The McKinsey Podcast
CEO priorities: Where to focus as the year unfolds
Apr 4, 2024
McKinsey's CEO podcast featuring Homayoun Hatami and Liz Hilton Segel, discusses CEO priorities amidst uncertainty. Topics include navigating geopolitics, generative AI, climate challenges, organizational superpowers, effective leadership qualities, and strategies for resilience.
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- CEOs must focus on developing 'geopolitical muscle' for informed decision-making amidst global uncertainties.
- Leaders should prioritize building transformative capabilities, fostering innovation, and leveraging data analytics and AI for sustainable growth.
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Challenges for CEOs Amidst Global Uncertainty
CEOs face mounting challenges in the increasingly complex business landscape, with geopolitical tensions taking center stage as a critical concern. The fragmentation of global connections and the rise of competing interests among major economies like the US, Europe, and China present significant hurdles. Additionally, the rapid advancements in generative AI (JNI) necessitate CEOs to strategically harness its potential for business growth. The imperative for leaders is to embrace fundamental organizational changes, foster innovation, and effectively scale technological transformations to remain competitive amidst global uncertainties.
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