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324. How strategy creates value: The four foundations...

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2026/10/02

Episode description Executives have more data, more frameworks, and more advice than ever, and yet their confidence in their strategies keeps falling. Andy West, Tim Koller, and Whitney Zimmerman, authors of our forthcoming book Strategy and Value: The Four Foundations That Drive Long-Term Performance, join us to discuss how winning companies leverage the four foundations that drive long-term performance and value creation Related insights Strategy and Value: The Four Foundations That Drive

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323. How to drive transformations with rigor

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2026/09/25

McKinsey research finds that companies executing transformations with rigor are much more likely to meet overall organizationaltransformation goals. Chris Hagedorn, Preeya Mody, and Michel Morenville join us to discuss what rigor really means in the context of transformation and how to embed it throughout the process, from setting the aspiration to mobilizingto delivering impact. Related insights Rigor: What it takes to turn ambition into impact The power of rigor in transformation (podcast episode)

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322. Capturing value in real estate’s new terrain

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2026/09/18

Real estate is moving from stabilization to selective acceleration, with value creation becoming more targeted, operational, and execution-led. As capital concentrates in select sectors and strategies, leaders need sharper asset selection, disciplined capital structures, and stronger AI-enabled capabilities. Ben Dimson, Tripp Norton, and Aditya Sanghvidiscuss how General Partners, Limited Partners, and real estate operators can turn market complexity into an advantage, drawing on research from their

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43:58

321. M&A integration: PE’s new value creation playbook

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2026/09/11

Private equity is navigating one of its most challenging value creation environments in years, and winning firms are using M&A integration as a competitive weapon. Brian Dinneenand Matthew Maloneyjoin us to discuss three high-impact integration strategies that leading sponsors are using to overcome these headwinds, based on their recent article. Related insights How private equity is using M&A integrations to overcome headwinds Unlocking full potential: Five practices reshaping PE value

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44:49

320. The digital twin: Reimagining non-financial...

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2026/09/04

The risk function’s fundamental purpose has not changed in light of AI. What has changed is the nature and pace of risks amplified by AI, as well as the tools available to manage them. Anke Raufuss, Björn Nilsson, and Laura Webanckjoin us to discuss the role of the digital twin and how it is changing the future of risk management. Related Insights Evolving model risk management in the age of AI How companies can strengthen their geopolitical risk readiness Global risk productivity survey:

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319. Why strategy needs mobilization, especially in...

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2026/08/28

As strategy rises to the top of executive agendas, many organizations are struggling to translate bold strategic choices into sustained performance. In this episode, the global coleaders of our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice, Sébastien Lacroix and Andy West, along with Whitney Zimmerman, a distinguished expert in strategy, discuss why mobilization has become the critical differentiator between strategy success and failure, and how leaders can build the capabilities needed to turn

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318. Inside the 2026 CFO Forum: How finance leaders...

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2026/08/25

In this bonus episode, McKinsey CFO practice leaders Kevin Carmody, Matt Maloney, and Christian Grube share their insights from the 2026 CFO Forum in London. Their conversation explores how the CFO role is evolving from financial steward to strategic value creator; why leading finance organizations are moving beyond incremental budgeting; how AI can provide the catalyst to fundamentally rewire finance operating models rather than simply automate existing processes; and why talent and capability

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51:00

317. Strategic re-underwriting in private equity

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2026/08/21

Private equity firms are under increasing pressure to create value in a tougher market, with longer hold times and evolving value creation theses. Leading funds are using re-underwriting as a repeatable discipline that supports better decisions across the hold period. Join AD Bhatia, Jason Phillips, Hassen Ahmedand Manuel Fernandez Angulo as they unpack the what, when and who of re-underwriting. They share how AI assistance, leaner teams and a systematic approach can help overcome resourcing

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316. Your budget is killing your strategy: 4...

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2026/08/14

The traditional annual budget process is broken. It is rigid, backward-looking, and not operationally fit to keep up with today's fast-moving markets. Top-performing companies are outpacing peers by budgeting differently. Matthew Maloney, Karen McLoughlin, and Michele Tam join us to discuss their recent article on how top-performing companies are transforming the budget from a control mechanism to a dynamic road map for driving growth. They share how leading CFOs are more closely linking the budget

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50:18

315. The $106 trillion infrastructure opportunity:...

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2026/08/07

Infrastructure is at a pivotal inflection point: its definition is expanding beyond traditional assets to digital and interconnected systems, demanding a fundamental mindset shift by governments, investors, and operators to plan, fund, and maintain integrated infrastructure that supports future growth and resilience.Alastair Green and Adrian Kwok discuss the latest findings from our 2026 Global Private Markets Report, take stock of the sector's latest trends,and reveal how private capital is

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314. How to maximize competitive advantage

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2026/07/30

Competitive advantage is becoming much more fluid as market positions shift faster across industries, with advantages eroding and differentiation narrowing. Despite this increased volatility, companies often fail to actively monitor shifts in their competitive edge. Join Matt Banholzerand Laura LaBergeas they discuss their latest researchon the erosion of competitive advantage and share what companies can do to maximize their edge over peers. Related Insights Strategy’s biggest blind spot:

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313. Driving value with an investor mindset

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2026/07/24

Long-term value creation is foundational to building strong companies and economies, yet many leaders struggle to ensure that well-conceived, well-executed strategies receive full recognition from investors. Senior PartnerRyan Daviesand Associate Partner Jacob Marcus join us to discuss how to anticipate investor reactions, assess opportunities to outperform expectations, and embed an investor mindset into decision-making to build greater resilience. Related Insights Global Private Markets Report

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312. Improving private equity exit prospects

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2026/07/15

In today’s tougher exit environment, private equity firms are facing longer holding periods, valuation gaps, andincreased pressure to return capital. Kai Vollhardt and Jelena Bauerare joined by Christian Habrich and Frederyk Schroeder as they unpack their latest article on how to drive successful exits. They share strategies that top-performing firms useto improve exit outcomes and turn preparation into premium valuations, including how to translate AI potential into a credible value story

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311. Proven growth strategies from market leaders

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2026/07/10

Discover how market leaders—Walmart, Builders FirstSource, Progressive, and JPMorgan Chase—achieved exceptional growth from 2019 to 2024, outperforming peers by an average of five percentage points in revenue and seven points in profitability. In this episode, Simon Jones, David Schiff , and Kate Siegeldiscuss their new articleon the three critical characteristics that drive sustained profitable business growth: committed investment strategies, diversified growth engines, and systematic

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310. The CEO's role in transformation

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2026/07/02

Transformations often falter due to internal dynamics that divide organizations, such as misaligned incentives, siloed efforts, and risk aversion. CEOs are uniquely positioned to address these challenges by tackling the root causes of collective-action problems and uniting their organizations around bold aspirations. Join Meagan Hill, Mathew Lee, and Kurt Strovink as they explore the role of the CEO in driving enterprise-wide transformation and embedding lasting change into the fabric of their

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309. Five key moves to create value in spinoffs

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2026/06/25

More than 55 percent of large spin-offs fail to deliver the expected value three years post-spin; this is true for both the parent and the new company. However, even in today’s complex macro environment, there is plenty of spin activity as companies look outside the portfolio in pursuit of more focused strategies, fit-for-purpose operating models, and optimized capital management. Join us asJamie Koenig and Anna Mattson, co-leaders of our Global Separations Practice, discuss their recent

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308. From the C-Suite to the boardroom: Christiana...

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2026/06/17

Today’s board members face growing demands on their time. A challenging macro environment and ever-evolving business risks are increasing meeting frequency and requiring faster decision-making. For executives considering a board role, the developmental opportunity may be clear — but what does the role really involve?In this episode, McKinsey senior partner emeritus and board director, Celia Huber speaks with Christiana Smith-Shi. Christiana is the former President of Nike’s

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307. Making buy-side carve-outs work for everyone

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2026/06/11

Buy-side carve-outs can create significant value for acquiring companies, but they can also present complex challenges. In this episode, we’re joined byKameron Kordestani, Anna Mattson, and Rui Silva to discuss how leaders—particularly CFOs, integration managers, and CHROs—must balance financial structuring, operational planning, and people management to ensure a value-creating transition. Related insights How buyers can successfully navigate integrating a carve-out The power of

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54:46

306. Transforming value creation in private equity...

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2026/06/03

Outperformance in private equity is no longer defined by leverage or multiple expansion; disciplined value creation will be the decisive factor in future investment success. In this episode, AD Bhatia, Robin Ligon, and Jason Phillipsare joined by CVC’s John Kelleher to discuss the key shifts in today’s PE environment and share five moves firms are making in response. The path to transforming value creation requires a more disciplined playbook: structured re-diligence, holistic

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305. Prudential’s Charles Lowrey on finishing strong...

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2026/05/28

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 Financial, about what it takes to finish strong and manage a successful leadership transition. Lowrey reflects on his unexpected path to the CEO role, the lessons he learned while leading through the pandemic, and why he began discussing

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