Inside the Strategy Room

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.