Quantum computing has long been technology’s white whale. But in recent months, new developments suggest practical applications for this elusive technology could finally be within reach. “Quantum has been five to ten years away from fruition for many, many decades,” says McKinsey Partner Michael Bogobowicz. “Now it feels three to five years away.” In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Bogobowicz joins McKinsey Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly to discuss how quantum differs from conventional computing, what its potential use cases are likely to be, and how to prepare for the highs and lows of a world that could move exponentially faster than it does today. 

In our second segment we ask, what’s the most important factor in having a successful transformation? McKinsey Senior Partner Michael Bucy says it’s the CEO.  

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Navigating tariffs with a geopolitical nerve center

The Global Trade Explorer

Theme music composed, performed, and produced by Joy Ngiaw

Quantum computing has long been technology&rsquo;s white whale. But in recent months, new developments suggest practical applications for this elusive technology could finally be within reach. &ldquo;Quantum has been five to ten years away from fruition for many, many decades,&rdquo; says McKinsey Partner Michael Bogobowicz. &ldquo;Now it feels <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/steady-progress-in-approaching-the-quantum-advantage">three to five years away</a>.&rdquo; In this episode of <a href="https://www.mckinsey.org/featured-insights/mckinsey-podcast">The McKinsey Podcast</a>, Bogobowicz joins McKinsey Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly to discuss how quantum differs from conventional computing, what its potential use cases are likely to be, and how to prepare for the highs and lows of a world that could move exponentially faster than it does today.&nbsp;
In our second segment we ask, what&rsquo;s the most important factor in having a successful transformation? McKinsey Senior Partner <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/michael-bucy">Michael Bucy</a> says it&rsquo;s the CEO.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Articles mentioned:
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/geopolitics/our-insights/navigating-tariffs-with-a-geopolitical-nerve-center">Navigating tariffs with a geopolitical nerve center</a>
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/global-trade-explorer?sector=0ag">The Global Trade Explorer</a>
Theme music composed, performed, and produced by Joy Ngiaw

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The McKinsey Podcast features conversations with experts from global management-consulting firm McKinsey & Company, focusing on the issues that matter most in business and management.

The McKinsey Podcast

Our flagship series The McKinsey Podcast takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey & Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society.

Our flagship series The McKinsey Podcast takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey &amp; Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society.

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