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Inside the Strategy Room

McKinsey & Company
Corporate Strategy
Private Equity
Generative AI
Leadership
Mergers and Acquisitions
Artificial Intelligence
Mckinsey & Company
Transformation
Innovation
Digital Transformation
Geopolitical Risk
Risk Management
Board Governance
Cybersecurity
Chief Of Staff
Resilience
Sustainability
Geopolitics
Crisis Management
Technology

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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For CEOs, the first 100 days often get the most attention. But the final chapter of a CEO’s tenure can be just as consequential. In this episode, senior partner Carolyn Dewar speaks with Charles Lowrey, former executive chairman and CEO of Prudential... more

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In this episode, we explore how finance leaders can harness AI to drive performance and create value for the organization. Our guests—Kevin Carmody, Davide Grande, and Andrea Tricoli—share insights from their research, highlighting how AI is reshapin... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Lowrey
Former executive chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial
Episode: 305. Prudential’s Charles Lowrey on finishing strong as CEO
Nick Noel
Associate Partner, Washington, DC office; co-author of The Great Ownership Transfer report
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 304. The coming wave of business transfers
Ken Yearwood
Partner, Chicago office; co-leads North America industrial operations practice
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 304. The coming wave of business transfers
Kevin Carmody
Senior partner, Phoenix office; leads CFO practice globally; former interim transformation/ CRO roles
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 303. How finance leaders are driving value with AI
David Grande
Partner, Milan office; leads data and AI work in EMEA; strategy & corporate finance for banks
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 303. How finance leaders are driving value with AI
Andrea Tricoli
Associate partner, London office; leader in strategy and corporate finance practice
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 303. How finance leaders are driving value with AI
Sacha Ghai
Senior partner; leads CEO Alpha service line
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 302. What every CEO can learn from private equity
Marla Capozzi
Partner; CEO excellence and talent
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 302. What every CEO can learn from private equity
David Pralong
Senior partner, global leader of Transformation Practice
McKinsey & Company
Episode: 301. Using generative AI to conduct outside-in diligence

Host

Sean Brown
Host of Inside the Strategy Room (McKinsey & Company).

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 541 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
    Australia6 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
    Belgium3 years ago

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Listeners value the depth and practicality, though a few note audio quality issues.
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305. Prudential’s Charles Lowrey on finishing strong as CEO
Q: How did you approach succession planning and preparing the next generation of leaders?
From day one, I worked with the board to identify potential successors, created clear career paths, provided coaching and a range of experiences, and made succession a structured, ongoing process with regular reviews.
299. The new CEO’s guide to stakeholder impact
Q: How should a new CEO balance insider versus outsider perspectives?
Be an insider who learns quickly but bring an outside perspective to challenge orthodoxy while listening to unexpected views to stay bold.
299. The new CEO’s guide to stakeholder impact
Q: What is the Edge framework and why is it important for new CEOs?
Edge is a practical model for building a durable, expanding, and distinct communications platform that integrates narrative, culture, and governance to sustain impact over time.
299. The new CEO’s guide to stakeholder impact
Q: How should new CEOs approach stakeholder engagement from day one?
Start with a point of view, do your homework, then involve your leadership team to shape and socialize that view so everyone feels ownership and alignment.
289. The CFO as growth leader: Levi’s Harmit Singh on transformation and the “Magic of the And.”
Q: What advice would you give finance professionals about building a career in finance?
Focus on understanding business goals, influencing growth while mitigating risks, and pursuing opportunities beyond your comfort zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside the Strategy Room

What is Inside the Strategy Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features conversations with McKinsey partners and senior executives, focusing on how large organizations create durable strategies in rapidly changing environments. Recent topics include AI-enabled finance and value creation, private equity and governance, outside-in diligence with generative AI, resilience and CEO communications, board governance for AI, and rigor in transformation. Guests tend to blend practical frameworks with real-world anecdotes, covering governance, data strategy, organizational change, and leadership in times of disruption. A notable strength is the emphasis on actionable playbooks, cross-industry insights, and the intersection of technology, finance, and leadership at the highest levels. The format often co... more

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