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Shine discussed implementing agile methodologies in HR, a unique approach. The motivation was to replicate agile's success in technology for faster product delivery, applying it to improve HR practices and bring them to market quicker. A key to its success was starting small with an MVP in St. Louis, rolling it out over 16 weeks on a small scale. This initial success allowed them to expand from St. Louis to Dublin and beyond, now utilizing nine global pods. This scaling enabled team hiring to recruit for thousands of roles annually at Mastercard.
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In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, host Lucia Raheli speaks with McKinsey partners Rob Levin and Kate Smage about their updated book, "Rewired: Protecting Value, Generating Value, and Leading Through the AI Revolution." The conversation centers on how companies can achieve success in the age of AI, emphasizing the shift from isolated pilot projects to company-wide, end-to-end workflow transformations. Rob Levin highlights that the second edition of "Rewired" was prompted by the rapid evolution of AI, particularly generative AI and agentic AI, which have fundamentally changed capabilities like software development. The core thesis of the book remains relevant: companies that have built foundational AI capabilities are better positioned to succeed in this new AI landscape. He uses Freeport-McMoRan as an example, a company that achieved success with its initial AI investments in digital twins and then leveraged generative AI for further improvements in its leaching process. This illustrates the need for continuous adaptation and developing a "second muscle" for flexibility in the face of technological change.
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Santiago, Chile, a city of over 7 million, faces significant mental health challenges due to large inequalities and state capacity limitations. The municipality recognizes the need for collaboration with civil society, universities, and private companies. In partnership with Providencia and Renca municipalities, the Macy Health Institute, and Cita, a methodology has been developed and tested, providing mental health access to thousands. This task-sharing approach trains school counselors, nurse midwives, and other health workers to deliver interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.
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The widespread deployment of AI technology will necessitate a new understanding of interaction models, much like how people use smartphones without knowing their underlying mechanics. McKinsey Senior Partner Alexis Krivkovic and Partner Anu Madhavkar discuss the implications of people increasingly working with agents and robots. Their report, "Agents, Robots, and Us," emphasizes a constructive partnership between humans and these technologies, rather than a "humans versus robots" dynamic. Alexis highlights the profound, top-to-bottom scale of AI's impact across every function and industry, from frontline to C-suite. The primary challenge for organizations is absorbing such rapid and extensive change. Anu finds excitement in the opportunity for individuals to "super skill" themselves by working with AI, recognizing that shared skills between humans and AI mean everyone needs to leverage AI to enhance their abilities. This also presents a responsibility to upskill the entire workforce.
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The discussion centers on the challenges and strategies for companies to successfully leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, for business value, as detailed in the revised edition of the book "Rewired." The core thesis is that while identifying AI's potential value (the "what") is becoming more standardized across industries, the true differentiation lies in a company's capability to execute and scale AI initiatives (the "how"). Rob Levin and Kate Smage, co-authors of "Rewired," emphasize that the rapid evolution of AI, from machine learning to generative and agentic AI, necessitated an updated framework. The second edition addresses the disruption of software development by AI and the imperative for established companies to adapt their operating models, leadership, and capabilities to not just compete but to "out-innovate, out-run, and outperform."
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In a special monthly series on the McKinsey podcast, Eric Kutcher, McKinsey's chair of North America, engages in conversation with prominent leaders about the experiences that have shaped them. This episode features David Novak, a renowned business leader, co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, and former C-Suite executive at KFC, Pizza Hut, and PepsiCo. Novak is also a best-selling author and podcast host. The discussion begins with Novak's career journey, starting in advertising before transitioning to PepsiCo, where he led marketing at Pizza Hut, then marketing and sales for Pepsi, and ultimately became president of KFC. He describes the restaurant business as being akin to direct response marketing, where the impact of marketing efforts could be quickly assessed.
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This episode of the McKinsey podcast features Eric Kutcher, McKinsey's chair of North America, in conversation with David Novak, co-founder and former CEO of Yum Brands, and a best-selling author and podcast host. The discussion delves into leadership, career experiences, and lessons learned from both successes and failures. Novak's journey into the restaurant business began when he transitioned from the advertising agency business to a marketing role at Pizza Hut, which was then part of PepsiCo. He found the restaurant business to be highly responsive to marketing efforts, allowing for quick feedback on campaign effectiveness. After successfully turning around Pizza Hut, he moved on to lead marketing and sales for Pepsi, then served as chief operating officer for Pepsi, and later became president of KFC. These experiences provided a foundation for his leadership philosophy.
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This episode of the McKinsey podcast features David Novak, co-founder and former CEO of Yum Brands, discussing his career, leadership philosophy, and key lessons learned from both successes and failures. Novak's journey into the business world began in advertising, which led him to a marketing role at Pizza Hut within PepsiCo. He found the restaurant business to be highly responsive to marketing efforts, providing immediate feedback on what worked. After successfully turning around Pizza Hut, he moved on to various leadership roles within PepsiCo, including running marketing and sales for Pepsi, serving as COO for Pepsi, and becoming president of KFC. He then went on to co-found Yum Brands.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is becoming an increasingly critical indicator for understanding global trade patterns and their shifts, driven by geopolitics and macroeconomics. Historically, FDI was viewed as one of many variables, but recent research from McKinsey highlights its new priority as a strategic signal rather than just a finance or government relations topic. This shift is due to several factors observed over the past three to five years. Firstly, cross-border greenfield FDI, which targets new or expanded production capacity, has significantly shifted towards "future-shaping industries." These include artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing (like electric vehicles and batteries), and the energy and resources supporting them. The financial scale of these investments has grown, with more and larger "mega deals" reaching billions or even hundreds of billions of dollars. These investments are also more geopolitically tied, offering insights into future trade and competition dynamics. The capital invested today indicates where production will occur and who will be competitive in the future.
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Kang Fiza, a senior fellow at MKS Global Institute, discussed the surprising development in 2025 where global trade outpaced economic growth despite the largest tariff shock in a century. This was primarily driven by AI-related goods, which accounted for approximately one-third of total trade growth. The chips and servers in data centers rely on extensive global supply chains, making AI a significant contributor. Other advanced manufacturing sectors also experienced rapid growth, partly due to China increasing its shipments of industrial intermediate inputs to other economies developing their own manufacturing hubs, a phenomenon described as China becoming a "factory for the factories."
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This episode of the McKinsey podcast, hosted by Lucia Riley, features Eric Kutcher, McKinsey's Chair of North America, and Olivia White, a senior partner, discussing the United States' economic competitiveness as it approaches its 250th anniversary. The conversation, adapted from a McKinsey Live webinar, delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the world's most powerful economy amidst geopolitical shifts and technological disruption. The discussion begins by acknowledging the US's remarkable transformation over 250 years and its current standing as the world's most competitive economy. White highlights key data points from McKinsey's research: the US accounts for 26% of global GDP with only 4% of the world's population, and American firms make up 59% of the top 100 companies by market capitalization. While these figures are impressive, the research also reveals nuances. For instance, while the US leads in R&D expenditure, particularly in Generative AI, its share of R&D spending (around 51%) is less than its share of top firms by market cap. This prompts the question of whether current investment levels are sufficient to maintain its competitive edge.
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Campbell's leadership believes that leaders are developed, not born, and that leadership development is crucial for organizational growth. With a 150-year legacy, the company aimed to elevate its leadership to unlock the next level of success. They partnered with McKinsey for this significant investment in leadership development, emphasizing its strategic importance and focus on impact. McKinsey's approach was collaborative, deeply understanding Campbell's people, culture, and values rather than offering a generic solution. To address initial skepticism, Campbell involved a cross-functional group of leaders in the program's design. Participants recognized the initiative as more than just training, highlighting its community aspect and the provision of skills and tools for future application.
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Chris Bradley from the McKinsey Global Institute discusses the emergence of new "arenas of competition" that are driving significant economic value creation. These arenas, representing about 10% of global revenue, have accounted for over half of market cap growth and nearly all revenue growth in the last three years. Without these arenas, the average large company would have seen minimal growth. MGI identified 18 such arenas, each characterized by a large market, a significant technological trajectory unlocking new capabilities, and competitive dynamics akin to a race. These arenas fall into five broad themes:
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A key role of a leader is to foster optimism about the future, which should be a realistic, not naive, optimism. Leaders must radiate energy, making people believe in future possibilities and self-fulfilling prophecies. This energy is a crucial component, as people can sense passion and drive. It's important to distinguish between management and leadership: management focuses on compliance and checklists, while leadership is about inspiration and vision, especially as one advances in their career. At the CEO level, leadership becomes entirely about inspiration and vision. Reflecting on the journey of a 100-year-old organization, particularly in the context of celebrating its centennial, the speaker notes that not many organizations reach this milestone. The focus now is on what aspects will change and what will remain constant in the coming decade for United. The speaker describes United as a "5-year-old startup embedded inside a 100-year-old airline," a transformation largely spurred by COVID-19, which provided an opportunity to reset culture and technology.
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Rebecca Anderson introduces a new report analyzing the American economy's competitive edge, its origins, and future sustainability. The U.S., with 4% of the global population, significantly outperforms in global GDP and capital markets, housing nearly 60% of the world's top 100 firms. America also leads in innovation and technology, having developed over half of notable AI models and continuing substantial R&D investments. The report aims to determine if the U.S. can sustain its economic prominence, built over 250 years, into the emerging AI era.
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Welcome to McKinsey Unpacked, a series designed to offer a glimpse behind the scenes of McKinsey. This episode features Marie and Blair, who co-lead global McKinsey recruiting, and two current Business Analysts, Lauren and Ritvik. Blair, based in Washington, D.C., highlighted the spring recruiting cycle in the US, expressing gratitude for the arrival of spring and the opportunity to meet talented undergraduates for summer business analyst roles. She noted the diverse accomplishments of candidates, ranging from scholar-athletes and student body presidents to entrepreneurs and deep researchers.
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The workforce is on the cusp of a major transformation, with most job roles expected to be reshaped within the next two to three years due to the rise of Agentic AI. While 80% of companies recognize this impending shift and have invested accordingly, a similar percentage has yet to see a significant impact on their bottom line. This paradox highlights the challenge of integrating Agentic AI at scale and the need for organizations to fundamentally rethink their structures, skills, and approaches to work. One key area of transformation is business models. Agentic AI can enable near-zero marginal cost of delivery, allowing for hyper-segmentation and tailoring experiences down to individual consumers. For example, a content distribution tech player could create personalized experiences for millions, opening up new avenues for commerce. However, this also introduces new risks. If individuals and small businesses have their own agents managing financial accounts and moving money frictionlessly to seek the best rates, the traditional "moat" of sticky deposits in financial services could disappear, fundamentally altering competitive landscapes.
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The United States is approaching its 250th anniversary, having established itself as a global economic powerhouse, generating over a quarter of global GDP with only 4% of the world's population and hosting more than half of the top 100 companies. Americans have driven transformative inventions from the steamboat to AI. However, the fundamental question is whether this success can be sustained given the rapid pace of change in AI, the reshaping of supply chains by geopolitics, China's emergence as a leader in areas like EVs and robotics, and US debt levels not seen since World War II. This discussion, featuring McKinsey's Eric Kutcher and Olivia White, explores how the US can maintain its competitive edge, drawing insights from their new McKinsey Global Institute report, "At 250: Sustaining America's Competitive Edge."
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