McKinsey

JANUARY 10, 2022

The energy transition presents unique challenges for metals and mining companies, which will need to innovate and rebuild their growth agenda. As the world gears up for net zero, demand for raw materials is set to soar.

Mining 144

Mining 144

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 3, 2015

This stung twice as hard because she’d been a mentor of mine for years. You see, she had been a naysayer. She knew the mission our team had been given was necessary, but she didn’t believe it could be done. In some ways the mission to prove her wrong by accomplishing “the impossible” became quite personal. And we had.

Mining 499

Mining Mentor Accomplishment Accounting 499

Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 22, 2014

I’m also really honored to be included on Inc’s list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers For Your Next Conference (of course, they used Sir Richard Branson’s pic, not mine, but I’m cheaper ;-).

Consulting 430

Consulting Mining Leadership Communication 430

McKinsey

JULY 13, 2021

While underground mining methods show higher cost than open pit, their complexity almost always means that there is opportunity in both productivity and cost improvement.

Mining 122

Mining 122

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

How copper-mining giant Freeport-McMoRan unlocked next-level performance with help from McKinsey data scientists and agile coaches.

Mining 103

Mining Performance 103

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 24, 2015

Here are mine: Did I write something meaningful that will help managers lead more effectively? I have a book due to a publisher and an online course that we’re neck-deep in curriculum development. I need to be writing and developing content every day. In other seasons, it will be more about delivery and the questions will change.

Mining 490

Mining Consulting Development Motivation 490

Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I was talking to a very successful sales executive friend of mine. “Oh, I don’t need any of that social media crap. I’m old school. You know, like building relationships, having a real conversation, solving problems…” I laughed, “Sounds like the perfect way to use social media to me!”

Media 485

Media Strategy Mining Consulting 485

McKinsey

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Enhancing end-to-end performance of the mine-to-market value chain can be a major source of value creation—yet fragmented responsibilities often cause companies to lose sight of the big picture.

Mining 96

Mining Performance 96

McKinsey

JULY 9, 2020

Mining is notoriously cyclical, with volatile equity prices and investment patterns as a result. As the COVID-19 crisis affects the medium-term pricing outlook in many commodities and puts pressure on planned investments, mining CFOs have a unique opportunity (and imperative) to review their capital-expansion strategies.

Mining 80

Mining Strategy 80

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 10, 2024

Because mine is a professional sock chomper.” What kind of puppy is it?” You: “It’s a Labrador.” Jack: “Fun! Is this your first one?” You: “Yes, it is.” Jack: “Is your puppy pulling your dirty socks out of the laundry yet?

Mining 500

Mining Food IT Communication 500

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Some time ago a friend of mine asked me how to stay true to your journey toward fulfilling your dreams. I was inspired by his thinking on taking time to “applaud yourself (watch the video to hear more)” See my interview with Roberto here. . Roberto Martinez’s Thinking on Applauding Yourself. After all, it’s hard.

Accomplishment 494

Accomplishment Mining Career IT 494

Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

I realized that the expectations I was most worried about were mine. I was expressing to a friend that I was nervous about meeting the expectations of my new manager. The minute my friend asked, “Lisa, how good can you stand it?” Getting Past Zero-Sum.

IT 468

IT Consulting Accomplishment Mining 468

McKinsey

APRIL 11, 2022

Fuel efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions in mining have become much more distinct possibilities as data collection and advanced analytics have evolved.

Mining 94

Mining 94

Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2015

We have to continue mining the discipline to look for those key frameworks, those techniques, those tools, those mindset gems that allow us to learn and grow and create environments where problem-solving and effective execution strategies contain values needed by our customers.” – David E. The Mentorship Pedigre. “We

Mentor 436

Mentor IT Problem Solving Mining 436

McKinsey

APRIL 27, 2020

New analysis of the Mining Productivity Index shows a gradual increase in mining productivity since 2013.

Mining 76

Mining 76

McKinsey

JULY 24, 2020

What can previous crisis periods teach us about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mining sector, and what can we expect going forward?

Mining 96

Mining 96

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A well-managed, motivated, and trained workforce has been a core driver for productivity and safety in mining; an unprecedented skills shortage in the mining industry is elevating talent to the top of miners’ agendas.

Mining 93

Mining Motivation IT Management 93

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Here are a few of mine. First, let me start here (because sometimes people think this looks easy). Starting up a business is tricky, with ups and downs. I’ve got my fair share of the fill-in-the-blank concerns. But I choose gratitude. I encourage you to play along and share your top 7 (or even one or two).

Consulting 442

Consulting Milestones Mining IT 442

Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 5, 2017

When friends of mine interviewed people in the last years of their life, three themes emerged: be happy now, friends and family are critically important, and if you have a dream, go for it. It’s a message we can’t repeat often enough: you can achieve business performance without sacrificing your humanity, your well-being, or your sanity.

Performance 371

Performance Mining Government Leadership 371

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Many mining companies struggle to secure financing for capital-expansion programs. Miners must pull the full range of financial levers to see a potential of some $800 billion over the next ten years.

Mining 73

Mining Finance 73

McKinsey

APRIL 24, 2023

Meeting the renewable-electricity demand for mines by 2050 requires significant capital expenditures and infrastructure improvements.

Mining 79

Mining Finance Strategy 79

McKinsey

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Overruns and delays are common in big mining projects. Intelligent interventions can improve the odds of success—particularly on distressed projects.

Mining 90

Mining 90

McKinsey

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates innovative working practices, mining companies are reimagining their operating models to provide more productive and enjoyable remote work locations for employees.

Mining 81

Mining 81

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In mining, leaders must understand the strategic implications of cost curves, game theory, and real-options valuation; further, they must know and be sensitive to the stakeholders in their regulatory and societal environment, many of whom can directly influence their opportunities to create value.

Management 479

Management Management Strategic Thinking Strategy 479

Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2016

Chapter 22: What If My Boss Doesn’t Want to Win and Doesn’t Care About Their Soul or Mine is particularly useful in this situation. Winning Well can help you survive and even thrive despite a Gamer boss or toxic work environment by creating pockets of excellence. Already read it?

Mining 262

Mining IT 262

McKinsey

MAY 12, 2020

Assertive and resourceful leaders can help mining companies address immediate imperatives and prepare for a quick recovery. Procurement is critical to manage the fallout of the COVID-19 crisis.

Mining 84

Mining Management Management 84

McKinsey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Mining players need to rev three engines to tap into the true potential. Despite great promise in digital advancements, many companies are struggling to embrace tech-enabled transformation.

Mining 78

Mining Engineering 78

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 17, 2022

” “Yeah, mine too.” Have you ever experienced a scene like this? Someone asks, “How was everyone’s weekend?” ” And the responses are quick and casual.”Ahh, ”Ahh, good, man.” ” “Did you do anything fun?”

Mining 522

Mining Accomplishment IT Career 522

McKinsey

APRIL 12, 2022

Lithium is the driving force behind electric vehicles, but will supply keep pace with demand? New technologies and sources of supply can fill the gap.

Mining 28

Mining 28

McKinsey

AUGUST 15, 2019

With mining and metals projects becoming increasingly complex, more rigorous feasibility studies help prevent cost and schedule overruns, and maximize value.

Mining 77

Mining 77

McKinsey

JANUARY 17, 2020

While gold does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions the yellow metal is far less stable.

Mining 75

Mining 75

McKinsey

AUGUST 15, 2022

Creating a culture of operational excellence is allowing the mining industry to reach new heights in sustained improvement in productivity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Mining 73

Mining 73

McKinsey

MARCH 21, 2017

Three executives at one of the world’s most unusual mining operations describe how even in a highly unpredictable context, lean management improves not just productivity, but also how people lead.

Mining 70

Mining Management Management Leadership 70

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The mining industry is a demanding sector to survive in, with several safety hazards and isolated working locations. This makes it challenging for the management to foster employee engagement in the mining industry with a dedicated workforce. It also touches people's lives, from creating jobs to impacting their health and homes.

Mining 52

Mining Strategy Career Development Motivation 52

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 6, 2017

We mined for stories. .” Yikes, “Workshop?” ” I guess he’s been hanging around too many professional speakers. But that’s what we did. We talked about what the audience needed most. We debated deep or broad– (all relative for the three minutes he had to fill.). “Okay. It’s raining.”

Mining 334

Mining Accomplishment IT Motivation 334

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Just as my team (then) and you (now) watch mine. ” But then again moms and dads at Yahoo and elsewhere will watch her actions more than her policies and take notes about what it takes to get ahead. But when I got this note from an LGL tribe member I realized the topic was worth bringing to our community for insights.

Career Path 462

Career Path Mining Future Career Career 462

McKinsey

APRIL 27, 2021

Renewed growth sentiment among miners’ management teams, combined with the rise of streaming-and-royalty financing over the past ten years, suggests that this particular type of alternative financing could be set for significant expansion over the next decade.

Mining 116

Mining Finance Management Management 116