McKinsey's Global Capability Building Program 'A2E' Published as a Book for the First Time
McKinsey & Company has released a new book summarizing its 'Ability to Execute (A2E)' program. The book introduces 12 actionable skills focusing on execution rather than strategy to achieve overwhelming results.
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April 24, 2026
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company (Japan Representative: Naoyuki Iwatani) released the book "McKinsey Style: Why the Same Effort Yields Different Results - 12 Work Skills for Overwhelming Results 'Faster, Better, and More Enjoyably'," on April 24, 2026. This book summarizes the essence of the "Ability to Execute (A2E)" capability-building program that has been deployed worldwide.
This is the first time the A2E program, provided by McKinsey Academy to over 650,000 people across more than 500 companies in 70 countries, has been adapted into a book.
■ What Separates Transformation is 'Execution', Not 'Strategy'
Even with the same talent, time, and budget, organizations can produce vastly different results.
The difference lies not in the precision of the strategy or individual talent, but in the "Ability to Execute."
A2E is a program designed to systematize this "ability to execute" and embed it throughout the entire organization.
■ Bridging the Gap Between 'Knowing' and 'Doing'
The greatest feature of A2E is its design, which ensures that "learning" does not end as mere knowledge but leads to behavioral change.
No matter how excellent the theories or knowledge you learn are, if your behavior does not change, it will not lead to results.
A2E focuses on bridging the gap between "knowing" and "doing," ensuring it connects reliably to practical application in the workplace.
■ From Theory to Execution
This book systematically introduces 12 specific work skills (prioritization, problem-solving, coaching, decision-making, facilitation, etc.) that McKinsey consultants have mastered through actual practice.
These are not mere frameworks but are organized as "behavior-level techniques" that can be immediately put into practice on the front lines.
■ Book Overview
Title: McKinsey Style: Why the Same Effort Yields Different Results
Subtitle: 12 Work Skills for Overwhelming Results "Faster, Better, and More Enjoyably"
Edited by: McKinsey Academy
Supervised by: Takanori Sakamoto
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Publisher: Nikkei BP / Nikkei Publishing
ISBN: 978-4296122233
■ Detailed Information
For details on the book, please visit: https://www.mckinsey.com/jp/our-insights/ability-to-execute
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company is a globally operating management consulting firm that supports businesses and public institutions in solving their most critical challenges. Through cross-industry insights and advanced analytical capabilities, we contribute to realizing sustainable growth and transformation for our clients.
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company (Japan Representative: Naoyuki Iwatani) released the book "McKinsey Style: Why the Same Effort Yields Different Results - 12 Work Skills for Overwhelming Results 'Faster, Better, and More Enjoyably'," on April 24, 2026. This book summarizes the essence of the "Ability to Execute (A2E)" capability-building program that has been deployed worldwide.
This is the first time the A2E program, provided by McKinsey Academy to over 650,000 people across more than 500 companies in 70 countries, has been adapted into a book.
■ What Separates Transformation is 'Execution', Not 'Strategy'
Even with the same talent, time, and budget, organizations can produce vastly different results.
The difference lies not in the precision of the strategy or individual talent, but in the "Ability to Execute."
A2E is a program designed to systematize this "ability to execute" and embed it throughout the entire organization.
■ Bridging the Gap Between 'Knowing' and 'Doing'
The greatest feature of A2E is its design, which ensures that "learning" does not end as mere knowledge but leads to behavioral change.
No matter how excellent the theories or knowledge you learn are, if your behavior does not change, it will not lead to results.
A2E focuses on bridging the gap between "knowing" and "doing," ensuring it connects reliably to practical application in the workplace.
■ From Theory to Execution
This book systematically introduces 12 specific work skills (prioritization, problem-solving, coaching, decision-making, facilitation, etc.) that McKinsey consultants have mastered through actual practice.
These are not mere frameworks but are organized as "behavior-level techniques" that can be immediately put into practice on the front lines.
■ Book Overview
Title: McKinsey Style: Why the Same Effort Yields Different Results
Subtitle: 12 Work Skills for Overwhelming Results "Faster, Better, and More Enjoyably"
Edited by: McKinsey Academy
Supervised by: Takanori Sakamoto
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Publisher: Nikkei BP / Nikkei Publishing
ISBN: 978-4296122233
■ Detailed Information
For details on the book, please visit: https://www.mckinsey.com/jp/our-insights/ability-to-execute
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company is a globally operating management consulting firm that supports businesses and public institutions in solving their most critical challenges. Through cross-industry insights and advanced analytical capabilities, we contribute to realizing sustainable growth and transformation for our clients.