Insights for technology leaders at SAP Sapphire


Successful tech transformations demand bold ambition. And that requires a deep insight into the possibilities and a clear roadmap to get there. Dive into this collection of articles and blogs from McKinsey experts to explore the technology, operations, and leadership topics that will help you frame—and achieve—the next horizon of growth.

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Technology leadership, rewired

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Today’s tech leaders must have a firm grasp on their organization’s technology agenda and be well-versed in both strategy and business transformation. Future leaders who master the language of both are already seeing their career trajectories shift from pure tech roles into senior leadership: taking on bigger P&L responsibilities and leading other functional areas across their businesses.
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Today’s leaders must have a firm grasp of technology, as well as strategy and transformation, which frames exciting opportunities for those who are able to speak the languages of both.

Bjørnar Jensen
McKinsey senior partner

Leading your tech agenda

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The new economics of enterprise technology in an AI world
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Big changes in tech are presenting CIOs with a chance to modernize the economics of technology and productivity.
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How COOs maximize operational impact from gen AI and agentic AI
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By defining the right operating structure, data governance model, and change management approach, COOs can help their companies...
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Article - McKinsey Quarterly
A new dawn for the technology officer
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As companies strive to create value from AI, generative AI, and other rapidly evolving technologies, enterprise tech officers...
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McKinsey technology trends outlook 2024
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Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption,...
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Generative AI in finance: Finding the way to faster, deeper insights
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Generative AI technologies can automate time-consuming tasks for finance professionals, but can they be trusted to give the right...

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Leading yourself and your teams

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Delivering the strategy: The COO agenda
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In recent discussions, COOs reflect on the need for an often-missing defined agenda that reflects the role’s unique responsibilities....
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The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory
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Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today...
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Book - Featured Insights
The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead From the Inside Out
This book is the first-ever explanation of McKinsey’s step-by-step approach to transforming leaders, including revealing...

Leading your organization

Connect your tech agenda with operations to drive productivity, resilience, and growth, propelling your company toward its next horizon of success. Explore strategies to harness technology for sustainable advancement and stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Read our expert articles to guide your organization to new heights.
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Risk rebalancing: Five important geopolitical-risk questions for CIOs
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CIOs need to apply a much broader view of possible failure modes, where their assets are, and where the people who manage the...
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Tariffs on the move? A guide for CEOs for 2025 and beyond
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Tariffs are top of mind for executives—and are likely to stay there. Understanding various tariff scenarios can position...
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Report - MGI Research
Investing in productivity growth
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It’s time to raise investment and catch the next productivity wave.
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