The McKinsey Podcast

McKinsey senior partners discuss global productivity, the impact of technology on wages, and the need for investments. They explore disparities in productivity growth rates between countries and the potential of digital transformation to boost productivity. Additionally, the challenge in Europe to fill skilled labor positions is addressed, suggesting hiring ethnic-minority employees as a solution.

McKinsey expert Margaux Constantin discusses new tourist behavior insights for tailored offerings, while Kurt Strovink shares CEO strategies for stakeholder engagement in the travel industry. Topics include generational travel preferences, customer data utilization, generative AI, overcrowding challenges, and stakeholder engagement techniques.

Explore the $1.8 trillion space economy by 2035 and the implications for responsible practices. Author discusses historical leadership lessons for today. Discover the impact of space technology on daily life and the evolving regulations. Private investment, sustainability, and transformative power of space exploration are also covered.

McKinsey partner Anna Pione discusses consumer wellness trends, emphasizing probiotics and effective products. Senior partner Gayatri Shenai shares a personal story on recognizing a colleague's cry for help. The podcast explores evolving consumer behaviors, wellness investments, in-home care trends, and the influence of generative AI on wellness and women's health.

Exploring strategies to retain Gen AI talent by emphasizing non-monetary motivators, supportive leadership, meaningful work, flexibility, and inclusivity. CEO Insights series redefines the CEO role as storytellers. The Influence of AI on Corporate Communications and common Gen AI use cases are discussed. Retaining Gen AI workers through flexibility, meaningful work, and supportive colleagues. CEO's critical role in shaping and communicating the organization's narrative and balancing opposing views.

The podcast explores the business of carbon removal and its role in combating hard-to-abate emissions. It delves into the vulnerabilities of Black Americans to climate change and offers solutions for preventing further harm. The discussion also highlights the financial opportunities in the carbon removal market and the importance of public-private partnerships for climate impact prioritization.

McKinsey's CEO podcast featuring Homayoun Hatami and Liz Hilton Segel, discusses CEO priorities amidst uncertainty. Topics include navigating geopolitics, generative AI, climate challenges, organizational superpowers, effective leadership qualities, and strategies for resilience.

Exploring neglected women's healthcare issues, potential $1 trillion global economy boost. Addressing gender disparities in healthcare outcomes, need for understanding distinctions. Closing the gender gap in healthcare, promoting employer awareness and resource allocation. Importance of reading the room and pivoting discussions to meet client needs for successful meetings.

CEOs and CMOs must align for marketing success, but a strategic disconnect persists. Author Karin M. Reed shares tips for effective virtual meetings. Podcast explores CMOs as growth unifiers, challenges in CEO-CMO relationship, and strategies for remote meetings.

The podcast explores AI and 5G developments at Mobile World Congress, discussing specific applications and financial implications. It also delves into emerging trends and talent challenges in the telecom industry, highlighting the impact on global connectivity and the need for human-centric technology approaches.