Best Pragmatic Technologies For Success Podcasts (2025)

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Don’t get stuck in a rut—update how you operate 18:46

11d ago18:46

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People are asked to update the operating systems on their phones all the time. What if leaders applied that same kind of polishing and bug fixing to themselves? McKinsey research shows that executives who periodically review and revise their priorities, roles, time, and energy tend to be more productive, work more consciously, and drive change more…

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S7 Episode 3: AI Guardrails: Navigating the Ethical Future of Technology 34:54

14d ago34:54

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What happens when we prioritise innovation over ethics in AI development? For the 100th episode of the Digitally Curious Podcast, Kerry Sheehan, a machine learning specialist with a fascinating journey from journalism to AI policy, explores this critical question as she shares powerful insights on responsible AI implementation. Kerry takes us on a …

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Überblick über das Webinar: Rechtskonform und wettbewerbsfähig bleiben: NIS2-Konformität für KMU im Unternehmens-Ökosystem 35:48

22d ago35:48

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Überblick über das Webinar: Rechtskonform und wettbewerbsfähig bleiben: NIS2-Konformität für KMU im Unternehmens-Ökosystem Die zweite EU-Richtlinie zur Netzwerk- und Informationssicherheit (NIS 2) ist nun in Kraft und von der Richtlinie betroffene Großunternehmen arbeiten intensiv daran, deren strenge Auflagen zu erfüllen. Was sind jedoch die Konse…

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Quantum computing: Game on 24:18

26d ago24:18

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Quantum computing has long been technology’s white whale. But in recent months, new developments suggest practical applications for this elusive technology could finally be within reach. “Quantum has been five to ten years away from fruition for many, many decades,” says McKinsey Partner Michael Bogobowicz. “Now it feels three to five years away.” …

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The fashion industry faces a world in flux 27:35

1M ago27:35

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One thing is clear for the fashion industry in 2025. Due to climate change, global trade uncertainties, and consumers focused on value, growth is expected to be slow. However, despite the negative environment, McKinsey Senior Partner, Gemma D’Auria says there are opportunities to mine. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, she speaks with Global…

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S7 Episode 2: The Unexpected Symphony: Deborah Humble's Last-Minute Mahler Moment 43:50

2M ago43:50

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A phone call that changes everything. A seemingly impossible challenge. Hours instead of months to prepare. When mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble received that unexpected call from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, she faced a career-defining decision: step onto the stage of the Sydney Opera House that very evening to perform Gustav Mahler's Second Sympho…

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Regulations, not restrictions: How compliance can drive security & business growth 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Compliance with regulations like GDPR, NIS2, or DORA is often seen as a burden, adding complexity and restrictions to business operations. But what if compliance could actually enhance security, streamline workflows, and build trust with customers?In this podcast we explore how businesses can go beyond a checkbox approach to compliance and turn reg…

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When the career ladder breaks for women—and how to succeed anyway 26:56

2M ago26:56

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Career advancement is tough for everyone—but for women, it can feel particularly elusive. There’s a reason for that, according to the new book The Broken Rung: for every 100 men promoted early in their careers, only 81 women experience that same opportunity. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, the book’s authors, McKinsey Senior Partners Kweil…

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Gen AI is here—but where are its users? 24:04

2M ago24:04

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Gen AI is evolving fast—but employee adoption is slow for most companies. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, we feature an episode of our technology podcast, At the Edge. Tech visionaries Navin Chaddha, managing partner at Mayfield Fund; Kiran Prasad, McKinsey senior adviser and CEO and cofounder of Big Basin Labs; and Naba Banerjee, McKinsey…

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McKinsey’s highlights from Mobile World Congress 7:41

3M ago7:41

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Companies 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 Wor…

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What's next for global banking? 25:51

3M ago25:51

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Banking has had a couple of very good years—the best, in fact, since the global financial crisis of 2007–09. Yet to some, the industry’s outlook seems less buoyant than recent profitability might suggest. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partners Klaus Dallerup and Pradip Patiath speak with McKinsey Global Editorial Director…

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Data exchange in Healthcare: protecting organizations and patients 31:30

3M ago31:30

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The healthcare sector faces unique challenges when it comes to secure data exchange. Sensitive patient information, compliance with stringent regulations, and growing cyber threats require organizations to adopt robust solutions to safeguard their operations and patient trust.In this webinar, we’ll discuss how healthcare organizations can protect t…

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Building leaders from the ground up 26:09

3M ago26:09

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CEOs 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…

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DORA: Are you late to the party? A critical review of the DORA requirements and the importance of being DORA compliant. 28:38

4M ago28:38

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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), is now mandatory for financial firms as of January 2025. Designed to fortify the information and communication technology (ICT) posture of the financial sector, DORA aims to ensure organizations can withstand, recover, and thrive after cyber disruptions.Now that the deadline has come and gone, where does y…

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Special episode: Debriefing Davos 2025 20:41

4M ago20:41

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The 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). …

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Navigating the new geopolitical uncertainty 18:53

4M ago18:53

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Yes, the changing geopolitical reality presents new risks—but like all disruptions, it may also create new opportunities. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Cindy Levy and Shubham Singhal, global coleaders of McKinsey’s geopolitics work, speak with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about how leaders can orient themselves within this evo…

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S7 Episode 1: Augmenting Your Career in the Age of AI: An Interview with David Shrier 39:45

5M ago39:45

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Welcome to Season 7 of the Digitally Curious Podcast. This show is a perfect compendium if you’ve bought the book of the same name, and if you haven’t grabbed yourself a copy, may I suggest that’s something you should consider investing in - just click here or ask for it by name wherever great books are sold. In today’s episode, we’re going back in…

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Replaying a full year of The McKinsey Podcast—in just ten minutes 15:19

5M ago15:19

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Technology, 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 fr…

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The industries reshaping our global economy 19:02

5M ago19:02

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“A bank and a steel company can walk into a bar and not have much to do with each other. But once one of the arena companies walks in, we’re all involved.” That’s McKinsey Global Institute director Chris Bradley. On the latest episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Chris spoke with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about a new report delving into t…

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Introducing Tresorit’s Cooperative Link - State of the Union Winter Edition 2024 29:30

6M ago29:30

29:30

Our business customers have been facing challenges when collaborating on sensitive files with external and internal partners. One-way file sharing was often insufficient for confidential projects that required multiple review cycles Our newest feature addresses this need for a more dynamic way of file collaboration, building on our industry-leading…

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S6 Episode 13: Fuelling Curiosity: Insights from Australia's First Official Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg 21:41

6M ago21:41

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In this episode, we speak to Australia's first official astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, about her lifelong passion for space exploration and how she pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut. We also covered: The importance of international experience and cultural adaptability in the astronaut selection process and training The rigorous and div…

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What will it take for working women to rise? 27:15

6M ago27:15

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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 dir…

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Special episode: Climate adaptation is one key theme at COP 29 2:36

6M ago2:36

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This is a special, bonus episode of The McKinsey Podcast. McKinsey partner Alexis Trittipo joins us from the UN climate change conference (aka COP 29) in Baku to share what she’s hearing about climate adaptation. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey & Company

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S6 Episode 12: Mastering B2B Marketing: Insights from Exclaimer’s CMO Carol Howley 39:40

6M ago39:40

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In this episode, Andrew Grill sits down with Carol Howley, Chief Marketing Officer at Exclaimer, a leading email signature management company. Carol shares her extensive experience in B2B marketing, from her early days at Skyscanner to her current role at Exclaimer, where she has been instrumental in scaling the company's marketing efforts. They di…

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How SMEs can stay legal & efficient in the enterprise supplier network & pragmatically adopt NIS2 34:59

6M ago34:59

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The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is now in effect, and larger enterprises, affected by the regulation, are working hard on meeting its stringent requirements. But where does that leave smaller organizations in the supply chain?For SMEs, it's not just about meeting compliance mandates. Following NIS2 principles, even if not re…

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CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç on reinventing Rolls-Royce 25:30

6M ago25:30

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Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he did it is a case study in the art of corporate transformation. In conversation with McKinsey senior partner Michael Birshan. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information…

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S6 Episode 11: Navigating the Future of AI: Embracing Digital Curiosity and Tackling Q-Day with Carolanne Ashley 21:36

7M ago21:36

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Join Carolanne Ashley, co-host of the Your MindBody Link podcast, as we journey into the future of AI and unpack Andrew Grill's new book, Digitally Curious. Have you ever wondered how digital curiosity can shape your career? This episode promises to unravel that and more as we uncover the behind-the-scenes story of "Digitally Curious" and how Andre…

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How the top UK companies have set themselves up for success 22:16

7M ago22:16

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If you have an ambition but no plan behind it, you’re probably not going to get the results you’re looking for. According to recent McKinsey research on the UK economy, the highest-performing UK companies have grounded their ambitions in a set of five conditions—looking at investors, incentives, sources of growth, partnerships, and people. And the …

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Working together and keeping data apart: unlocking the power of Data Rooms 32:18

7M ago32:18

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Whether you are working in the finance, healthcare, legal or manufacturing industries, sharing data with multiple external associates is part of your daily life. Fact. In a compliance focused-environment, how do you ensure you remain compliant and efficient whilst honoring the integrity of third-party data?Look no further, data rooms are here to sa…

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S6 Episode 10: Navigating the AI Revolution in Finance with Chris Juneau from SAP Concur 36:05

7M ago36:05

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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of the CFO is undergoing a transformative shift. As highlighted in a recent discussion on the Digitally Curious podcast with Chris Juneau, Head of Market Strategy for SAP Concur, CFOs are increasingly turning to AI to drive strategic growth and innovation. Many of you may already be using SAP…

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What you need to know about NIS2 and how to prepare 30:36

7M ago30:36

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In this podcast, we will delve into the key elements of NIS2 and explore its far-reaching impact on organizations. Our experts will provide a comprehensive overview of the Directive and highlight the steps organizations need to take to achieve compliance. What you will learn: Understanding of the core objectives and requirements of NIS2, and which …

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Rewiring for the era of gen AI 23:42

7M ago23:42

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It’s easy to fall in love with gen AI—but recent research suggests that realizing its value is harder than the hype. Rewired offers a playbook that can help. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Rodney and fellow senior partners and co-authors Eric Lamarre and Kate Smaje join global editorial director Lucia Rahilly to talk about their book Rewi…

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S6 Episode 9: Using AI-generated hosts to review my book Digitally Curious 15:10

7M ago15:10

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Many will know that I’ve just published my new book, Digitally Curious: Your Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and All Things Tech, which is now available worldwide. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, and I believe it is a book that will help many people better understand the technology surrounding us. I’ve already been interviewed …

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A net zero reality check 33:39

8M ago33:39

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Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Humayun Tai, partner Mekala Krishnan and global editorial director Lucia Rahilly discuss new research that takes stock of the physical realities shaping our trajectory toward net zero, as well as what needs to happen to address these challenges—and h…

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Leading from the inside-out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection 17:41

8M ago17:41

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The greatest CEOs are necessarily driven, decisive, and confident. But McKinsey senior partner Ramesh Srinivasan, senior partner emeritus Hans-Werner Kaas, and coauthors of their new book, The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Can Learn to Lead from the Inside Out, say CEOs must weave in a layer of soft skills like self-awareness, humility, and compa…

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A look at the technology trends that matter most 23:51

9M ago23:51

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Innovation 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…

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Will generative AI hurt middle managers—or help them? 25:13

9M ago25:13

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Bogged down, bothered, beleaguered: Many middle managers have it bad—and they can also have a bad rap. In Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work (Harvard Business Review Press, July 2023), McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock and Emily Field sought to correct that misperception, clarifying the vital role the best mid…

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The key to accelerating AI development? Pragmatism plus imagination 25:43

9M ago25:43

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While AI continues to influence the way we work in exciting new ways, it is crucial for organizations to apply guardrails to keep it safe. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Alexander Sukharevsky and Lareina Yee dig into McKinsey’s latest report, with editorial director Roberta Fusaro. In our second segment, how do yo…

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S6 Episode 8: Harnessing AI and Technology for Nonprofit Innovation with Jacek Siadkowski from Tech to the Rescue 36:59

10M ago36:59

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI and technology in the nonprofit sector with Jacek Siadkowsk, co-founder and CEO of Tech to the Rescue. Our discussion explores how tech innovations are revolutionizing nonprofit operations, from enhancing efficiency and service delivery to driving social good through scalable solutions. …

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Think you know what consumers want? Think again. 34:25

10M ago34:25

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Consumers say they want experiences over goods. As always, they are looking to get the most value for their dollar. Even when it comes to sustainably produced products and services, the price must be right. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Sajal Kohli speaks with editorial director Roberta Fusaro and outlines recent …

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S6 Episode 7: Integrating AI into Small Business and Tech Leadership with Carla Rodríguez from Intel 36:00

10M ago36:00

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How can insights from managing a winery help shape the future of AI technology at Intel? Carla Rodríguez bridges both worlds. When I asked Robert Hallock at Intel who I should invite next onto the podcast – his response was instant - Carla Rodríguez, who runs Intel’s client software ecosystem. “Razor sharp … just so smart, so capable” was his descr…

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Data Security Strategies for the Finance Industry 36:04

10M ago36:04

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In this webinar we will explore the data security challenges faced by the financial industry and how finance organizations can improve productivity using collaborative tools. What you will learn: Pitfalls and challenges to avoid when ensuring data security in the Finance industry How Finance professionals can save valuable time and resources while …

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Gen AI and beyond: Where else to focus now 28:02

10M ago28:02

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Gen AI has rightly seized leaders’ attention. But is it also eclipsing lower-profile digital imperatives? On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Rodney Zemmel and Kate Smaje, with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly, talk about ideas leaders risk overlooking with gen AI in the spotlight, and how to ensure your digital…

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The ups and downs of global productivity 28:09

11M ago28:09

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Labor productivity over the past 25 years has been a success story for some, a tale of stagnation for others. Investments and digital transformation can boost productivity for all economies. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Chris Bradley and Olivia White join editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss how best to …

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How to leverage compliance for success 41:13

11M ago41:13

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Learn how compliance can be a powerful driver of business growth. When digital rules and regulations seem to be increasing every day, it is easy to lose sight of the benefits that can be gained from living by them. See by Bavo Van den Heuvel, CEO of Cranium, share how compliance can elevate your brand and drive revenue, streamline processes, and bo…

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S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro 44:55

11M ago44:55

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How can emerging technologies and critical thinking shape the future of business? Join us on Digitally Curious as we sit down with Arvind Ravishunkar, General Manager of Think Tank and Tech Strategy at Wipro. Arvind offers an inside look at the groundbreaking projects at Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, and discusses how the lab is pioneering new bus…

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A new itinerary for the tourism industry 30:59

11M ago30:59

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McKinsey spoke with more than 5,000 travelers across geographies and generations as part of a recently published survey that reveals clear differences in behaviors, motivations, and expectations among a diverse set of tourists. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey’s Margaux Constantin and Jasperina de Vries speak with editorial directo…

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The case for space 27:38

12M ago27:38

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The universe isn’t the only thing expanding. Governments have invested in space technology for decades, and now business is accelerating its growth. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Ryan Brukardt speaks with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the global space economy, where innovation in space-based techno…

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Neue Funktionen von Tresorit (Spring Updates, 2024) 26:55

12M ago26:55

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Entdecken Sie die neuesten Updates aus der Entwicklungsabteilung von Tresorit und werfen Sie einen Blick auf die Roadmap für 2024. Find out more at www.tresorit.comBy Tresorit