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Inside the Strategy Room

McKinsey & Company
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CEO Excellence
Digital Transformation
Corporate Strategy
Artificial Intelligence
Board Governance
Mckinsey & Company
Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chief Of Staff
Workday
Business Transformation
Leadership Development
Sustainability
CEO Succession Planning
Transformational Change
CEO Transition
Organizational Culture
S-Curve
Organizational Continuity

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.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Carmody
Senior partner and global co-leader of the CFO and Finance Excellence Practice
McKinsey
Episode: 285. Keys to success for CFOs leading transformations
Christian Grube
Partner in Munich office and leader of CFO and Finance Excellence Practice in Europe
McKinsey
Episode: 285. Keys to success for CFOs leading transformations
Matt Maloney
Partner in New York office and leader of CFO and Finance Excellence Practice in Americas
McKinsey
Episode: 285. Keys to success for CFOs leading transformations
Michelle Forrest
Global client capabilities leader for strategy and corporate finance practice at McKinsey
McKinsey and Company
Episode: 284. Becoming a Chief of Staff
Andrew Goodman
Senior partner leading consumer, technology and media practice in Europe at McKinsey
McKinsey and Company
Episode: 284. Becoming a Chief of Staff
Connor Rochford
Associate partner with Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice at McKinsey
McKinsey and Company
Episode: 284. Becoming a Chief of Staff
Tim Koller
Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of the best-selling book Valuation.
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 282. Investing in innovation: A pathway to resilient growth
Nick Jeffery
President and CEO of Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications
Episode: 278. Frontier Communications CEO Nick Jeffery on purpose, strategy, and keeping it simple
Dickie Steele
Partner at McKinsey & Company, expert in organizational agility
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 276. From strategy to performance: Building a new operating model for a new world

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Sean Brown
Host of conversations focusing on strategic leadership initiatives and the challenges facing corporate executives in today's business environment.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 527 ratings
  • Great

    Great podcast but the length of episodes are creeping up.

    Also, it sad to see that this podcast has become more like other thousands of interview-based podcast rather than discussions with partners from the firm providing deep expertise and expert opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MehdiRezaei1983
    Australia2 months ago
  • A vast wealth of knowledge

    Listening to this show has been incredibly insightful in keeping my colleagues and me informed.

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MGT-IA
    United States2 years ago
  • Great

    Great podcast but the length of episodes are creeping up

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MehdiRezaei1983
    Australia2 years ago
  • Very helpful to this first time CEO

    Listening to this podcast has been very helpful to me as a first-time CEO of a major non-profit. Great insights on innovation and other aspects of how to get the most out of my team. Keep them coming please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rtsimmel
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting and insightful

    Great podcast covering very interesting and varied topics around corporate strategy in an always insightful manner. Perfect way to accompany my running sessions :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PYB_Bel
    Belgium2 years ago

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284. Becoming a Chief of Staff
Q: In what ways do Chiefs of Staff typically serve the needs of their CEOs?
They can enhance effectiveness by ensuring quality materials for meetings, driving special projects, and acting as a confidant to provide candid feedback.
284. Becoming a Chief of Staff
Q: What qualities should organizations look for when hiring a Chief of Staff?
Look for demonstrated high intrinsics, good fit with the organization, and high emotional intelligence to navigate internal and external relationships effectively.
281. Pricing to create value across the private equity portfolio
Q: Brandon, could you take us through how pricing applies in the private equity context?
Pricing demonstrates value through optimization efforts that include customer stickiness and a defined strategy, effectively enhancing valuation.
281. Pricing to create value across the private equity portfolio
Q: So how do you minimize that potential negative customer reaction when raising prices?
To minimize customer backlash, effective communication about value advantages and the rationale behind the price increase is essential.
281. Pricing to create value across the private equity portfolio
Q: Brian, could you share the role that pricing is currently playing to help drive growth and profitability both for private equity companies and their portfolio companies?
Pricing serves as a strategic lever, impacting profitability significantly. Achieving sustained growth requires a balance of pricing strategies that align with value propositions.

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Engaging conversations with senior executives and experts offer deep insights into creating effective strategies in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. The podcast addresses various aspects of strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and industry-specific challenges, significantly focusing on how leaders can adapt to change while fostering innovative practices within their organizations. Through discussions with McKinsey partners, listeners can expect nuanced explorations of topics like M&A, corporate governance, and integrating technology in strategy, with an emphasis on real-world applications and practical advice that aim to empower business leaders at all levels.

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