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| Walking the Golden Path to Value: Aligning AI Readiness and Human Readiness | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:12:33 | |
As AI capabilities accelerate faster than many organizations can adapt, CIOs are being challenged to balance ambition with readiness. So how can leaders walk the "golden path" to real, sustainable value? In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Alicia Mullery and Daryl Plummer break down their Opening Keynote from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, and explore how to align both AI readiness and human readiness to capture meaningful outcomes. They discuss why many AI initiatives struggle to achieve ROI, how to measure "good enough" accuracy, and what it means to scale AI maturity without leaving your workforce behind. Tune in to discover:
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| From Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo: What's Ahead for CIOs in 2026 and Beyond | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:26:55 | |
As 2026 approaches, AI innovation is accelerating faster than human readiness — so how can CIOs and IT leaders stay ahead? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, recorded on site at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Florida, Gartner experts Chris Howard and Gene Alvarez share key takeaways from three cornerstone sessions: the Opening Keynote, Top Strategic Technology Trends, and the CIO Agenda. They explore how CIOs can walk the "golden path" to value, balance AI ambition with operational readiness and prepare their teams for a future defined by agility, risk management and tenacity. Tune in to discover:
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| AI Agents Were Just the Beginning — Guardian Agents Are What's Next | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:12:48 | |
With agentic AI quickly becoming widespread, we dive into the next evolution of AI agents — guardian agents. As part of our Top of Mind series of insights, Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer joins to lead us through how guardian agents are emerging as a critical tool for organizations deploying AI agents. As AI agents become more common, guardian agents will monitor, oversee and even protect against rogue AI behavior to ensure quality and security.
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| The Secret to More Creative, Innovative Leadership | 03 May 2022 | 00:23:46 | |
Especially if you work at a large, traditional organization, it's important to find ways to think more creatively — and drive the actions that come out of these new ways of looking ahead. Your — and your company's — success depends on it. And that's where a new approach we call "rogue thinking" comes in.
Here to discuss the newest research on the practice, how to become a rogue thinker, and the many benefits behind it are Penny Gillespie, a Vice President and Gartner Fellow in our Customer Experience and Digital Commerce team, and Whit Andrews, a Vice President and Distinguished Analyst in our Applications and Software Engineering Group. Press play to learn from innovative organizations, understand where others get tripped up and discover seven daily actions to become a rogue thinker.
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| Organizational Culture and Connectedness is in Crisis | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:20:56 | |
Our new research shows that just one in four employees feel connected to their organization's culture. Yet, employees who feel this way experience a 36% boost in performance and retention. You've likely heard plenty of conversation about what the workforce now expects from their employers, especially when it comes to culture — and this is exactly why.
Here to discuss their research and insights into organizational culture are Alexia Cambon, a Research Director in Gartner's HR research practice, and Mark Whittle, a Vice President of Research & Advisory, who also works within our HR practice. Listen as they explore changes in how we experience culture and connectedness, how progressive organizations can do a better job fostering these things and what's on the horizon.
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| How to Attract and Retain Talent When You Don't Have All the Money in the World | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:23:49 | |
Sixty percent of HR leaders are significantly concerned about employee turnover, and 62% of candidates have explored a career change in the last year. Top that off with the fact that a recent Gartner survey showed nearly three-quarters of candidates who receive a job offer have at least one other offer on the table, and it's clear that attracting and retaining talent is a top-of-mind challenge for all business leaders.
We also know that 41% of managers report needing to increase base salary an average of 15% to backfill roles. It raises the question, how can leaders attract and retain top talent if their budgets don't support this level of funding? Graham Waller, a Distinguished VP Analyst on Gartner's digital business leadership research team, and Jamie Kohn, a Research Director in our human resources practice, join us today to discuss just that.
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| What Does a Human Employee Value Proposition Look Like for Frontline Workers? | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:22:48 | |
Gartner estimates that there are 2.7 billion frontline workers — more than twice the number of desk-based workers. Yet, when it comes to discussing the future of work, the former are too often conspicuously absent from the conversation.
In the second episode of our four-part series around where, how, and when work gets done, Dana Stiffler, a Vice President in Gartner Research with expertise in supply chain talent strategies, and Piers Hudson, a Senior Director in Gartner's HR Research practice, join us to discuss creating equity between frontline and so-called knowledge workers, the top attraction and retention drivers for frontline workers, and why flexibility, choice and autonomy are key.
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| What Comes After the "Great Resignation?" | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:21:04 | |
Fifty-two percent of respondents to a recent Gartner survey said the pandemic made them question the purpose of their day-to-day job, and 50% said it changed their expectations of their employer. It explains why we've been hearing so much about the so-called Great Resignation.
In the first episode of a new series around the ever-evolving future of work, Chris Howard, Gartner's Chief of Research, and Michelle Bazargan, a Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation, discuss how we arrived at the current moment, what leaders can do to adapt and, more so, fuel innovation, and what they expect to see come out of this reckoning.
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| Your Guide to Inclusive Leadership | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:23:57 | |
Inclusion, as represented by the "I" in the "DEI" acronym, may come last, but it is an essential part of the puzzle — and the value proposition for employees. This is especially true in the wake of the pandemic and during the so-called great resignation, when it's more important than ever to treat employees as people first. In the third and final episode of a three-part series around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), guest host Rob O'Donohue, a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Christie Struckman, a VP Analyst on Gartner's CIO Research team. Tune in to hear their wide-ranging discussion on the key principles of inclusion, where we fail to live up to our inclusive ideals, and how every leader can do better. Dig Deeper Explore: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Download: Develop Inclusive Leadership for Future Success | |||
| Why Is Everyone Talking About Equity? | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:19:28 | |
Here at Gartner, we define equity as the "fair treatment and equality of access to opportunity, information and resources, built through identification and elimination of unfair biases, stereotypes or barriers that may inadvertently exclude underrepresented employees." It's a concept that's rapidly gaining momentum with organizations as they look to advance representation and improve business outcomes. In the second episode of a three-part series around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), guest host Rob O'Donohue, a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Emily Strother, a Senior Researcher here at Gartner, where she works with the HR practice on employee experience, the employee value proposition, and DEI. Tune in to their discussion about the key differences between equity and equality, the benefits of working in an equitable organization, and how hybrid work is changing the conversation. Dig Deeper Explore: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Download: How to Measure Your DEI Efforts | |||
| The State of DEI | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:20:05 | |
Mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion — sometimes shortened to "DEI" — on S&P 500 earnings calls have increased 658% just since 2018. What's more, nearly nine in 10 Fortune 100 companies list equity as one of their corporate values. We're making progress on this topic, which is critical to both business and our society, but we've got a long way to go. In the first episode of a three-part series on one of the most pressing issues of our time, guest host Rob O'Donohue, a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Chris Steadley, Gartner's Global Head of DEI. The two discuss the changes they've seen over the past few years, especially in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and movements for social justice, who is ultimately responsible for DEI, and what progressive leaders are doing right — and where they can take steps to do better. Dig Deeper: Explore: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Download: How to Measure Your DEI Efforts Learn More: Gartner ReimagineHR Conference: The Premier Conference for CHROs and Their Teams | |||
| A Look Back at 2021 With Gartner's Chief of Research | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:19:58 | |
Have you ever wondered how Gartner selects topics to feature in research? Are you curious about how topics evolve throughout the years? Want to know what's on the schedule for 2022? In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Chris Howard, Gartner's Chief of Research, to talk about key topics from 2021 and 2022. They'll also talk about his role at Gartner, his favorite pieces of research, and his advice for executives in 2022. Related Links: Read: Gartner Research Insights Download: 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Download: Top Strategic Technology Trends | |||
| Gartner's Top Strategic Predictions for 2022 and Beyond | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:27:36 | |
From NFTs to widespread internet access to cybersecurity attacks so damaging nations will respond with physical attacks, this year's strategic predictions will broaden how IT executives think about the future. In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Daryl Plummer, Distinguished Analyst & Gartner Fellow, to discuss Gartner's Top Strategic Predictions for 2022 and beyond. Daryl shares his favorite prediction, which one was the most controversial and the themes that tie them all together. Related Links: Read: You'll Be Breaking Up With Bad Customers — and 9 Other Predictions for 2022 and Beyond Download: 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Download: Top Strategic Technology Trends | |||
| The AI Journey That Will Define Your Data & Analytics Future | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:22:18 | |
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into how data and analytics leaders can navigate the mounting pressure to deliver AI results, while building the trust, governance and business value needed for long-term success. Fresh from the Opening Keynote at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, Gartner experts Gareth Herschel and Carlie Idoine share why this is the best time to be in data and analytics — and how to scale your AI journey with confidence. From trust models and "freedom in a box" governance, to measuring real value and telling the right story, they break down what it takes to turn AI potential into measurable impact.
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| What Made the Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends List for 2022 | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:23:27 | |
The Gartner Top Strategic Technology trends will act as force multipliers over the next three to five years. These trends are critical to business, enabling the growth, digitalization and efficiency that organizations need in today's world. In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP analyst, to discuss some of the trends, including hyperautomation, generative AI, distributed enterprise, privacy-enhancing computation and cloud-native platforms. Arun also explains the three overarching themes that drive the research and shares which technology is his favorite to talk about. Related Links: Read More: Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2022 Download: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2022 eBook Download: The 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ | |||
| Gartner Keynote: Leading IT in a Disrupted World | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:17:42 | |
Where we work, where we consume, where we innovate, where we generate business value — all of it has changed in the past two years. This raises a key question for CIOs and IT executives — where next? In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Helen Poitevin, VP analyst and content coordinator for the keynote at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2021 which explored where CIOs and IT executives need to focus and what opportunities exist in disruption. Related Links: Read: Where CIOs and IT Leaders Will Go Next Download: 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ | |||
| Prepare Your Organization for Zero Trust | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:19:40 | |
What is Zero Trust? The Zero Trust security model has become a popular marketing term, but security and risk leaders need to separate the hype from the true business benefits. In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Gartner expert John Watts to talk about Zero Trust. John will share what Zero Trust is, the technical challenges and business benefits, as well as if achieving 100% Zero Trust is even possible. Related Links: Read: The Top 8 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021-2022 Download: Protect your Business Assets with a Roadmap for Maturing Information Security Program Learn More: Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2021 | |||
| Make Emerging Tech Your Competitive Advantage | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:15:01 | |
How does your organization stack up against your peers when it comes to technology adoption? What technology needs to be deployed in the next 12 to 18 months? In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Gartner expert Leinar Ramos to talk about Gartner's Emerging Technology Roadmap. Leinar will share what he thinks is the most interesting technology in the research, two unexpected key trends, and tips on how organizations can use the roadmap alongside the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies. Related Links: Read: 3 Themes Surface in the 2021 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies Download: The Gartner 2021-2023 Emerging Technology Roadmap Watch: The Gartner 2021-2023 Emerging Technology Roadmap Findings Webinar Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ | |||
| The Rise of the Business Technologist | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:23:53 | |
Organizations that effectively support business technologists are 2.6x more likely to accelerate digital transformation. In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Jaime Capella, Distinguished VP, to talk about business technologists and the democratization of digital delivery. The increase in the number of business technologists highlights a significant shift in how organizations think about technology and analytics. Technology is no longer reserved solely for IT departments and four out of five technologists work in business areas outside of IT. Related Links: Read: 4 Leadership Tactics to Accelerate Digital Business Transformation Download: Fusion Teams: A New Model for Digital Delivery Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ | |||
| What's on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2021 | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:17:48 | |
Does your organization need NFTs or digital humans? What about physics-informed AI? How will technology drive digital business acceleration for your industry? In this episode, ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta is joined by Brain Burke, Research Vice President, to talk about the Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2021. We'll take a look at the three themes for the Hype Cycle, and some of the technologies that drive each one. Brian will also share his favorite technology and one surprising innovation that didn't make the 2021 list. Related Links: Read: 3 Themes Surface in the 2021 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies Download: 2021 Hype Cycles: Innovating Delivery Through Trust, Growth and Change Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ | |||
| Are You Prepared for a Ransomware Attack? | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:17:11 | |
How can organizations protect themselves against ransomware? What should they do in the event of an attack? Is paying the ransom legal? In this episode, ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta speaks with Mark Harris, Senior Director Analyst with Gartner to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding ransomware attacks, talk about the best ways to prevent them, and discuss why we're seeing more sophisticated versions. Related Links: 5 Must-Read Ransomware and Cybersecurity Articles | |||
| Behind the Research: Gartner Primary Research | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:13:55 | |
In this special three-part series, ThinkCast gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what it takes to create some of Gartner's most notable research. | |||
| Behind the Research: Gartner Maverick Research | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:15:59 | |
In this special three-part series, ThinkCast gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what it takes to create some of Gartner's most notable research. In this second episode, host Kasey Panetta is joined by Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP and Gartner Fellow, the co-lead of the Gartner Maverick Research program to talk about what maverick research is, where the name came from, and some the more outlandish topics. | |||
| Behind the Research: The Gartner Hype Cycle | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:16:59 | |
In this special three-part series, ThinkCast gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what it takes to create some of Gartner's most notable research. In this first episode, host Kasey Panetta speaks with Jackie Fenn, Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow Emeritus in Gartner's CIO Research group, the originator of the Gartner Hype Cycle model. The Hype Cycle has been adopted by news media and other organizations worldwide to explain how technologies move from hype to disillusionment and beyond. Related Links: | |||
| AI Agents Are Here: Impact Update on 2025's Top Tech Trends | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:18:34 | |
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we revisit the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 — particularly those focused on AI — and explore the impact they've had so far. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Gene Alvarez returns to unpack how this year's most critical tech trends are playing out across enterprises with ever-increasing speed, including agentic AI, disinformation security and AI governance platforms. From ethics-by-design to the rise of AI coworkers, discover what's working, what's evolving and what leaders need to prepare for as we approach the reveal of the 2026 trends.
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| Five Hacks to Accelerate Digital Business | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:24:37 | |
It's easy to get lost in the big ideas behind digital acceleration, and not know how to move forward in a tactical way. In today's episode, Kasey Panetta, Gartner ThinkCast host, speaks with Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst, about five digital acceleration hacks — plus Mary's favorite all-time hack that you can start implementing with your team today. Related Links: | |||
| Why You Need Neurodiverse Talent | 25 May 2021 | 00:17:29 | |
Rob O'Donohue, Senior Director Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, joins Gartner ThinkCast host, Kasey Panetta, to learn more about Rob's research on neurodiverse talent. Rob shares how organizations can tap into neurodivergent talent pool, the unique attributes these candidates can bring to the organization and how the interview process and workplace should foster an inclusive environment. Related Links: | |||
| The Secret to Better Decision Making | 11 May 2021 | 00:19:55 | |
Executives make a lot of decisions and stand accountable for outcomes of those decisions. In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, host Kasey Panetta speaks with Mike Rollings to talk about reengineering decision making to deliver better outcomes. Mike speaks about how this idea of studying decision making came about and shares the biggest challenges executives face. | |||
| Why You Shouldn't Ignore Infrastructure-Led Innovation | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:15:54 | |
Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) has an overall higher level of visibility and credibility with business leaders than it has ever had before. In this Gartner ThinkCast episode, Roger Williams, VP Analyst, joins ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta to discuss the new position I&O leaders are in today, how they forge ahead and the importance of infrastructure- led Innovation. Related Links Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference | |||
| Gartner Top Security and Risk Trends for 2021 | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:23:23 | |
In this Gartner ThinkCast episode, host Kasey Panetta speaks with Peter Firstbrook, VP Analyst, about the top security and risk management trends for 2021. You'll hear how how Peter's team decides which trends make the list and why. Related Links: | |||
| How COVID-19 Disrupted Your Employee's Experience | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:23:19 | |
On this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner host Kasey Panetta talks with Whit Andrews, Gartner Distinguished Vice President Analyst, about the Gartner 2021 Digital Worker Experience Survey. The survey featured worker feedback from across the globe, including the United States, Europe, Japan, China and India, on how their lives and productivity changed over the past year Learn more: Gartner Digital Workplace Conferences | |||
| Gartner Top Data and Analytics Trends for 2021 | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:29:07 | |
From XOps to data fabric and smarter, more responsible AI, Gartner ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta talks with Rita Sallam, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner Fellow, and the lead researcher on the top 10 data and analytics trends for 2021. In this conversation, Rita shares all ten data and analytic trends and why they matter to D&A leaders today. | |||
| The Good, the Bad and the Hybrid Future of Work | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:21:49 | |
With an increase in remote working, organizations are grappling with future workforce models. Hybrid workforce models can create challenges but also increase agility and resilience.
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, host Kasey Panetta speaks with Alexia Cambon, Research Director, to talk about the pros and cons of a hybrid workforce. Alexia shares common barriers that prevent executives from fully-embracing hybrid workforce models and what a hybrid model means for on-site employees. Related Links: Read eBook: Dispel 7 Myths to Prepare for a Hybrid Future of Work Learn more: Gartner ReImagine HR Conference Read article: Are You a Hybrid Workforce Champion or a Laggard? | |||
| The Rise of Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:18:15 | |
Have you thought about how vaccine passports or certificates will affect your workplace? As vaccine rollouts increase around the world, organizations need to start thinking about the strategies for their own employees. In this episode, Gartner ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta speaks with Donna Medeiros, Sr Director Analyst, about digital vaccine certificates and how vaccine distribution is impacting workplaces today. If you missed our first episode on vaccine strategy with Donna, listen now. Related Links: Read More: Smarter With Gartner Visit: Gartner's Complimentary COVID-19 Resource Center Watch Webinar: The Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine on Your Strategy | |||
| Gartner CIO Resolutions for 2021 | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:31:04 | |
While a typical New Year's resolution might be to eat healthier or find time to focus on a new hobby, resolutions for 2021 probably look a little bit different In this episode, Gartner ThinkCast Host, Kasey Panetta speaks with Michelle Bazargan, Sr Director Analyst, to discuss the Gartner CIO Resolutions for 2021. Related Links Attend the Conference: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo® Download the eBook: Top Priorities for IT: Leadership Vision for 2021 Read the Article: 10 CIO Resolutions for 2021 | |||
| How AI Really Thinks — and Why It Hallucinates | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:13:23 | |
In this episode of ThinkCast, we explore one of the most persistent — and evolving — challenges with AI: hallucinations. Gartner Chief of Research Chris Howard breaks down what hallucinations really are, why they happen and what they reveal about how machines think. From multiagent systems to physics-informed neural networks, discover how the next wave of AI innovation is moving beyond prediction and toward precision, all while relying on AI-ready data. You'll learn:
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| Gartner Experts Explain Top Strategic Predictions for 2021 and Beyond | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:27:35 | |
Today it is clear that businesses need a reset, not only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but because technological advances demand it. In this episode, Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst, and Daryl Plummer, Managing Vice President, connect virtually to discuss the Gartner Top Strategic Predictions for 2021 and Beyond. Trends such as neuromorphic computing, dna storage and virtual experiences might be a bit futuristic, but are imminent. Related Links: Read more: Gartner Top 10 Strategic Predictions for 2021 and Beyond Attend event: CIO Conferences Download eBook: Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends 2021 | |||
| Why Executives Need a COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:14:24 | |
Is your organization prepared with a COVID-19 vaccine strategy? From mandatory vaccinations to keeping employees safe, there are many layers to the distribution strategy. These conversations will vary depending on geography and organizational setup, but all business leaders need to anticipate questions that will arise and scenario planning. In this episode, Gartner ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta speaks with Donna Medeiros, Sr Director Analyst, about a few of the considerations and challenges business leaders need to address. Related Links: Learn More: Gartner COVID-19 Resource Center Read More: 5 Questions Business Leaders Should Ask as COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out Attend Webinar: Panel Discussion: What the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Means for Your Enterprise Read More: Smarter With Gartner | |||
| Gartner ThinkCast Tells the Story of 2020 | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:17:38 | |
As we near the beginning of a new year, we're turning our attention back to the ThinkCast episodes that highlight the events of the past year. These episodes tell the story of 2020: a worldwide pandemic, unprecedented disruption, protests, and an uncertain path forward. From our extensive series on COVID-19, diversity, equity and inclusion, and top trends coverage to our thought leadership on how organizations need to think about the future of the business, Gartner ThinkCast brought Gartner insights directly to you. On behalf of our podcasting team, thank you for joining us on our journey of 2020 and we'll see you next year. Related Links: Download: How to Build A Resilient Organization Learn More: Gartner Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Read More: Why Now Is the Time to Accelerate Digital | |||
| Key Takeaways From the 2021 CIO Agenda | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:22:54 | |
COVID-19 changed the CIO's relationships with the C-suite and they must continue to adapt for the road ahead. In this episode, we reveal the most important takeaways from the Gartner 2021 CIO Agenda. Gartner ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta interviews Andy Rowsell-Jones, distinguished VP analyst with Gartner's CIO & Executive Leadership Research team about the four key activities that distinguishes top organizations from the rest. Related Links: Read more: CIO Agenda 2021: Invest in Your Supply Chain (Before It's Too Late) Download guide: The 2021 CIO Agenda: Seize This Opportunity for Digital Business Acceleration Read more: CIO Agenda: Focus on Digital Products and Self-Service Options | |||
| How to Maximize AI Success (and What to Avoid) | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:14:26 | |
Nearly half of CIOs say they now employ artificial intelligence (AI) or intend to within the next 12 months. But how to make AI a core IT competency still eludes most organizations. In this epsiode, Gartner ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta interviews Whit Andrews, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner. Whit shares five crucial habits for successful AI programs and one major mistake that organizations tend to make. Related Links: Download: Gartner Emerging Technology Roadmap Read more: 5 Habits of Organizations With Successful AI Learn more: Gartner CIO Conferences | |||
| Gartner Experts Explain Strategic Technology Trends for 2021 | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:19:30 | |
This year's top strategic technology trends highlight those trends that will drive significant disruption and opportunity over the next five to 10 years. Hyperautomation, AI engineering and distributed cloud are among the nine technologies that have significant transformative potential. In this episode, Kasey Panetta, Gartner ThinkCast Host, hears from Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst, and Brian Burke, Research VP as they discuss the trends. Mary and Brian share the trends they find most interesting and what will have the most impact. | |||
| 7 Characteristics of Successful Digital Leaders | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:22:37 | |
What are the seven characteristics of a successful digital leader? In this episode, Gartner ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta interviews Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst about her recent research that dives into how leaders need to think differently in a digital world. | |||
| Why Employee Work Hacks Aren't Sustainable | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:20:33 | |
Increasing pressure to keep pace has HR executives scrambling to hire and retain talent prepared for agility. In this episode, Gartner VP Caroline Walsh explains to Jackie Wiles, Associate Content Director, why organizations must prioritize resilience, not just efficiency, to succeed. The need to respond at speed to the impact of the pandemic revealed that years of focusing heavily on efficiency had often led to organizational fragility and vulnerability. Now organizations must adjust. During this interview, Walsh Walsh discusses the highs and lows for employees as organizations try to build more sustainable processes and work design. | |||
| Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Why Traditional Recruiting Doesn't Work in 2020 | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:20:20 | |
In this episode of ThinkCast, host Kasey Panetta interviews Dion Love, a Vice President of Advisory Services at Gartner. In order to deliver on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, leaders must take a look at how the traditional hiring process needs to change for organizations to create diverse digital workforces. | |||
| Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Confront Marginalization in the Workplace | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:26:18 | |
In part 2 of the Gartner ThinkCast special series on the Executives Role in Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kasey Panetta interviews Christie Struckman, VP Analyst to talk about confronting behaviors that marginalize underrepresented employees. Christie explains that any employee can marginalize or be the target of marginalization and once these behaviors are recognized, they must be confronted. | |||
| The HR Reset: Making Work Better in the Age of AI | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:23:03 | |
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore how HR leaders can meet the moment in 2025, where AI acceleration, evolving employee expectations and cultural fragmentation are redefining work. Pulled from the Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ Opening Keynote, Gartner experts Jessie Knight and Russ McCall uncover the critical role HR must play in addressing widening performance gaps — and how guided collaboration, collective intelligence and a human-first approach to AI can reset the workplace for what's next.
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| Select the Right Digital Initiatives to Drive Digital Acceleration | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:28:35 | |
2020 has caused many organizations to push digital initiatives forward at unprecedented speed. This acceleration of digital business means making choices on what initiatives move forward or slow down. Hung LeHong, VP and Gartner Fellow, joins Gartner ThinkCast to discuss the framework for digital business acceleration and how to use the five lanes to prioritize your digital initiatives for better results. | |||
| Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What Organizations Get Wrong | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:22:39 | |
In this Gartner ThinkCast special series on the Executives Role in Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kasey Panetta interviews Lauren Romansky, Managing VP of Gartner's HR practice. Lauren explains how the summer of 2020 has presented a real opportunity for change. Employees across the globe are engaging in discussions of racial justice, leaders are seizing this moment to consider their role and opportunities to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at their organizations. Related Links Learn More: Gartner Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Read More: Making the Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During Disruption Attend Webinar: How HR Can Sustain Diversity & Inclusion to Create Change in Moments of Unrest | |||
| Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2020: Part 2 | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:29:50 | |
Featured at the Gartner Symposium IT/Xpo®, the Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2020 highlights the 30 emerging technologies with significant impact on business, society and people over the next five to 10 years. In the second episode of our two-part series, we'll talk through the final three trends with experts Brian Burke, Nick Heudecker, Svetlana Sicular and Sylvain Fabre. | |||