297. Boards in the age of AI
From Inside the Strategy Room by McKinsey & Company
April 2, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
The episode discusses how boards can effectively oversee AI adoption and navigate associated risks.
As artificial intelligence transforms how companies compete, many boards are grappling with how to provide effective oversight in this new era. Senior partners Aamer Baig , Celia Huber , and senior advisor Rebecca Schechter join host Sean Brown Inside the Strategy Room to discuss their recent article on how directors can rethink their guidance on AI adoption and readiness, while navigating risks that cut across strategy, talent, and governance. The AI reckoning: How boards can evolve Rewired: How leading companies win with technology and AI McKinsey Insights on Strategy & Corporate Finance McKinsey Strategy & Corporate Finance on LinkedIn 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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Host: Sean Brown
Guests: Aamer Baig, Celia Huber, Rebecca Schechter
Topics covered
- AI oversight
- board governance
- technology adoption
- corporate strategy
- risk management
Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- board oversight
- corporate governance
- strategy
- talent management
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Organizations: McKinsey & Company
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