How McKinsey Plans to Survive AI (and Reinvent Consulting)

Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Director of McKinsey, discusses McKinsey's 100-year legacy, emphasizing co-creation with clients and significant investment in proprietary IP. He addresses the impact of AI on McKinsey, highlighting the balance between client-facing applications and internal transformations, noting McKinsey's shift towards an outcomes-based model. Sternfels also reflects on past criticisms, such as the opioid work and South Africa partnerships, detailing enhanced client selection processes and compliance standards. He shares McKinsey's evolving approach to talent acquisition, focusing on resilience, teamwork, and the aptitude to learn, while also exploring leadership skills, judgment, and creative thinking.