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Gartner ThinkCast puts you at the intersection of business and technology with insights from the top experts on how to build a more successful organization, team and career in the Digital Era. Join us every other Tuesday to get your competitive advantage. View all Gartner ThinkCast episodes at https://www.gartner.com/en/podcasts/thinkcast

17 SEPT

Confronting Disruption: How to Recognize, Prioritize and Respond

As disruptive trends like edge computing, increased energy consumption and, of course, generative AI continue to reshape industries, Daryl Plummer, a Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, breaks down the essential steps for recognizing, prioritizing and responding to change — and, even more importantly, the long-term shockwaves that follow. Leading up to Plummer’s annual presentation at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference, he also gives us a behind-the-scenes preview of how he thinks about disruptions in general, how he works through which trends to include on his list and what he hopes executive leaders take away to stay ahead of the curve. Dig Deeper Attend the Conference: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2024 https://gtnr.it/4grBzHa Watch Now: 7 Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2023-2028 https://bit.ly/4enzIBo

25 min
3 SEPT

GenAI and Education: The Short-Term Risks and Long-Term Opportunities

Coming off the seismic shift to virtual learning during the pandemic, education is facing another wave of transformation, this time from technology. Although the rise of generative AI has many educators worried about plagiarism, it actually holds the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and academic institutions operate. According to Tony Sheehan, a Gartner VP Analyst focused on education, GenAI tools can make large swaths of information accessible in ways we never imagined. Educators and institutions first need to build trust in the technology and determine how to handle short-term anxieties. Then students can learn how to interact with generative AI tools, and use them to emphasize creativity and improve their time management to learn more efficiently. This episode originally aired in May 2023. Dig Deeper: Learn More: Key Insights on Digital Transformation in Education https://gtnr.it/3X8tHSb Download Now: Create Your AI Strategy Workbook https://gtnr.it/3YdrTJD

25 min
20 AUG

The AI Hype Cycle 2024: What’s Next for GenAI

Understanding the trajectory of AI technologies is crucial for executive leaders looking to harness these innovations’ full potential. In this episode, Senior Director Analyst Afraz Jaffri breaks down the 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle™ for AI, offering a clear perspective on the latest developments and trends in AI. Discover where GenAI stands today, what’s next for maturing technologies such as computer vision, and how emerging trends like decision intelligence could shape the future. Dig Deeper Download Now: Build a Value-Driving AI Strategy for Your Business https://gtnr.it/3YdrTJD Watch Now: Gartner Global Chief of Research Breaks Down the 2024 Gartner AI Hype Cycle https://bit.ly/3SOHZpt

25 min
6 AUG

How Executives Turn Plans Into Actions

Whether you’re joining a new organization or are a veteran leading a company transformation, it’s critical for any executive leader to know how to build, craft and execute a change in direction. In this episode, Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio walks through the key tactics to craft a clear transformation message, followed by how to define your organization’s values and identity — and put them into action. Dig Deeper Download Now: The Top Strategic Priorities for Your Executive Role https://gtnr.it/4fx0toy Watch Now: This Is Why Your Values Aren’t Actions Yet https://bit.ly/4d5bXxz

18 min
23 JUL

Understanding AI Through the Eyes of Your CEO

Every year, Gartner conducts a survey to understand the major business concerns and priorities of CEOs and senior executives. This year, AI proved to be a hot topic. In this episode, David Furlonger, a Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow in our Global Enterprise Executive Research Group, discusses why AI is getting the most attention of any new technology, how CEOs are thinking about AI’s potential impact, and what that means for CIOs and other IT leaders. Dig Deeper Download Now: Build a Value-Driving AI Strategy for Your Business https://gtnr.it/3YdrTJD Read More: How Your CEO Is Thinking About AI https://gtnr.it/4bNJhrG Watch Now: What Do CEOs (Really) Think About GenAI? https://bit.ly/3SFudWv

22 min
9 JUL

How to Succeed in a New Executive Role

Navigating a new executive role can be daunting, but with the right strategies, you can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. In this episode, Ed Gabrys, a Managing Vice President at Gartner, breaks down how to establish yourself in a new role, gain trust and lead with confidence. He touches on the essentials of personal branding and the importance of influence in leadership, and offers a step-by-step communication cheat sheet designed to help you excel. Dig Deeper Download Toolkit: Develop Your Personal Brand to Jumpstart Success in a New Executive Role https://gtnr.it/45XOPP0 Watch Now: How to Analyze and Adapt to Company Politics as a New Executive https://gtnr.it/4cSQzew

19 min
25 JUN

The Role of AI in a Human-Powered Enterprise

While the integration of AI and automation in the workplace feels inevitable, it would be a mistake to assume that these technologies will simply replace swaths of the workforce. In fact, AI is a powerful tool to enhance creativity and innovation. In this episode, Peter Aykens, the Chief of Research in Gartner’s HR practice, breaks down the human-powered enterprise — a new, people-centric way that HR leaders are thinking about supporting their employees. The future of work is highly digital, but the future of organizational success remains firmly rooted in people. Dig Deeper Download Now: Human Leadership: How HR Can Develop Your Organization's Leaders https://gtnr.it/45xHYeM Watch Now: Think Again: How AI Unlocks Human Potential https://gtnr.it/3RBvEVc Learn More: Gartner for Human Resources Leaders https://gtnr.it/4ciBDGC

24 min
11 JUN

When Not to Use Generative AI

As we continue to incorporate AI into our own work, it’s worth considering when GenAI is not appropriate — and in those situations, which, if any, other AI techniques are. In this episode, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Leinar Ramos, whose work focuses on artificial intelligence, explains that generative AI is not the silver bullet it’s often made out to be. While indeed game-changing, GenAI is only one aspect of a much larger and more fruitful AI landscape. Dig Deeper Download Now: What Leaders Need to Know to Get AI Ready https://gtnr.it/4aXufzd Watch Now: Measure and Realize Value From AI Investments https://gtnr.it/3Rh6Oty Read More: When Not to Use Generative AI https://gtnr.it/3RiPogd

21 min

Gartner ThinkCast puts you at the intersection of business and technology with insights from the top experts on how to build a more successful organization, team and career in the Digital Era. Join us every other Tuesday to get your competitive advantage. View all Gartner ThinkCast episodes at https://www.gartner.com/en/podcasts/thinkcast

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Gartner
Years Active

2016 - 2024
Episodes

230
Rating

Clean
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