Forward Thinking

Forward Thinking examines groundbreaking ways in which the world is evolving and how people and organizations can respond to changing demands and technologies. In each episode theorists, innovators, and business leaders discuss global trends—technology, artificial intelligence, globalization, urbanization, climate change, and more—with hosts Michael Chui and Janet Bush of the McKinsey Global Institute.

Latest episodes

Forward Thinking on sustainable and inclusive growth with Ron O’Hanley

Mar 23, 2022 • 33min

Forward Thinking on pandemic paradoxes, labor market myths, and ‘cowboy capitalism’ with David Autor

Feb 23, 2022 • 38min

Forward Thinking on the social contract in a postpandemic world with Minouche Shafik and Andrew Sheng

Feb 2, 2022 • 22min

Forward Thinking on the transformative role of intangible assets in companies and economies with Jonathan Haskel and Stian Westlake

Jan 12, 2022 • 39min

Forward Thinking on globalization and the evolving role of corporate leadership in the 21st century with Matthew Slaughter

Dec 15, 2021 • 34min

Forward Thinking on the enduring power of engineering in a digitizing world with Hayaatun Sillem

Dec 1, 2021 • 34min

Forward Thinking on making labor markets work smarter—for people and companies—with Beth Cobert and Byron Auguste

Nov 17, 2021 • 44min

Forward Thinking on pandemic preparedness, climate risk, and Europe’s recovery with Guntram Wolff

Oct 20, 2021 • 29min

Forward Thinking on economies beyond COVID-19 with Michael Spence

Oct 6, 2021 • 30min

From fighter pilot to robotics pioneer: An interview with Missy Cummings

Sep 22, 2021 • 30min