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Gartner ThinkCast

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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25:16

The Disruptions That Will Reshape Everything by 2030

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2026/01/27

The future rarely arrives quietly. Disruptions — both anticipated and unexpected — are already reshaping the technology landscape, and CIOs need to be ready before they hit. In a preview of his presentation from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow Daryl Plummer explores the pivotal disruptions that could accelerate change faster than most leaders realize. These insights go beyond prediction; they're a roadmap for recognizing, prioritizing and responding to forces

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25:10

HR's New Mandate: Redesign Work for the AI Era

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2026/01/20

Although AI is everywhere, most initiatives aren't moving the needle on growth or cost. That's why HR leaders have a new mandate — stop focusing only on the workforce and start redesigning the work itself. In a preview of their Opening Keynote from Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, Gartner experts Harsh Kundulli and Katie Sutherland reveal how HR can lead the way in three major shifts in work: augment to make existing work better; reengineer to redesign workflows and functions; and invent to create new

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33:56

The Truth Behind AI Layoffs and the Future of Work...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2026/01/13

AI-driven layoffs are making headlines, but is AI really the main culprit? Or is the story more complex? As organizations enter 2026, leaders face rising performance expectations, cultural strain, and mounting pressure to deliver productivity gains that rarely materialize. What does this mean for the future of work? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, host Alexis Wierenga talks with Gartner expert Emily Rose McRae to break down Gartner's Future of Work Trends for 2026. From the truth behind

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18:35

Gartner's CIO Agenda for 2026: The A.R.T. of...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2026/01/06

As CIOs enter 2026, the pressure is on: Budgets are flat, headcount is tight, and yet expectations for growth, innovation, and AI adoption are soaring. How can technology leaders deliver impact when resources are constrained and the pace of change is relentless? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner expert Chris Howard walks through the latest CIO Agenda survey results for 2026, as debuted at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. From navigating geopolitical vendor risk to shifting planning cycles and

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28:20

The Future of AI Implementation: What's After AI Agents?

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/12/16

AI is transforming faster than leaders can rewrite their strategies, and staying ahead requires a new kind of clarity. So how do you move beyond experimentation and hype to build AI that truly delivers business value? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner Director Analyst Deepak Seth joins to explore what's next in AI implementation, including what comes after AI agents. He'll break down where AI really sits on the Gartner Hype Cycle today, why organizations struggle to operationalize new

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24:32

Top Tech Trends 2026: Meet the Innovation Superheroes

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/12/09

As disruption accelerates and AI becomes indispensable, CIOs and technology leaders face a critical question: How do you harness innovation without losing control? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner experts Gene Alvarez and Tori Paulman walk through the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026, as debuted at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. They explore why the pace of change is faster than ever, and how three new "innovation superheroes" — the Architect, the Synthesist, and the Vanguard — can

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19:56

AI Shockwaves Explained: Disrupt Before You're Disrupted

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/12/02

As generative AI moves from novelty to necessity, its most profound impact isn't in incremental efficiency — it's in the shockwaves that ripple across industries. These disruptions challenge pricing models, rewrite competitive dynamics and even blur the boundaries between entire sectors. So how do you prepare to create — or counter — these seismic shifts? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Hung LeHong explores the concept of AI shockwaves: what they are, why they

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25:09

IT Symposium/Xpo Opening Keynote 2025: Gartner's...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/11/25

As AI capabilities surge ahead, human readiness is struggling to keep pace — and that imbalance could derail your path to real value. So how can CIOs and IT leaders navigate this gap and avoid costly missteps? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, you'll hear the first 20 minutes of the Opening Keynote from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025, straight from the stage in Orlando. Gartner experts Alicia Mullery and Daryl Plummer reveal why the odds of achieving AI ROI remain stubbornly low, and what leaders

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06:50

The 4 Biggest Challenges for IT Leaders in 2026

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/11/18

Leadership won't get any easier in 2026. Geopolitical volatility, accelerating AI disruption and workforce identity shifts are creating unprecedented challenges for IT leaders. So how can you prepare? In this mini episode of ThinkCast, recorded at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio sums up the insights from her dozens of onsite conversations with CIOs and top IT leaders. In just four minutes, she breaks down the four challenges shaping IT leadership

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23:59

From Guardian to Catalyst: 8 Forces Reshaping CFO...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/11/11

As economic volatility, cost pressure and technological acceleration reshape the finance landscape, CFOs are facing a pivotal identity shift. The instinct to protect the enterprise through tighter controls may no longer serve the moment. So what does it take to lead with resilience and unlock growth? In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Clement Christensen and Mallory Bulman revisit their Opening Keynote from the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo. They introduce the "Catalyst CFO" — a new

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12:33

Walking the Golden Path to Value: Aligning AI...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/11/04

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,

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26:55

From Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo: What’s Ahead for CIOs...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/10/24

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

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27:25

Your IT Symposium/Xpo Primer: Top AI Insights From...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of ThinkCast, we’re setting the stage for Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025. You’ll hear Gartner experts Mary Mesaglio, Hung LeHong, Gene Alvarez and Daryl Plummer revisit the past year’s most impactful IT insights to help you prepare for what’s next — from navigating two AI races and unlocking deep productivity to understanding agentic AI and the rise of guardian agents. Keep listening for practical guidance on setting your AI pace, managing costs and spotting the disruptions that will

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24:47

Turn AI Promises Into Measurable Business Outcomes

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/09/30

Executives are asking the same question in 2025: Where is the value AI was supposed to deliver? In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Mary Mesaglio and Rita Sallam outline how leaders can define, measure and maximize AI value across the enterprise. From productivity gains that don’t translate directly to financial returns, to high-stakes bets that could rewrite industry rules, they explain why leaders must manage AI investments as a balanced portfolio — spanning return on investment,

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25:50

AI, Strategy & Marketing Growth: What Every CMO Must...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/09/23

CMOs are facing extraordinary expectations — from the enterprise, customers and their own teams. In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Alex De Fursac Gash and Kristina LaRocca-Cerrone cover a portion of their Opening Keynote from this year's Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo. Together, they outline how marketing leaders can navigate heightened demands, avoid strategic dysfunction and embrace what they call the "Epic Journey to Growth." From shifting AI from tool to actor, to building long-term

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18:34

4 Steps to Unlock Better Managers

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/09/09

Managers are stretched thin, but remain the most powerful voice for employee trust. In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner VP, Advisory Alexandra Earl introduces the 4 C’s of Manager Communication Competencies: Championing, Coaching, Conversing and Connecting. From helping employees link strategy to daily work, to creating true two-way dialogue, Alexandra outlines a clear framework to elevate communication and improve team engagement. Tune in to discover: Why managers remain the most effective

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25:46

How to Rewrite the Sales Playbook With Agentic AI

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/09/02

With traditional sales growth bets losing steam, today’s sales leaders face an urgent challenge: how to hit their numbers and lead their teams through AI-driven reinvention. In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast — recorded live from the 2025 Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference Opening Keynote in Las Vegas — Gartner VP Analyst Dan Gottlieb introduces the “Great Sales Awakening,” a new era in sales transformation. From navigating quota pressures and cross-functional expectations to deploying agentic

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15:25

Gartner’s Must-Listen Guide for New Leaders

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/08/26

With 39% of new executives underperforming in their new role, succeeding as a new leader requires more than ambition — it takes the right tools, insights and political savvy. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio joins first to introduce Gartner Executive FastStart™ — a curated set of tools, roadmaps and resources to help new executives overcome the triple constraint of time, information and relationships. Then Gartner Fellow Tina Nunno walks through her framework of four leadership styles

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22:18

The AI Journey That Will Define Your Data & Analytics...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/08/12

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”

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18:34

AI Agents Are Here: Impact Update on 2025’s Top Tech...

Gartner ThinkCast ·

2025/08/05

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

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