For organizations, the biggest opportunity with AI is to redesign how the business itself operates. In a new episode of the McKinsey Podcast, senior partner Alexis Krivkovich sat with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly to discuss what it takes to build an “agentic organization” that scales – one where AI doesn’t just support work, but fundamentally reshapes how work gets done. Real AI value doesn’t lie in isolated pilots or productivity hacks, but in rethinking entire workflows end to end, while enabling humans to focus on high-level tasks such as strategic thinking and creativity. Read and listen to the conversation here: https://mck.co/49aJW81 #McKinseyPodcast #AIbyMcKinsey
McKinsey Digital
IT Services and IT Consulting
McKinsey Digital delivers transformation with digital and analytics, new business building, and core tech modernization
About us
We drive transformation and build businesses by bringing together the capabilities needed to help organizations grow and thrive in the digital age. We help our clients: > Harness the power of data and artificial intelligence > Modernize core technology, and capitalize on new technology > Optimize and automate operations > Fuel digital growth > Create stunning digital experiences > Build digital talent and culture Folllow our insights: Digital transformation - #McKinseyonDigital Cloud - #McKinseyonCloud AI - #McKinseyonAI IoT - #McKinseyonIoT Tech Talent - #McKinseyonTechTalent Design - #McKinseyonDesign
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https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/how-we-help-clients
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- IT Services and IT Consulting
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- 10,001+ employees
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- New York
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- Experience Design, Data Engineering, Web & Mobile Development, Marketing Operations & Technology, Digital Prototyping, Platform Architecture, Capability Building, Digital Transformation, information technology, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure & Cloud, Enterprise Agility, and Cybersecurity
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What are your top barriers to adopting AI? If your first answer is “budget”, you’re actually sitting on the lower end of the scale. Despite its potential, AI is still facing internal resistance. Our new survey of more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 16 industries uncovered some clear blockers to adoption, with regulatory, ethical, or legal concerns surfacing at the top—and financial constraints only affecting about 1 in 4 organizations. Our findings show that AI thrives best in a “test, learn, and adapt” mindset culture. This #ChartOfTheDay raises questions about how leaders can redefine roles and responsibilities to reshape their operating model, an essential step to building competitive advantage in a world where machines can think, decide, and create. Find the survey here: https://mck.co/4nHXEVV #AIbyMcKinsey #AI #StateOfOrganizations2026
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AI is helping us work smarter and faster, but its real opportunity lies in building entirely new businesses, rather than contained productivity gains. 🏢 Industrial and energy companies are shifting from protecting their core to building new growth engines through recurring revenue models, data monetization, circularity ventures, and direct-to-consumer platforms. The agentic AI opportunity could unlock $450-$650 billion in annual revenue for industrial and energy players by 2030. 💰 The next decade in industrials will be defined less by scale alone, and more by the speed and effectiveness of building new ventures. Read more to understand where industrial growth is heading next: https://lnkd.in/eyjTfDDK #AIByMcKinsey #McKinseyBusinessBuilding #NewVenture
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Campbell’s transformation story is just *soup*erb. 🥫 How does a hugely beloved consumer food and beverage company with a 150-year-plus history innovate and grow for the future? A skill as timeless as the brand itself: leadership. Campbell’s looked to transform into a leadership powerhouse with a robust pipeline of skilled leaders at every level of the company. In doing so, the organization embarked on an effort to create a holistic development program, partnering with McKinsey to help evolve and scale it. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ebt4sYXn #CaseStudy #AIByMcKinsey #Growth
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Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Hannah M. Mayer has built a career at the forefront of technology and transformation. Beginning as a global tech leader in Ireland, her journey ultimately brought her to McKinsey in the Bay Area. At McKinsey, Hannah has focused on the intersection of technology, AI, and consumer experience, helping businesses navigate how AI is reshaping both the workplace and the way consumers shop, engage, and make decisions. Read more about Hannah’s story and her perspective on the future of AI-driven product experiences here: https://lnkd.in/erqV99Cg #McKinseyDigital #Tech #AI
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There’s a revolution happening in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and it’s time to seize the window of opportunity! 💫 ERP has been the institutional backbone of the enterprise for three decades. Now, for the first time, AI is challenging existing assumptions, providing a limited window for companies to redefine ERP on their own terms. As it stands, the window is still open—but not for long. Find out what this means for leaders in our new research: https://lnkd.in/ejK58ktW #AI #ERP #AIbyMcKinsey
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What a week in Chicago at our Women in Technology Conference 2026! 👇 🏙 For more than a decade, this gathering has brought together senior women leaders across industries to connect, share experiences, and explore the topics shaping the future of technology and business. This year’s theme, ‘Reinventing Enterprise Innovation with AI’, sparked thoughtful and candid discussions on what it takes to move from ambition to real impact. Across the event’s two days, several themes emerged: - Organizations are increasingly focused on scaling AI beyond pilots and embedding it into core business strategy. - Becoming “AI-first” requires more than technology. It calls for new operating models, stronger alignment, and clear leadership choices. It also requires putting data first. - Leaders are navigating more dynamic and nonlinear career paths, continuously reinventing themselves and applying lessons from one chapter to the next. Continuous learning is key! - Progress is accelerated through community. The opportunity to learn from peers, challenge perspectives, and share openly remains one of the most valuable aspects of this experience. A sincere thank you to our speakers and participants for contributing to such a rich and engaging dialogue. Special thanks to our leaders Gayatri Shenai, Ann Carver, and Priyanka Agarwal, as well as the broader organizing team, for bringing this experience to life. #WomenInTech #AIbyMcKinsey
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An interesting perspective on bringing agile thinking into talent acquisition. The move toward cross-functional hiring pods and faster iteration makes a lot of sense in today’s hiring environment, especially when candidate experience and adaptability are so critical. Definitely worth checking out the full interview for more insights 👇
From one-week sprints to cross-functional pods, Mastercard has applied agile technology methodologies to their hiring process, driving faster delivery, greater consistency, and a more adaptive, people-centered approach to talent. In this interview about evolving talent recruitment at scale, McKinsey Partner Suman Thareja speaks with Ed McLaughlin, President & Chief Technology Officer at Mastercard, and Charman Hayes, EVP, People and Capability, Technology at Mastercard, about how they are applying the nimble, collaborative ethos of product development to attract and retain employees. See the full interview for how leading organizations can rethink talent through an operating model lens: https://bit.ly/4mZ1ABx #OrganizationalHealth #FutureOfWork
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The time to invest in quantum technologies is running out. This technological frontier has already moved beyond experimentation into delivering real business value. Our Quantum Technology Monitor 2026 highlights the shift: - 300+ companies with dedicated quantum initiatives - $1B+ in revenue in 2025 - Up to $2.7T in economic value by 2035 - 6.3x YoY investment growth in quantum start-ups Momentum is strongest in quantum computing, where leading organizations are moving beyond pilots and embedding it into core workflows. The bottom line: the window is closing. Quantum is not something to wait for. It is a capability to build now. Explore our findings in the Quantum Technology Monitor 2026: https://lnkd.in/ebi4bHNs #QuantumComputing #Technology #Innovation
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Capital project development is under pressure: Demand is rising, but productivity isn’t keeping up. 📈 Even with increased investment, outcomes haven’t improved at the same rate, signaling a need for new approaches. But AI and advanced analytics are helping leaders make better decisions across the project lifecycle, reducing cost and schedule risk. Our alliance with ALICE Technologies builds on this momentum, bringing generative scheduling to clients for faster, more efficient project planning. Together, we’re building what the future of capital projects looks like. Follow this link for more 👉 https://mck.co/49pk6x2 #McKinseyDigital #CapitalProject #Productivity
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