Inside the Strategy Room

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scott Wine, CEO of CNH Industrial, discusses the challenges of leading a global business, the importance of technology in agriculture, and his lessons from running the executive dining room for General Colin Powell. They also explore technology's impact on farming and supply chain challenges, as well as the benefits of the captive finance arm and leadership development within the company.

Karen McLoughlin, former CFO and board director for Best Buy, and Steven Sterin discuss the evolving role of boards in navigating business complexity and setting ambitious goals. They explore peer-to-peer support, catalyst boards, and the increasing time commitment for board directors. They also highlight the importance of onboarding, continuous training, and aligning board requirements with skills. The podcast ends with gratitude and a call to subscribe and engage.

Join Laura LaBerge and Matt Banholzer as they discuss driving innovation with generative AI. They explore the definition of innovation and its various forms, the role of generative AI in accelerating product launches and R&D, and how companies are leveraging it to streamline processes and improve efficiency. They also tackle the impact of regulations on generative AI, the challenges organizations face when investing in technology, and strategies to overcome them. Don't miss their insights on fostering innovation in businesses!

Dipak Golechha, CFO of Palo Alto Networks, discusses the expanding CFO mandate, leading finance in volatile environments, and grappling with AI and new technologies. Topics include transition to cybersecurity, impact of historical norms on decision making, evolving finance function, AI in finance, and talent development.

Experts discuss the shifts in China's economy and how multinationals can adapt their strategies. Topics include investments in China, challenges faced by new entrants, gender equality in Chinese workplaces, urbanization's impact on birth rates and healthcare, risks of China's high debt, decline of multinationals in China, and recommendations for success.

McKinsey experts, Carolyn Dewar, Blair Epstein, and Kurt Strovink, share insights on CEO transition planning. They discuss early planning, timing considerations, succession planning, and navigating CEO transitions in family-owned businesses. The podcast also explores the mindset of CEOs transitioning out of their roles and the value of their skills beyond their tenure.