295. AI, strategy, and the future of work: What business leaders need to know

295. AI, strategy, and the future of work: What business leaders need to know

March 18, 2026 · 35 min

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This episode explores how CEOs can effectively scale AI and its implications for the future of work with experts Jean-Paul Carvalho and Robin Nuttall.

While artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from experimentation to execution, many companies still struggle to capture real value from the technology. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Jean-Paul Carvalho and Robin Nuttall to explore how CEOs can more effectively scale AI and to discuss the technology's implications for the future of work and organizations. Jean-Paul is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics and Director of Oxford Elevate . Robin Nuttall is an expert partner in our London office and a leader of our regulatory strategy and environmental, social, and governance work. Robin is also a Business Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Economics Department. Related insights How AI is transforming strategy development The state of AI in 2025: Agents, innovation, and transformation Building next-horizon AI experiences Artificial intelligence in strategy 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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