227. Retired CIA Director John Brennan: Why modernization is ‘never over’

Organizations often struggle to adapt to change, whether technological, economic, or geopolitical. Yet change is inevitable, especially as technology evolves. This week, we are joined by retired Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan, who, from 2013 to 2017, transformed the agency’s organizational structure to better meet its full potential. John spoke with Megan McConnell, a partner based in our Washington D.C office who assists large, complex institutions in transforming how they run their organizations.   Related Insights Insights on Transformation on www.mckinsey.com McKinsey Transformation on LinkedIn Defining your ‘true north’: A road map to successful transformation How to gain and sustain a competitive edge through transformation Leading agile transformation: The new capabilities leaders need to build 21st-century organizationsSupport the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information