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McKinsey Talks OperationsLower cost, fewer emissions, greater impact: The dual mission in actionAligning financial and environmental performance is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative for long-term success. Organizations are under mounting pressure to reduce emissions without compromising financial performance. But navigating new regulations, volatile material costs, and global supply chain risk makes balancing cost and carbon incredibly complex. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Christian Johnson speaks with Matthias Ballweg, Co-founder of Circular Republic, along with McKinsey experts Anna-Christina Fredershausen, Associate Partner in Frankfurt, and Johan Bengtsson, Partner in Stockholm. Together, they explore how companies are executing dual mission strategies—lowering costs and carbon...2025-07-2125 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsRewriting the robotics playbook: From promise to performanceCompanies across industries are eager to adopt robots that can perform a variety of tasks with human-like flexibility. But achieving general-purpose robotics is no small feat—technical challenges like energy consumption, sim-to-real transfer, and safety concerns slow progress. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by McKinsey partner Ani Kelkar to discuss how advances in embodied AI, foundation models, and robotics design are breaking new ground. As robots learn to perceive, decide, and act in real-world environments. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics th...2025-07-0113 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe robotics revolution: Scaling beyond the pilot phaseWith workforce shortages mounting and productivity growth stalling, robotics and automation have moved from optional to essential for operational leaders. Yet, many pilot programs stall before reaching meaningful scale—held back by integration hurdles, fragmented systems, and perceived risk. But breakthroughs in AI, digital twins, and adaptable platforms are changing the game. In this episode, host Daphne Luchtenberg speaks with Ani Kelkar, Partner at McKinsey & Company, Ujjwal Kumar, President of Teradyne Robotics, Marc Theermann, Chief Strategy Officer at Boston Dynamics, and Etienne Lacroix, Founder & CEO of Vention. Together, they explore how companies can overcome barriers and successfully in...2025-06-2427 min
The McKinsey PodcastTime to revisit your M&A strategyM&A activity is down, as is private equity investment, and companies are facing a range of new geopolitical tensions. Still, there is a path to growth through M&A for those companies that maintain an active acquisition strategy, understand their capabilities, and avoid certain assets, says McKinsey Senior Partner Jake Henry. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, he and McKinsey Senior Partner Mieke Van Oostende join McKinsey Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro to discuss findings from McKinsey’s 2025 M&A report. They also discuss the importance of culture in M&A integrations. In our second segment, Mc...2025-05-2220 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe new tariff reality: From risk to resilienceCompanies want to future-proof their supply chains without sacrificing agility or growth. Yet escalating tariffs and policy volatility could force them into reactive cycles, compounded by a lack of visibility in global supply chains and changing consumer preferences. From inventory tactics to operating model overhauls, our panel of experts explores how to shift from firefighting to foresight—creating systems that withstand shocks and unlock value. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by McKinsey partners Liz Hempel, Roman Belotserkovskiy, Valerio Dilda, and Riccardo Drentin for a conversation on navigating tariffs, shifting trade po...2025-05-0224 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe future of customer experience: Embracing agentic AIAs companies race to improve customer responsiveness and satisfaction, many are turning to AI to transform their contact centers into hubs of efficiency and personalization. But despite growing investment, most organizations remain stuck in the pilot phase—hindered by legacy systems, fragmented data, and a lack of cross-functional collaboration. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, Christian Johnson speaks with Malte Kosub, CEO of Parloa, and McKinsey partners Oana Cheta and Brian Blackader to explore how Agentic AI is moving beyond automation to drive real-time decision-making, elevate customer experience, and scale service excellence. Is your contact center ready for th...2025-04-2525 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsBeyond cost savings: The global footprint of innovation hubsMany organizations struggle with outdated workforce models, limited AI adoption, and a disconnect between their global capability centers (GCCs) and core business strategies. To overcome these challenges, a global operating model can create capability centers that are an integral part of an organization’ s operations. They function as a microcosm of the company, with leadership, talent, and innovation globally distributed to create a resilient, globally distributed workforce. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg talks with Indy Banerjee, Senior Partner at McKinsey, and Jack Madrid, President and CEO of the IT and Business Process As...2025-03-2827 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsSafer, greener, faster: AI-powered supply chains in actionLogistics companies are striving to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Traditional methods often lack real-time data and insights to drive meaningful change. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, Samsara’s CEO and Co-founder, Sanjit Biswas, joins McKinsey’s Renee Jackson to discuss how AI-driven digital solutions are transforming logistics operations, from reducing accidents to optimizing asset utilization. How can AI help your business unlock new levels of operational excellence? McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com to e...2025-03-1816 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsBeyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chainsCompanies are striving for end-to-end visibility, efficiency, and agility in their supply chains. Yet, outdated infrastructure, fragmented data, and supply chain disruptions make these goals difficult to achieve. Can Generative AI bridge the gap? In this episode, host Daphne Luchtenberg speaks with Knut Alicke, Author and Leader of McKinsey's Supply Chain Academy; Alberto Oca, Co-leader of McKinsey's Digital Warehousing Practice in North America; Asaf Somekh, Co-founder of Iguazio, a McKinsey Company, and Sanjit Biswas, CEO and Co-founder of Samsara, to explore how AI-driven innovation is reshaping logistics, forecasting, and real-time decision-making. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more...2025-03-1429 minThe McKinsey PodcastMcKinsey’s highlights from Mobile World CongressCompanies are getting practical about how to create value from gen AI – while 5G, satellites, and innovations in phone design also take center stage. This is a special, bonus episode of The McKinsey Podcast. McKinsey Partner Ferry Grijpink joined McKinsey Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro to share some immediate takeaways from the annual Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. Theme music composed, performed, and produced by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2025-03-0507 minThe McKinsey PodcastBuilding leaders from the ground upCEOs are confronting double the number of critical issues today compared with ten years ago. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partners Daniel Pacthod and Kurt Strovink, along with McKinsey Senior Advisor Wyman Howard, join McKinsey Editorial Director Roberta Fusaro to discuss the characteristics today’s business leaders need to handle greater and more frequent waves of disruption and how organizations can create the infrastructure and conditions to build team-oriented leaders. In our second segment, we examine three types of resiliencies that CEOs can develop within their companies with McKinsey Senior Partner Ida Kristensen. (St...2025-02-1426 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsPowering productivity: Operations insights for 2025In an era of persistent change, how can companies foster an environment that empowers employees to anticipate, respond to, and even leverage unexpected shifts in the business landscape? In this episode, host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by McKinsey senior partners Dan Swan and Ruth Heuss, Global Co-Conveners of McKinsey’s Operations Practice, to explore strategies and approaches to technology, workforce planning, and sustainability that will help organizations remain agile and thrive despite uncertainty in 2025 and beyond.McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.Mc...2025-02-1125 minThe McKinsey PodcastSpecial episode: Debriefing Davos 2025The World Economic Forum was buzzing as leaders confront a world in flux. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Daniel Pacthod, Rodney Zemmel, and Tracy Francis talk with McKinsey global editorial director, Lucia Rahilly, about what happened in Davos last week (originally recorded for our webinar series, McKinsey Live). Key themes on the mountaintop were: AI transformation, resilience and geopolitics, EU competitiveness, the energy transition, and women’s health. Theme music composed, performed, and produced by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2025-01-2920 min
At the EdgeWhat McKinsey learned while creating its generative AI platformNearly one hundred years of McKinsey’s insights and knowledge serve as the source material for the firm’s AI platform, “Lilli.” In this episode of the At the Edge podcast, Erik Roth, a McKinsey senior partner and global leader of growth and innovation, joins senior partner Lareina Yee to discuss how Lilli was developed and thoughtfully executed—and why immediate access to the firm’s intellectual property has transformed the way McKinsey serves its clients.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2025-01-2214 min
McKinsey on Building ProductsMcKinsey on Building Products: 2024 highlightsIn this episode of McKinsey on Building Products, host Rikki Singh reflects on the conversations she had with our guests in 2024, and highlights five key takeaways. Listen in to find the top picks.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2024-12-2022 minThe McKinsey PodcastReplaying a full year of The McKinsey Podcast—in just ten minutesTechnology, talent, decarbonization—we explored these and many other topics this year on The McKinsey Podcast. A range of McKinsey partners joined us on the mic and offered their perspectives on the pivots that global business leaders have made to compete more effectively. On this episode, we revisit a few those discussions and offer quick takes from McKinsey partners on what has mattered most to CEOs and other C-suite leaders over the past 12 months. Also, McKinsey senior partners Kweilin Ellingrud, Sven Smit, and Yuval Atsmon talk about their choices for McKinsey’s 2024 book recommendations. Articles mentioned...2024-12-1915 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsA year in review from McKinsey Talks Operations: Beyond normalAt the end of 2023, the final podcast of McKinsey Talks Operations concluded that there was no normal for operations leaders. Looking back on the 12 months since then, it seems the sentiment holds true—both everything and nothing has changed. In this episode, hosts Christian Johnson and Daphne Luchtenberg reflect on four recurring themes from their discussions with McKinsey experts and industry guests: building resilient operations ecosystems, decarbonizing operations, winning with talent, and tech-enabling operations with digital and generative AI.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2024-12-1828 minThe McKinsey PodcastWhat will it take for working women to rise?Ten years of research on women in the workplace, conducted by McKinsey in partnership with LeanIn.Org, reveals what’s better, what’s worse, and what all of us can do now to help more women advance—more quickly—at work. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee speak with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about where women’s experiences have improved, stalled, and even worsened over the past ten years, as well as about how to finally hasten the pace of change. Articles mentioned: The McKinsey Quarterly2024-11-2127 minThe McKinsey PodcastA look at the technology trends that matter mostInnovation and interest in the tech sector remain strong, despite market challenges and dips in investment. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey technology experts Lareina Yee and Roger Roberts share findings from the McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024 report. They talk with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about where innovation is exploding, interest is deepening, and investment is flowing. In our second segment, from our CEO Insights series, McKinsey partner Blair Epstein explores how successful CEOs organize their yearly communication plans, including how to manage comms through crisis.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy...2024-09-0523 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsInnovation hubs: How Global Capability Centers are shaping the future of businessEnterprises are looking to Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as critical innovation hubs to stay ahead in the competitive landscape, but the difficulty lies in aligning strategic priorities with the capabilities of GCCs to maximize their impact. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by McKinsey partners Abhilash Sridharan and Malcolm Gomes, Debasis Panda of TransUnion, and Pravin Goel of BlackRock India, to discuss how GCCs are evolving to become central to enterprise innovation and strategic success. How can enterprises ensure that their GCCs build the talent they need and capture the value of new...2024-08-1424 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsFuture-proofing operations: How tech and talent go hand-in-handIn this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg talks with McKinsey’s Julian Salguero who shares insights on the importance of talent management, particularly in the face of labor market shortfalls and the evolving needs of different generations in today’s workforce. The episode also features Lindsay DeVagno, VP of Human Resources at Keurig Dr Pepper, speaking with McKinsey consultant, Tyler Freeman, about her experiences and strategies in managing workforce challenges. The discussion explores the impact of technology on operations, the importance of leadership and development opportunities in retaining talent, and innovative approaches to flexibility and career adva...2024-06-1425 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe evolution of customer care: AI and the Gen Z effectWith the coming of age of Gen Z—both as customers and new entrants to the workforce—customer demands are changing. At the same time, the arrival of generative AI (gen AI) is changing the way contact centers can respond to those demands. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by McKinsey partners Eric Buesing and Brian Blackader to discuss the latest trends, the importance of a cohesive support strategy, and actionable steps contact center leaders can take to improve their customer care functions. Organizations must navigate the changing landscape of customer care with agil...2024-05-2225 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsWhen failure is an option: How to foster innovation and learning across your organizationAchieving operational excellence takes practice. But in high stakes operations, practice could prove costly—or even dangerous—if things go wrong. In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by Amy Radermacher, Markus Hammer, and Professor Christian Ramsauer to explore how capability center learning programs can allow organizations to experiment in a safe environment, learn from things going wrong, and build new bonds in teams for better performance in their own working environments. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www...2024-04-3020 minThe McKinsey PodcastMcKinsey’s key takeaways from Mobile World CongressThis is a special, bonus episode of The McKinsey Podcast. McKinsey Partner Ferry Grijpink joins host Roberta Fusaro from the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2024-02-2906 min
McKinsey on InsuranceMcKinsey insurance leadership on 2024 trends and innovationsAs insurance executives plan for the new year, what’s top of mind?What areas are ripe for innovation? McKinsey Senior PartnersJörg Mußhoff and Fritz Nauck discuss these and other topics.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2024-02-1609 minThe McKinsey PodcastMcKinsey's takeaways from the World Economic ForumGeopolitics, the women's health gap, economic inclusion, and technology are a few of the themes highlighted at last week's World Economic Forum in Davos. Hear McKinsey senior partners Tracy Francis and Sven Smit share their analysis of the most significant takeaways from Davos in this special, bonus episode with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2024-01-2723 min
The VentureNow is the time to create new corporate ventures: A conversation with McKinsey’s Paul JenkinsThe global coleader of Leap by McKinsey discusses the firm’s latest global survey, which finds that business leaders and investors are bullish on building new businesses. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, businesses are increasingly enthusiastic about creating new ventures, according to McKinsey’s latest global survey on new-business building. More than 50 percent of surveyed CEOs cited new-business building as one of their top three priorities—unlike in the previous two years. And a majority of CFOs see business building as the single most likely strategic action on the corporate agenda. Investors are equally excited, valuing each dollar create...2024-01-2221 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThere is no normal: An operations year in reviewAs 2023 draws to a close, it has become increasingly apparent that there is no ‘normal’ for Operations leaders. Join hosts Christian Johnson and Daphne Luchtenberg as they take a look back at the year gone by through the lens of McKinsey Talks Operations. In this episode they revisit some highlight moments of their conversations with McKinsey experts and industry guests, covering topics from generative AI to price volatility, supply chain resilience to sustainability, and the role of operations leaders to smooth the path ahead for their organizations. And then be sure to listen to Navigating the new normal: Operations insi...2023-12-0429 min
Tres Puntos, McKinsey HispanoaméricaGen AI: Transformación digitalLa inteligencia artificial generativa tendrá un impacto significativo en todos los sectores de la industria. En este episodio de “Tres puntos”, el podcast de McKinsey Hispanoamérica, hablamos sobre las industrias con mayor impacto en IA generativa junto a Felipe Villarreal, Socio de McKinsey en Panamá, y Pepe Cafferata, Socio Senior de McKinsey en Brasil y líder de QuantumBlack para la región. Haga click en el siguiente link para conocer todas las novedades de McKinsey en la región: https://www.mckinsey.com/locations/south-america/latam/hispanoamerica-en-potencia/es-CLSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informatio2023-11-2826 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsGenerative AI in Operations: Capturing the valueGenerative AI is continuing to dominate C-suite conversations across sectors. Organizations are starting to understand its transformative potential across the operations value chain, but just what will it take to get started? McKinsey’s Nicolai Muller and Marie El Hoyek, a Cologne-based senior partner and London-based associate partner, talk to McKinsey Talks Operations host Christian Johnson about the game changing potential of generative AI. From automating complex processes to unprecedented opportunities across industries, discover insights on productivity boosts, system considerations, and the vital capabilities organizations need for successful integration. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more co...2023-11-2721 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsNavigating the new normal: Operations insights for 2024Join us in this episode of "McKinsey Talks Operations" as host Daphne Luchtenberg sits down with senior partners at McKinsey & Company, Daniel Swan and Axel Karlsson, to explore the ever-evolving global landscape impacting companies. Discover how organizations are adapting to unprecedented challenges, from inflation to sustainability, and why operations and supply chain are taking center stage in the boardroom. Gain valuable insights on optimizing operations for success in 2024, as we discuss productivity, tech enablement, and sustainability as key drivers for the future. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on shaping a new operational reality. Statistics correct a...2023-10-1322 min
I morgenNy rapport fra McKinsey: "Norge i morgen 2023: Fra kraftunderskudd til bærekraft"Energinasjonen Norge styrer mot kraftunderskudd om få år. Men en kraftkrise kan unngås. Hør hvordan det er mulig når vi snakker om McKinseys nye rapport “Norge i morgen 2023: Fra kraftunderskudd til bærekraft”.Men før vi kan løse kraftsituasjonen på lang sikt, må vi snakke åpent om de tre reelle avveiningene som finnes mellom naturvern, mer grønn industri og krafteksport. McKinsey har en anbefaling som kan mer enn doble norsk kraftproduksjon frem til 2040. Ingen interesser kan få alt, men alle kan få litt, mener rapportforfatterne.Med Christer Tryggestad (McKins...2023-10-1229 minThe McKinsey PodcastFunnel vision: Marketing with an investor mindsetWhen times get tough, marketing budgets are among the first ones cut. But such cutbacks can be shortsighted. On this edition of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Kelsey Robinson chats with cohost and editorial director Roberta Fusaro about why chief marketing officers should instead be empowered to adopt an investor mindset—that is, focus on eliminating inefficient spending and reinvesting it in high-growth marketing activities. By taking a full-funnel approach to their marketing strategies, companies are more likely to weather any economic storm that may come their way. Also, McKinsey senior partner Alok Kshirsagar talks about ma...2023-10-0420 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsManufacturing Africa's future: Jobs, growth, and sustainabilityThe manufacturing sector and associated operations have the power to drive an economy forwards. This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations looks at the critical role of production in Africa's growth and development: with Africa's population set to double by 2050, the need for sustainable job creation is paramount. Host Daphne Luchtenberg is joined by Dr. Amy Jadesimi, Managing Director of LADOL, and David Meredith and Kannan Lakmeeharan from McKinsey & Company, about how the Manufacturing Africa Initiative is providing a blueprint for the growth of the manufacturing sector. They discuss the transformative potential of manufacturing, the initiative's goals, and...2023-09-1820 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsUnlocking Operational Evolution: The Zero-Basing PhilosophyZero-basing could be said to have an image problem, with a perceived sole focus on cost-cutting. This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations dispels some of the myths about this approach and looks at how it can become a dynamic philosophy that transcends traditional cost-cutting, offering leaders newfound visibility into their operations, investments, and resources. Join host Daphne Luchtenberg with experts Carey Mignerey, Denis Fomin, and Steve Frazier as they discuss the transformative potential of zero basing and its role in reshaping organizational growth strategies, and how start-ups and disruptor companies are leading the way by maintaining a...2023-09-0122 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsNavigating Dynamic Labor: Building Strong Warehousing OperationsJoin host Daphne Luchtenberg in a robust discussion with industry leaders Chris Smith and Richard Cawston, along with McKinsey senior expert Alan Davies, as they delve into the intricacies of the labor environment and share best practices for establishing thriving warehousing operations. Explore the challenges faced by the industry, from labor disruptions to changing demand profiles, and draw from valuable insights on how McLane & Company and GXO Logistics have adapted and excelled in a rapidly evolving landscape. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKi...2023-06-0123 min
McKinsey Future of AsiaPixels of progress: A microregional perspective on global developmentBy embracing a microregional perspective, we gain a more refined understanding of global development, enabling businesses and governments to make targeted decisions that drive progress. In this episode, we discuss the McKinsey Global Institute Report, Pixels of Progress, which offers insights from a unique dataset that breaks the world down into over 40,000 microregions. Join the conversation with two of the report's authors, Jonathan Woetzel and Chris Bradley, who are both Senior Partners at McKinsey & Company and Directors at the McKinsey Global Institute. See https://www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.See www.m...2023-05-3117 minThe McKinsey PodcastHow to revive US productivityOnce an engine of US power and prosperity, US labor productivity has grown at a sluggish 1.4 percent since 2005. Imminent challenges such as workforce shortages, debt, inflation, and the cost of energy could be ameliorated with higher productivity. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Olivia White, a McKinsey senior partner and a director of the McKinsey Global Institute, and McKinsey partner Charles Atkins join McKinsey editorial director and host Roberta Fusaro to share tangible ways to boost US productivity. Theme music produced, composed, and performed by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy...2023-05-1924 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsFollowing the leaders: Moving up with ‘From Source to Sold.’Join Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke on McKinsey Talks Operations as they share anecdotes from the writing of their new book. In this episode, the authors of From Source to Sold: Stories of Leadership in Supply Chain, talk about the idea that sparked the book, and the advice every supply chain professional can follow to accelerate their career growth. Don’t miss this engaging discussion hosted by Daphne Luchtenberg. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com to explore events and insights from McKin...2023-04-1422 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsOperational excellence: How purpose and technology can power performanceWhat is operational excellence? And how can a renewed focus on this approach contribute to success in today’s business landscape? This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations explores the concept of operational excellence and its significance in organizations that use this approach of augmenting production and process systems. Our experts share insights on how companies can successfully adopt technology and nurture a sense of purpose among employees. We also delve into the benefits of operational excellence and how it looks in different settings like financial institutions and manufacturing industries. Join the conversation with Ted Iverson, a Se...2023-03-2420 minThe McKinsey PodcastA guide to investing in Black economic mobilityForty percent of Black American households don’t have high-speed, fixed broadband, according to recent McKinsey research. That digital divide is just one of eight investment opportunities that have the highest potential to move the needle on Black economic mobility. On today’s episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Shelley Stewart III speaks with editorial director Roberta Fusaro about how impact investors can help close the digital divide, create more financial inclusion, and achieve equity in healthcare for Black Americans. After, Asaf Somekh, the CEO and cofounder of Iguazio, a company recently acquired by McKinsey, talk...2023-03-2331 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsSkinny design: Smaller is betterWe’re exploring the concept of ‘skinny design’ and its potential benefits for consumers, retailers, and the environment. Join our McKinsey experts as they delve into the cost savings, sustainability, and commercial advantages of reducing the size of product packaging, and discuss innovative solutions such as nesting products and honeycomb packing formats to reduce stock outs and improve sustainability and customer experience. Additionally, we highlight the importance of cross-functional collaboration in product design and the need for stakeholders to align incentives for optimized product development programs. Tune in to learn how considering the whole supply chain can impact sustainability, growth...2023-02-2821 minMcKinsey on InsuranceHow the Asian insurance market is adapting to the futureMcKinsey senior partner Bernhard Kotanko convenes a panel of fellow McKinsey partners Charlene Wu and Sumit Popli for a wide-ranging discussion of the Asian insurance market. From the outlook for China and Southeast Asia to new commentary on the opportunities specific to Japan and India, the conversation focuses on ways to capture growth and evade foreseeable challenges. Find more insurance insights on mckinsey.com: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/insurance Read McKinsey's "Global Insurance Report 2023: Reimagining life insurance": https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/global-insurance-report-2023-reimagining-life-insurance See...2023-01-3013 minThe McKinsey PodcastNew year, new tech, no problemMcKinsey analyzed 14 new trends in its latest report on business technology. Here are the three that leaders need to know about most. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, partners Michael Chui and Roger Roberts speak with McKinsey editorial director Roberta Fusaro about McKinsey’s latest report on technology trends, with a particular focus on the benefits and challenges of applied AI, cloud and edge computing, and bioengineering. After, we’ll hear from McKinsey partner Brian Rolfes, who came to McKinsey firmly “in thecloset.” But a chance meeting with a client showed him the valu...2023-01-1330 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsMcKinsey Talks Operations: How the best of 2022 can power 2023It’s been a year since the McKinsey Talks Operations podcast launched, and during that time there’s been plenty to talk about. Join hosts Daphne Luchtenberg and Christian Johnson as they take a look back at some of the year’s highlights. Discussions about inflation, building operational resilience, managing supply chains, decarbonizing operations, and the role of digital twins have all featured highly against a complex and volatile backdrop. Listen in to what McKinsey experts and guests have had to say about solving some of the biggest operations challenges. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to off...2022-12-0819 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsMyth busters: Unexpected insights on contact centersWhat do customers really want from their contact centers? A number of myths about areas including speed of answer and channel preference are shaping contact center and service strategy, leading to dissatisfied consumers and employees. This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations blows apart customer service myths, and suggests how data and analytics can be used to shape future strategy. Join the conversation with Julian Raabe, a partner in our Munich office; and Vinay Gupta, a Senior Knowledge Expert from Walton; along with host Daphne Luchtenberg, McKinsey’s Operations Practice Director of Communications. McKinsey Talks Operations has...2022-12-0522 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsBatteries included: Building and operating sustainable gigafactoriesAs economies move towards more sustainable transport options, more electric vehicles are rolling off production lines than ever before. These vehicles need to be powered by lithium batteries, built in specialist facilities called gigafactories. With more than 30 planned in Europe alone, companies are working fast to develop the construction and operating playbook for these highly technical sites. Join the conversation with Stefano Piscitelli, Vice President of Group Construction at Northvolt, Evan Horetsky, a partner in our Stockholm office, and Mark Bakker, an Expert Associate Partner in our office in Amsterdam, and hosted by Daphne Luchtenberg, McKinsey’s Op...2022-11-0327 minMcKinsey Talks Operations114 down, 10 million to go. The Global Lighthouse Network’s missionMembers of the Global Lighthouse Network have become a source of inspiration. With more than 100 sites worldwide, they are beacons of light showing the potential of digital transformation to positively impact people and the planet. This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations explores the growth of the Network from the first 16 sites to a community of the world’s leading production networks, and the examines benefits for companies that join with better workforce engagement, improved environmental sustainability outcomes, and increased productivity. The second chapter of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has begun, and the time is now to scale the adoption of...2022-10-1824 minThe McKinsey PodcastBeyond burnout: What helps–and what doesn’tYoga. Therapy. Meditation. Yes, wellness perks are helpful, but they’re not a panacea for workplace stress. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Erica Coe, a McKinsey partner and coleader of the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), speaks with McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly about why burnout has hit record levels over the past two years—and what leaders can do to create a path toward lasting change. After, senior partner Tiffany Burns describes one of her rookie moments: talking a client down from sending an email in a state of frustration. Rookie Moments: https://www.mckinsey.com/fe...2022-10-0624 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsSustainable spaces for work, rest, and play: Climate resilient capital projectsInfrastructure and capital projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities are being affected by climate change in new ways. As leaders seek to invest in projects with long lifespans and pursue net zero targets that are decades away, long-term planning has become fraught with uncertainty. From electricity outages to flood-damaged roads, extreme weather is already impacting our built environment in a real and immediate way. It will be imperative to understand and mitigate these climate risks in order to manage costs and ensure critical continuity. In this episode, McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII) senior leaders share...2022-09-2921 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsDigital twins: Flying high and flexing fastHaving previously discussed the fundamentals of digital twins and the opportunities they offer, we’re expanding our exploration of digital twins with an examination of a look at how digital is helping transform application in product development. Join McKinsey partner Kimberly Borden and senior adviser Dr. Will Roper in a conversation about the value of digital technologies twins in production applications. Their discussion examines the use of digital approaches to design and development in Formula 1 as well as in aerospace and defense, and bringing illustrating how a software development style can have a big impact in producing to hardware....2022-09-2333 minThe McKinsey PodcastSlow down attrition: Focus on what workers wantIs there any way to stop the Great Attrition? McKinsey expert associate partner, Bonnie Dowling, says yes. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, she speaks with executive editor Roberta Fusaro about McKinsey’s latest research on the Great Attrition. This time, the team includes data from multiple countries and outlines five types of worker personalities that, if catered to appropriately, could help fill all those open positions. After, we’ll hear from Catherine Price, author of Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, part of our Author Talks series, who says fun is not a treat, but a to...2022-09-2223 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsDigital twins: What could they do for your business?The term ‘digital twin’ is fast becoming a bit of a buzzword used in discussions about digital transformation, but precise definitions are harder to come by. In this episode, we take a look at what is—and isn’t— within the boundaries of digital twin, the business advantages they can bring, and the requirements to capture the potential value. Join the conversation with Anna Herlt and Kimberly Borden; partners at Mckinsey, along with host Christian Johnson; Managing Editor in McKinsey’s Operations Practice. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that...2022-09-1412 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsInflation fighter and value creator: Procurement’s best kept secretMost businesses around the world are being impacted by inflation today. As they have navigated turbulence over the last two years, the decades-old model of how goods are made, sourced, and delivered has been severely disrupted. With that backdrop reactive fire-fighting has become part of the norm for procurement functions and this is set to continue. But there is a way to get ahead of turbulence and develop a resilient way of working. Join the conversation with Craig Reed, former Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer at Corteva Agriscience, Marta Mussacaleca and Roman Belotserkovskiy, Partners in McKinsey’s Op...2022-09-0824 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsInflation fighter and value creator: Procurement’s best kept secretMost businesses around the world are being impacted by inflation today. As they have navigated turbulence over the last two years, the decades-old model of how goods are made, sourced, and delivered has been severely disrupted. With that backdrop reactive fire-fighting has become part of the norm for procurement functions and this is set to continue. But there is a way to get ahead of turbulence and develop a resilient way of working. Join the conversation with Craig Reed, Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer at Corteva Agriscience, Marta Mussacaleca and Roman Belotserkovskiy, Partners in McKinsey’s Operations Pr...2022-09-0823 min
Inside the Strategy Room131. Tim Koller reflects on 20 years of McKinsey on FinanceIn this episode, Tim Koller joins us again for the second of our two-part series celebrating two decades of McKinsey on Finance. Tim is the co-author of the best-selling book, Valuation, and helped to launch and steer our publication, McKinsey on Finance, through 80 issues over the past 20 years. Tim reflects on changes in the corporate finance and valuation landscape that have taken place over the last two decades in a wide-ranging conversation with the editor of McKinsey on Finance, David Schwartz. David is an executive editor at McKinsey based in our Tel Aviv office. Read Tim’s article, ‘Reflections on 2...2022-09-0133 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe hidden value of voice conversations: Part 2 – Reaping the rewardsFollowing on from our discussion of voice analytics trends and technology and its potential in contact centers in our previous episode, in this episode we learn more about its implementation and how to effectively capture the available value: How can voice data analytics add value throughout your whole organization?
Join the conversation with Paul Humphrey, CEO and founder of Call Journey; Eric Buesing, a partner in McKinsey & Company and a leader in our customer care offering; and host Daphne Luchtenberg, McKinsey’s Operations Practice Director of Communications.
McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on...2022-08-2220 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe hidden value of voice conversations: Part 1 – Trends and technologiesHigh-quality, tailored interactions promote positive consumer experiences. And so in a digital age that can be lacking in emotional connection, human voice engagements can become a point of difference for contact centers.
In this episode, we discuss the wider trends related to voice interactions in customer care and the technologies that are available. Join the conversation with Paul Humphrey, CEO and founder of Call Journey; Eric Buesing, a partner in McKinsey & Company and a leader in our customer care offering; and host Daphne Luchtenberg, McKinsey’s Operations Practice Director of Communications.
McKinsey Talks Operations has much m...2022-08-2220 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsPeople and places: How and where to work nextWhen people began working from home, many executives feared that productivity would be lost. Instead, the reverse has proved true: for many employees, it has increased, thanks in part to the accelerated pace of digitization. As companies move to the next normal, they are looking for ways to maintain those gains through new hybrid working models enabled by digital technologies. There are decisions to be made about real-estate foot-prints and arrangements, shared service centers, organizational structures, and investments in digitization. Join the conversation with Naomi Hudson and Martin Rosendahl, Partners in McKinsey’s Operations Practice; Phil Kirschner, a...2022-08-0430 minThe McKinsey PodcastApprenticeship gets a makeoverIn this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Lisa Christensen, a McKinsey director of learning and McKinsey partner Tony Gambell speak with McKinsey executive editor Roberta Fusaro about what apprenticeship looks like in today’s organizations and how an intentional two-way learning environment can help individuals and teams tackle problems more effectively to meet their performance goals. After, we also hear from McKinsey senior partner Robert Palter, featured in our My Rookie Moments series, about the valuable lesson he learned from his boss when confronted with a difficult client's bad idea. Theme music written, produced and performed by Joy Ng...2022-07-2833 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsHow to manage the coming wave of investment in capital projectsCapital projects could receive around $130 trillion dollars over the next five years. Most of the investment will go to renew and decarbonize critical infrastructure. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, hear McKinsey senior partners Steffen Fuchs and Christoph Schmitz speak with executive editor, Roberta Fusaro about how executives and organizations will need to adapt their current spending strategies to take advantage of this unique funding moment. After, hear senior partner Dymfke Kuijper’s rookie moment when she shares how *seeking perfection prevented her from finding it. Theme song is composed and performed by Joy Ng...2022-07-2724 minThe McKinsey PodcastLearning and earning: the bold moves that change careersCorporate attrition persists, but one way to lure employees back is to develop their knowledge, attributes, experiences—in short, their human capital. But how? What’s best for the employee? Is it worth leaders’ time? Two authors of McKinsey’s report, “Human capital at work: The value of experience,” address these and other questions in this episode of The McKinsey Podcast. Anu Madgavkar, a partner with McKinsey Global Institute, and senior partner Bill Schaninger, spoke with McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly. Also, McKinsey partner Joshua Katz spoke with McKinsey editorial director Roberta Fusaro about the impact of global food inflation...2022-07-1437 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsCoca Cola: A people-led digital transformationIt's increasingly clear that there is a labor mismatch across industries and sectors. There is also a marked gap in the digital talent available in key frontline sectors such as truck drivers and line operators - only 1 percent of supply chain leaders report having sufficient talent in-house to support their increased digitization, that’s down from 10 percent in 2020. The pioneers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution have learned that human capabilities are critical when organizations wish to adopt advanced digital technologies successfully. For example, Coca Cola has established a digital academy to upskill managers and frontline team leaders across their bu...2022-06-3027 min
Forward ThinkingForward Thinking on trade, vaccines, and sustainable and inclusive growth with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaIn this episode of the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast, guest interviewer Acha Leke talks with Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala. Acha Leke is a McKinsey senior partner in Johannesburg and is chairman of McKinsey’s Africa region. Okonjo-Iweala became director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in March 2021—the first woman and the first African to serve in this role. Okonjo-Iweala talks about her first few months leading the WTO and some of the initiatives underway, and discusses the challenge of inclusive and sustainable growth in the years ahead. She answers questions including: — How has the COVID-19 crisis affected world tr...2022-05-1827 minThe McKinsey PodcastDigital transformation on the CEO agendaSuccessful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. Kate Smaje and Rodney Zemmel, global leaders in McKinsey’s Digital practice, join McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly to explore what digital success looks like—and what stands in the way. Then, in an Author Talks excerpt, Amy Webb, futurist and author of the new book, The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology, describes how synthetic biology could open the door to “bespoke” children, significantly longer life spans, and subterranean societies. Author Talks: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-tal...2022-05-1227 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsReaching net zero - what will it take?Across industries, the great clean-up is underway. Driven by tightening regulations, pressure from investors, and shifting customer preferences, companies are striving to reduce the burden of their activities on the planet. Conventional wisdom has always been that reaching for Net Zero is a holy grail, only possible through heavy investments on the one side and sacrificing margins on the other. However, environmental responsibility doesn't have to be at odds with productivity and by extension profitability. Join the conversation with John Revess, Director of Net Zero Transformation at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development; McKinsey experts, Peter...2022-04-2125 minForward ThinkingForward Thinking on the growing role of business in the net-zero transition with Claire O’NeillIn this episode of the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast, co-host Janet Bush speaks with Claire O’Neill. While serving as a minister in the British government, O’Neill led the United Kingdom’s winning bid to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, in 2021. After leaving politics, she joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) where she works closely with companies on the net-zero transition, the subject of a major recent study by MGI, McKinsey Sustainability, and McKinsey’s Advanced Industries and Global Energy and Materials practices. She covers topics including the following: ● COP26 outcom...2022-04-2037 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsA digital path to sustainabilityIn the current geopolitical context, local manufacturing and supply chain resilience are becoming increasingly important. At the same time, organizations face an imperative to tackle environmental sustainability and climate change to strengthen operations and positively impact people and the planet. The Global Lighthouse Network – a World Economic Forum initiative in collaboration with McKinsey & Company – has inspired a playbook to answer these challenges. At Lighthouses Live, the Network’s flagship event broadcast in early April, we were delighted to convene a group of leaders to talk about how their organizations are scaling responsible growth through tech-enabled operations. They’re using them to...2022-04-0820 minAt the EdgeInnovative and practical applications of the metaverseThe immersive experience of the metaverse allows for massive shifts in education, training, and medicine. McKinsey expert Richard Ward speaks with partner Mina Alaghband to share myriad ways in which metaverse technology has been implemented positively and ways in which it could be implemented Contact The McKinsey Technology Council: McKinsey_Technology_Council@mckinsey.com For more information: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcastSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2022-03-2922 minAt the EdgeThe promise and peril of the metaverseNow in its early stages, organizations and people have the opportunity to shape the metaverse responsibly. Matthew Ball, metaverse expert and author speaks with McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband, to discuss what the metaverse can be at its best, how to ensure positive outcomes, and what needs to be addressed. Contact The McKinsey Technology Council: McKinsey_Technology_Council@mckinsey.com For more information: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcastSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2022-03-2916 minAt the EdgeWhat does the metaverse actually mean?No one quite agrees on how to precisely define the metaverse. But, Cathy Hackl, futurist, metaverse expert, and author joins McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband, to share her informed take on what the metaverse is, how it’s currently manifesting, and walks us through a metaverse day-in-the-life. Contact The McKinsey Technology Council: McKinsey_Technology_Council@mckinsey.com For more information: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcastSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2022-03-2918 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsSmart operators: how leading companies use machine intelligenceMaking good use of data and analytics will not be done with any single bold move but through multiple coordinated actions. Despite the recent and significant advances in MI, the full scale of the opportunity is just beginning to unfold. In this episode, we discuss why some companies do better than others, what are the key performance indicators that can help categorise a company into leaders, planners, executors, or emerging companies; and how companies can identify where to get started based on their digital journey. Join the conversation with Vijay D’Silva, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Br...2022-03-0925 minThe McKinsey PodcastWhy business must heed customer reviewsMcKinsey's research says that peer-purchasing insight seems to have more influence on consumers than any kind of marketing strategy. Today, Roberta Fusaro speaks with Dave Fedewa, McKinsey partner and Chauncey Holder, McKinsey senior expert to understand how and why business must prioritize the consideration of customer reviews – or risk falling behind more nimble competitors. Also, hear from mathematician, lawyer and now early-tenure consultant, Princess Daisy Akita, based in Los Angeles. McKinsey article about the impact of customer reviews: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/five-star-growth-using-online-ratings-to-design-better-products Theme music composed and performed by Joy NgiawS...2022-02-1727 minThe McKinsey PodcastNurses and the great attritionMany nurses are reevaluating their commitment to direct patient care. Now, during a time of unprecedented need, what can health systems and other employers of nurses do to inspire this backbone of the healthcare workforce to stay? Hear from Gretchen Berlin, RN and McKinsey senior partner on the state of nurses, and specific suggestions to improve their work experience, practically and emotionally. After, David Baboolall, McKinsey associate partner, joins us to discuss the recent findings of McKinsey's report: Being transgender at work. Nurse survey: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/nursing-in-2021-retaining-the-healthcare-workforce-when-we-need-it-most Transgender report: https://www.mckinsey...2022-01-1831 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsThe Fourth Industrial Revolution will be people poweredRead more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:45) > In this special edition of the McKinsey Talks Operations podcast, host Daphne Luchtenberg brings you highlights from a panel discussion on the importance of building workforce capabilities and shifting mindsets for successful digital transformation. The discussion took place recently as part of Lighthouses Live, the flagship event of the Global Lighthouse Network—a World Economic Forum initiative in collaboration with McKinsey & Company. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com to explore events and ins...2022-01-0522 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsMcKinsey Talks Operations - TrailerRead more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 1:09) > The new podcast from McKinsey’s Operations Practice explores cutting through the noise to transform strategy into lasting operations success McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com to explore events and insights from McKinsey’s Operations Practice, and join the McKinsey Talks Operations community. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-operationsSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2021-12-0101 minMcKinsey Talks OperationsSupply Chain resilience—is there a holy grail?Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 16:37) > In the McKinsey Operations Practice’s first podcast, Sebastian Peters, senior vice president and head of logistics, planning, and digital value stream for Airbus, speaks with McKinsey’s Daphne Luchtenberg and Knut Alicke on what it really means to have a risk-averse and resilient supply chain. McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com to explore events and insights from McKinsey’s Operations Practice, and join the McKinsey Talks Operations community. You can also connec...2021-12-0116 minThe McKinsey PodcastServing the Black consumer is a $300 billion opportunityDue to a lack of product and services tailored specifically to meet the needs and wants of Black consumers, their loyalty is up for grabs and offers a huge opportunity for business. There is also a greater chance to meet social and moral objectives. This, according to McKinsey's recent report about the economic state of Black America. Hear Shelley Stewart III, partner at McKinsey, in conversation with Lucia Rahilly, global editorial director, to discuss specific areas where the private and public sectors have the most expeditious opportunities. The economic state of Black America report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights...2021-11-2530 min
Erlebe McKinseyExtra mit #Lisa, #Jonas, #Moritz und #Denis: Start-ups, Spitzensport und McKinsey.Was haben Sportler:innen, Unternehmer:innen und Berater:innen gemeinsam? Was macht sie erfolgreich und was können sie voneinander lernen? Diesen und weiteren Fragen widmen sich unsere fünf Panelist:innen Lisa Ramuschkat, Jonas Hummels, Moritz Fürste und Denis Francis – allesamt Persönlichkeiten aus der Welt des Spitzensports, der Gründungsszene und der Beratungswelt. Die Panelist:innen interviewen sich gegenseitig und beantworten anschließend live Fragen von Teilnehmer:innen des McKinsey-Events „Tatendrang“, bei dem wir das Start-up „Fanciety“ beraten. Seid gespannt auf provokative, hitzige Diskussionen während unseres „Chaos-Panels“!
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Erlebe McKinsey#Carina und #Jannik: Aus dem Tagebuch eines Beraters.In dieser Folge begleiten wir den fiktiven Berater Tilo, gesprochen von unserem Berater Thaksan Sothinathan, zu einer seiner Studien. Tilo teilt seine Erwartungen und Gedanken mit uns während er uns spannende Einblicke in den Ablauf seines Projekts gibt. Wie entscheidend ist der erste Eindruck beim Klienten? Welchen unerwarteten Herausforderungen müssen sich unsere Beraterinnen und Berater stellen? Unsere Beraterin Carina Manteuffel und unser Berater Jannik Greiff werden dabei Tilos Erlebnisse mit ihren ganz eigenen Erfahrungen "auf Studien" vergleichen. Hör doch mal rein!
Carina ist 2019 als Beraterin eingestiegen und arbeitet inzwischen als Projektleiterin bei McKinsey in München. Nach ihre...2021-06-2436 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Anne und #Mirjam: Einstieg bei McKinsey.In dieser Folge dreht sich alles rund um den Einstieg bei McKinsey. Dazu haben wir Anne Dreller und Mirjam Lange zu Gast. Die beiden sind Beraterinnen aus dem Kölner Büro und ein sogenanntes Mentoring-Couple. Wir sprechen darüber, was das Big-Sister-Programm ist und wie der Einstieg in der Firma abläuft. Welche Unterstützung gibt es beim Onboarding und wie wichtig ist es, ein Netzwerk innerhalb von McKinsey zu haben? All das erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge!
Anne ist 2018 bei McKinsey als Beraterin eingestiegen und befindet sich aktuell im Educational Leave, das heißt, sie promoviert und ist in die...2021-06-1032 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Laura und #Sven: Problem Solving Fallstudien-Interview bei McKinsey.Das "Problem Solving Interview" ist ein besonderer Teil des McKinsey-Interviews, um den sich viele Mythen ranken. In dieser Folge lassen wir eine unserer Beraterinnen und einen zukünftigen Berater einen fiktiven Fall lösen - inklusive Kopfrechnen und Rückfragen. Ob die Vorbereitung auf das Interview möglich ist und es vielleicht sogar ein Geheimrezept zur Lösung gibt, erfährst du in dieser Folge.
Sven hat 2019 bereits ein Praktikum bei McKinsey absolviert und steckt aktuell in den letzten Zügen seines VWL-Masters in Mannheim und Paris. Sven hat den Bewerbungsprozess bei McKinsey bereits erfolgreich durchlaufen und wird nach seinem Studium...2021-05-2747 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Mathias: Auswahlverfahren und Personal Experience Interview bei McKinsey.Welche Anforderungen an Bewerberinnen und Bewerber gibt es? Welche Profile suchen wir? Und was ist eigentlich das Personal Experience Interview? In der Folge erfährst du, wen wir suchen und wie ein Bewerbungstag bei uns abläuft. Du erhältst Tipps zum Umgang mit Nervosität und wie du dich auf die Bewerbungsgespräche vorbereiten kannst.
Mathias Huber ist seit 2010 bei McKinsey. Er arbeitete fünf Jahre lang als Berater und wechselte danach in führende Positionen unserer Personalfunktion, seit Januar 2020 ist er Director of Recruiting (Deutschland & Österreich). Mit seiner Expertise gibt Mathias viele wertvolle Tipps für eine erfolgreiche Bewerbung...2021-05-1334 minForward ThinkingIntroducing “Forward Thinking” from the McKinsey Global Institute Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 00:90) > Forward Thinking is a new podcast series hosted by Michael Chui and Anna Bernasek. We want to inform and provoke your thinking by interviewing names you may know—like Nobel prizewinners Jennifer Doudna and Sir Christopher Pissarides—and by introducing up-and-comers you should know. We ask experts to tell us about the key changes they see that will shape our lives, our businesses, and our societies…Including what comes next after COVID-19, global health, climate change, the future of work, diversity, inclusion, inequality, and cutting-edge technology like the bio revolution and artificia...2021-05-0501 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Anne und #Anne: Karriereevents bei McKinsey.Wie präsentierst du dich am besten vor unseren Kolleginnen und Kollegen? Wie entscheidend ist es, ob du networking-begeistert bist? Und wie bereitest du dich am besten auf ein Event vor? In dieser Folge erfährst du es. Wir besprechen das kleine Einmaleins von Karriereevents mit Anne Schmitz und Anne Hiedemann, Recruiting-Expertinnen bei McKinsey.
Anne Schmitz ist Recruiting Managerin im Kölner Büro von McKinsey und 2006 ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Im Recruiting betreut sie vor allem Employer-Branding- und Hochschulmarketing-Themen sowie die Kandidatenbindungsprogramme bei McKinsey.
Anne Hiedemann arbeitet ebenfalls als Recruiting Managerin im Kölner Büro und ist seit 2005 bei McKins...2021-04-2929 minTres Puntos, McKinsey HispanoaméricaEl futuro del empleo en Colombia: una conversación con Andrés Cadena, socio senior de McKinsey Bogotá Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:15) > En este episodio Andrés Cadena explica como el COVID-19, la digitalización y el contrato social impactarán el empleo en Colombia. Andrés nos cuenta sobre los desafíos que tanto el gobierno como las empresas deberán enfrentar en el corto y mediano plazo para la creación de oportunidades y empleos competitivos en Colombia y la regiónSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2021-02-0336 min
Erlebe McKinseyExtra mit #Felix: Mentale Balance im Consulting.Authentisch, persönlich, überraschend: Das ist "Erlebe McKinsey", der McKinsey-Podcast. In jeder Folge wird eine McKinsey-Persönlichkeit vorgestellt, die Fragen rund um eine Karriere in der Topmanagement-Beratung beantwortet.
Welche Techniken helfen wirklich, um einen gesunden Ausgleich zur Arbeit zu schaffen? Ist es möglich Karriere, Familie und Leistungssport miteinander zu vereinen? Und wie funktioniert mentale Balance im Work from Home? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast-Extra mit Felix Rupalla, Berater bei McKinsey.
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Welche Herausforderungen und Chancen gibt es in der virtuellen Zusammenarbeit? Ist es möglich als kreativer Kopf auch im Work from Home Inspiration zu finden? Und was genau bedeutet eigentlich osmotische Kommunikation? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast-Extra mit Kim Müller, Experience Design Director bei McKinsey Digital.
Kim ist als Experience Design Director bei McKinsey Digital tätig und 2015 als Beraterin bei McKinsey eingestiegen. In unseren Digital Labs arbeitet sie an Klient...2020-05-0626 min
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Kann man bei McKinsey nur über ein Praktikum einstiegen? Was passiert eigentlich, wenn man zu spät zum Bewerbungsgespräch kommt? Und arbeiten in der Topmanagement-Beratung auch "normale" Menschen? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Stefanie Möller, Personalleiterin der deutschen McKinsey-Standorte.
Stefanie Möller arbeitet im Kölner Büro von McKinsey und ist 2003 als Beraterin ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Sie verantwortet die Personalthemen in den deutschen Büros und setzt sich außerd...2020-02-0327 min
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Warum entscheidet man sich als Juristin für einen Job bei McKinsey? Ist es möglich, Karriere als Beraterin zu machen und trotzdem die Sommerferien mit seinen Kindern zu verbringen? Und was genau versteckt sich eigentlich hinter unserem "Take Time"-Programm? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Dina Seilern-Aspang, Beraterin bei McKinsey.
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Was macht man als Wirtschaftsingenieurin bei McKinsey? Wie ist die Arbeit als Frau in einer von Männern dominierten Branche? Und muss man sich eigentlich zwingend zwischen Beruf und Familie entscheiden? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Anna Herlt, Partnerin bei McKinsey.
Anna Herlt ist Partnerin im Münchner Büro von McKinsey und 2009 ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Sie ist Leiterin der Operations Practice Westeuropa und im Advanced Industries Sektor tätig.
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Was macht man als Physiker bei McKinsey? Wie ist die Zusammenarbeit in einem Projekt organisiert? Und was genau ist ein Social Leave? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Benjamin Weber, Berater bei McKinsey.
Benjamin Weber ist Projektleiter im Stuttgarter Büro von McKinsey und 2013 ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Er ist vor allem in der Logistik-Branche tätig und hat sich im Rahmen seines „Social Leave“ bei der Welthungerhilfe engagiert.
# Im privaten Leben Familienv...2020-02-0331 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Julia: Als Partnerin und Neurowissenschaftlerin bei McKinsey.Authentisch, persönlich, überraschend: Das ist "Erlebe McKinsey", der McKinsey-Podcast. In jeder Folge wird eine McKinsey-Persönlichkeit vorgestellt, die Fragen rund um eine Karriere in der Topmanagement-Beratung beantwortet.
Was macht man als Neurowissenschaftlerin bei McKinsey? Wie fördert die Topmanagement-Beratung Chancengleichheit zwischen Männern und Frauen? Und was bedeutet eigentlich "Feed Forward"? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Julia Sperling-Magro, Partnerin bei McKinsey.
Julia Sperling-Magro ist Partnerin im Frankfurter Büro von McKinsey und 2004 ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Ihr Schwerpunkt als Beraterin liegt im Gesundheitswesen, und sie setzt sich besonders für Chancengerechtigkeit zwischen Männern und Frauen ein.
# Nach ihrer Pr...2020-02-0331 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Anna: Als Fellow und Wirtschaftsinformatikerin bei McKinsey.Authentisch, persönlich, überraschend: Das ist "Erlebe McKinsey", der McKinsey-Podcast. In jeder Folge wird eine McKinsey-Persönlichkeit vorgestellt, die Fragen rund um eine Karriere in der Topmanagement-Beratung beantwortet.
Wie passen McKinsey und ein Promotionsstudium zusammen? Warum kann ein schwäbischer Dialekt beim Klienten von Vorteil sein? Und arbeiten bei McKinsey eigentlich nur Spießer? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Anna Gründler, Beraterin bei McKinsey.
Anna Gründler ist Beraterin im Hamburger Büro von McKinsey und 2016 ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Aktuell promoviert sie im Rahmen des sog. Fellow Leaves bei McKinsey zum Thema "Krisenmanagement".
# Anna ist auf einem Bauernho...2020-02-0328 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Julian: Als LGBT und Schauspieler bei McKinsey.Authentisch, persönlich, überraschend: Das ist "Erlebe McKinsey", der McKinsey-Podcast. In jeder Folge wird eine McKinsey-Persönlichkeit vorgestellt, die Fragen rund um eine Karriere in der Topmanagement-Beratung beantwortet.
Wie kommt man von der Schauspielerei zu McKinsey? Was ist Customer Experience Management? Und was macht eigentlich unser LGBTQ-Netzwerk GLAM? Erfahre es im "Erlebe McKinsey"-Podcast mit Julian Gruber, Berater bei McKinsey.
Julian Gruber ist Berater im Berliner Büro von McKinsey und 2014 ins Unternehmen eingestiegen. Er beschäftigt sich viel mit Themen der Customer Experience und engagiert sich in diversen Netzwerken und Initiativen der Topmanagement-Beratung.
# Als gebürtiger Westfale im Norden Deutsc...2020-02-0327 min
Erlebe McKinsey#Jesko: Als Senior Partner bei McKinsey.Authentisch, persönlich, überraschend: Das ist "Erlebe McKinsey", der McKinsey-Podcast. In jeder Folge wird eine McKinsey-Persönlichkeit vorgestellt, die Fragen rund um eine Karriere in der Topmanagement-Beratung beantwortet.
Jesko Perrey ist 1999 bei McKinsey eingestiegen und leitet die weltweite Marketing & Sales Practice der Topmanagement-Beratung. Mit welchen Themen sich die Branche aktuell beschäftigt und was seine Sneaker-Sammlung mit Marketing zu tun hat, erfahrt ihr hier.
# Nach seiner Promotion am Lehrstuhl von Prof. Heribert Meffert in Münster entschied sich Jesko gegen einen Job in einem DAX-Unternehmen und für eine Karriere bei McKinsey.
# Schon als Juniorberater hatte er den Wunsch, irgendwann die Ma...2020-02-0328 min
Erlebe McKinsey#ErlebeMcKinsey: Lerne uns kennen.Authentisch, persönlich, überraschend: Das ist "Erlebe McKinsey", der McKinsey-Podcast. In jeder Folge stellt Philipp aus dem Recruiting eine McKinsey-Persönlichkeit vor. Dabei geht es um ganz persönliche Geschichten und Werdegänge unserer Kolleginnen und Kollegen, aber auch um Karriere- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. Wie verläuft eine Karriere bei der Topmanagement-Beratung? Was bewegt die Kolleginnen und Kollegen in ihrer täglichen Arbeit? Wie schafft man eine Balance für persönlichen Erfolg? Ehrliche, ungefilterte Einblicke in unsere Arbeitswelt sollen Dir die Möglichkeit geben, herauszufinden, ob McKinsey auch in Deiner Karriere den entscheidenden Unterschied machen kann. Erlebe, was uns anders mach...2020-01-3101 min
McKinsey Greater ChinaWhat’s driving the Chinese economy in 2020?2020: A new year, a new decade, so what lies ahead? In this episode of the McKinsey on China podcast, Nick Leung chats with Gordon Orr and Jonathan Woetzel about what’s driving the economy—and what’s not.
The Chinese consumer continues to power economic growth. Any potential increases in exports from the recently concluded trade deal with the US, however, will not. This podcast also covers China’s emerging role as a leader in smart manufacturing, technology decoupling between China and the US, and how China could become an exporter of climate mitigation solutions.
Jonathan...2020-01-2427 minMcKinsey Greater ChinaSpecial Edition: Taking Stock of China’s Economy
China’s President Xi Jinping is in the US this week on his first state visit. One topic he’ll be discussing in his speeches and in private conversations with US leaders is the state of the Chinese economy.
In this special edition of McKinsey on China, Nick Leung, Gordon Orr and Yougang Chen offer their take on the challenges that China faces today. Gordon is the former Chairman of McKinsey Asia and is now Senior Advisor to McKinsey. He recently joined the Boards of Lenovo and The Swire Group. Yougang is a Partner who leads the McKi...2015-09-2500 minMcKinsey Greater ChinaObesity: How big will China get?As Chinese consumers get wealthier and consume more, their diets and lifestyles change. While still not at the levels seen in mature markets, obesity is on the rise in China. What should China do to address this issue early on?
In this podcast, Nick Leung discusses this topic with Jonathan Woetzel and Franck LeDeu. Jonathan is a Senior Partner in Shanghai who leads the McKinsey Global Institute in Asia. Franck is a Partner who leads McKinsey’s Healthcare Practice in China. Nick is Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Greater China practice.
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