners Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm who say retailers that offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and “buy now, pay later” plans are more likely to capture cautious consumers’ holiday spending. Learn more about US consumers’ holiday shopping behaviors and expectations on this guest episode of the McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast, hosted by Moni

Dec 14, 2023 • 23:18

Getting ahead in the cloud

Getting ahead in the cloud

We’ve all heard lots about cloud technology, but, according to new McKinsey research, only 20 to 30 percent of industries are using it regularly and at scale. On today’s episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Mark Gu and James Kaplan share findings from the report, “In search of cloud value: Can generative AI transform cloud ROI?” They talk about why cloud technology is essential in business, what’s holding companies back from getting themost value from their cloud programs, a

Nov 30, 2023 • 24:19

Who is productive, and who isn’t? Here’s how to tell.

Who is productive, and who isn’t? Here’s how to tell.

If productivity is down in your organization, it may be a sign that at least some employees are unmotivated and unhappy—and that other employees are feeding on that dissatisfaction, further eroding productivity and creating attrition. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Aaron De Smet and partner Angelika Reich talk about McKinsey’s latest research on employee productivity and their perspectives on a few types of workers, ranging from those who bring fellow employees

Nov 16, 2023 • 25:53

What AI means for travel–now and in the future

What AI means for travel–now and in the future

“Revenge travel.” It’s what a lot of people are doing these days–hitting the runways in big numbers to make up for time lost during the pandemic. McKinsey recently partnered with Skift, a leading travel industry news site, to write a report about travel in the age of AI. McKinsey partners Alex Cosmas and Vik Krishnan the research which drew from interviews with a range of travel executives.   Theme music produced, composed, and performed by Joy Ngiaw. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for priv

Nov 2, 2023 • 24:38

The future of real estate in a hybrid world

The future of real estate in a hybrid world

Hybrid work has roiled the real estate market—and it’s here to stay, according to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Aditya Sanghvi and Jonathan Woetzel chat with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about how the persistence of the pivot to working from home has transformed the places we work, live, shop, and socialize—and about the unique opportunity hybrid presents to rethink real estate for our changing future

Oct 19, 2023 • 30:49

Funnel vision: Marketing with an investor mindset

Funnel vision: Marketing with an investor mindset

When times get tough, marketing budgets are among the first ones cut. But such cutbacks can be shortsighted. On this edition of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Kelsey Robinson chats with cohost and editorial director Roberta Fusaro about why chief marketing officers should instead be empowered to adopt an investor mindset—that is, focus on eliminating inefficient spending and reinvesting it in high-growth marketing activities. By taking a full-funnel approach to their marketing str

Oct 4, 2023 • 20:12

Generative AI: How will it affect future jobs and workflows?

Generative AI: How will it affect future jobs and workflows?

As companies struggle to understand the implications and applications of generative AI, one thing seems clear: AI and its future iterations are not going anywhere. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, senior partner Kweilin Ellingrud and partner Saurabh Sanghvi share findings from McKinsey’s latest report on gen AI with editorial director Roberta Fusaro and explain why companies must pivot to embrace the technology itself and the deep and lasting changes it may create. Individual and organiz

Sep 21, 2023 • 25:53

Getting to the bottom of the teen mental health crisis

Getting to the bottom of the teen mental health crisis

The stakes are high when it comes to tackling the unprecedented mental health issues facing today’s teens. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, global editorial director Lucia Rahilly speaks with McKinsey partner and coleader of the McKinsey Health Institute Erica Coe and the founding president and medical director of the Child Mind Institute, Harold Koplewicz, about what the struggle means for society at large. Then, Maggie Smith, author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful (Atria/One Sig

Sep 7, 2023 • 30:31

Don't wait–create with generative AI

Don't wait–create with generative AI

Good things will come to those companies that don’t wait. McKinsey AI experts Michael Chui and Alex Singla discuss McKinsey’s new reportabout the generative AI opportunity with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly. Hear how companies should immediately seize the gen AI opportunity to gain competitive advantage.But first, McKinsey senior partner Kelsey Robinson points out a consumer spending dichotomy in her first of a series of a quick US consumer behavior check-ins.See www.mckinsey.com/priva

Aug 24, 2023 • 33:05

The path to greater productivity and prosperity in Africa

The path to greater productivity and prosperity in Africa

By 2050, about 25 percent of the world’s population will be from the African continent. What can be done now to support Africa’s educational infrastructure, bountiful resources, and technological innovation? On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Mayowa Kuyoro and senior partner Acha Leke share details from their latest research on Africa and outline the strengths and assets the continent has that can help it vastly improve its productivity and reinvigorate its economy. They j

Aug 10, 2023 • 29:12

Are middle managers your next ace in the hole?

Are middle managers your next ace in the hole?

Business lore is freighted with misadventures in middle management. Yet middle managers are critical to organizational health and performance, and they are only becoming more so as work continues to transform, according to the new book Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work (Harvard Business Review Press, July 2023). On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, authors Emily Field, Bryan Hancock, and Bill Schaninger talk to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about

Jul 28, 2023 • 15:36

What really works when it comes to digital and AI transformations?

What really works when it comes to digital and AI transformations?

By now, most leaders understand the importance—or, increasingly, the inevitability—of digital and AI transformation. But fewer executives are clear about how to knit systems, people, and processes together in the most productive way. McKinsey senior partners Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, and Rodney Zemmel have written Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI (Wiley, June 2023) with that disconnect in mind. The authors discuss Rewired which offers clear, customizable p

Jul 13, 2023 • 17:34

Consumers are spending on sustainable consumer goods: Highlights from new research

Consumers are spending on sustainable consumer goods: Highlights from new research

The McKinsey Podcast is taking a break this week. Please enjoy this episode from the McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast: "Consumers are spending on sustainable consumer goods: Highlights from new research." Thanks for listening and we'll see you in two weeks. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jun 29, 2023 • 25:30

A peek at the future health and wealth of our global economy

A peek at the future health and wealth of our global economy

Banking instability. High interest rates. Pervasive geopolitical upset. These and other headwinds are pressing powerfully against leaders’ and organizations’ attempts to be more productive and create more economic value. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, senior partner Sven Smit puts these trends in context. He shares findings from the McKinsey Global Institute’s latest Future of Wealth research with podcast host and editorial director Roberta Fusaro. He offers four potential scenarios fo

Jun 15, 2023 • 25:03

Getting a read on the state of organizations

Getting a read on the state of organizations

On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Dana Maor and Patrick Simon speak with McKinsey editorial director Roberta Fusaro about three of the ten most asked-about shifts featured in the recently released State of Organizations report: increasing speed and strengthening resilience, the hybrid workplace, and building capabilities in a rapidly changing workplace. After, it can be scary to share a dissenting opinion. But McKinsey senior partner Katy George shares a time she

Jun 1, 2023 • 21:02

How to revive US productivity

How to revive US productivity

Once an engine of US power and prosperity, US labor productivity has grown at a sluggish 1.4 percent since 2005. Imminent challenges such as workforce shortages, debt, inflation, and the cost of energy could be ameliorated with higher productivity. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Olivia White, a McKinsey senior partner and a director of the McKinsey Global Institute, and McKinsey partner Charles Atkins join McKinsey editorial director and host Roberta Fusaro to share tangible ways to bo

May 18, 2023 • 24:00

Why restoring natural capital is good for business

Why restoring natural capital is good for business

From regular water shortages in California to a nitrogen crisis in the Netherlands, the deterioration of natural capital has had tangible consequences—and given rise to a reckoning within business and government. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Josh Katz and associate partner Caroline De Vit talk with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about a recently published special report on natural capital: what it is, why it matters, and how Fortune 500 companies are moving

Apr 21, 2023 • 16:00

Six CEO priorities for 2023

Six CEO priorities for 2023

Over the past few years, CEOs have found themselves repeatedly recalibrating in the wake of shock after shock. As 2023 shapes up to be another year of uncertainty, stable ground may continue to seem elusive. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Homayoun Hatami, senior partner and managing partner for global client capabilities, and chief client officer Liz Hilton Segel talk about what matters most—as well as how leaders can begin leaning forward to find new opportunities amid ongoing turbule

Apr 5, 2023 • 26:10

A guide to investing in Black economic mobility

A guide to investing in Black economic mobility

Forty percent of Black American households don’t have high-speed, fixed broadband, according to recent McKinsey research. That digital divide is just one of eight investment opportunities that have the highest potential to move the needle on Black economic mobility. On today’s episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Shelley Stewart III speaks with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about how impact investors can help close the digital divide, create more financial inclusion, and

Mar 23, 2023 • 31:13

The CEO agenda: Prioritizing geopolitical risk

The CEO agenda: Prioritizing geopolitical risk

Geopolitical risk, an issue once deferred, is now demanding immediate attention. Hear how leaders must challenge the fundamentals of how operations have traditionally been run to adapt to a multipolar world. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, senior partner Andrew Grant and global director of geopolitical risk Ziad Haider speak with to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly aboutMcKinsey’s latest research on geopolitical risk, including what questions leaders need to ask to find their way

Mar 9, 2023 • 31:13

Women in the workplace are breaking up to break through

Women in the workplace are breaking up to break through

"Women leaders are voting with their feet," says McKinsey senior partner Alexis Krivkovich on this week’s episode of The McKinsey Podcast. She and senior partner Lareina Yee speak with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly to dig into the latest Women in the Workplace research. They break down the reasons behind “the great breakup” and what organizations must do to materially value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—and what’s at stake if they don’t. After, everyone's talking about generat

Feb 23, 2023 • 28:27

How our interconnected world is changing

How our interconnected world is changing

Globalization isn’t going away, but it is changing, according to recent research from theMcKinsey Global Institute (MGI). In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, MGI director Olivia White speaks with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the flows of goods, knowledge, and labor that drive global integration—and what reshaping these flows might mean for our interconnected future. After, global brewer AB InBev has thrived in the throes of what its CFO Fernando Tennenbaum describes as the

Feb 9, 2023 • 35:05

Net zero: Next moves for CEOs

Net zero: Next moves for CEOs

Net zero doesn’t have to mean zero sum. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Anna Moore and senior partner Humayun Tai talk to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the “devilish duality” leaders have faced since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine—and about how to follow through on longer-term decarbonization commitments while managing short-term energy disruptions successfully. After, hear how investors can use their capital and influence to help reverse the impact

Jan 27, 2023 • 25:27

New year, new tech, no problem

New year, new tech, no problem

McKinsey analyzed 14 new trends in its latest report on business technology. Here are the three that leaders need to know about most. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, partners Michael Chui and Roger Roberts speak with McKinsey editorial director Roberta Fusaro about McKinsey’s latest report on technology trends, with a particular focus on the benefits and challenges of applied AI, cloud and edge computing, and bioengineering. After, we’ll hear from McKinsey partner Brian Rolfes, who came

Jan 13, 2023 • 30:07

Why on earth should business care about space?

Why on earth should business care about space?

The volume of information available from space is unprecedented. McKinsey experts Ryan Brukardt and Jesse Klempner join host and McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband to share the incredible ways in which the space-for-earth economy has evolved and how it needs to scale. This is a guest episode from McKinsey's technology podcast, At the Edge.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Dec 29, 2022 • 31:28

The future of US manufacturing is hiding in plain sight

The future of US manufacturing is hiding in plain sight

Boring is beautiful when it drives economic prosperity. Cue industrial technology companies, whose under-the-radar successes are powering a resurgence in US manufacturing. Their proven promise is the basis of the new book The Titanium Economy, cowritten by McKinsey’s managing partner for North America, Asutosh Padhi. Asutosh joins partner Kim Borden and global editorial director Lucia Rahilly to discuss this overlooked bright spot in the US economy—and what’s necessary to power the next stage of

Dec 16, 2022 • 14:37

Electric vehicles are here, and large-scale adoption is. . . near?

Electric vehicles are here, and large-scale adoption is. . . near?

While the internal-combustion engine dominates car design, its existence contributes to global warming and detracts from electric-vehicle (EV) development. Things like carbon emissions, the complexity of design, and battery development are slowing down the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. But they don’t have to. Russell Hensley, co-leader of the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility in the Americas, joins McKinsey editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss what can be done to encourage

Nov 29, 2022 • 28:32

When things get rocky, practice deliberate calm

When things get rocky, practice deliberate calm

In unusually difficult situations, a counterintuitive response to stress is what many leaders should aim for, say Jacqueline Brassey, McKinsey senior knowledge expert and McKinsey senior partner Aaron De Smet as they talk about their new book, Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World with host and executive editor Roberta Fusaro. Theme music composed, performed, and produced by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 10, 2022 • 13:48

Build back better relationships at work

Build back better relationships at work

Social capital, a technical term for connectivity in the workplace, is important for helping employees execute, learn, innovate, and advance in organizations. Right now, because of the pandemic and the related upheaval in office and staffing norms, it’s in short supply. But there are ways to rebuild it say McKinsey partners John Parsons and Brooke Weddle on this episode of The McKinsey Podcast. Hear their conversation with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about McKinsey’s recent report on the s

Oct 20, 2022 • 26:00

Beyond burnout: What helps–and what doesn’t

Beyond burnout: What helps–and what doesn’t

Yoga. Therapy. Meditation. Yes, wellness perks are helpful, but they’re not a panacea for workplace stress. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Erica Coe, a McKinsey partner and coleader of the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), speaks with McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly about why burnout has hit record levels over the past two years—and what leaders can do to create a path toward lasting change. After, senior partner Tiffany Burns describes one of her rookie moments: talking a c

Oct 6, 2022 • 24:38

Slow down attrition: Focus on what workers want

Slow down attrition: Focus on what workers want

Is there any way to stop the Great Attrition? McKinsey expert associate partner, Bonnie Dowling, says yes. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, she speaks with executive editor Roberta Fusaro about McKinsey’s latest research on the Great Attrition. This time, the team includes data from multiple countries and outlines five types of worker personalities that, if catered to appropriately, could help fill all those open positions. After, we’ll hear from Catherine Price, author of Power of Fun:

Sep 22, 2022 • 23:25

The two-wheeled commute: Micromobility and your future

The two-wheeled commute: Micromobility and your future

Scooters. Bikes. E-mopeds. If you’re an urban dweller, you’ve probably seen a variety of these vehicles whizzing by—and you’re likely to see more in the future. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Kersten Heineke speaks with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about micromobility: who’s using it, why it’s becoming more popular, and how cities can adapt to a future of tiny transportation. Following their conversation, we hear from NYU associate professor of psychology Te

Sep 8, 2022 • 27:04

What makes an organization 'healthy'?

What makes an organization 'healthy'?

Lucia and Roberta are taking a summer break, so please enjoy this popular and previous episode about organizational health. Research shows that companies can improve short-and long-term performance by focusing on a small number of carefully selected management practices. Theme music written, produced and performed by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 25, 2022 • 26:14

Creating good packaging for packaged goods

Creating good packaging for packaged goods

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:59) > Lucia and Roberta are taking a summer break, so today we feature an episode of the McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast. Many consumer products will soon be in packages that are stronger, sustainable, and 'smart.' Hear Amcor CEO Ron Delia and McKinsey partner David Feber speak with executive editor Monica Toriello about the e-commerce boom, widespread concern about sustainability, and the digitization trend spu

Aug 11, 2022 • 22:01

Apprenticeship gets a makeover

Apprenticeship gets a makeover

In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Lisa Christensen, a McKinsey director of learning and McKinsey partner Tony Gambell speak with McKinsey executive editor Roberta Fusaro about what apprenticeship looks like in today’s organizations and how an intentional two-way learning environment can help individuals and teams tackle problems more effectively to meet their performance goals. After, we also hear from McKinsey senior partner Robert Palter, featured in our My Rookie Moments series, about

Jul 28, 2022 • 33:28

Learning and earning: the bold moves that change careers

Learning and earning: the bold moves that change careers

Corporate attrition persists, but one way to lure employees back is to develop their knowledge, attributes, experiences—in short, their human capital. But how? What’s best for the employee? Is it worth leaders’ time? Two authors of McKinsey’s report, “Human capital at work: The value of experience,” address these and other questions in this episode of The McKinsey Podcast. Anu Madgavkar, a partner with McKinsey Global Institute, and senior partner Bill Schaninger, spoke with McKinsey Global Publ

Jul 14, 2022 • 37:14

How current global trends are disrupting the fashion industry

How current global trends are disrupting the fashion industry

Fashion suppliers and brands are facing significant economic and geopolitical challenges. Hear McKinsey senior partner Achim Berg speak with executive editor Roberta Fusaro about findings from McKinsey’s The State of Fashion 2022 report. They cover the concurrent effects of the many challenges facing both suppliers and brands, including the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, and inflation. After, the state of anxiety tends to get a bad rap. But in our second segment, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, author a

Jun 23, 2022 • 21:29

How to manage the coming wave of investment in capital projects

How to manage the coming wave of investment in capital projects

Capital projects could receive around $130 trillion dollars over the next five years. Most of the investment will go to renew and decarbonize critical infrastructure. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, hear McKinsey senior partners Steffen Fuchs and Christoph Schmitz speak with executive editor, Roberta Fusaro about how executives and organizations will need to adapt their current spending strategies to take advantage of this unique funding moment. After, hear senior partner Dymfke Kuijper

Jun 9, 2022 • 24:40

What will it take to boost Latino economic power?

What will it take to boost Latino economic power?

By 2060, 30 percent of the US labor force will be Latino. It's a massive cohort, that given greater support, could potentially create economic opportunities not just for individuals and families in this demographic but also for the whole country. McKinsey senior partner Lucy Pérez joins executive editor Roberta Fusaro in conversation. Following, we'll hear from McKinsey data scientist Nimit Patel about how when he came to McKinsey he was encouraged to take a "random walk." Theme music for T

May 26, 2022 • 19:31

Digital transformation on the CEO agenda

Digital transformation on the CEO agenda

Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. Kate Smaje and Rodney Zemmel, global leaders in McKinsey’s Digital practice, join McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly to explore what digital success looks like—and what stands in the way. Then, in an Author Talks excerpt, Amy Webb, futurist and author of the new book, The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology, describes how synthetic biology could open the door to “bespoke” childre

May 12, 2022 • 27:08

Digital transformation on the CEO agenda

Digital transformation on the CEO agenda

For digital transformation to succeed, CEOs must lead the changes within their organization. Hear from McKinsey senior partners Kate Smaje and Rodney Zemmel speak with McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly about how to contextualize digital transformation, why integration between teams is integral and the paramount importance of taking a long view. Following, hear from Amy Webb, futurist and author of the new book, The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age

May 5, 2022 • 26:30

The rising risk of a global food supply crisis

The rising risk of a global food supply crisis

Converging disruptions have sent food prices soaring—and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s six breadbasket regions, risks tilting the food system into a global food supply crisis. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Daniel Aminetzah, leader of McKinsey’s Chemicals and Agriculture Practices, and partner Nicolas Denis talk with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the vital roles Ukraine and Russia play in the global food system, as well as what is at risk as the war c

Apr 18, 2022 • 22:05

The rising toll of the war in Ukraine

The rising toll of the war in Ukraine

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 19:17) > Sven Smit, senior partner and chair of the McKinsey Global Institute, discusses the humanitarian and economic effects of the war in Ukraine with Lucia Rahilly, McKinsey’s global editorial director. This conversation was recorded on March 21, 2022.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mar 30, 2022 • 19:17

The first steps to net-zero emission

The first steps to net-zero emission

Aspiring to a net-zero emission for your organization? It's an undeniably challenging process, but if ignored, will only lead to a thornier transition in the future. On this episode, hear from McKinsey partner, Mekala Krishnan, on how to approach net-zero emissions holistically, the myriad of questions to ask, and a few "no-regret" actions organizations can take right now. After, hear from senior partner Lareina Yee about her rookie moment made early in her career. She ask

Mar 24, 2022 • 25:06

The first steps to net-zero emissions

The first steps to net-zero emissions

Aspiring to net-zero emissions for your organization? It’s a challenging process. But if ignored, it will only lead to a thornier transition in the future. On this episode, hear from McKinsey partner Mekala Krishnan on how to approach net-zero emissions holistically, the questions to ask, and a few “no regrets” actions organizations can take right now. After, hear from senior partner Lareina Yee about her rookie moment made early in her career. She asked for help even though it was the last th

Mar 24, 2022 • 25:08

IoT comes of age

IoT comes of age

McKinsey's most recent research found that too often organizations are not using IoT to its best advantage, in large part driven by the perception that the Internet of Things is a siloed, technical process, opposed to one that's holistic. Hear from partners Mark Collins and Michael Chui in conversation with executive editor Roberta Fusaro to discuss how companies can get it right. After, a piece of space junk is supposed to hit our moon soon. That piece of debris is not the only one hurtling thr

Mar 3, 2022 • 27:49

Why business must heed customer reviews

Why business must heed customer reviews

McKinsey's research says that peer-purchasing insight seems to have more influence on consumers than any kind of marketing strategy. Today, Roberta Fusaro speaks with Dave Fedewa, McKinsey partner and Chauncey Holder, McKinsey senior expert to understand how and why business must prioritize the consideration of customer reviews – or risk falling behind more nimble competitors. Also, hear from mathematician, lawyer and now early-tenure consultant, Princess Daisy Akita, based in Los Angeles. McKin

Feb 17, 2022 • 27:17

How business is facing the challenges of Omicron

How business is facing the challenges of Omicron

The relentless pandemic is forcing business to confront the challenges presented by Omicron. Shubham Singhal, senior partner and the global leader of McKinsey's Healthcare, Public Sector and Social Sector practice joins today. He shares his insight on successful business coping strategies, telltale signs of an endemic, and the possibilities of the mRNA vaccine. After, hear why there's reason for hope - and hard work - when it comes to climate change from climate scientist, Katharine Heyhoe, feat

Feb 3, 2022 • 30:17

How to preserve and grow the beleaguered nurse workforce

How to preserve and grow the beleaguered nurse workforce

Many nurses are reevaluating their commitment to direct patient care. Now, during a time of unprecedented need, what can health systems and other employers of nurses do to inspire this backbone of the healthcare workforce to stay? Hear from Gretchen Berlin, RN and McKinsey senior partner on the state of nurses, and specific suggestions to improve their work experience, practically and emotionally. After, David Baboolall, McKinsey associate partner, joins us to discuss the re

Jan 18, 2022 • 31:46

Nurses and the great attrition

Nurses and the great attrition

Many nurses are reevaluating their commitment to direct patient care. Now, during a time of unprecedented need, what can health systems and other employers of nurses do to inspire this backbone of the healthcare workforce to stay? Hear from Gretchen Berlin, RN and McKinsey senior partner on the state of nurses, and specific suggestions to improve their work experience, practically and emotionally. After, David Baboolall, McKinsey associate partner, joins us to discuss the recent findings of McKi

Jan 18, 2022 • 31:48

The state of burn-out for women in the workplace

The state of burn-out for women in the workplace

Burn-out in the workplace is an omnipresent state for so many of us, but especially so for women who tend to take on the responsibilities of home as well. This could lead to attrition which means leaders face a potential talent crisis if stress in their workplace goes unaddressed. This discovery and many others are explored in the recently released, "Women in the workplace 2021" report. Hear from two of its authors, McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee. Following, hear seni

Dec 21, 2021 • 34:11

How to create a resilient supply chain strategy

How to create a resilient supply chain strategy

How can organizations build resilience into their processes so they can be ready for the next inevitable supply chain disruption? Hear from Knut Alicke and Dan Swan, McKinsey partners, in conversation with executive editor Roberta Fusaro, on steps to take to achieve supply chain resilience, how to manage inflation and examples of how clients have successfully set themselves up to manage future disruptions. Following, hear from Oscar Viyuela Garcia, an early-tenure consultant who left academia fo

Dec 9, 2021 • 27:02

Serving the Black consumer is a $300 billion opportunity

Serving the Black consumer is a $300 billion opportunity

Due to a lack of product and services tailored specifically to meet the needs and wants of Black consumers, their loyalty is up for grabs and offers a huge opportunity for business. There is also a greater chance to meet social and moral objectives. This, according to McKinsey's recent report about the economic state of Black America. Hear Shelley Stewart III, partner at McKinsey, in conversation with Lucia Rahilly, global editorial director, to discuss specific areas where the private and publi

Nov 25, 2021 • 30:42

The economic and social disadvantages of ageism

The economic and social disadvantages of ageism

They're the most educated with great expertise. Yet, they remain underestimated. It's the people over 45, a useful cohort that struggles to find new employment, in large part, due to ageism. Hear from Mona Mourshed, CEO of Generation, an organization that trains people who are unemployed, underemployed, or need to learn new skills in conversation with Roberta Fusaro, McKinsey executive editor. They also dig into how employers stand to gain by investing in older workers - practically, culturally,

Nov 11, 2021 • 19:00

Leaders must adapt to prevent more quitting

Leaders must adapt to prevent more quitting

People are quitting in record numbers. Such an exodus threatens to increase labor costs, more attrition and contribute to brand bruising. Leaders can hang on to the best if they give their employees what they want—respect and a sense of belonging. Hear from experts in talent and organizational health, Aaron De Smet and Bill Schaninger on how those in charge can adapt their leadership styles to meet the needs of today's workforce. Reading material referenced: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

Oct 28, 2021 • 32:05

Leadership styles must adapt to prevent more quitting

Leadership styles must adapt to prevent more quitting

Workers are quitting in record numbers. Such an exodus threatens to increase labor costs, more attrition and contribute to brand bruising. Leaders can hang on to the best if they give their employees what they want—respect and a sense of belonging. Hear from experts in talent and organizational health, Aaron De Smet and Bill Schaninger on how leaders can adapt their styles to meet the needs of today's workforce. Read more >

Oct 28, 2021 • 32:17

Sustainability in the consumer sector

Sustainability in the consumer sector

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 19:50) >  We’re launching a new season of The McKinsey Podcast starting this Fall with fresh content. Between now and then, we’re re-broadcasting popular episodes from different McKinsey podcasts. Today, you'll hear about how companies are grappling to make sustainability-focused choices from the McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sep 23, 2021 • 19:52

Cyber Resilience

Cyber Resilience

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:40) >  We’re launching a new season of The McKinsey Podcast starting this Fall with fresh content. Between now and then, we’re re-broadcasting popular episodes from different McKinsey podcasts. Like a recent episode from McKinsey on Government where you’ll hear about the imperative of government to build cyber resilience, how the private sector can play a role and the future of the federal cyber workforce

Sep 9, 2021 • 25:41

How Hamilton stayed alive during the pandemic: An interview with producer Jeffrey Seller

How Hamilton stayed alive during the pandemic: An interview with producer Jeffrey Seller

The McKinsey podcast is launching a new season with fresh content this Fall. In the meantime, we’re featuring episodes from our other popular podcasts. Today, it’s the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast. Co-host Anna Bernasek is in conversation with Jeffrey Seller, producer of Broadway hits Hamilton, In the Heights, and Rent, about how Broadway and live performances have endured during the past tumultuous year-plus. Hear about: • Shutting down, pivoting, then staging a producti

Aug 26, 2021 • 24:34

How tech will revolutionize retail

How tech will revolutionize retail

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:45) >  The retailer of the future will harness the power of data, business building, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, says serial entrepreneur and technology expert John Straw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 12, 2021 • 21:46

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:30) >  Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jul 29, 2021 • 24:32

Centered leadership creates connection in turbulent times

Centered leadership creates connection in turbulent times

Work without passion can lead to listlessness says Joanna Barsh, senior partner emeritus, director emeritus of the Centered Leadership Project, and today's guest. So, practically speaking, how can leaders help their people find passion, when they feel none? What question can you ask yourself to stay engaged at work and in the world? What can leadership do to engender trust during these turbulent times? Tune in for immediately implementable actions that can change your daily perspective for the b

Jul 15, 2021 • 33:42

Entrepreneurship beyond Silicon Valley

Entrepreneurship beyond Silicon Valley

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 42:45) >  Optimism is high for flourishing entrepreneurship postpandemic according to McKinsey senior partners Kim Baroudy and Massimo Mazza. It's the acceleration of innovation, investment and tech that encourage their enthusiasm. Hear their take on the trends bolstering Europe and a new generation of startups.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jul 1, 2021 • 42:48

How to future-proof your organization

How to future-proof your organization

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 41:47) >  Uncertainty is certain in this world where the way people work is changing fast. Those with a plan to future-proof their organization will be set up for agile responses to the unexpected. Hear from Chris Gagnon, a McKinsey senior partner, and Elizabeth Mygatt, a McKinsey associate partner, on why org charts inadequately describe how an organization works, why the best companies have a distinct phil

Jun 17, 2021 • 41:50

The search for purpose at work

The search for purpose at work

Is it tough to define your purpose at work? You’re not alone. Half of the US-employees surveyed in the McKinsey report "Help your employees find purpose or watch them leave" are reconsidering the work they want to do as a result of Covid-19. Hear from two of the authors, Bill Schaninger and Naina Dhingra. They'll share their definition of individual purpose, why purpose benefits the organization as a whole, and two probing questions that will help you articulate what your individual purpose is.

Jun 3, 2021 • 30:30

How air travel is evolving postpandemic

How air travel is evolving postpandemic

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:12) >  Hit hard by the the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the early signs of how air travel is adapting? What changes will we see in business and leisure travel? In what kind of sustainability technologies are airlines investing? Filling us in are two McKinsey partners with deep understanding of the issues. Alex Dichter is a senior partner in London who leads McKinsey’s travel practice. Robin Riedel is a part

May 20, 2021 • 31:14

Stakeholder capitalism: A conversation with Vivian Hunt and Paul Polman

Stakeholder capitalism: A conversation with Vivian Hunt and Paul Polman

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 47:19) >  Dame Vivian Hunt and former Unilever CEO Paul Polman discuss the growing imperative for stakeholder capitalism.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

May 6, 2021 • 47:22

The Boss Factor

The Boss Factor

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:17) >  McKinsey’s Tera Allas talks about the critical role that managers play in employee well-being and organizational health.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Apr 27, 2021 • 23:19

Building a learning culture that drives business forward

Building a learning culture that drives business forward

Too often, training programs fail. Here’s how individuals and organizations can invest in the capabilities that will help individuals and organizations thrive. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:34) >

Apr 16, 2021 • 35:34

Building a learning culture that drives business forward

Building a learning culture that drives business forward

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:34) >  Too often, training programs fail. Here’s how individuals and organizations can invest in the capabilities that will help individuals and organizations thrive.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Apr 16, 2021 • 35:39

The COVID-19 vaccine: Lessons and challenges

The COVID-19 vaccine: Lessons and challenges

Vaccine distribution gives hope but also proof that the pandemic is far from over. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:34) >

Apr 9, 2021 • 28:34

The COVID-19 vaccine: Lessons and challenges

The COVID-19 vaccine: Lessons and challenges

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:34) >  Vaccine distribution gives hope but also proof that the pandemic is far from over.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Apr 9, 2021 • 28:38

The postpandemic state of fashion

The postpandemic state of fashion

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:14) >  A transformative year in the technology, trends, and tastes in fashion.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mar 26, 2021 • 33:19

The postpandemic state of fashion

The postpandemic state of fashion

A transformative year in the technology, trends, and tastes in fashion. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:14) >

Mar 26, 2021 • 33:14

Creating a more resilient and responsive government

Creating a more resilient and responsive government

The pandemic has put demands on the public sector that are likely to increase. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:36) >

Mar 16, 2021 • 29:36

Creating a more resilient and responsive government

Creating a more resilient and responsive government

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:36) >  The pandemic has put demands on the public sector that are likely to increase.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mar 16, 2021 • 29:40

Creating a postpandemic recovery for women in the workplace

Creating a postpandemic recovery for women in the workplace

Lareina Yee and Alexis Krivkovich talk with Diane Brady about McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace report and what employers can do to stanch the flow of women from the labor force. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:22) >

Mar 8, 2021 • 35:22

Creating a postpandemic recovery for women in the workplace

Creating a postpandemic recovery for women in the workplace

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:22) >  Lareina Yee and Alexis Krivkovich talk with Diane Brady about McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace report and what employers can do to stanch the flow of women from the labor force.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mar 8, 2021 • 35:27

Investing in Black economic mobility

Investing in Black economic mobility

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:08) >  Shelley Stewart III talks about closing the racial wealth gap and inclusive growth through McKinsey’s new Institute for Black Economic MobilitySee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Feb 22, 2021 • 29:12

Investing in Black economic mobility

Investing in Black economic mobility

Shelley Stewart III talks about closing the racial wealth gap and inclusive growth through McKinsey’s new Institute for Black Economic Mobility Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:08) >

Feb 22, 2021 • 29:08

'Breaking through the hype’: The real-world benefits of 5G connectivity

'Breaking through the hype’: The real-world benefits of 5G connectivity

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:53) >  Here’s how leaders use today’s technologies to secure supply chains and create value, despite the challenges of deployment.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Feb 18, 2021 • 26:57

'Breaking through the hype’: The real-world benefits of 5G connectivity

'Breaking through the hype’: The real-world benefits of 5G connectivity

Here’s how leaders use today’s technologies to secure supply chains and create value, despite the challenges of deployment. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:53) >

Feb 18, 2021 • 26:53

Climate math

Climate math

McKinsey’s Kimberly Henderson and Christer Tryggestad talk about an action plan to help industry leaders truly decarbonize at scale. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:21) >

Jan 29, 2021 • 27:21

Climate math

Climate math

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:21) >  McKinsey’s Kimberly Henderson and Christer Tryggestad talk about an action plan to help industry leaders truly decarbonize at scale.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jan 29, 2021 • 27:26

COVID-19 and behavioral health

COVID-19 and behavioral health

Stress, social isolation, and unemployment is worsening America's behavioral health crisis, fueling additional billions in spending Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:06) >

Dec 2, 2020 • 36:06

COVID-19 and behavioral health

COVID-19 and behavioral health

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:06) >  Stress, social isolation, and unemployment is worsening America's behavioral health crisis, fueling additional billions in spendingSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Dec 2, 2020 • 36:12

To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings

To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings

How can senior managers get better, faster business decisions from the meetings they attend or lead? Planning is key. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:48) >

Nov 9, 2020 • 40:48

To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings

To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings

How can senior managers get better, faster business decisions from the meetings they attend or lead? Planning is key. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:48) >

Nov 9, 2020 • 40:48

To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings

To unlock better decision making, plan better meetings

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:48) >  How can senior managers get better, faster business decisions from the meetings they attend or lead? Planning is key.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 9, 2020 • 40:54

Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:28) >  The COVID-19 pandemic has upended norms in retail, brand loyalty, and consumer behavior. Bold players are well positioned to accelerate growth.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 4, 2020 • 33:34

Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended norms in retail, brand loyalty, and consumer behavior. Bold players are well positioned to accelerate growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:28) >

Nov 4, 2020 • 33:28

Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

Rapid revenue recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended norms in retail, brand loyalty, and consumer behavior. Bold players are well positioned to accelerate growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:28) >

Nov 4, 2020 • 33:28

COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery

COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:09) >  Rarely have supply-chain leaders faced more complex, changing conditions than they have during the COVID-19 pandemic.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 9, 2020 • 29:09

COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery

COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery

Rarely have supply-chain leaders faced more complex, changing conditions than they have during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:09) >

Oct 9, 2020 • 29:09

COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery

COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery

Rarely have supply-chain leaders faced more complex, changing conditions than they have during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:09) >

Oct 9, 2020 • 29:09

The journey to agile

The journey to agile

Here’s how organizations can use agile practices to transform their organizations. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 39:43) >

Oct 2, 2020 • 39:43

The journey to agile

The journey to agile

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 39:43) >  Here’s how organizations can use agile practices to transform their organizations.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 2, 2020 • 39:44

The journey to agile

The journey to agile

Here’s how organizations can use agile practices to transform their organizations. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 39:43) >

Oct 2, 2020 • 39:43

Reopening schools

Reopening schools

McKinsey partner Jimmy Sarakatsannis discusses how to keep students safe and engaged as they embark on a school year unlike any other. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:08) >

Sep 23, 2020 • 0:28

Reopening schools

Reopening schools

McKinsey partner Jimmy Sarakatsannis discusses how to keep students safe and engaged as they embark on a school year unlike any other. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:08) >

Sep 23, 2020 • 28:08

Reopening schools

Reopening schools

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:08) >  McKinsey partner Jimmy Sarakatsannis discusses how to keep students safe and engaged as they embark on a school year unlike any other.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sep 23, 2020 • 28:08

LGBTQ+ at work

LGBTQ+ at work

McKinsey’s Diana Ellsworth and Maital Guttman discuss new research on LGBTQ+ challenges at work—and how to address them. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:22) >

Sep 8, 2020 • 38:22

LGBTQ+ at work

LGBTQ+ at work

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:22) >  McKinsey’s Diana Ellsworth and Maital Guttman discuss new research on LGBTQ+ challenges at work—and how to address them.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sep 8, 2020 • 38:22

LGBTQ+ at work

LGBTQ+ at work

McKinsey’s Diana Ellsworth and Maital Guttman discuss new research on LGBTQ+ challenges at work—and how to address them. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:22) >

Sep 8, 2020 • 0:38

Building a business within a business

Building a business within a business

Business building is vital to a company’s longevity. To do it successfully, an organization needs the strengths of an incumbent and the agility of a start-up. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:31) >

Aug 5, 2020 • 35:31

Building a business within a business

Building a business within a business

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:31) >  Business building is vital to a company’s longevity. To do it successfully, an organization needs the strengths of an incumbent and the agility of a start-up.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 5, 2020 • 35:31

Building a business within a business

Building a business within a business

Business building is vital to a company’s longevity. To do it successfully, an organization needs the strengths of an incumbent and the agility of a start-up. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:31) >

Aug 5, 2020 • 0:35

Meet Generation Z

Meet Generation Z

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:08) >  The newest consumer generations—Gen Z and the millennials—are challenging traditional retail models.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 3, 2020 • 32:09

Meet Generation Z

Meet Generation Z

The newest consumer generations—Gen Z and the millennials—are challenging traditional retail models. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:08) >

Aug 3, 2020 • 32:08

Meet Generation Z

Meet Generation Z

The newest consumer generations—Gen Z and the millennials—are challenging traditional retail models. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:08) >

Aug 3, 2020 • 0:32

The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time

The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time

Here’s how technology, data, and human insight are transforming the way we enact change. Fast. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:39) >

Jun 24, 2020 • 0:26

The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time

The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time

Here’s how technology, data, and human insight are transforming the way we enact change. Fast. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:39) >

Jun 24, 2020 • 26:39

The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time

The mass personalization of change: Large-scale impact, one individual at a time

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:39) >  Here’s how technology, data, and human insight are transforming the way we enact change. Fast.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jun 24, 2020 • 26:39

The state of fashion

The state of fashion

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:03) >  Players in the fashion industry remain less than optimistic about the runway ahead. But those that align with the dominant trends – namely, sustainability, digitization, and innovation – are most likely to prevail.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Feb 21, 2020 • 29:04

The state of fashion

The state of fashion

Players in the fashion industry remain less than optimistic about the runway ahead. But those that align with the dominant trends – namely, sustainability, digitization, and innovation – are most likely to prevail. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:03) >

Feb 21, 2020 • 29:03

The state of fashion

The state of fashion

Players in the fashion industry remain less than optimistic about the runway ahead. But those that align with the dominant trends – namely, sustainability, digitization, and innovation – are most likely to prevail. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:03) >

Feb 21, 2020 • 0:29

The future of air travel

The future of air travel

Airlines and passengers alike are flying into a world of flygskam and flying taxis. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:39) >

Jan 17, 2020 • 0:33

The future of air travel

The future of air travel

Airlines and passengers alike are flying into a world of flygskam and flying taxis. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:39) >

Jan 17, 2020 • 33:39

The future of air travel

The future of air travel

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:39) >  Airlines and passengers alike are flying into a world of flygskam and flying taxis.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jan 17, 2020 • 33:39

Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization

Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization

While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:48) >

Dec 17, 2019 • 0:24

Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization

Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:48) >  While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Dec 17, 2019 • 24:28

Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization

Gold in an era of drones, deep mines, and de-dollarization

While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:48) >

Dec 17, 2019 • 24:48

Where next for business in the Middle East?

Where next for business in the Middle East?

The competitive landscape is shifting across the region as consumer tastes change, new digital champions emerge, and governments deregulate. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:52) >

Nov 20, 2019 • 0:31

Where next for business in the Middle East?

Where next for business in the Middle East?

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:52) >  The competitive landscape is shifting across the region as consumer tastes change, new digital champions emerge, and governments deregulate.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 20, 2019 • 31:55

Where next for business in the Middle East?

Where next for business in the Middle East?

The competitive landscape is shifting across the region as consumer tastes change, new digital champions emerge, and governments deregulate. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:52) >

Nov 20, 2019 • 31:52

Getting to scale with artificial intelligence

Getting to scale with artificial intelligence

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:20) >  Companies adopting AI across the organization are investing as much in people and processes as in technology.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 31, 2019 • 26:21

Getting to scale with artificial intelligence

Getting to scale with artificial intelligence

Companies adopting AI across the organization are investing as much in people and processes as in technology. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:20) >

Oct 31, 2019 • 0:26

Getting to scale with artificial intelligence

Getting to scale with artificial intelligence

Companies adopting AI across the organization are investing as much in people and processes as in technology. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:20) >

Oct 31, 2019 • 26:20

The future of Asia

The future of Asia

Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as ‘the Asian century’ unfolds? Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:02) >

Oct 18, 2019 • 0:28

The future of Asia

The future of Asia

Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as ‘the Asian century’ unfolds? Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:02) >

Oct 18, 2019 • 28:02

The future of Asia

The future of Asia

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:02) >  Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as ‘the Asian century’ unfolds?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 18, 2019 • 28:02

What you need to know about women at work

What you need to know about women at work

Around the world, women participate in paid employment at lower rates and wages than men, and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are everyone’s business. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >

Oct 4, 2019 • 28:14

What you need to know about women at work

What you need to know about women at work

Around the world, women participate in paid employment at lower rates and wages than men, and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are everyone’s business. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >

Oct 4, 2019 • 0:28

What you need to know about women at work

What you need to know about women at work

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >  Around the world, women participate in paid employment at lower rates and wages than men, and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are everyone’s business.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 4, 2019 • 28:15

Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them

Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them

Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:11) >

Sep 26, 2019 • 0:33

Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them

Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:11) >  Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sep 26, 2019 • 33:12

Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them

Fit for the future: The common challenges facing health care systems—and how to meet them

Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:11) >

Sep 26, 2019 • 33:11

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:53) >

Sep 9, 2019 • 0:25

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:53) >  Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sep 9, 2019 • 25:53

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:53) >

Sep 9, 2019 • 25:53

How to double the odds that your change program will succeed

How to double the odds that your change program will succeed

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:57) >  Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the “hard” and “soft” elements that matter.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 21, 2019 • 33:57

How to double the odds that your change program will succeed

How to double the odds that your change program will succeed

Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the “hard” and “soft” elements that matter. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:57) >

Aug 21, 2019 • 33:57

How to double the odds that your change program will succeed

How to double the odds that your change program will succeed

Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the “hard” and “soft” elements that matter. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:57) >

Aug 21, 2019 • 0:33

Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system

Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system

Global energy demand is headed toward a plateau over the next ten to 20 years, as the world focuses on electrification, energy efficiency, and more service-driven economic growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:40) >

Aug 8, 2019 • 0:31

Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system

Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:40) >  Global energy demand is headed toward a plateau over the next ten to 20 years, as the world focuses on electrification, energy efficiency, and more service-driven economic growth.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 8, 2019 • 31:41

Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system

Peak energy, peak oil, and the rise of renewables: An executive’s guide to the global energy system

Global energy demand is headed toward a plateau over the next ten to 20 years, as the world focuses on electrification, energy efficiency, and more service-driven economic growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:40) >

Aug 8, 2019 • 31:40

How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions

How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions

Proven techniques can help address cognitive biases that often trip up even the most experienced executives. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >

Jul 31, 2019 • 28:14

How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions

How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >  Proven techniques can help address cognitive biases that often trip up even the most experienced executives.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jul 31, 2019 • 28:14

How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions

How to beat your biases and make better investment decisions

Proven techniques can help address cognitive biases that often trip up even the most experienced executives. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >

Jul 31, 2019 • 0:28

How talent management can create value

How talent management can create value

In this episode of the McKinsey podcast, we look at the value of talent management and how businesses can fill critical roles to drive results. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:09) >

Jun 27, 2019 • 0:25

How talent management can create value

How talent management can create value

In this episode of the McKinsey podcast, we look at the value of talent management and how businesses can fill critical roles to drive results. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:09) >

Jun 27, 2019 • 25:09

How talent management can create value

How talent management can create value

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:09) >  In this episode of the McKinsey podcast, we look at the value of talent management and how businesses can fill critical roles to drive results.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jun 27, 2019 • 25:13

Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity

Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how CMOs can combine data-driven marketing solutions with creativity and business leadership to drive growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >

Jun 4, 2019 • 28:14

Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity

Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how CMOs can combine data-driven marketing solutions with creativity and business leadership to drive growth.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jun 4, 2019 • 28:18

Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity

Unlocking growth with data-driven marketing and creativity

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how CMOs can combine data-driven marketing solutions with creativity and business leadership to drive growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:14) >

Jun 4, 2019 • 0:28

Globalization’s next chapter

Globalization’s next chapter

Globalization isn’t in retreat, but it has morphed into a very different phenomenon, increasingly powered by trade in services and by intraregional trade. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:16) >

May 28, 2019 • 26:16

Globalization’s next chapter

Globalization’s next chapter

Globalization isn’t in retreat, but it has morphed into a very different phenomenon, increasingly powered by trade in services and by intraregional trade. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:16) >

May 28, 2019 • 0:26

Globalization’s next chapter

Globalization’s next chapter

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:16) >  Globalization isn’t in retreat, but it has morphed into a very different phenomenon, increasingly powered by trade in services and by intraregional trade.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

May 28, 2019 • 26:20

Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions

Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:06) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how many cities are using new technology to develop innovative traffic congestion solutions.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

May 13, 2019 • 29:10

Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions

Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how many cities are using new technology to develop innovative traffic congestion solutions. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:06) >

May 13, 2019 • 29:06

Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions

Technology & Traffic Congestion Solutions

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how many cities are using new technology to develop innovative traffic congestion solutions. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:06) >

May 13, 2019 • 0:29

Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy

Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:24) >  Bringing advanced computing power and analytics capabilities to bear on people decisions in an organization is crucial to driving lasting and effective change.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Apr 24, 2019 • 36:30

Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy

Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy

Bringing advanced computing power and analytics capabilities to bear on people decisions in an organization is crucial to driving lasting and effective change. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:24) >

Apr 24, 2019 • 0:36

Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy

Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy

Bringing advanced computing power and analytics capabilities to bear on people decisions in an organization is crucial to driving lasting and effective change. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:24) >

Apr 24, 2019 • 36:24

Preparing for and managing through a downturn

Preparing for and managing through a downturn

As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 18:18) >

Apr 16, 2019 • 18:18

Preparing for and managing through a downturn

Preparing for and managing through a downturn

As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 18:18) >

Apr 16, 2019 • 0:18

Preparing for and managing through a downturn

Preparing for and managing through a downturn

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 18:18) >  As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Apr 16, 2019 • 18:18

The future of advanced manufacturing

The future of advanced manufacturing

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:00) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how advanced manufacturing technology, such as AI and automation, is reshaping our factories.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mar 19, 2019 • 28:05

The future of advanced manufacturing

The future of advanced manufacturing

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how advanced manufacturing technology, such as AI and automation, is reshaping our factories. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:00) >

Mar 19, 2019 • 0:28

The future of advanced manufacturing

The future of advanced manufacturing

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we look at how advanced manufacturing technology, such as AI and automation, is reshaping our factories. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:00) >

Mar 19, 2019 • 28:00

What makes an organization ‘healthy’?

What makes an organization ‘healthy’?

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:59) >  Research shows that companies can improve short- and long-term performance by focusing on a small number of carefully selected management practices.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mar 6, 2019 • 27:04

What makes an organization ‘healthy’?

What makes an organization ‘healthy’?

Research shows that companies can improve short- and long-term performance by focusing on a small number of carefully selected management practices. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:59) >

Mar 6, 2019 • 26:59

What makes an organization ‘healthy’?

What makes an organization ‘healthy’?

Research shows that companies can improve short- and long-term performance by focusing on a small number of carefully selected management practices. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:59) >

Mar 6, 2019 • 0:26

What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite

What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:57) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast we answer the age old question: what is leadership? And how can companies help leaders to grow across the organization.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Feb 25, 2019 • 31:02

What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite

What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast we answer the age old question: what is leadership? And how can companies help leaders to grow across the organization. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:57) >

Feb 25, 2019 • 30:57

What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite

What is Leadership: Moving Beyond C-Suite

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast we answer the age old question: what is leadership? And how can companies help leaders to grow across the organization. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:57) >

Feb 25, 2019 • 0:30

5G Winners and Losers

5G Winners and Losers

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the biggest 5G winners and losers as this emerging technology takes shape. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:13) >

Feb 14, 2019 • 34:13

5G Winners and Losers

5G Winners and Losers

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the biggest 5G winners and losers as this emerging technology takes shape. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:13) >

Feb 14, 2019 • 0:34

5G Winners and Losers

5G Winners and Losers

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:13) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the biggest 5G winners and losers as this emerging technology takes shape.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Feb 14, 2019 • 34:18

AI Ethics in today's world

AI Ethics in today's world

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 37:06) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the new field of AI ethics and how companies and governments can ethically deploy artificial intelligence.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jan 29, 2019 • 37:12

AI Ethics in today's world

AI Ethics in today's world

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the new field of AI ethics and how companies and governments can ethically deploy artificial intelligence. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 37:06) >

Jan 29, 2019 • 37:06

AI Ethics in today's world

AI Ethics in today's world

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we discuss the new field of AI ethics and how companies and governments can ethically deploy artificial intelligence. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 37:06) >

Jan 29, 2019 • 0:37

Defense of the cyberrealm: How organizations can thwart cyberattacks

Defense of the cyberrealm: How organizations can thwart cyberattacks

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:53) >  Governments and companies have much work to do to protect people, institutions, and even entire cities and countries from potentially devastating large-scale cyberattacks.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jan 17, 2019 • 32:53

Defense of the cyberrealm: How organizations can thwart cyberattacks

Defense of the cyberrealm: How organizations can thwart cyberattacks

Governments and companies have much work to do to protect people, institutions, and even entire cities and countries from potentially devastating large-scale cyberattacks. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:53) >

Jan 17, 2019 • 0:32

Tapping into the business value of design

Tapping into the business value of design

Design, whether it’s of products or experiences, is not only about aesthetics but also about specific actions taken to boost revenues and customer engagement. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:01) >

Dec 12, 2018 • 21:01

Tapping into the business value of design

Tapping into the business value of design

Design, whether it’s of products or experiences, is not only about aesthetics but also about specific actions taken to boost revenues and customer engagement. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:01) >

Dec 12, 2018 • 0:21

Tapping into the business value of design

Tapping into the business value of design

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:01) >  Design, whether it’s of products or experiences, is not only about aesthetics but also about specific actions taken to boost revenues and customer engagement.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Dec 12, 2018 • 21:05

How to win in Africa

How to win in Africa

The right strategy can unlock strong, profitable growth, explain the authors of Africa’s Business Revolution. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:42) >

Nov 19, 2018 • 0:31

How to win in Africa

How to win in Africa

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:42) >  The right strategy can unlock strong, profitable growth, explain the authors of Africa’s Business Revolution.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 19, 2018 • 31:46

How to win in Africa

How to win in Africa

The right strategy can unlock strong, profitable growth, explain the authors of Africa’s Business Revolution. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:42) >

Nov 19, 2018 • 31:42

In pursuit of prosperity

In pursuit of prosperity

Why do some emerging economies grow rapidly while others languish? New research highlights the role of public policy, effective government, and globally competitive companies. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:58) >

Nov 16, 2018 • 27:58

In pursuit of prosperity

In pursuit of prosperity

Why do some emerging economies grow rapidly while others languish? New research highlights the role of public policy, effective government, and globally competitive companies. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:58) >

Nov 16, 2018 • 0:27

In pursuit of prosperity

In pursuit of prosperity

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:58) >  Why do some emerging economies grow rapidly while others languish? New research highlights the role of public policy, effective government, and globally competitive companies.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Nov 16, 2018 • 28:02

Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management

Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management

Managing employee performance successfully requires real support for managers and a process that is recognized as fair. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:10) >

Oct 25, 2018 • 33:10

Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management

Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management

Managing employee performance successfully requires real support for managers and a process that is recognized as fair. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:10) >

Oct 25, 2018 • 0:33

Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management

Straight talk about employee evaluation and performance management

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:10) >  Managing employee performance successfully requires real support for managers and a process that is recognized as fair.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 25, 2018 • 33:10

Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie

Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we sit down with Box CEO Aaron Levie and discuss the how to successfully start up and scale up a technology company. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:01) >

Oct 4, 2018 • 33:01

Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie

Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie

In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we sit down with Box CEO Aaron Levie and discuss the how to successfully start up and scale up a technology company. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:01) >

Oct 4, 2018 • 0:33

Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie

Start Up & Scale Up With Box CEO Aaron Levie

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:01) >  In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, we sit down with Box CEO Aaron Levie and discuss the how to successfully start up and scale up a technology company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Oct 4, 2018 • 33:01

Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters

Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters

Understanding how blockchain creates business value is essential for companies to identify the right use cases and move beyond small pilots to widespread adoption. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:48) >

Sep 21, 2018 • 34:48

Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters

Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters

Understanding how blockchain creates business value is essential for companies to identify the right use cases and move beyond small pilots to widespread adoption. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:48) >

Sep 21, 2018 • 0:34

Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters

Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:48) >  Understanding how blockchain creates business value is essential for companies to identify the right use cases and move beyond small pilots to widespread adoption.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Sep 21, 2018 • 34:48

How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis?

How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis?

Great strides have been made since 2008 to prevent a recurrence of the financial crisis and recession that followed. Yet there is more debt than ever in the global financial system. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:30) >

Aug 29, 2018 • 27:30

How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis?

How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis?

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:30) >  Great strides have been made since 2008 to prevent a recurrence of the financial crisis and recession that followed. Yet there is more debt than ever in the global financial system.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 29, 2018 • 27:34

How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis?

How secure is the global financial system, a decade after the crisis?

Great strides have been made since 2008 to prevent a recurrence of the financial crisis and recession that followed. Yet there is more debt than ever in the global financial system. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:30) >

Aug 29, 2018 • 0:27

Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale

Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale

The industry has taken a breather in 2018 as firms and their clients adapt to a new, more competitive normal. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:39) >

Aug 24, 2018 • 0:21

Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale

Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale

The industry has taken a breather in 2018 as firms and their clients adapt to a new, more competitive normal. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:39) >

Aug 24, 2018 • 21:39

Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale

Private equity rolls on: How investors and managers are responding to scale

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:39) >  The industry has taken a breather in 2018 as firms and their clients adapt to a new, more competitive normal.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 24, 2018 • 21:39

Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different

Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:39) >  This budgeting concept allows senior-leadership teams to put their money where their strategy is, aligning resources with business priorities and setting the example from the top.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aug 8, 2018 • 26:43

Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different

Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different

This budgeting concept allows senior-leadership teams to put their money where their strategy is, aligning resources with business priorities and setting the example from the top. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:39) >

Aug 8, 2018 • 0:26

Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different

Zero-based budgeting revisited: Why this time is different

This budgeting concept allows senior-leadership teams to put their money where their strategy is, aligning resources with business priorities and setting the example from the top. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:39) >

Aug 8, 2018 • 26:39

Data privacy: What every manager needs to know

Data privacy: What every manager needs to know

As companies begin to follow the principles of GDPR, the European Union directive on data protection, they must better understand what personal information really is and how to properly manage it. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:20) >

Jul 31, 2018 • 25:20

Data privacy: What every manager needs to know

Data privacy: What every manager needs to know

As companies begin to follow the principles of GDPR, the European Union directive on data protection, they must better understand what personal information really is and how to properly manage it. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:20) >

Jul 31, 2018 • 0:25

Data privacy: What every manager needs to know

Data privacy: What every manager needs to know

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:20) >  As companies begin to follow the principles of GDPR, the European Union directive on data protection, they must better understand what personal information really is and how to properly manage it.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Jul 31, 2018 • 25:24

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