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Inside the Strategy Room

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14 snips
Apr 4, 2025 • 45min

245. The six habits  of successful risk leaders

Ida Kristensen, a senior partner at McKinsey, Ritesh Jain, a partner advising financial institutions, and Naba Banerjee, Chief Product and Experience Officer at CLEAR, discuss the evolving role of Chief Risk Officers. They outline six essential habits that set successful risk leaders apart, from building trust and transparency to leveraging generative AI for proactive problem-solving. The trio shares insights on fostering partnerships with stakeholders and navigating the complexities of risk management, emphasizing resilience in the face of modern challenges.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 35min

244. Filling the gap between innovation and go-to-market, with AWS’s Jelena Joffe

Jelana Joffe Weil, founder and global leader of the Venture Innovation program at AWS, discusses the vital link between innovation and market strategies for both startups and established companies. She highlights how AWS fosters transformative collaborations, especially with AI startups like PhysicsX, to enhance engineering processes. Joffe Weil also dives into the challenges faced by enterprises collaborating with startups, emphasizing the need for trust and understanding customer needs. Her insights shed light on empowering innovation across industries.
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57 snips
Mar 20, 2025 • 45min

243. A road map to successful transformation

Kevin Carmody, Louisa Greco, and Rob Montgomery from McKinsey delve into the evolving landscape of business transformation. They explore how organizations are moving beyond mere cost-cutting to embrace bold, strategic goals. The discussion highlights the critical role of leadership in fostering a forward-thinking culture and engaging employees in transformation initiatives. They also emphasize the significance of innovation and a clear strategic vision for long-term success, addressing common misconceptions in this dynamic macroeconomic environment.
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24 snips
Mar 13, 2025 • 46min

242. Planning for the next wave of M&A

Jake Henry and Mieke Van Oostende, senior partners at McKinsey, delve into the M&A landscape, exploring anticipated trends for 2024-2025. They discuss how smaller transactions are on the rise, particularly in tech and finance, and the transformative impact of AI on deal strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of navigating geopolitical risks and the need for a solid cultural fit in acquisitions. They also address the evolving investment and divestment strategies shaping company portfolios amidst economic uncertainties.
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33 snips
Mar 6, 2025 • 46min

241. The path forward for private equity

In this enlightening discussion, Alex Edlich, a senior partner at McKinsey specializing in private equity, and Christopher Croke, a partner leading the Private Capital Practice in London, unpack the latest trends in the private equity landscape. They highlight a rebound in dealmaking and strategies for value creation amid changing market dynamics and rising interest rates. The duo also explores the resilience of mid-market funds, innovative investment strategies, and the shifts in industry metrics, emphasizing a cautious but optimistic outlook for 2024.
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26 snips
Feb 27, 2025 • 41min

240. Improving strategy with AI

Guests Bruce Delteil, Antoine Montard, and Andrea Tricoli bring their expertise in strategy and AI to the forefront. They explore how generative AI can revolutionize corporate strategy formulation, offering insights into its roles in research, risk assessment, and market analysis. The discussion includes real-world applications, like AI enhancing a financial services firm's expansion into Vietnam. They also tackle challenges in M&A strategies, emphasizing the delicate balance between AI efficiency and human oversight for successful decision-making.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 36min

239. CEO perspectives: Jim Fitterling, Chair and CEO of Dow Inc.

Jim Fitterling, Chair and CEO of Dow Inc., discusses his pivotal role in the transformative merger with DuPont, creating three distinct businesses. He emphasizes the vital importance of innovation and customer-centricity in today’s competitive market. Fitterling touches on the challenges of fostering inclusivity and maintaining morale post-merger. He also shares insights on sustainability efforts and the need for transparency to bolster client loyalty, driving a supportive organizational culture that enhances employee engagement.
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40 snips
Feb 13, 2025 • 47min

238. How leading CEOs excel at stakeholder engagement

Join Julia McClatchy, a McKinsey partner and growth strategist, Blair Epstein, leader in CEO excellence, and Eric Sherman, communications guru. They discuss how CEOs can master the art of stakeholder engagement through authentic communication. Discover the EDGE framework for storytelling, the need for a cohesive narrative, and the role of collaboration in effective communication. They also share insights on navigating crises and how successful leaders adapt their strategies to foster deeper connections, driving organizational success.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 33min

237. How Judy Marks leads Otis Worldwide Corporation through all manner of change

Judy Marks, the Chair, President, and CEO of Otis Worldwide Corporation, discusses her journey leading one of the few Fortune 500 companies headed by a woman. She shares insights on navigating geopolitical changes and the importance of local decision-making across 200+ countries. Judy emphasizes sustainability as a corporate duty, detailing initiatives for energy efficiency and emissions reduction. She explores the evolving role of CEOs post-COVID-19, stressing strategic adaptability and the need for innovation while envisioning a legacy of growth and excellence.
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11 snips
Jan 31, 2025 • 46min

236. How corporate boards are responding to their changing role

Celia Huber, a Senior Partner at McKinsey specializing in board effectiveness, Frithjof Lund, leading global board services, and Nina Spielmann, an expert in simplifying governance structures, dive into the evolving role of corporate boards. They discuss how boards can transition from compliance-driven entities to proactive catalysts for strategic change. The trio also emphasizes the importance of enhancing CEO-board collaboration and adapting to complexities like cybersecurity and ESG challenges, making governance more dynamic and effective.

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