Where McKinsey—and Consulting—Go From Here
Where McKinsey—and Consulting—Go From Here  
Podcast: HBR IdeaCast
Published On: Tue Jan 06 2026
Description: How does an organization with 100 years of history stay relevant, adaptable, and forward-looking? Bob Sternfels, who runs McKinsey & Company as the Global Managing Partner, has led the company through a wave of recent challenges while trying to plan the road ahead for the consulting industry leader. He explains the balance he's aiming to strike between AI agents and human employees, how he's handled moments of scrutiny, and the ways in which he's been working to build trust both internally and externally.