
Inside the Strategy Room
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 enterprises.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2024 • 40min
205. Helping boards manage geopolitical risk with Jon Huntsman Jr.
Former US governor Jon Huntsman Jr. and experts discuss the urgency of board-level conversations on geopolitical risk. They explore challenges like evolving board governance, navigating geopolitical risks in a multipolar world, enhancing board insights on geopolitics, and seizing opportunities amidst global challenges.

May 12, 2024 • 36min
204. The transformation imperative for midcap companies
Explore the challenges and opportunities for midcap companies to increase performance and scale. Learn about setting ambitious goals, transforming technology, navigating geopolitical uncertainty, and strategies for growth and sustainability. Join the discussion on seizing the transformation imperative with industry experts.

Apr 25, 2024 • 44min
203. Managing the risks around generative AI
Ida Kristensen and Oliver Bevan discuss managing risks around generative AI, focusing on mitigation strategies, regulatory frameworks, data quality alignment, risk identification, employee education, deepfakes, internal risks in office software, and the importance of transparency and human oversight.

21 snips
Apr 18, 2024 • 45min
202. Charting your M&A course for 2024
Senior partners Jake Henry, Mieke Van Oostende, and Andy West discuss global M&A trends in 2024. They explore deal activity in various industries and the impacts of geopolitical uncertainties. The podcast also delves into strategies for success in M&A, navigating antitrust scrutiny, and the rise of sustainability-focused deals. An optimistic outlook is offered for M&A strategies in 2024, highlighting the importance of reducing market uncertainty for economic growth.

90 snips
Apr 10, 2024 • 43min
201. Seven CEO insights from private equity
Senior partner John Kelleher and partner Radhika Ray discuss the private equity playbook for enhancing company performance. Topics include revenue analysis, financial planning, CEO time management, and strategic growth opportunities.

Mar 27, 2024 • 18min
200. A genuine partnership with the board
Join Celia Huber, Michael Birshan, and Andy West as they discuss CEOs redefining their interactions with boards, optimizing board size for growth, navigating macroeconomic factors in strategy, and the path to board membership in a technological age.

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.

64 snips
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.

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.