Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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AI promises big value, but few deliver. McKinsey senior partners break down what leading companies do differently.

As headlines with big claims about AI dominate the news, leaders are trying to realize the promise of these technologies. A set of outperforming companies prove that a specific constellation of behaviors, including focus, strong underlying capabilities, and the right approach to change, can help leaders translate new technologies into real, meaningful value.

During a McKinsey Live webinar, senior partners Rob Levin and Kate Smaje dove into what successful companies are doing differently and how to start delivering value from artificial intelligence.

**Chapters**
0:00 - Welcome
3:01 - Rewired book
6:38 - The economics of AI transformations
9:32 - The Rewired framework
17:20 - The core AI transformation success themes
23:22 - Accountability
25:17 - Q&A
29:31 - Wrap-up

Kate Smaje also answers some audience questions we received in a new segment on The McKinsey Podcast. Listen to the second half of this podcast episode (starting at 18:26): mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/how-ceos-can-navigate-the-new-era-of-trade

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