In today's episode, we delve into practical strategies that organizations can implement to effectively manage and adapt during times of uncertainty.

We explore a range of approaches, including scenario planning, risk management, cultivating leadership skills, and leveraging technology. Our guests also underscore the critical need for agility and swift decision-making when facing unpredictable conditions. 

We are joined by McKinsey senior advisor Rear Admiral Wyman Howard III (ret.), Mihir Mysore, a partner in our Houston office who founded and leads our Crisis Response and Resilience Practices globally, Alex Panas, a senior partner in our Boston office who co-leads our Advanced Industries Practice, and Gregory D. Smith, Chairman of American Airlines.  

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How to manage in uncertainty

In today's episode, we delve into practical strategies that organizations can implement to effectively manage and adapt during times of uncertainty.
We explore a range of approaches, including scenario planning, risk management, cultivating leadership skills, and leveraging technology. Our guests also underscore the critical need for agility and swift decision-making when facing unpredictable conditions. We are joined by McKinsey senior advisor <a href="https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Flag-Officer-Biographies/Search/Article/2236453/rear-admiral-hugh-w-howard-iii/">Rear Admiral Wyman Howard III </a>(ret.), <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/mihir-mysore">Mihir Mysore</a>, a partner in our Houston office who founded and leads our Crisis Response and Resilience Practices globally, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/alex-panas">Alex Panas</a>, a senior partner in our Boston office who co-leads our Advanced Industries Practice, and <a href="https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2023/Greg-Smith-Appointed-Independent-Chairman-of-American-Airlines-Group-Board-of-Directors-CORP-EXEC-02/default.aspx">Gregory D. Smith</a>, Chairman of American Airlines.  
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