Synopsis
The Strategy Skills Podcast is the channel where strategy partners teach you the tools and techniques to solve mankind’s greatest problems. Learn all the skills of McKinsey and BCG consultants without having to work at a consulting firm. Each year we pick one consulting study and narrate the analyses, client interactions and recommendations so you can understand how the strategy is developed. Detailed videos and power-points to accompany the podcasts can be found on our website.The podcast teaches both technical analyses and soft skills like communication. We discuss concepts to help listeners advance their strategy, operations and implementation skills, enhance their critical thinking ability and build their executive presence.www.firmsconsulting.comwww.strategytraining.com
Episodes
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126: One of the biggest strategy shifts ever in the next 10 to 20 years (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #10)
11/01/2021 Duration: 28minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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125: Netflix vs. Disney+ vs. AppleTV vs. HBO Max (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #9)
21/12/2020 Duration: 30minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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124: What Bob Dylan Teaches Us About Digital Strategy (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #8)
14/12/2020 Duration: 28minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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123: Career strategies don't build themselves (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #7)
07/12/2020 Duration: 28minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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122: What is strategy, Understanding Michael Porter, ex HBR editor & MBB partner. Joan Magretta
04/12/2020 Duration: 59minJoan Magretta, M.B.A (Harvard)., Ph. D., is an award-winning contributor to the HBR, where she was the strategy editor (1990s). Prior to that Joan was a partner at Bain & Company. As part of her distinguished career, Joan worked closely with Michael Porter and published number of important books, including her latest books: What is Strategy: https://amzn.to/2Jp80LV Understanding Michael Porter: https://amzn.to/39EECMj Free training episodes here: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo We use affiliate links whenever possible (if you purchase items listed above using our affiliate links, we will get a bonus).
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121: Strategy is in the details (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #6)
30/11/2020 Duration: 25minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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120: Focus only on valuation is shortsighted (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #5)
23/11/2020 Duration: 28minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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119: How to be a leader (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #4)
16/11/2020 Duration: 28minHello everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this newsletter, we’re going to focus on four major themes from last week’s news. To listen to the audio version of this newsletter, search for “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app. To get a written copy with links to mentioned articles sign up here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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118: How to build a pandemic strategy (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #3)
09/11/2020 Duration: 22minHello, everyone! This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a weekly newsletter where we distill the insights from all of the distractions, articles, and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. In this week’s newsletter, we’re going to focus on one overarching theme—risk—and you’ll see that theme running through all of the big stories this week. So let's see how this new Monday Morning 8 a.m. format goes. Every week we will look at 3-4 themes, or one theme and 3-4 subthemes. What are the big stories and what are the big implications. Let us know if you like or dislike the style. If you're enjoying the Monday Morning 8 a.m., I'd love it if you shared it with a friend or two. You can send them here to sign up. We try to make it one of the best emails/podcasts you get each week, and we hope you're enjoying it. Get written version of Monday Morning 8 a.m. with links to articles we mention: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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117: Interview with the former CEO of Dunkin' Donuts, Robert Rosenberg
06/11/2020 Duration: 01h02minRobert Rosenberg served as chief executive officer of Dunkin’ Donuts from 1963 until his retirement in 1998. For over 35 years! Under Robert's leadership, Dunkin’ Donuts grew from a regional family business to one of America’s best known and loved brands. Robert received his MBA from Harvard Business School, and just weeks after graduating at the age of 25, he assumed the position of chief executive officer. Upon his retirement, Rosenberg had grown the Dunkin’ Donuts chain to over 4,000 stores worldwide with annual system-wide sales in excess of $2 billion. In his book, Around The Corner To Around The World: A Dozen Lessons I Learned Running Dunkin’ Donuts, Robert shares many of the stories behind this historic company and actionable business advice. Checkout out our newsletter "Monday Morning 8 a.m."
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116: What is Netflix’s real strategy? (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #2)
02/11/2020 Duration: 32minHi, everyone. This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a newsletter that goes out—as you guessed it—every Monday. You can listen to the audio version of this Monday Morning 8 a.m. episode by searching “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app! If you want to receive a written version of this podcast, with links to mentioned articles, you can sign up for it on www.firmsconsulting.com/promo In this newsletter, we have one goal: to help you distill the insights from the noise out there. So here are the big themes we’re noticing in the news this week and the deep insights you should be extracting from those themes.
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115: Tech, Pandemics, Growth, Valuation (Monday Morning 8 a.m. #1)
26/10/2020 Duration: 21minHi, everyone. This is Monday Morning 8 a.m., a newsletter that goes out—as you guessed it—every Monday. You can listen to the audio version of this Monday Morning 8 a.m. episode by searching “Strategy Skills” in any podcast app or sign up for a written version here! In this program, we have one goal: to help you distill the insights from the noise out there. So here are the big themes we’re noticing in the news this week and some of the deep insights you should be extracting from those themes. www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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114: Design Thinking. With IBM Director, Damon Deaner
14/10/2020 Duration: 01h02minDamon Deaner is a director at IBM. In this interview, we focus on design thinking. Get sample training episodes from our advanced strategy training programs: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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113: Interview with McKinsey senior partner, Aaron De Smet (Houston office)
23/09/2020 Duration: 55minWelcome to episode 113 of the Strategy Skills podcast. An interview with McKinsey senior partner, Aaron de Smet (Houston office). Aaron counsels leadership teams as they transform their organizations to improve performance, organizational health, speed, and agility. He is also an expert on organizational design, corporate culture, leadership development, team effectiveness, capability building, and transformational change. Get sample training episodes from our advanced strategy training programs: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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112: IBM Vice President & Senior Partner, North American Talent & Transformation Leader, Victoria Pelletier
25/08/2020 Duration: 01h13minLet us introduce you to a recognized expert in Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, HR/Talent, career change and growth. Victoria Pelletier is an IBM Vice President & Senior Partner, North American Talent & Transformation Leader. She is one of those rare, impactful speakers who you hear once, and remember. She brings her authenticity, her passion, and her smarts, in a way that connects, resonates, and moves the audience. She is recognized across North America as a dynamic, captivating keynote speaker, published author and dynamic executive. Her own story of overcoming unspeakable odds to live a life of no excuses is both moving, and incredibly inspiring. Victoria is a recognized leader in her industry, having won multiple awards, including the 2019 HSBC Diversity & Inclusion in Finance & technology Award and most recently, the 2020 Mentor of the Year from the Canadian Women in Communications & Technology organization. She has been featured in many podcasts, conferences and events, inclu
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111: Interview with Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer Rob Chesnut
05/08/2020 Duration: 55minAn interview with Rob Chesnut, Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb, about his new book INTENTIONAL INTEGRITY: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution. Buy Rob's book: https://amzn.to/30twtVQ (paid link) Most companies think they have integrity… until they get boycotted, protested and skewered in the press. They’ll punish and apologize for lapses but have no clue about prevention. In an interview, Rob discusses how creating a culture of integrity can clarify and energize employees to act on their values and lead. Rob is a former Federal Prosecutor who prosecuted spy Aldrich Ames, he went on to found the Trust and Safety Department for eBay and the integrity training program for Airbnb: two companies with business models dependent on trust that had to invent the rules in the new frontiers of e-commerce and platforms. Get sample episodes from our advanced training programs: http://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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110: Ex senior McKinsey Partner and worldwide strategy practice co-leader, Kevin P. Coyne
30/07/2020 Duration: 40minKevin P. Coyne is a founder of Coyne Scientific. He is the former Director and co-leader of both McKinsey’s Worldwide Strategy Practice and CEO transitions practice, and the host of The Consulting Offer II Kevin attended the Harvard Business School after his junior year of college. He simultaneously graduated from both Rice University and Harvard in 1978 and joined McKinsey as the youngest associate ever and one of the youngest principals ever appointed. During a 27 year career at McKinsey Kevin advised clients on a variety of issues and across a broad range of industries including banking, consumer goods, venture capital, industrial, telecommunications and the public sector. His primary area of focus was corporate strategy. He has worked one-on-one with over twenty-five different CEOs. Kevin has been an active leader in civic roles throughout his career. He served as an Executive Assistant and sole policy advisor to the Deputy Secretary of the United States Treasury, the second ranking department official in
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109: Bain senior partner Sarah Elk, co-author of Doing Agile Right
18/07/2020 Duration: 01h07minStrategy Skills iTunes channel episode with Bain senior partner Sarah Elk. - Global leader of Bain's Operating Model practice - Author of Doing Agile Right - Member of Bain's global governance committee for compensation and promotion Doing Agile Right book: https://amzn.to/3fRGNw0 (paid link) "Agile has the power to transform work--but only if it's implemented the right way. For decades business leaders have been painfully aware of a huge chasm: They aspire to create nimble, flexible enterprises. But their day-to-day reality is silos, sluggish processes, and stalled innovation. Today, agile is hailed as the essential bridge across this chasm, with the potential to transform a company and catapult it to the head of the pack. Not so fast. In this clear-eyed, indispensable book, Bain & Company thought leader Darrell Rigby and his colleagues Sarah Elk and Steve Berez provide a much-needed reality check. They dispel the myths and misconceptions that have accompanied agile's rise to prominence--the idea that it
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108: McKinsey's Tim Koller, coauthor of Valuation, leader of McKinsey Corporate Finance practice
11/07/2020 Duration: 01h01minConversation with Tim Koller, a core leader of McKinsey & Company’s Corporate Finance Practice. “WHAT is the most influential contemporary book about the world economy? An obvious choice is Capital in the Twenty First Century, a 696 page analysis of inequality by Thomas Piketty, a French economist. There is another candidate: Valuation, an 825page manual on corporate finance and shareholder value. Some 700,000 copies of it encumber the bookshelves of MBA students, investors and chief executives around the globe…The sixth edition of Valuation, published last year, a quarter of a century after the first, is a reminder of why shareholder value is still the most powerful idea in business and why many criticisms thrown at it are unfair.” – The Economist “A 'how-to' guide for corporate executives who want to get at the unrealized shareholder values trapped in public companies.” ―New York Times “The book's clarity and comprehensive coverage make it one of the best practitioners' guides to valuation.” ―Financ
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107: Consulting workshop best practices
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