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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 31 MIN

319. Why strategy needs mobilization, especially in this moment

from Inside the Strategy Room · host McKinsey & Company

As strategy rises to the top of executive agendas, many organizations are struggling to translate bold strategic choices into sustained performance. In this episode, the global coleaders of our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice, Sébastien Lacroix and Andy West, along with Whitney Zimmerman, a distinguished expert in strategy, discuss why mobilization has become the critical differentiator between strategy success and failure, and how leaders can build the capabilities needed to turn strategy into action in an era of intensified competition, ever-accelerating change, and uncertainty. Related insights Strategy and Value: The Four Foundations That Drive Long-Term Performance (our new book, due out in November) How to maximize competitive advantage How to ensure your company acts on your strategy How strategy champions win Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick Fundamentals of strategy and value creation Have you tested your strategy lately?Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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