Inside the Strategy Room

The Chief Strategy Officer of Electronic Arts discusses innovation in the gaming industry, including leveraging technology, player engagement, and strategic decision-making. The podcast explores the growth of the gaming industry, synergy between creativity and technology, and Electronic Arts' vision for future success.

Explore practical strategies for managing uncertainty in organizations with guests Rear Admiral Wyman Howard III and Mihir Mysore. Topics include scenario planning, risk management, leadership skills, and agility in decision-making. Learn about leveraging technology, cultivating resilience, and collaborating effectively in times of uncertainty.

Senior partners Fredrik Dahlqvist and David Quigley, along with partner Brian Vickery, discuss trends in private markets, challenges posed by lower multiples and decreased deal volume, the impact of technology on value creation, and the optimistic outlook for 2024. They explore the importance of adapting to market opportunities, the role of technology in driving innovation, and the focus on value creation amidst higher interest rates.

Senior partners discuss M&A trends like shift to growth, private equity impact, regulatory hurdles, 'transact to transform' concept, and the rise of alliances in the global landscape.

Former US governor Jon Huntsman Jr. and experts discuss the urgency of board-level conversations on geopolitical risk. They explore challenges like evolving board governance, navigating geopolitical risks in a multipolar world, enhancing board insights on geopolitics, and seizing opportunities amidst global challenges.

Explore the challenges and opportunities for midcap companies to increase performance and scale. Learn about setting ambitious goals, transforming technology, navigating geopolitical uncertainty, and strategies for growth and sustainability. Join the discussion on seizing the transformation imperative with industry experts.

Ida Kristensen and Oliver Bevan discuss managing risks around generative AI, focusing on mitigation strategies, regulatory frameworks, data quality alignment, risk identification, employee education, deepfakes, internal risks in office software, and the importance of transparency and human oversight.

Senior partners Jake Henry, Mieke Van Oostende, and Andy West discuss global M&A trends in 2024. They explore deal activity in various industries and the impacts of geopolitical uncertainties. The podcast also delves into strategies for success in M&A, navigating antitrust scrutiny, and the rise of sustainability-focused deals. An optimistic outlook is offered for M&A strategies in 2024, highlighting the importance of reducing market uncertainty for economic growth.

Senior partner John Kelleher and partner Radhika Ray discuss the private equity playbook for enhancing company performance. Topics include revenue analysis, financial planning, CEO time management, and strategic growth opportunities.

Join Celia Huber, Michael Birshan, and Andy West as they discuss CEOs redefining their interactions with boards, optimizing board size for growth, navigating macroeconomic factors in strategy, and the path to board membership in a technological age.