The McKinsey Podcast

By 2060, 30 percent of the US labor force will be Latino. It's a massive cohort, that given greater support, could potentially create economic opportunities not just for individuals and families in this demographic but also for the whole country. McKinsey senior partner Lucy Pérez joins executive editor Roberta Fusaro in conversation. Following, we'll hear from McKinsey data scientist Nimit Patel about how when he came to McKinsey he was encouraged to take a "random walk." Theme music for The McKinsey Podcast was composed and performed by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. Kate Smaje and Rodney Zemmel, global leaders in McKinsey’s Digital practice, join McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly to explore what digital success looks like—and what stands in the way. Then, in an Author Talks excerpt, Amy Webb, futurist and author of the new book, The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology, describes how synthetic biology could open the door to “bespoke” children, significantly longer life spans, and subterranean societies. Author Talks: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology: https://amywebb.io/books Theme music for The McKinsey Podcast was composed and performed by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Converging disruptions have sent food prices soaring—and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s six breadbasket regions, risks tilting the food system into a global food supply crisis. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Daniel Aminetzah, leader of McKinsey’s Chemicals and Agriculture Practices, and partner Nicolas Denis talk with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the vital roles Ukraine and Russia play in the global food system, as well as what is at risk as the war continues. This conversation was recorded on April 4, 2022. Theme music for The McKinsey Podcast was composed and performed by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 19:17) >  Sven Smit, senior partner and chair of the McKinsey Global Institute, discusses the humanitarian and economic effects of the war in Ukraine with Lucia Rahilly, McKinsey’s global editorial director. This conversation was recorded on March 21, 2022.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Aspiring to net-zero emissions for your organization? It’s a challenging process. But if ignored, it will only lead to a thornier transition in the future. On this episode, hear from McKinsey partner Mekala Krishnan on how to approach net-zero emissions holistically, the questions to ask, and a few “no regrets” actions organizations can take right now. After, hear from senior partner Lareina Yee about her rookie moment made early in her career. She asked for help even though it was the last thing she wanted to do. To see and hear more from our My Rookie Moment series, go here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/my-rookie-moment   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

McKinsey's most recent research found that too often organizations are not using IoT to its best advantage, in large part driven by the perception that the Internet of Things is a siloed, technical process, opposed to one that's holistic. Hear from partners Mark Collins and Michael Chui in conversation with executive editor Roberta Fusaro to discuss how companies can get it right. After, a piece of space junk is supposed to hit our moon soon. That piece of debris is not the only one hurtling through orbit. Hear from associate partner, Chris Daehnick, about the implications of space trash.   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

McKinsey's research says that peer-purchasing insight seems to have more influence on consumers than any kind of marketing strategy. Today, Roberta Fusaro speaks with Dave Fedewa, McKinsey partner and Chauncey Holder, McKinsey senior expert to understand how and why business must prioritize the consideration of customer reviews – or risk falling behind more nimble competitors. Also, hear from mathematician, lawyer and now early-tenure consultant, Princess Daisy Akita, based in Los Angeles. McKinsey article about the impact of customer reviews: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/five-star-growth-using-online-ratings-to-design-better-products   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The relentless pandemic is forcing business to confront the challenges presented by Omicron. Shubham Singhal, senior partner and the global leader of McKinsey's Healthcare, Public Sector and Social Sector practice joins today. He shares his insight on successful business coping strategies, telltale signs of an endemic, and the possibilities of the mRNA vaccine. After, hear why there's reason for hope - and hard work - when it comes to climate change from climate scientist, Katharine Heyhoe, featured in our Author Talks series. Article: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/when-will-the-covid-19-pandemic-end Author Talks series: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Many nurses are reevaluating their commitment to direct patient care. Now, during a time of unprecedented need, what can health systems and other employers of nurses do to inspire this backbone of the healthcare workforce to stay? Hear from Gretchen Berlin, RN and McKinsey senior partner on the state of nurses, and specific suggestions to improve their work experience, practically and emotionally. After, David Baboolall, McKinsey associate partner, joins us to discuss the recent findings of McKinsey's report: Being transgender at work. Nurse survey: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/nursing-in-2021-retaining-the-healthcare-workforce-when-we-need-it-most Transgender report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/being-transgender-at-work   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Burn-out in the workplace is an omnipresent state for so many of us, but especially so for women who tend to take on the responsibilities of home as well. This could lead to attrition which means leaders face a potential talent crisis if stress in their workplace goes unaddressed. This discovery and many others are explored in the recently released, "Women in the workplace 2021" report. Hear from two of its authors, McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee. Following, hear senior partner, Sven Smit, share his "rookie moment" when about twenty years ago, he asked for the unusual - time off to care for his young daughter. Women in the Workplace 2021 report: https://womenintheworkplace.com/ Rookie Moment: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/my-rookie-moment   Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information