The Many Faces Of McKinsey Collaboration And Transformation

Posted on December 30, 2024

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The first graph below is from a McKinsey LinkedIn post from today regarding collaboration’s impact on transformation success.

I don’t know who created the latest graphic representation of collaboration and transformation at McKinsey.

However, over the last several decades, I have seen many graphic illustrations from McKinsey on this same topic. With this knowledge, I asked ChatGPT the following question: How many different graphics has McKinsey released regarding collaboration being essential to transformation success?

What you will find below is the answer I received (graphics included). As you review each one of these editions of the relationship between collaboration and communication, keep in mind two critical observations:

  • The generational transformation initiative failure rate has hovered around the 80% mark for the past few decades – regardless of the technology used at the time.
  • Can you see any correlation between the graphics below and McKinsey’s latest graphic? In short, is there a common, recognizable theme or thread running through the collection?

McKinsey & Company has produced numerous graphics illustrating the importance of collaboration in achieving transformation success. While an exact count is not readily available, here are some notable examples:

Team-Centric Approach to Transformation
This graphic demonstrates how focusing on team dynamics can lead to efficiency gains of up to 30% in organizational transformations.

Keys to Successful Digital Transformation
This visual outlines the critical factors for digital transformation success, emphasizing the role of increased collaboration and customer-centricity.

Elements of Transformation Success
This diagram highlights the essential components of successful transformations, including aiming high, inspiring employees, and fostering collaboration.

Winning Transformation Strategies
This graphic illustrates the steps to achieve transformational change, focusing on converting ambitious ideas into measurable outcomes through collaborative efforts.

Business Transformation Framework
This visual provides an overview of business transformation strategies, highlighting the importance of collaboration in boosting performance and customer satisfaction.

These graphics exemplify McKinsey’s emphasis on collaboration as a critical factor in successful transformations.

NOW, let’s consider the following graphic – one from 1999 and the other from 2024 illustrating what transformation collaboration looks like, and then view the brief video that provides a step-by-step outline of what an actual collaboration entails based on a real-world case study.

Then, ask yourself the following question: which group of graphics represents a consistent approach that can be logically explained through a successful transformation initiative?

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ONE FINAL THOUGHT: what is the difference between equation-based and agent-based transformation?

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