OUR BEST IDEAS FOR THE C-SUITE

Welcome to the latest edition of the CEO Shortlist, a biweekly newsletter of our best ideas for the C-suite. This week, we share updates from the front lines of gen AI in the enterprise. You can reach us with thoughts, ideas, or suggestions at Alex_Panas@McKinsey.com and Axel_Karlsson@McKinsey.com. Thank you, as ever.

—Alex and Axel

Holding for takeoff. Gen AI adoption is taking longer than some expected. But the pace of change is accelerating, regardless of whether companies are on board or not. On our most recent edition of the At the Edge podcast, we spoke with three industry experts on how companies can catch up and thrive in a world where widespread AI is not just likely, they say, but inevitable.

It’s never just tech. Getting real value out of AI requires transformation, not just shiny new tech tools. It’s a question of successful change management and mobilization, which is why C-suite leadership is essential. Our latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI reveals the steps companies are taking today to deliver value on their gen AI investments.

We hope you find these ideas inspiring and helpful. See you in a couple of weeks with more McKinsey ideas for the CEO and others in the C-suite.

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