[CXOTALK #851] McKinsey: CEO Guidance for Enterprise AI

In CXOTalk episode 851, we welcome Kurt Strovink, a distinguished voice in AI strategy and member of the Board of Directors at McKinsey & Company, where he also serves as Head of Global CEO Services.

This highly anticipated episode offers unique insights into enterprise AI strategy, drawing from Strovink's extensive experience advising top executives and his senior role at a leading global consultancy.

Key Topics to be explored:

1. The evolving dynamics between CEOs and boards in developing AI strategies

2. Challenges CEOs face in AI implementation

3. Balancing risks and opportunities in AI adoption

4. Aligning AI initiatives with broader business objectives

Strovink will also share insights from his new book, The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out, highlighting the importance of personal growth and adaptability in leading AI-driven transformation.

The discussion is not just about theory, but about providing practical advice for CIOs and technology leaders. It aims to empower technology leaders to become strategic partners in the AI era, offering guidance on how CEOs can effectively address strategic AI-related questions and dilemmas.

This upcoming episode is not just another discussion on AI. It is poised to offer a balanced and thought-provoking perspective on leadership's role in successful AI adoption. It will be a must-watch for executives seeking to leverage AI for strategic advantage in their organizations, offering a fresh and vital viewpoint.

Stay tuned for this conversation that promises to shed light on the intersection of AI strategy and executive leadership.

Episode Participants

Kurt Strovink co-leads McKinsey’s global CEO services. He has previously led the firm’s global work in the insurance sector, the Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice in the Americas, the Global Client Council serving priority clients of the firm, and the New York Office. He is a senior partner in the firm’s financial institutions group and has led major McKinsey governance efforts, including reshaping senior partners’ evaluation and development. Over the past ten years, Kurt has led pro bono efforts in education, including work with Teach for America, where he was formerly on the national board. He is a member of the board of trustees and the executive committee of Carnegie Hall.

Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in digital transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.

Sept 6: Kurt Strovink, co-leader of Global CEO Services and member, Board of Directors, McKinsey

Sept 13: Anindya Ghose, Heinz Riehl Chair Professor of Technology and Marketing, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University and Ravi Bapna, Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Business Analytics and Information Systems, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Sept 27: Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director, Insight Partners

Oct 4: Babak Hodjat, Chief Technology Officer - AI, Cognizant

Oct 18: Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, former Technology Fellow and Chief Data Scientist, Halliburton and Dr. Anthony Scriffignano, former Chief Data Scientist, Dun & Bradstreet

Nov 1: Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer, FICO

Nov 8: Seth Godin

TBD: Bernardo Mariano Junior, Assistant Secretary General, Chief Information Technology Officer, United Nations