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Inside the Strategy Room

We talk with McKinsey partners and corporate executives on the challenges they face creating lasting strategies in a fast-changing world. We also examine the different ways these executives approach these challenges and the new and innovative ways they think of creating a vision for their enterprises.

Episodes

244. Filling the gap between innovation and go-to-market, with AWS’s Jelena Joffe

28 Mar 2025

35m

243. A road map to successful transformation

20 Mar 2025

45m

242. Planning for the next wave of M&A

13 Mar 2025

45m

241. The path forward for private equity

06 Mar 2025

46m

240. Improving strategy with AI

27 Feb 2025

40m

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This episode explores the transformative role of generative AI in corporate strategy development. Against the backdrop of McKinsey's "strategy method," the discussion highlights how AI accelerates hypothesis formulation and frees strategists to focus on creative problem-solving. More significantly, the conversation d...

239. CEO perspectives: Jim Fitterling, Chair and CEO of Dow Inc.

19 Feb 2025

35m

238. How leading CEOs excel at stakeholder engagement

13 Feb 2025

46m

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This episode explores the communication challenges faced by CEOs and how they can effectively engage diverse stakeholders. Against the backdrop of the fast-paced nature of news and information dissemination, the panelists highlight the importance of authentic, consistent, and proactive communication. More significant...

237. How Judy Marks leads Otis Worldwide Corporation through all manner of change

06 Feb 2025

32m

236. How corporate boards are responding to their changing role

31 Jan 2025

45m

235. Reimagining board communications

24 Jan 2025

46m

What an AI-powered finance function of the future looks like

16 Jan 2025

28m

233. Building the will to transform: The importance of communication in transformations

09 Jan 2025

41m

232. Best of 2024 - What’s new in strategy: A view from the frontlines

02 Jan 2025

32m

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In this episode of "Inside the Strategy Room," Alex D'Amico joins Andy West and Michael Birshan to discuss the evolving landscape of strategy development in the age of generative AI. The conversation covers the impact of AI on accessing insights, the importance of proprietary insights for competitive advantage, and the...

231. Best of 2024 - Why strategists should embrace imperfection

26 Dec 2024

37m

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In this episode of "Inside the Strategy Room," host Sean Brown interviews Charles Conn and Rob McLean, co-authors of "The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times." They discuss the concept of imperfectionism as a strategic approach for companies and nonprofits navigating today's volatile world. The con...