Julian Kirchherr
Associate professor and Partner at McKinsey & Company who researches the circular economy and translates academic insight into practice; author of The Lean PhD and known as a highly cited scholar in sustainability and transitions.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 51min
What is a Good Life? #155 - Making Your Impact Count with Julian Kirchherr
Julian Kirchherr, an associate professor and partner at McKinsey & Company, delves into the intersection of academia and practical impact. He shares his journey from a passionate PhD student to a disillusioned tenure-tracker, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and diverse experiences. Julian critiques the 'bullshit' in academia and explains how grassroots movements inspired him to pursue unconventional goals. He discusses balancing dual roles in consulting and academia, advocating for iterative research methods and reframing setbacks into fuel for progress.
Jul 31, 2025 • 19min
HR-Monitor 2025: Mensch, Strategie und Technologie in Einklang bringen
Julian Kirchherr, a Partner at McKinsey specializing in People and Organisational Performance, joins Kristina Störk, an Associate Partner in the same field, to discuss crucial findings from the HR-Monitor. They reveal that 44% of German employees lack adequate training, while generative AI adoption is starkly higher in the US than in Europe. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for strategic workforce planning and enhancing employee engagement through better feedback and ethical AI integration, positioning HR at the heart of organizational change.
