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Inside the Strategy Room

Inside the Strategy Room

339 Episodes • By McKinsey & Company • www.mckinsey.com/business-functi...
We talk with McKinsey partners and corporate executives on the challenges they face creating lasting strategies in a fast-changing world. We also examine the different ways these executives approach these challenges and the new and innovative ways they think of creating a vision for their enterprise ...more
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202. Charting Your M&A Course for 2024
M&A dealmakers have been on a wild ride. From th... more
Apr 18 2024 44m
M&A Strategies and Priorities
Chapter 1 5 mins
Top M&A Trends 2024 Overview
Chapter 2 4 mins
Positive Outlook for M&A Market
Chapter 3 7 mins
Private Equity Trends and M&A Activity
Chapter 4 11 mins
Current Trends in M&A Activity
Chapter 5 14 mins
Successful M&A Strategies and Portfolio Management
Chapter 6 1 min
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201. Seven CEO insights from private equity
Private equity firms have a well-earned reputation f... more
Apr 10 2024 43m
Maximizing Acquisition ROI and CEO Efficiency
Chapter 1 4 mins
Lessons From Private Equity for Leaders
Chapter 2 6 mins
Importance of FP&A and Effective Dashboards
Chapter 3 8 mins
Improving Productivity and Performance Strategies
Chapter 4 10 mins
Revenue Growth and Business Building Strategies
Chapter 5 11 mins
Maximizing CEO Time for Effective Growth
Chapter 6 59 sec
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A genuine partnership with the board
CEOs and CFOs are redefining their interactions with... more
Mar 27 2024 18m
Board's Role in Managing Macro Volatility
Chapter 1 8 mins
Evolving Relationship Between CEOs and Boards
Chapter 2 10 mins
Board Composition and Portfolio Strategy
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199. Bringing innovation to a not-for-profit setting
Innovation in a not-for-profit context involves meas... more
Mar 21 2024 30m
Measuring Progress and Team Composition
Chapter 1 4 mins
Innovation at American Red Cross
Chapter 2 6 mins
Innovation for American Red Cross Mission
Chapter 3 12 mins
Innovating for Nonprofit Service Delivery
Chapter 4 6 mins
AI in American Red Cross Innovation
Chapter 5 60 sec
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198. Six strategies for growth outperformance
Fewer than one in four companies outpace their indus... more
Mar 15 2024 41m
Sustainability, Growth, and Innovation Strategies
Chapter 1 9 mins
Strategies for Driving Growth Outperformance
Chapter 2 12 mins
Driving Growth Through Innovation and Sustainability
Chapter 3 4 mins
New Growth Opportunities Using Gen AI
Chapter 4 14 mins
Strategies for Driving Growth and Transformation
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197. Growth, AI, and the future of finance: An interview with Workday’s CFO Zane Rowe
Zane Rowe is the CFO of Workday, a California-based ... more
Mar 6 2024 26m
Building a Growth Mindset in CFOs
Chapter 1 3 mins
Growth-Oriented Strategies in Enterprise Software
Chapter 2 10 mins
Strategic Growth and Financial Investment
Chapter 3 4 mins
Leveraging Data for Organizational Change
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Role of AI in Finance
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196. A guide for boards on generative AI: Four questions for management teams
Boards can play an essential role in engaging manage... more
Feb 20 2024 48m
Strategic Partnership for AI Implementation
Chapter 1 8 mins
Exploring Gen AI
Chapter 2 7 mins
Board Roles in Gen AI Transformation
Chapter 3 11 mins
Board Priorities in Gen AI
Chapter 4 13 mins
Challenges and Opportunities in Gen AI
Chapter 5 6 mins
Applications of Gen AI in Business
Chapter 6 57 sec
Connecting With Our Audience Across Platforms
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195. Why strategists should embrace imperfection
We're joined by Charles Conn and Rob McLean, AM, the... more
Feb 9 2024 37m
Incentives, Failure, and Success in Organizations
Chapter 1 14 mins
Imperfectionism
Chapter 2 11 mins
Cultivating Curiosity and Innovation in Organizations
Chapter 3 9 mins
Harnessing Collective Intelligence and Strategic Imperfection
Chapter 4 50 sec
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194. Driving long-term business transformation
Many companies turn to transformation because their ... more
Feb 3 2024 28m
Holistic Transformation Strategy and Execution
Chapter 1 14 mins
Keys to a Successful Transformation Journey
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Challenges and Importance of Transformation
Chapter 3 1 min
Feedback and Future Podcast Ideas
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193. Eight keys to excelling as a chief of staff
A chief of staff can be instrumental to a CEO's succ... more
Jan 23 2024 41m
Chief of Staff Transition Role
Chapter 1 13 mins
Mastering the Chief of Staff Role
Chapter 2 9 mins
Building Trust as Chief of Staff
Chapter 3 6 mins
Chief Staff Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 4 11 mins
Managing Transitions, Chief of Staff
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192. Using M&A to launch a transformation
We discuss the role M&A can play in the launch a... more
Jan 12 2024 46m
Transformational Acquisitions and Operating Model Change
Chapter 1 5 mins
Transformation in M&A Transactions
Chapter 2 6 mins
M&A Transformation Indicators and Approaches
Chapter 3 16 mins
Maximizing Value Through M&A Driven Transformation
Chapter 4 7 mins
Integrated Transformation Office Importance
Chapter 5 10 mins
Sustainable Transformation and Success in M&A
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191. Best of 2023 - How to make a strong start as a CEO
In this episode, we share advice and insights for ne... more
Jan 3 2024 46m
CEO Transitions
Chapter 1 4 mins
Advice for New CEOs
Chapter 2 11 mins
Successful Transitions for CEOs
Chapter 3 10 mins
New CEO's Tone Setting
Chapter 4 7 mins
CEO Transitions
Chapter 5 12 mins
Ingredients for a Successful CEO Transition
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190. Best of 2023 - Strategies to win in the new ecosystem economy
This shift from industry sectors to customer-focused... more
Dec 27 2023 46m
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Ecosystem Economy
Chapter 2 8 mins
Ecosystem Economies and Regulatory Challenges
Chapter 3 11 mins
Ecosystem Economies
Chapter 4 8 mins
Participating and Building Ecosystem Businesses
Chapter 5 11 mins
Transitioning to the Ecosystem Economy
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189. CEO perspectives: Scott Wine, CNH Industrial
Scott Wine is the CEO of the multinational equipment... more
Dec 20 2023 26m
Looking Back and Moving Forward at Polaris
Chapter 1 6 mins
Leading Global Business and Agriculture Technology
Chapter 2 6 mins
Agriculture
Chapter 3 5 mins
Leadership, Culture, Change in Large Company
Chapter 4 6 mins
Global Leadership Challenges and Strategies
Chapter 5 1 min
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188. Leading effectively with the board
Boards are under increasing pressure to navigate gre... more
Dec 15 2023 37m
Role of Boards in Talent Management
Chapter 1 10 mins
Changing Role of Board of Directors
Chapter 2 7 mins
Board Materials and Time Investment
Chapter 3 5 mins
Role of Boards in Leadership Development
Chapter 4 13 mins
Enhancing Board Dynamics and Effectiveness
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187. Driving innovation with generative AI
Generative AI has been the hottest technology and bu... more
Dec 8 2023 42m
Building Gen AI Capabilities in Organizations
Chapter 1 4 mins
Driving Innovation With Generative AI
Chapter 2 5 mins
Building an Innovation Culture With Technology
Chapter 3 6 mins
Implementing Gen AI in Innovation-Driven Companies
Chapter 4 5 mins
Regulations' Impact on Gen AI Innovation
Chapter 5 4 mins
Improving Data Reliability With Generative AI
Chapter 6 5 mins
Applying GenAI and Building Innovative Teams
Chapter 7 9 mins
Maximizing Potential
Chapter 8 54 sec
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187. Palo Alto Networks CFO, Dipak Golechha
Dipak Golechha is the Chief Financial Officer of Pal... more
Nov 30 2023 35m
Evolution and Role of Finance Functions
Chapter 1 4 mins
Expanding CFO Mandate and Emerging Technologies
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Ever-Changing Role of the CFO
Chapter 3 10 mins
Talent Development and Decision-Making
Chapter 4 4 mins
Advice for New CFOs and Future
Chapter 5 1 min
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186. How to succeed in China's changing global economy
China’s economy and business landscape have been goi... more
Nov 23 2023 44m
China's Importance for Multinational Companies
Chapter 1 8 mins
The China Imperative
Chapter 2 7 mins
China's Tech and International Expansion
Chapter 3 11 mins
China's Changing Demographics and Company Challenges
Chapter 4 5 mins
Chinese Companies' Growth and Government Regulation
Chapter 5 12 mins
Shifts in China's Business Landscape
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185. How to manage a successful CEO transition
Great CEOs know that the transition to their success... more
Nov 15 2023 41m
CEO Transitions and Next Steps
Chapter 1 8 mins
CEO Transition and Succession Planning
Chapter 2 4 mins
Considerations for CEO Transition Timing
Chapter 3 7 mins
Succession Planning and Leadership Development
Chapter 4 7 mins
CEO Succession Planning and Handover Process
Chapter 5 12 mins
Transitioning and Handing Over CEO Responsibilities
Chapter 6 56 sec
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184. How mid-tenure CEOs find a new gear
The best CEOs find a new gear and sustain momentum a... more
Nov 9 2023 43m
The Importance of Mid-Tenure CEOs' Stewardship
Chapter 1 7 mins
Thriving as a Mid-Tenure CEO
Chapter 2 13 mins
Learning and Growing as a CEO
Chapter 3 4 mins
Navigating Change and Charting the Future
Chapter 4 9 mins
CEO Leadership and the S-Curve
Chapter 5 6 mins
Preparing for Crisis and CEO Excellence
Chapter 6 53 sec
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183. CEO alpha: How to cultivate great leaders for greater gains
For any company, having a CEO who makes effective, s... more
Nov 3 2023 33m
ESG Strategy and CEO Selection
Chapter 1 13 mins
CEO Alpha
Chapter 2 4 mins
Customized Building for Private Equity CEOs
Chapter 3 5 mins
Private Equity Challenges and Strategies
Chapter 4 10 mins
Private Equity and CEO Excellence
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182. Navigating geopolitics with Dr Richard Haass
Dr Richard Haass shares his perspectives on how busi... more
Oct 27 2023 32m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Challenges of Democracy and Global Politics
Chapter 2 12 mins
Challenges of Democracy and Dysfunctionality
Chapter 3 8 mins
Fixing Education, Addressing Climate Change
Chapter 4 57 sec
Accessing Previous Podcasts and Latest Publications
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181. Implementing transformations for the long-term
Many organizations embark on large-scale transformat... more
Oct 18 2023 43m
Key Characteristics of Successful Transformation Implementations
Chapter 1 11 mins
Achieving Impact in Project Management
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Importance of Implementation in Transformations
Chapter 3 9 mins
Key Factors for Successful Transformation
Chapter 4 8 mins
Build Capabilities for Transformation Success
Chapter 5 5 mins
Building Capabilities and Sustaining Transformation
Chapter 6 57 sec
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180. Hopper: Bringing fintech to travel booking
Hopper has acquired 100 million mobile users by offe... more
Oct 11 2023 22m
Hopper Cloud
Chapter 1 8 mins
Hopper's Travel Fintech Transformation
Chapter 2 7 mins
Hopper's Unique Social Commerce Approach
Chapter 3 6 mins
Future of Hopper and Travel Tech
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179. How Major League Baseball built an innovation machine
Major League Baseball’s Chief Operating and Strategy... more
Oct 6 2023 35m
Fan Feedback Drives Baseball Rule Changes
Chapter 1 6 mins
Baseball's Innovation and Change
Chapter 2 6 mins
Business Model Innovation in Baseball
Chapter 3 10 mins
Implementing and Scaling Innovation in Baseball
Chapter 4 11 mins
Baseball's Innovation and Young Fans
Chapter 5 57 sec
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