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The So What from BCG

Boston Consulting Group BCG

This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. This is not your typical business strategy podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party

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21:40

BCG Presents: The CEO Radar

The So What from BCG ·

2025/05/21

Financial analysts were far more prepared than most CEOs for the US tariffs announced on April 2. Analysts, who serve as a proxy for the financial markets, anticipated tariffs would soon be an enormous issue, mentioning the topic 62% more often than did CEOs during Q1 earnings calls. That’s the conclusion of the second edition of the CEO Radar—a tool to help CEOs determine which issues truly deserve their time and attention. It unpacks the leading topics discussed on almost 4,900 earnings calls

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21:52

Navigating the New World of Tariffs and Trade

The So What from BCG ·

2025/05/07

Global trade is entering a new phase marked by unpredictability. Marc Gilbert and Michael McAdoo discuss how companies can respond by building supply chain flexibility, strengthening scenario planning, and enhancing their understanding of geopolitical developments. Learn More:Marc Gilbert: https://on.bcg.com/3SpNytSMichael McAdoo: https://on.bcg.com/4iQA6KuBCG’s Center on Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9AThere’s Nowhere to Hide as Tariffs Reshape Global Trade: https://on.bcg.com/44RLO47How

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23:18

Rethinking Global Trade from the South Up

The So What from BCG ·

2025/04/23

The Global South isn’t standing still as tariffs and uncertainty roil financial markets and business plans. Aparna Bharadwaj, leader of BCG’s Global Advantage practice, explains how these nations are forming smart partnerships and moving from low-cost production to innovation-powered impact.Learn More:Aparna Bharadwaj: https://on.bcg.com/4cIKW3VIn a Multipolar World, the Global South Finds Its Moment: https://on.bcg.com/42UhQLnBCG on Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4BCG's Center for

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19:07

AI Agents: The Truth Behind the Hype

The So What from BCG ·

2025/04/16

Nicolas de Bellefonds, BCG’s global AI leader, unpacks the myths, challenges, and real potential of AI agents. They can transform how work gets done if companies stop chasing shortcuts, rethink outdated processes, and prepare for the costs and complexity that come with real change.Learn More:Nicolas de Bellefonds: https://on.bcg.com/4lr0DkhBCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3Y1NHaqThe CEO’s Workout for Peak AI Performance: https://on.bcg.com/44opFtVFrom Potential to Profit: Closing the

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33:14

BCG PRESENTS: Imagine This...: Preparing for an...

The So What from BCG ·

2025/04/09

By the year 2035, we will likely be able to utilize AI to crunch complex data sets and produce far more accurate predictions of the future, for everything from stock market fluctuations to consumer trends. Already, meteorologists are using AI to improve weather forecasting—for instance, by more accurately predicting when a hurricane will make landfall. But BCG’s Alan Iny says this does not mean that business leaders will be able to dispense with planning for multiple scenarios. Predictions will

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21:52

Does Your Business Know Where Its Money Is Going?

The So What from BCG ·

2025/03/26

Karin von Funck, BCG’s global lead for zero-based transformation, explains why great cost transformation goes beyond spreadsheets. The best companies don’t slash expenses. They have a deep understanding of what drives value, a rigorous approach to spending, and a culture that supports smart decision making. Quick cuts may deliver short-term relief but can erode long-term growth—as well as the trust of employees.Learn More:Karin von Funck: https://on.bcg.com/4iBZXqnBCG Latest Thinking on Cost:

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20:23

Sci-Fi on the Factory Floor

The So What from BCG ·

2025/03/12

For years, extended reality (XR) has waited to find its place in business. New lightweight, AI-enabled headsets are bringing the power of AI to the frontline. Tibor Mérey, BCG’s global business leader in frontier tech, explains how XR can boost productivity and address labor shortages. But will workers embrace it?Tibor Mérey: https://on.bcg.com/43l9LQIBCG’s Latest Thinking on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications: https://on.bcg.com/4hek0JYBCG on Augmented and Virtual Reality:

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18:09

Re-Recruiting and Other New HR Strategies You Can’t...

The So What from BCG ·

2025/02/26

HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.Learn More:Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7GvBCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjroDecoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT

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20:37

AI Can Build Your Next Business—If You Think Bigger

The So What from BCG ·

2025/02/12

Businesses are overlooking AI’s ability to create entirely new products and businesses. Beth Viner, who leads BCG’s corporate venturing and business building at BCGX, explains how organizations can move beyond efficiency and generate big revenue gains. Companies can combine their historical strengths with AI’s power to meet customer needs in new and unexpected ways.Learn More:Beth Viner: https://on.bcg.com/4193LcoBCG X: https://on.bcg.com/3WUviLQBCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/42OlGpKBeth’s TED Talk:

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18:10

Rain or Shine, Deliver Every Time

The So What from BCG ·

2025/01/29

Supply chains are more important than ever. Geopolitical shifts and an ever-increasing need to reduce carbon emissions have created new challenges. Camille Egloff, head of travel, transportation, infrastructure, cities, and logistics for Europe, Middle East, South America, and Africa, explains how businesses can reduce risks and take advantage of emerging digital technologies to create lean, resilient supply chains that flex to meet demand.Learn More:Camille Egloff: https://on.bcg.com/42s5F8VBCG on

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18:07

Does Climate Finance Stand a Chance?

The So What from BCG ·

2025/01/15

Vinay Shandal, BCG’s sustainable investing leader, explains why global competition is both a challenge and a catalyst for clean energy. He talks about how governments can remove barriers and red tape in addition to providing financing—and why private companies are farther along than public companies in their net zero goals.Learn More:Vinay Shandal: https://on.bcg.com/4fSXsxHHow AI Can Speed Climate Action: https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKqA Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets:

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20:13

From the Archive: Rewire or Retire

The So What from BCG ·

2025/01/01

One in every three people will likely find their jobs significantly disrupted by AI in the next decade. Sagar Goel, leader of BCG’s work in digital reskilling and leadership development, talks about the role of the public and private sectors in preparing employees for this exciting, uncertain, and sometimes frightening world. Learn More:Sagar Goel: https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCEBCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaTHarvard Business Review

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19:49

Every Action Has a Supply Chain Reaction

The So What from BCG ·

2024/12/18

Home to over half of the world’s supply chain activity, Asia is a complex powerhouse. Bitan Datta, BCG’s Asia Pacific leader in manufacturing and supply chains, describes how to balance cost, resilience, and geopolitics in this lively market.Learn More:Bitan Datta: https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0BCG on Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwNHow GenAI Reimagines Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT

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23:04

Price, Portfolio, Personalization—New Rules for...

The So What from BCG ·

2024/12/04

The consumer goods industry is facing threats from new competitors, inflation, and changes in consumer behavior. Rohan Sajdeh, global leader of BCG’s consumer practice, outlines how companies can adapt through portfolio reshaping, advanced pricing strategies, and personalized customer experiences. He also discusses how AI and sustainability are shaping the future of the industry. Learn More:Rohan Sajdeh: https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RLConsumer Products Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQeCEO Moments of

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20:59

Prepared to Pounce: Why CEOs Should Always Be Ready...

The So What from BCG ·

2024/11/20

More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value. Learn More:Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2WlnpM&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection:

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20:42

How Corporations and Startups Can Collaborate on...

The So What from BCG ·

2024/11/06

Hubertus Meinecke, BCG’s global climate and sustainability lead, and Axel Reinaud, CEO of NetZero, discuss what climate startups can learn from large corporations and vice versa. Corporations have capital that startups need but take a long time to make decisions. Startups are fast moving and have strong technical skills but are short on the capital that large corporations can provide.Learn More:Hubertus Meinecke: https://on.bcg.com/3AqhSzpAxel Reinaud: https://netzero.green/en/team/NetZero:

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20:25

The Chief of Staff: A CEO’s Secret Weapon

The So What from BCG ·

2024/10/23

Judith Wallenstein, leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory, explains how chiefs of staff help CEO’s succeed and identify the characteristics that matter most in this role. The best chiefs of staff have integrity, confidence, and a selfless commitment to their boss —becoming part of a CEO’s inner circle by staying out of the spotlight.Learn More:Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/402EekTCEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MMHow CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7KCEO Moments

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21:28

Customer Strategy: It’s Personal

The So What from BCG ·

2024/10/09

Mark Abraham, leader of BCG’s Marketing, Sales & Pricing practice in North America, explains how organizations can combine the physical and digital to create powerful customer experiences. As co-author of the new book Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, Abraham explains that few actually hit the mark—wasting resources and leaving customers disappointed.Learn More:Mark Abraham: https://on.bcg.com/3NdACFcRead Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI:

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19:30

Up Close with Our CEO

The So What from BCG ·

2024/09/25

What are today’s big business challenges and why is it a great time to be a CEO? Christoph Schweizer talks about what he has learned in his three years at the helm.Hear Christoph’s insights on how CEOs navigate difficult decisions, including his own "moment of truth" when he faced a critical challenge.Learn More:Watch Christoph's one-on-one discussions with CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoTExplore the latest for CEOs from CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/4exCwvSChristoph Schweizer:

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21:16

Taking Risk from No to Go

The So What from BCG ·

2024/09/11

Can risk management evolve from a check-the-box exercise into a driver of innovation? Tad Roselund, BCG’s former chief risk officer, explains how organizations can create advantage by anticipating challenges, training employees to spot risks, and balancing prevention with recovery.Learn More:Tad Roselund: https://on.bcg.com/3WR4Ge2BCG on Risk and Compliance: https://on.bcg.com/3Toc1RBCEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoTThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

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