In this episode of Learning Uncut, Michelle Ockers and co-host Laura Overton are joined by Lisa Christensen, Director of Learning at McKinsey, to explore the organisation’s innovative approach to enhancing feedback skills. Lisa introduces the Receive to Grow program, a targeted initiative designed to help employees build the skill of receiving feedback effectively – a critical competency in McKinsey’s fast-paced and high-performance culture. Lisa delves into McKinsey’s broader feedback surge strategy, discussing how cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insights, and behavioural science have shaped this impactful initiative. Discover how simple, actionable learning techniques and a holistic talent strategy are transforming feedback practices at scale.
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163: McKinsey’s Feedback Skills Surge – Lisa Christensen
163: McKinsey’s Feedback Skills Surge – Lisa Christensen
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Resources
Lisa Christensen LinkedIn profile
CLO Lift: The Skills Accelerator, article from The Learning Forum
Feedback culture: Great learning design as a bridge to culture building, article co-written by Lisa McKinsey
Thanks for the Feedback. The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen (Book)
CLO Lift Initiative

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