My Rookie Moment

McKinsey senior colleagues share their formative early-career experiences to help you navigate yours.

Everybody has to start somewhere. McKinsey Global Publishing asked some of our most senior colleagues to share their most instructive “rookie moments.” Our hope is that when you find yourself in similar situations, this series will provide guidance, confidence, and inspiration. Our newest episode appears first on this page; please scroll on to explore the rest of the series.
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Recent insights from McKinsey colleagues featured in episode six

Scaling voluntary carbon markets to help meet climate goals

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A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge

January 29, 2021 -

The trading of carbon credits can help companies—and the world—meet ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Here is what it would take to strengthen voluntary carbon markets so they can support climate action on a large scale.

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Adapting workplace learning in the time of coronavirus

March 17, 2020 -

Managers can’t push the pause button on capability building, so the moment belongs to virtual learning. Some tactics and strategies can help.

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What payers and providers can learn from successful cloud transformations in other industries

June 28, 2021 -

Cloud transformations can create value, but requires engagement from the entire healthcare organization.

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The workplace will never be the same: Imperatives for real-estate owners and operators

April 27, 2021 -

The cubicle farm has to go. Offices must be places of magic.

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From myth to math: Harnessing the halo effect of promotions

November 1, 2019 -

How retailers can use advanced analytics to boost full-store performance with optimized promotions

Past Episodes

Episode 11: Wellness

Episode 10: Teamwork

Episode 9: Authenticity

Episode 8: Meeting with CEOs

Episode 7 Authorship

Episode 6: Being Bold

Episode 5: Mentorship

Episode 4: Adaptation

Episode 3: Sticky Situations

Episode 2: The Tough Stuff

Episode 1: Solo Act

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Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the many senior colleagues who shared their stories for their candor, mentorship, and insights. Within McKinsey Global Publishing, special thanks to Joyce Yoo for managing this ongoing project, to Steve Lackey and Myron Shurgan for their video-production expertise, and to Kareem Parrott, Shirley Shum, and Petra Vincent for the enhancements in web development. And thanks to everyone who provided collaboration and support, including Mike Borruso, Nancy Cohn, Torea Frey, Eleni Kostopoulos, Philip Mathew, Lucia Rahilly, and Nathan Wilson.