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Inside the Strategy Room

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Mar 21, 2024 • 31min

199. Bringing innovation to a not-for-profit setting

Discover how the American Red Cross is embracing technology and data to enhance their missions, including disaster relief and blood services. Explore the challenges of implementing innovation in a non-profit setting and learn about the diverse services offered by Red Cross entities worldwide. Dive into the use of advanced analytics and AI in disaster response services and explore game-changing innovation ideas for not-for-profit organizations like the American Red Cross.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 42min

198. Six strategies for growth outperformance

Dig into six strategies for growth outperformance with experts from McKinsey & Company. Topics include driving sustainable growth, strategic resource allocation, talent management, innovative practices, strategic growth and expansion, 'shrinking to grow' strategy, pitfalls of pursuing adjacencies, emphasizing innovation in a changing industry landscape, and the significance of investable growth and courage in strategy.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 27min

197. Growth, AI, and the future of finance: An interview with Workday’s CFO Zane Rowe

The CFO of Workday discusses growth strategies, AI in finance, and balancing expenses. They explore the transformative impact of technology in the industry and the evolving role of CFOs. The podcast emphasizes sustainable growth, investment in AI, and the importance of transparency and collaboration.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 49min

196. A guide for boards on generative AI: Four questions for management teams

Discover how boards can guide management teams in embracing generative AI, the economic potential of this technology, essential questions for CEOs, and insights from experts in technology and board practices. Explore the role of boards in maximizing data utilization, leveraging early mover advantages, and creating value in generative AI for global productivity gains.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 37min

195. Why strategists should embrace imperfection

"Inside the Strategy Room" welcomes Charles Conn, an investor and entrepreneur, and Rob McLean, a Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company. They discuss their book "The Imperfectionists" which explores developing strategies in uncertain times. They emphasize the importance of embracing imperfection, celebrating failure, and promoting experimentation and innovation within organizations. They also highlight the effectiveness of visual demonstrations and storytelling in building support for ideas.
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Feb 3, 2024 • 29min

194. Driving long-term business transformation

In this podcast, Roman Regelman and Kevin Carmody discuss the challenges of long-term business transformation, including adapting to geopolitical changes and evolving technology. They emphasize the importance of executive alignment and engaging the entire organization in the transformation process. Additionally, the podcast explores the significance of incentives for long-term success, the role of digital transformation, and the unexpected obstacles faced in the transformation journey at BNY Mellon.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 41min

193. Eight keys to excelling as a chief of staff

Blair Epstein, Poppy Johnson, and Connor Rochford share eight keys to excelling as a chief of staff, including the significance of clear communication and effective support, tailoring the role to suit organizational needs, and the importance of building and maintaining trust. They also discuss the evolving responsibilities of a chief of staff in rapidly growing companies and the need to hone peripheral vision by providing their principal with both good and bad news. The episode concludes by expressing gratitude to the audience and providing ways to stay connected.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 47min

192. Using M&A to launch a transformation

Chris Hagedorn and Alex Liu discuss the role of M&A in launching large-scale transformations. They explore recent trends in M&A, the importance of communication during transactions, and the application of transformation principles in the industrial sector. They also emphasize the establishment of an empowered execution engine, the importance of building foundational capabilities and talent, and promote engagement with the podcast.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 47min

191. Best of 2023 - How to make a strong start as a CEO

Carolyn Dewar, senior partner and founder of CEO Excellence Practice, and Kurt Strovink, senior partner and co-leader of global CEO initiative, discuss advice for new CEOs, including the importance of listening, emotional connection, and setting clear goals. They also address engaging former peers and board alignment.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 46min

190. Best of 2023 - Strategies to win in the new ecosystem economy

Explore the concept of the ecosystem economy, its dominance in the market, and the implications for different industries. Discover the potential of web 3.0 and user-centric ecosystems. Learn how companies can participate in the ecosystem economy by finding the right collaborators and transitioning from traditional industries. Gain valuable strategies for success, such as focusing on customer experience, adopting a platform business model, and forming partnerships.

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