Ryan Flynn
Meet Ryan
Ryan Flynn is a Partner at McChrystal Group, currently working with a Global 500 pharmaceutical and life sciences organization as well as a leading asset management firm. Ryan specializes in improving team communication and building operating rhythms specifically designed to connect teams and facilitate timely information sharing.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
I joined McChrystal Group from Alvarez & Marsal where I provided turnaround advisory services to state and local governments.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
McChrystal was an early mover in using a leadership/human-capital focused approach to drive performance and that approach resonated strongly with my experience. Once I met the team I knew that there was no better place for me to do this impactful work and grow as a teammate myself.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
Seeing our incredibly talented junior teammates step up and wow c-suite executives of global firms. The unique nature of our small teams leaves nowhere for people to hide and they never fail to deliver!
What is a hidden talent of yours?
Early in my career I worked nights at the first craft cocktail bar in Cairo and had the opportunity to apprentice with some of the industry's best.
B.A. Trinity College CT
M.B.A. Yale School of Management
Written Articles/ Materials
Chief of Staff Resource
Navigating Complexity: Leadership Learnings from Chiefs of Staff
Discover key leadership lessons from McChrystal Group's Fall 2024 Chief of Staff Retreat. Learn how to navigate ambiguity, build high-performing teams, and balance strategic priorities for greater organizational impact.
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Navigating Complexity: Leadership Learnings from Chiefs of Staff
Discover key leadership lessons from McChrystal Group's Fall 2024 Chief of Staff Retreat. Learn how to navigate ambiguity, build high-performing teams, and balance strategic priorities for greater organizational impact.
Rethinking Leader Development: Lessons from the Closure of General Electric’s Crotonville
The closure of GE's Crotonville serves as a wake-up call, and with companies such as 3M and Boeing also in the midst of selling leadership campuses, it further highlights the inadequacies of 20th-century conventional leadership development methods. The trend underscores the pressing need for a shift in approach to leader development. We posit that the answer lies in embracing a digitally enabled and highly targeted approach to leader development. This approach leverages technology to deliver personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs and specific business objectives.
Prioritize Preparing for Internal Meetings. Your Team Will Thank You for It
How much time did you spend preparing for the last meeting with your team? If you’re like most leaders, you may have considered the agenda in advance and touched base with a chief of staff or a trusted thought partner for a pulse check…and that’s it.
