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177. Redefining the chief t...

09.18.2023

The role of chief transformation officer (CTO) is often linked with cost-cutting. In this episode, we discuss how this is a misleadingly narrow view and explain why and how CTOs should correct that misconception and redefine the role. Our guests ...

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09.18.2023 177. Redefining the chief transformation officer's role The role of chief transformation officer (CTO) is often linked with cost-cutting. In this episode, we discuss how this is a misleadingly narrow view and explain why and how CTOs should correct that misconception and redefine the role. Our guests ...
09.13.2023 176. What's next in private markets? What's next in private markets?
09.06.2023 175. Maximizing the impact of your investor relations The core principles of a successful investor relations strategy
08.29.2023 174. Rewired: Lessons from 200 large-scale digital and AI transformations The McKinsey guide to outcompeting in the age of digital and AI
08.19.2023 173. Taking an investor's perspective on your business Taking an investor's perspective on your business
08.18.2023 172. The Committed Innovator: How Shopify approaches innovation How Shopify approaches innovation
08.13.2023 171. Building a world-class digital finance function Building a world-class digital finance function
08.09.2023 170. Three essentials of successful corporate venture capital Corporate venture capital: Why should you do it? How should you do it? And what should you expect from it?
08.03.2023 169. Geopolitical resilience: What it is, why companies need it, and how they can develop it How companies can manage risks and seize opportunities emerging from shifting geopolitical trends
07.21.2023 168. How to predict your competitor's next move Inside the competitor's mindset, with John Horn, Professor of Practice in Economics at Washington University
07.13.2023 167. Juvencio Maeztu, Deputy CEO and CFO of Ingka Group (IKEA) Juvencio Maeztu, Deputy CEO and CFO of Ingka Group
07.07.2023 166. Four steps to becoming a high-potential CEO candidate The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. We discuss the four keys to making that journey a success
06.28.2023 165. Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo's senior vice president and chief design office PepsiCo design chief Mauro Porcini talks about the role of humanity and authenticity in driving innovation.
06.23.2023 164. The strategy leader's evolving mandate The chief strategy officer’s role has expanded significantly over the past decade. We look at what it takes to be a successful strategist today.
06.16.2023 163. Why today’s CFOs require ambidexterity Teradata’s chief financial officer, Claire Bramley, discusses the evolving role of finance leaders with McKinsey CFO, Eric Kutcher.
06.09.2023 162. How programmatic M&A leads to long-term resilience New research shows that programmatic M&A helps companies outperform peers more than ever, creating value and resilience, even during a pandemic.
06.02.2023 161. Voices of CEO Excellence: Merck's Ken Frazier. Episode 2. Ken Frazier, the former executive chairman and CEO of Merck, candidly reflects on how he managed past crises.
05.23.2023 160. Voices of CEO Excellence: Merck’s Ken Frazier. Episode 1 The former executive chairman and CEO of the pharmaceutical company offers candid reflections on how crises tested his commitment to values—both Merck’s and his own.
05.12.2023 159. Seven mindsets and practices for new CFOs Effective CFOs adopt these seven mindsets from day one.
05.05.2023 158. Two former Nike senior executives discuss retail growth strategies What does purposeful growth look like in the retail sector?
04.23.2023 157. M&A insights and outlook for 2023 M&A in 2023. What is the climate for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures?
04.18.2023 156. Deciphering the economy’s mixed signals As volatility persists, companies need to be ready for a range of macroeconomic scenarios.
04.06.2023 155. The Committed Innovator: Working with start-ups Innovators from large organizations talk about working with start-ups, and how each can support the other
03.24.2023 154. Strategies to win in the new ecosystem economy This shift from industry sectors to customer-focused ecosystems may be the largest economic reorganization in history. What role will your company play?
03.10.2023 153. How to make a strong start as a CEO Advice and insights for new CEOs about how they can make a strong start in the role
03.02.2023 152. Voices of CEO excellence: Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman The chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the global investment management firm Blackstone traces his journey as a business leader, financial innovator, and philanthropist.
02.17.2023 151. Web3: Demystifying the next generation of the internet We demystify the many myths around Web3 and discover where the current and future business opportunities lie.
02.10.2023 150. Capturing value in digital transformations What can companies learn from the best digital performers about how to beat the odds today?
02.03.2023 149. Driving growth while decarbonizing: A conversation with E.ON’s Patrick Lammers We're joined by Patrick Lammers, chief operating officer for customer solutions, at E.ON, one of Europe’s leading energy providers. Patrick explains how he fosters growth during a historic, industrywide transition to renewable power.
01.27.2023 148. The CFO’s role in talent development Ankur Agrawal joins Sean Brown to discuss how finance leaders can help promote talent development within their organizations.
01.22.2023 147. Leading with authenticity: A conversation with Bill George Bill George joins us to share his insights on authentic leadership–the theme of the latest edition of his best-selling book True North: Emerging Leader Edition.
01.06.2023 146. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian shares insights on growth, innovation, talent management, AI and machine learning
12.29.2022 145. The Committed Innovator: The future of Israel’s start-up ecosystem Based on past successes within the world’s third-largest start-up ecosystem, two innovation leaders see technological and cultural change as catalysts for future growth
12.23.2022 144. The Committed Innovator: Israel’s start-up ecosystem Two leaders of the world’s third-largest start-up ecosystem discuss how the tiny Middle Eastern country grows and supports a culture of innovation
12.16.2022 143. Taking fear out of innovation The risk and ambiguity inherent in innovation can make employees shy away from it. Creating an innovation culture where risk-taking is embraced must start at the top.
12.09.2022 142. Artificial intelligence in strategy AI tools can help executives avoid biases in decisions, pull insights out of oceans of data, and make strategic choices more quickly. And that’s just the beginning.
11.28.2022 141. The ten rules of growth New empirical research reveals what it takes to generate value-creating growth today.
11.18.2022 140. How ambidextrous leaders manage through volatile times In this episode we discuss strategy in an age of volatility. How are business leaders honing their edge in three critical areas–insights, commitment, and execution–to successfully navigate this period of uncertainty?
11.04.2022 139. The board's role in building resilience Corporate resilience requires both protecting against the downside and preparing to capture the upside from any shocks. In this episode, three experts discuss the board's role in building that resilience.
10.14.2022 138. Transformational performance management Transformational performance management can mobilize organizations to set and achieve ambitious targets
10.06.2022 137. Creating value with M&A: A conversation with XPO CEO Brad Jacobs Brad Jacobs shares the lessons from his extensive deal-making experience.
09.29.2022 136. Choosing a blueprint for growth Driving sustainable, inclusive growth requires the right mindset, strategy, and capabilities.
09.22.2022 135. Richard Rumelt on what separates good strategy from bad Good strategy is more than achieving certain results. But why do so many get it wrong?
09.15.2022 134. How to embed ESG into resource allocation decisions Best practices for measuring and embedding ESG priorities into resource allocation decisions.
09.08.2022 133. Digital ecosystems: Creating value in the new age of sectors without borders Miklós Dietz discusses his forthcoming book, ‘The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders’
09.01.2022 132. Tim Koller reflects on 20 years of McKinsey on Finance Tim Koller speaks with McKinsey on Finance executive editor, David Swartz.
08.25.2022 131. The timeless truths of corporate finance–and three challenges ahead We celebrate the 20th anniversary of our quarterly journal, McKinsey on Finance.
08.18.2022 130. The CEO’s guide to managing inflation With the right playbook, CEOs can manage the impact of higher-inflation and make their organizations more resilient
08.11.2022 129. The Committed Innovator: DBS Bank’s Han Kwee Juan What it’s like building blockchain-driven ventures in a world still grappling with understanding the underlying technology
08.04.2022 128. Four front foot strategies to help create value in the net-zero transition Companies can identify green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage of them.

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