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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 services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
- 143 - What Is AI Quietly Taking from Your Workforce?
BCG’s Sagar Goel explains how everyday AI use is already eroding the judgment organizations rely on—and what leaders can do about it. Sagar, leader of the Human Futures lab at the BCG Institute, shares what 70 C-suite leaders have told BCG about how “distributed de-skilling” shows up in daily work. Among the most vexing problems: AI outputs that go unchallenged, accountability that slips, and junior talent who build skills more slowly.
You’ll Learn:
Why AI substitutes for thinking, not just supports it—and why that matters at scale.
How to capture AI’s productivity gains while protecting human judgment.
How AI-free zones and simple team habits keep critical thinking sharp.
Learn More:
When Everyone Uses AI, Companies Risk Losing Critical Skills: https://on.bcg.com/4zqcmpR
The BCG Institute: https://on.bcg.com/3WnFC1F
BCG’s Latest Thinking on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/4iT0SVJ
BCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/4yP5qRL
Chapters
00:00 Is AI Eroding How We Think?
01:24 What Does De-Skilling Look Like?
03:35 Does AI Hinder Career Development?
05:53 Should Companies Limit AI Use?
06:47 Productivity Without Risking De-skilling
07:58 How to Rethink Employee Training
10:30 Who Owns AI’s Mistakes?
11:12 How to Spot AI Gains and Losses
13:01 Is Skill Loss Hard to Spot?
14:37 How Can Leaders Counter De-skilling?
Meet the Expert
Name:Sagar Goel
Title:Managing Director & Partner; Global Insights Leader, BCG Institute (leads the Human Futures Lab)
Bio:https://on.bcg.com/4z11ttB
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-goel-bb7b192/?isSelfProfile=false
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 03 Nov 2026 - 15min - 142 - Your AI Strategy Must Be More than Just a Rollout
Vinciane Beauchene explains why AI strategy, not tool access, drives value. Employees with plenty of tools but weak strategic guidance are five times less likely to see measurable impact. She explains how leaders can redesign work end-to-end, decide where to protect human value, and set clear guardrails as AI agents take on more. Adoption is an individual metric. Value creation is a systemic one. Vinciane is a former BCG Managing Director and Partner. She recently joined Schneider Electric as Chief AI Transformation Officer.
You’ll Learn
Why companies should focus on the most important places to protect human value.
How calling AI a “coworker” negatively impacts accountability and leaves greater room for error.
Why every employee should be able to answer three questions about their company’s AI strategy: where the company is going, what it means for their job, and how they will grow.
Learn More:
BCG’s Latest Insights on AI: https://on.bcg.com/4k5QU4i
AI at Work: Strategy Matters More Than Tools: https://on.bcg.com/4hZpkmO
Vinciane’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/vinciane_beauchene_will_ai_take_your_job_in_the_next_10_years_wrong_question
Chapters
00:00 How Is AI Changing Work?
01:30 Are Companies Seeing Gains With AI?
02:30 AI’s Real Impact on Business
04:18 How Do You Measure AI Success?
05:20 What Processes Should Companies Rework?
08:48 Where Shouldn’t AI Be Used
10:19 Which Human Skills Still Matter?
11:07 How Will Agents Change Strategy?
12:04 How AI Effects the Way Work Feels
12:33 Is AI a Coworker or Tool?
14:23 What Does Good Look Like for Employees?
16:04 Move Fast or Redesign First?
17:08 How Should Leaders Approach AI Deployment?
Meet the Expert
Vinciane Beauchene
Former BCG Managing Director and Partner
Schneider Electric Chief AI Transformation Officer
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinciane-beauchene-74a72131/
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 20 Oct 2026 - 18min - 141 - Lessons on Token-Based Competition from My All-AI Company
BCG's Matt Kropp explains why productive AI use, not just access, is becoming the biggest lever for growth. Companies using AI purposefully are growing three times faster than those that aren't. So why are many still stuck? The winners aren't substituting people with AI — they're augmenting them and arming them with AI tools, building an advantage that compounds over time.
You’ll Learn:
Why “token-based competition” is emerging as the next growth advantage
What Matt learned from building — and shutting down — an all-AI company
The real reasons employees still aren't adopting AI at scale
Learn More:
The Era of Token-Based Competition Is Here. Is Your AI Strategy Ready?: https://on.bcg.com/4ARAa79
BCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/4hZqpw1
Matt’s Substack: https://mattkropp.substack.com/
AI Costs a Fortune. Mismanaging AI Will Cost You More: https://lnk.to/so-what-BCG-Goydan-Lukic-AI-Cost12
Chapters
0:00Equal AI Access, Equal Results?
1:00What Is Token-Based Competition?
1:39Token-Based Competition vs. Token-Maxing
3:50Inside a Zero-Human Company
5:35Lessons from An All-Agent Company
10:03 How To Win in the Token Economy
11:06Is AI a Substitute for Labor?
12:21Token Use and Company Performance
14:38What Is Return on Intelligence?
15:06What ‘Intelligence’ Really Means
15:41Getting Your Team On Board
17:00Why AI Adoption Still Lags
Meet the Expert
Name:Matt Kropp,CTO, BCG X
Bio:https://on.bcg.com/4s2FuRb
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kropp/
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 06 Oct 2026 - 21min - 140 - Physical AI Redefines How You Manufacture—and Where
BCG’s Daniel Kuepper and Laura Juliano explain why AI is rewriting the economics of where and how the world manufactures.
Daniel Kuepper, who co-leads BCG's Manufacturing and Physical AI team, and Laura Juliano, BCG's North America Operations Practice Lead, unpack why the factory of the future is no longer a distant vision. Physical AI, agentic systems, and a shared data backbone are converging to expand what's automatable and changing the math on where companies should manufacture. Do leaders still need to separate where to produce from how to produce?
You'll Learn:
What actually separates a genuine “lights-out factory” from a partially automated one.
The biggest mistakes leaders make when starting an AI-led manufacturing transformation.
How new hires are showing up already fluent in AI, changing what factory training even looks like.
Learn More:
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Manufacturing: https://on.bcg.com/46rlzRT
How the Factory of the Future Is Reshaping the Economics of Manufacturing Competitiveness: https://on.bcg.com/4y7h7DW
How Physical AI Is Reshaping Robotics Today—and What Comes Next: https://on.bcg.com/4rgBawW
The CEO’s Guide to Physical AI: https://on.bcg.com/4AoTg4k
Chapters
(00:00) Is Factory of the Future Here?
(01:20) What Is Different This Time?
(04:19) How Significant Are Recent Shifts?
(04:49) Are Lights-Out Factories Realistic?
(07:54) What Industries Are Leading in Robotics?
(09:09) Where Should Factories Double Down?
(11:58) Physical AI's Impact on Companies
(14:55) Leaders’ Costliest Mistakes in Robotics
(18:53) The First-Mover Factory Edge
(21:15) What Should Manufacturing Leaders Do Now?
Meet the Experts
Daniel Kuepper, Managing Director and Senior Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4Am2e27
Laura Juliano, Managing Director and Senior Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4AlXp8Z
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 22 Sep 2026 - 22min - 139 - Will AI Agents Replace Your CRM?
Bryan Gauch, Leader of BCG’s Commercial Tech Topic, explains why CRM isn’t disappearing even as agentic AI reshapes how customers are served. He argues that CRM will keep serving as the data backbone while agents take over the interface. He also lays out the cost and resourcing questions CEOs need to answer before scaling their AI investment.
You’ll Learn:
Why agents are quietly replacing the screen, not the system, behind every customer interaction.
Why cost is the real constraint on agentic AI, not the technology itself.
How CEOs should align cost, resources, and innovation before deciding what CRM keeps and what agents take over.
Learn More
BCG and Salesforce: https://on.bcg.com/4zTgNKl
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Marketing and Sales: https://on.bcg.com/4zVIMsP
Chapters
(0:00) What Does CRM Actually Do?
(1:29) What CRM Means for Customers
(2:02) Could AI Agents Replace CRM Entirely?
(6:44) The Real Cost of Agents
(8:52) ROI of AI Agents
(10:45) How Will Agents Impact Employees?
(12:55) Where CRM Is Headed in 3 Years
(14:33) How Should CEOs Approach CRM?
(15:53) What Role Will Consultants Play?
Meet the Expert
Bryan Gauch, BCG Managing Director & Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4iI7fLV
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 08 Sep 2026 - 19min - 138 - AI Costs a Fortune. Mismanaging AI Will Cost You More.
Vlad Lukic, BCG’s global leader for tech and digital advantage, and Paul Goydan, global leader of BCG’s cost offer, explain why so many companies spend more on AI than they get back. What is the fix? They argue it isn’t simply cutting AI spend, but assigning clear ownership, categorizing costs correctly, and tying every dollar to a business outcome.
You’ll Learn:
Business owners, not IT, should be accountable for AI’s return, like any other investment.
Many companies give routine tasks to their most powerful and expensive AI models, when a simpler tool could do the job.
Instead of focusing on banning unauthorized AI tools, leaders should turn towards educating employees on sanctioned options.
Learn More:
How Leaders Build an AI-First Cost Advantage: https://on.bcg.com/4c3KrSW
Why We Still Need a CIO in the AI-First Era: https://on.bcg.com/46bBbIV
Chapters
0:00 AI's Bottom-Line Problem
1:01 Why Your AI Costs Don't Add Up
2:16 Can Promoting AI Use Promote Waste?
4:02 Are AI Costs an IT Problem?
4:48 How to Prioritize AI Spend
6:18 How Do CEOs Pay for AI?
7:14 How to Categorize AI Costs?
8:02 Who Owns the AI Budget?
8:30 How Leaders Know AI Is Paying Off
10:50 Strategy vs. FOMO
13:49 Turning FOMO Into Action
14:27 Winners in the AI Era
16:28 Handling Hidden AI Risk
18:05 Now What: Next Steps
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 25 Aug 2026 - 19min - 137 - Is Your AI Rollout Built to Fail?
Kristy Ellmer and Julia Dhar, co-authors of How Change Really Works and founders of BCG’s Behavioral Science Lab, explain why so many transformations fail and what the science says separates success from failure. They break down the “messy middle,” why people resist being changed rather than change itself, and how giving employees real agency turns resistance into momentum.
What You’ll Learn:
Why “false alignment” among leaders, not resistance from employees, derails most transformations before they start.
Why giving employees real ownership, not just participation, turns resistance into momentum.
What makes AI transformations distinct from other kinds of organizational change
Learn More:
ReadHow Change Really Works: https://on.bcg.com/3SpBPzd
Your AI Change Is Actually a People Change: https://on.bcg.com/3RKUp4J
The False Alignment Trap: https://on.bcg.com/45R9ULH
CEOs Are Betting Big on AI Transformations. Science Is How They Win: https://on.bcg.com/4bGy1jG
We Found the Real Reason 70% of Transformations Fail: https://on.bcg.com/4xqmOMq
Chapters
(0:00) What Is Transformation?
(1:54) Why Leaders Need a New Playbook for Change
(3:42) Where Do Most Transformations Fail?
(5:37) What Does the “Messy Middle” Look Like?
(6:28) What Makes AI Transformations Different?
(9:25) Where Is the "End Point" in an AI Transformation?
(11:51) Why “Just Get on the Bus” Isn’t Good Advice for AI Change
(13:03) When to Walk Away from a Change Effort
(15:42) What Should Leaders Do When Momentum Fades?
(16:49) Why Giving Employees Ownership Matters
(21:06) What Should Leaders Do in the “Messy Middle”?
(22:37) How Do You Make Change Successful?
Meet the Experts
Kristy Ellmer: https://on.bcg.com/4xvpgBg
Co-Author, How Change Really Works
BCG Managing Director & Partner
North American Leader, BCG’s Transform Practice
Co-Founder, BCG’s Behavioral Science Lab:
Julia Dhar: https://on.bcg.com/45ec8Vj
Co-Author, How Change Really Works
BCG Managing Director & Partner
North American Leader, People and Organization Practice
Co-Founder, BCG’s Behavioral Science Lab: https://on.bcg.com/4z9WhVs
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 11 Aug 2026 - 24min - 136 - Retailers Are Drowning in Data. Is AI a Life Preserver?
Nick Goad, BCG's global co-leader for retail merchandising, argues that retail's biggest problem isn't a lack of data, it's the gap between data and real customer understanding. He explains how AI and large language models are finally bridging that divide, making it possible to localize assortment, sharpen pricing, and accelerate product innovation at scale. For leaders wondering where to start, he makes the case for codifying the knowledge already in merchants' heads.
What You’ll Learn:
Retailers have more data than ever, but AI finally gives them the tools to turn it into action merchants can actually trust.The biggest near-term opportunities are in assortment localization, smarter pricing, and AI-accelerated product innovation.The new data advantage for retailers isn't raw data — it's codifying the knowledge already in their merchants' heads.Learn More:
BCG’s Latest Thinking on the Retail Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4bYoe8xMerch AI by BCGX: https://on.bcg.com/3RxTfJFChapters
(0:00) Has Retail Lost Its Personal Touch?
(1:13) Serving Customers Before the Digital Age
(2:33) The Internet’s Impact on Retail
(3:11) Does More Data Mean Better Customer Understanding?
(4:12) Why Are Retailers Drowning in Complexity?
(5:32) What Can AI Do to Help Retailers?
(7:02) Will AI Create a New Data Overload?
(7:54) What Are Retail Leaders Hopes and Fears for AI?
(9:02) Will AI Get Products to the Shelf Faster?
(9:57) Will AI Influence Product Design?
(10:37) Can AI Create More Personalized Loyalty Programs?
(11:34) How Will AI Shape the Shopping Experience?
(12:02) Is Physical Retail Here to Stay?
(13:36) Will AI Make All Our Shopping Decisions for Us?
(14:23) Where Can Retailers Make the Biggest Changes?
(15:00) Where Should Retailers Apply AI First?
(15:48) What New Data Advantage Can AI Create?
Meet the Expert:
Nick Goad, BCG Managing Director & Senior Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4wuIlU0
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 28 Jul 2026 - 16min - 135 - LLM or MD: Who Owns the Patient Journey?
Ben Keneally, BCG’s Asia Pacific health care services leader, explains why AI is now many patients’ first stop — often before they see a doctor. He argues that pairing AI with personal health records improves outcomes and equity, and that health leaders, not LLMs, must shape how this shift unfolds.
You’ll Learn:
Why AI is becoming the default first step in care, especially in markets with limited access to clinicians
How pairing AI with personal health records improves treatment compliance and catches errors earlier
Why driving AI into end-to-end care pathways takes leadership, not just frontline experimentation
Learn More:
BCG’s Latest Thinking on the Health Care Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4w2MmPt
Consumers Are Ready for AI-Enabled Health Care. Health Systems Need to Be, Too.: https://on.bcg.com/4vo2ZDX
Chapters
(0:00) The Biggest Health Care Shift in Centuries
(1:47) How Is AI Being Used in Health Care Today?
(2:23) Where Is AI Adoption Highest, and What Does That Tell Us?
(3:29) Does AI Create a Two-Tier Health System?
(4:55) What's Next for AI Agents?
(6:51) Where Are the Biggest Opportunities: Diagnosis, Navigation, or Appointments?
(8:13) The Health Care System AI Could Build
(9:56) Does Your Health System Need Its Own AI?
(11:36) The Danger of Inaccurate Health Advice
(12:53) What Role Does Trust Play?
(13:52) How Are Health Care Organizations Shaping This Shift Today?
(14:47) AI Alone Won't Transform Health Care
(15:49) Who Is Responsible When AI Gets Health Care Wrong?
(17:22) Who Owns the Patient Relationship?
(18:29) Is the Shift to AI in Health Care Inevitable?
(19:49) Is It AI Plus Clinicians or AI Replacing Clinicians?
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Ben Keneally, BCG Managing Director & Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4woTTbc
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 14 Jul 2026 - 21min - 134 - AI Is Ready for Government. Is Government Ready?
Governments are racing to deploy AI. Most have the foundations, but struggle to translate them into faster, smarter execution without losing public trust. BCG's Miguel Carrasco and Daniel Selikowitz break down what separates the countries getting this right from those still stuck — and what every leader can take from their example.
You’ll Learn:
Why AI governance frameworks are quietly becoming the biggest barrier to AI deployment
How to tell the difference between necessary caution and unnecessary bureaucracy
How and why some countries are already getting AI governance right
Learn More:
Trust Imperative 5.0: https://on.bcg.com/3QO3fOm
BCG’s Latest Thinking in Public Sector: https://on.bcg.com/4f69kis
Meet the Experts
Miguel Carrasco, BCG Managing Director & Senior Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4gGH8Uz
Daniel Selikowitz, Managing Director & Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4oMRKTY
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Chapters
(0:00)AI Is Already in Government. Here's Where You'll Find It.
(3:12)Public vs. Private: Why the Stakes Are Different
(4:40)What Leaders Are Saying Across Industries
(6:15) What Role Does Fear Play in AI Adoption?
(8:14) Inside Governments Deploying AI
(9:55) How Are Governments Governing AI?
(11:56) How Do Countries Compare on AI Adoption?
(13:37)Useful Caution Vs. Unnecessary Bureaucracy in AI Implementation
(15:42) Who Is Keeping Pace with AI Innovation?
(16:46)What Private Sector Leaders Can Learn from Governments
(19:34)What Should Leaders Do Now?
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 30 Jun 2026 - 21min - 133 - Industry 4.0 Moves to the Great Outdoors
Industry 4.0 is moving beyond factory walls and into farms, forests, and fields.
David Potere, a senior tech leader in BCG’s Industrial Goods and Climate Change and Sustainability practices, explores AI’s move into the outdoor world. Robotics and connected systems are changing how farming and other outdoor activities get done.
You’ll Learn:
Outdoor automation requires AI systems that can operate with constant uncertainty.
Leaders should rethink long-held operating models as AI and robotics reshape how physical work gets done.
The most valuable AI systems may be the ones that simplify complexity rather than add more dashboards.
Learn More:
David Potere: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpotere/
What 1,000 Farmers Told Us About Tech Adoption: https://on.bcg.com/4euA76V
Climate-Smart Agriculture Needs a Better Yardstick: https://on.bcg.com/4ejIfH6
David on the Climate Rising Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-potere-at-bcg-x-using-ai-satellites-in-climate/id1482781075?i=1000767537614
AI Foundation Model for Extreme Weather: https://on.bcg.com/4vKiwyz
Chapters
00:00 – How Will AI Impact Outdoor Industries?
04:26 –The Challenges of Taking Tech Outside
06:11– What Would a Farm That Thinks for Itself Look Like?
08:27 – Is AI Rescuing Agriculture?
10:55– Will AI Only Help Big Farms?
14:39 – Who Owns the Data?
16:16 – What Can Leaders Learn from the AI Outdoors?
18:51 – Next Steps to Truly Benefit from AI
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 16 Jun 2026 - 20min - 132 - Why Doomsayers Are Wrong About AI Job Loss
AI isn’t replacing jobs the way headlines suggest, but it is changing who keeps them.
Greg Emerson, BCG’s global leader of technology and AI investing, explains why AI will reshape three to four times more jobs than it replaces. He argues that fears of mass unemployment are overblown and the real challenge for leaders is redesigning roles, workflows, and mindsets.
You’ll Learn:
The real risk: workers who don’t adopt AI will be replaced by those who do.
How top performers will get more work, not less.
Why leaders must move beyond tool adoption and fully reshape how work gets done.
Learn More:
Greg Emerson: https://on.bcg.com/43yhARM
AI Will Reshape More Jobs Than It Replaces: https://on.bcg.com/4uxhTs5
BCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/4wWwHC9
Latest Thinking from the BCG Institute: https://on.bcg.com/4fdjG0I
Watch The So What on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJgyXjV5gMI9JV-GcF_D1Y6zyf1Eab_0
Chapters
(0:00) AI Panic vs Reality
(1:01) Is AI Replacement Imminent?
(2:14) Where Are the Mass Unemployment Headlines Coming From?
(4:28) Are AI Layoffs Really About AI?
(7:51) AI Will Reshape More Jobs Than It Replaces
(10:00) AI Is Creating More Work, Not Less
(12:57) The Difference Between Replacing Jobs & Replacing People
(14:47) The “Soft Resistance” Problem Inside Companies
(16:00) The Biggest Career Risk Right Now
(17:08) Why Businesses Struggle to Deliver AI ROI
(19:05) The AI Adoption Trap
(20:58) The AI Mindset Every Leader Needs
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 02 Jun 2026 - 22min - 131 - CEOs Gamble When They Plan for Just One Future
Navigating uncertainty means one thing: flexibility beats prediction.
Nikolaus Lang, global leader of the BCG Henderson Institute, looks 25 years into the future, breaking down what four plausible scenarios mean for GDP growth, work hours, and defense spending. He explains what CEOs can do today to prepare for the faraway future.
You’ll Learn:
How scenarios connect uncertainty to revenue, risk, and strategy
How to stress-test your strategy with data-driven foresight
What separates resilient companies from fragile ones
How to identify no-regret moves — from supply chain resilience to AI readiness to talent transformation
Learn More:
Nikolaus Lang: https://on.bcg.com/43abruY
Beyond Tomorrow: Four Scenarios for the World of 2050: https://on.bcg.com/49RMhVF
Latest Thinking From the BCG Henderson Institute: https://on.bcg.com/4uHtDbc
Chapters:
(00:00) Why Planning for One Future Won’t Work
(01:04) The Benefit of Planning for Plausible Futures
(03:19) Should You Ignore Extreme Scenarios?
(04:41) Future #1: AI Abundance
(05:34) Future #2: Battling Blocs
(06:09) Future #3: Climate Coalition
(06:45) Future #4: Digital Darwinism
(07:30) What KPIs Help Predict the Future?
(09:09) What Scenario Is the Most Surprising?
(13:50) Is 2050 Too Far to Plan for CEOs?
(15:03) The “No-Regret Moves” That Matter for Leaders
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 19 May 2026 - 17min - 130 - How AI is Transforming Sales—and What To Do
Sales teams are no longer defined by a few superstar performers. Japjit Ghai, who leads BCG’s AI efforts for sales globally, explains how AI is reshaping the entire sales workflow—from lead prioritization to real-time coaching and closing the deal. Winners won’t bolt on tools. They’ll integrate AI and agents from end to end.
Learn More:
Japjit Ghai: https://on.bcg.com/48IzJiV
How AI Agents Will Transform B2B Sales: https://on.bcg.com/4dnWPOr
How AI Can Reshape Distributed Sales Channels in Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4tSL0pu
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Marketing and Sales: https://on.bcg.com/4utKWMJ
Imagine This... on the future of sales: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-Andersen-sales09
Chapters
(0:00) The End of Superstar Salespeople?
(1:26) Is AI Moving Into the Sales Frontline?
(1:57) Is This Shift Across the Board?
(3:01) What Happens to Top Sales Performers?
(4:08) Where AI Still Falls Short in Sales
(4:47) Why Talent Is Choosing AI-First Companies
(5:06) What Augmented Selling Looks Like
(6:07) Real-Time AI Sales Assistant Demo
(10:13) The ROI of AI in Sales
(11:00) What Sellers Gain (and Fear Losing)
(11:40) How Performance Is Measured
(12:26) Misconceptions Leaders Have About Using AI In Sales
(13:14) Will Customer Relationships Suffer?
(14:59) When You Should NOT Use AI
(16:22) What Great AI Sales Looks Like
(17:18) Is There an AI Blueprint to Follow for Sales?
(17:58) What Will the Future Look Like in AI Sales?
(18:39) Next Steps for Leaders
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 05 May 2026 - 19min - 129 - What’s Keeping CEOs Up at Night?
BCG CEO Insomnia Index–Understanding CEO Pressure:More than 70% of CEOs are under chronic stress—but the real sources might surprise you.
Drawing on BCG’s CEO Insomnia Index, Judith Wallenstein and Christine Barton unpack what’s driving the pressure, why it’s coming from closer than expected, and how it’s starting to impact decision-making at the top. While performance, growth, and cost pressures remain constant, the real weight is coming from much closer to home: boards, leadership teams, and employees.
You’ll learn:
The surprising stakeholders creating the most pressure
How stress narrows creativity, judgment, and strategic thinking
Why the CEO role is becoming more isolating
What leaders can do to manage energy, time, and expectations more effectively
Learn More:
Christine Barton: https://on.bcg.com/4twIHs8
Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/4vCcMrr
The BCG CEO Insomnia Index: https://on.bcg.com/492jygq
What Boards Expect of CEO Candidates: https://on.bcg.com/48hfzwd
The CEO’s Guide to Bolder Bets and Fewer Regrets: https://youtu.be/bbhZl3WRYdo?si=OQ1g_pgHtNXpPUUk
BCG’s Latest Insights for CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/3QQrlaS
Who Wants to Be a CEO: https://lnk.to/so-what-Barton-CEOs09
Chapters
(0:00) Why CEO Stress Is Spiking
(0:56) What Stress Does to Performance
(1:41) What Factors Are Driving Stress
(4:05) Why Companies Are Impacted Differently
(4:44) Develop Your C-Suite for Higher Performance
(5:49) Why Being CEO Feels Lonely
(9:31) The Problem with Feedback at the Top
(12:22) Rising Expectations from Employees
(14:27) The CFO Dynamic Explained
(17:37) How CEOs Navigate the Board
(18:47) How Should CEOs Spend Their Time
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 21 Apr 2026 - 22min - 128 - Leading Through Scarcity: Purpose Over Panic
CEO lessons for navigating constant change:When resources are tight and uncertainty is high, what keeps organizations moving forward? New Jersey Performing Art Center CEO John Schreiber and BCG’s Rishi Varma share how purpose-led strategy, prioritization, and the right partnerships drive growth. Clear, actionable plans grounded in mission give leaders a north star, helping them stay focused and make hard calls with confidence.
Learn More
John Schreiber, President and CEO, New Jersey Performing Arts Center https://www.njpac.org/about/our-people/
Rishi Varma, Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/rishi-varma
When Strategy Follows Purpose: The Art of Revival, https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/when-strategy-follows-purpose-art-of-revival
BCG's CEO Agenda, https://www.bcg.com/executives/ceo-agenda/insights
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 The role of NJPAC
02:33 Why did the organization need to reshape?
05:47 How BCG partnered with NJPAC
07:52 Leading change in a legacy organization
11:16 CEO lessons for navigating constant change
13:28 Building resilience without abundant resources
14:25 How do leaders lead with less?
15:42 When does expanding mission become overreach?
17:36 What should leaders consider before expanding beyond the core?
18:44 How do you build coalitions that unlock real value?
19:54 What impact are you most proud of beyond Newark?
21:23 How do you think about legacy and long-term impact?
23:06 What stands out from disruption and change?
24:45 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 07 Apr 2026 - 25min - 127 - How Asia Is Rising as an AI Superpower
AI innovation no longer flows in one direction. Jeff Walters, who leads the AI topic in Asia Pacific, explains why companies across China, India, and Southeast Asia are moving at speed—and in some cases pulling ahead. For CEOs, the real differentiator isn’t geography. It’s leadership ambition, organizational change, and the willingness to rethink knowledge work from the ground up.
Learn more: Jeff Walters, Managing Director & Senior Partner, https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/jeff-walters
AI at Work: Is Asia Pacific Leading the Way? https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/ai-at-work-is-asia-pacific-leading-the-way
The Widening AI Value Gap, https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/are-you-generating-value-from-ai-the-widening-gap
Latest Thinking on AI, https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/artificial-intelligence/insights
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 AI Evolution Across Asia
03:15 Factors Driving AI Adoption in Asia
04:20 How Do AI Attitudes Differ Globally?
06:00 CEOs’ Priorities to Unlock Value from AI
08:45 Asia’s AI Role vs. Silicon Valley
10:03 Information Asymmetry in AI: East vs. West
10:58 What to Learn from Asia’s AI Ecosystems
11:49 Which Asian Sectors Are Deploying AI Fastest?
13:36 What Are Dark Factories–and Why Do They Matter?
14:04 Who Will Lead AI Transformation over the Next Decade?
15:35 Why Is AI Adoption Slower in Some Asia Pacific Markets?
16:26 Asia Pacific Innovation by Region
17:30 Which Sectors Lead AI Transformation?
19:52 What Steps Should Leaders Take to Accelerate AI Impact?
21:47 The "Now What"
22:35 Outro (edited)
Subscribe to BCG’s YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/hsFsVT Visit us at https://www.bcg.com
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 24 Mar 2026 - 22min - 126 - AI Profit, Not Pilots: Lessons from Tech, Media and Telecom
AI is no longer a technology experiment—it’s a business imperative. Val Elbert, a member of BCG’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice, explains why CEOs must shift from AI pilots to profit, demand quarterly results from all AI initiatives, and lead cross-functional AI transformations that deliver real bottom-line impact. The winners will scale fast. The rest will be left explaining themselves to investors.
Learn More
Val Elbert, BCG Managing Director and Senior Partner, https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/val-elbert
As AI Investments Surge, CEOs Take the Lead, https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/as-ai-investments-surge-ceos-take-the-lead
Turning AI Disruption into a Telco's Growth Engine, https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/turning-ai-disruption-into-telcos-growth-engine
Driving Growth and Innovation at Verizon Consumer Group, https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/driving-growth-innovation-leading-telco
Chapters
00:00 Introduction 00:44 Where TMT companies stand on AI adoption
02:32 The boardroom shift from AI pilots to scale
03:11 Building AI into business agendas
03:49 AI adoption patterns across industries 0
4:37 Leaders need to see quarterly results
05:22 Why AI can't run as a three-year program
05:59 What separates AI winners
07:22 Why structure needs to change
07:52 Where friction blocks AI value creation
09:19 How to focus amid technology noise
10:00 The mindset shift to move from AI pilots to P&L
10:30 What scaling AI in telecom looks like
12:08 The role of humans in an AI-driven operating model
13:28 What the next 18 months will look like
13:55 Will AI drive mergers?
15:10 Is It harder for legacy companies to compete in AI?
15:36 How AI-driven change will impact consumers
16:44 If you're stuck in the pilot phase
17:45 Physical AI at MWC Barcelona
18:11 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 10 Mar 2026 - 18min - 125 - High-Performing Leadership Teams Are Built, Not Bought
What makes a leadership team truly high performing, and why does it matter for the entire organization? Judith Wallenstein, CEO Advisory Global Lead of BCG, and Khadija Ben Hammada, Chief People Officer of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, explore this topic and more. They share how CEOs can build executive teams grounded in trust, purpose, and psychological safety. When the top team clicks, the whole company moves faster and with more clarity.
Learn more: https://lnk.to/so-what-general-show32
Learn More:
Judith Wallenstein, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Global Lead, CEO Advisory
https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/judith-wallenstein
Khadija Ben Hammada, Member of the Executive Board and Chief People Officer for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/management/executive-board/khadija-ben-hammada.html
Subscribe to BCG’s YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/hsFsVT
Visit us at https://www.bcg.com
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(00:17) How do you build a high-performing leadership team?
(01:36) What makes a team work?
(02:12) What does a high-performing team feel like?
(03:45) How much of team success depends on the CEO’s behavior and decisions?
(05:55) When hiring, what are you looking for — what’s the secret sauce?
(08:47) What should the CEO–Chief People Officer relationship look like?
(09:50) What did you learn as chief of staff that you apply on an executive team?
(11:42) How do team members to elevate collective performance?
(13:01) How should leadership adapt in an era of uncertainty?
(16:35) How do you keep a team successful when key people move on?
(19:27) What's steps should leaders take now to create a top-performing team?
(21:03) Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 24 Feb 2026 - 21min - 124 - Whatever Happened to the Energy Transition?
The global energy transition is growing in complexity with shifting economics, soaring electricity demand, and competing national priorities. Maurice Berns and Asheesh Sastry from BCG’s Center for Energy Impact lay out how leaders can keep up by focusing on the economics, creating strategies for individual markets, and staying ahead of policy shifts.
Learn More:
- Maurice Berns, Chair, BCG Center for Energy Impact https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/maurice-bernsAsheesh Sastry, Managing Director & Senior Partner https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/asheesh-sastryThe Energy Transition’s Next Chapterhttps://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/global-energy-landscape-next-chapterBCG Center for Energy Impacthttps://www.bcg.com/industries/energy/center-for-energy-impact/defaultAbout the Energy Transitionhttps://www.bcg.com/industries/energy/energy-transition
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 10 Feb 2026 - 24min - 123 - Special Episode: Davos Wrap-up
Join several BCG senior partners as they share their insights from their time on the ground at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. BCG invites you to an exclusive look at the forces shaping the CEO agenda in 2026.
BCG’s Judith Wallenstein, Aparna Bharadwaj, and Vlad Lukic discuss what they learned from their personal conversations with CEOs and global leaders at Davos. They share practical guidance for organizations preparing for the year ahead in AI, geopolitics, and other areas.
Chapters
Learn more:
BCG at Davos, https://www.bcg.com/about/partner-ecosystem/world-economic-forum/davos
BCG’s CEO Agenda, https://www.bcg.com/executives/ceo-agenda
Judith Wallenstein, Global Leader, CEO Advisory https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/judith-wallenstein
Aparna Bharadwaj, Global Leader, Global Advantage Practice https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/aparna-bharadwaj
Vlad Lukic, Global Leader, Tech and Digital Advantage https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/vladimir-lukic
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 27 Jan 2026 - 23min - 122 - Successful CEOs Know That Growth Isn’t Magic. It’s Management.
CEOs must pursue growth transformation with the same rigor that they bring when they tackle costs. Tuukka Seppä, BCG’s global chair of transformation, explains why CEOs need bold targets, smart incentives, and relentless follow-through to scale effectively. He unpacks the common misconceptions that hold companies back, the impact of a chief transformation officer, and why this is the moment to shift from reacting to rebuilding.
Listen on podcast platforms: https://lnk.to/so-what-general-show12
Learn More:
- Tuukka Seppa: https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/tuukka-seppa BCG’s Latest Thinking on Business Transformation: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/business-transformation/insights CEO’s Guide to Growth in 2026 article: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/the-ceos-guide-to-growth-seizing-opportunity BCG at Davos 2026: https://www.bcg.com/about/partner-ecosystem/world-economic-forum/davos
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28–00:55 What’s Your “So What” on Growth?
00:55–01:50 If Growth Is a Strategic Choice, What Does It Take to Succeed?
01:50–03:16 Why Do Some Companies Grow During Extreme Volatility?
03:16–04:13 What Does Structured Growth Leadership Look Like in Practice?
04:13–05:12 Can Too Much Discipline Limit Growth in a Volatile World?
05:12–06:03 How Do You Build Flexibility and Adaptability into Growth?
06:03–07:36 Is It Obvious Where Growth Should Come From? How Do Leaders Decide What Good Growth Is?
07:36–10:20 Why Do Two-Thirds of Companies Miss Growth Targets?
10:20–11:05 What Does “Growing from a Strong Base” Mean?
11:05–12:35 How Do You Measure Growth Without Killing It Too Early?
12:35–13:55 How Important Is a Chief Transformation Officer?
13:55–14:37 What Buffers Matter for Growth — and Why Now?
14:37–16:06 What’s the Typical Timeline for a Growth Transformation?
16:06–17:54 What Unlocks the Shift from Efficiency to Growth?
17:54–19:48 What Role Can AI Play in Accelerating Growth?
19:48–20:41 When Is the Right Time to Start a Growth Program?
20:41–21:33 The ‘Now What’
21:21–21:33 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 13 Jan 2026 - 21min - 121 - From the Archive: Winning the Rest of the 20s
Rich Lesser, BCG’s global chair, and Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, reflect on the shocks and surprises that shaped the first half of the decade and what they reveal about the future. They explore the traits leaders need today: building trust, staying geopolitically aware, and adopting AI in a people-centered way.
Learn More:
Rich Lesser: https://on.bcg.com/4lZrWla
Martin Reeves: https://on.bcg.com/4lXaAVX
Winning in the 20s: https://on.bcg.com/4lpe1oo
Winning the ’20s: A Leadership Agenda for the Next Decade: https://on.bcg.com/40iscDs
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 30 Dec 2025 - 26min - 120 - The Untapped Market Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight
Many companies have a blind spot when it comes to serving women. In fields from health care to financial services, they often treat women just like men—even though their needs are very different. BCG’s Alex Friedman and Trish Stroman share tangible steps leaders can take today to better serve women—who are responsible for up to 80% of spending. Organizations that are best positioned won't guess what women want—they’ll co-create with them and design for real needs.
Learn More:
Alex Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3XW4lry
Trish Stroman: https://on.bcg.com/3KSkJWU
Closing the Menopause Care Gap: The Next Frontier in Women’s Health https://on.bcg.com/4oWSkNo
BCG’s Latest Thinking on the Healthcare Industry: https://on.bcg.com/3KXXCdH
BCG’s Innovate Her: https://on.bcg.com/3KSqiVs
Chapters:
00:00-00:57 Introduction
00:58-02:26 Why don't businesses successfully target and serve women?
02:27-03:30 Why is women's health still underinvested in?
03:31-05:04 Why has momentum shifted?
05:05-06:06 How big of an economic opportunity is this?
06:07-07:06 Where are the most immediate areas businesses can create value?
07:07-08:30 How can you scan your business for opportunities?
08:31-09:21 What do leaders say are the biggest opportunities and stumbling blocks?
09:22-11:50 Upcoming innovations that could solve problems for female consumers
11:51-12:58 What sectors have the most to gain from targeting female consuemrs?
12:59-14:13 What businesses are excelling?
14:14-16:03 Is there enough investment in this space?
16:04-17:52 What's the productivity and talent cost when women aren’t supported?
17:53-19:38 How to persuade a board that this is worth investing resources in
19:39-21:04 The ‘Now What’
21:05-21:15 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 16 Dec 2025 - 21min - 119 - Special Announcement: Georgie Frost Wins Lovie Award
Help us celebrate our very own Georgie Frost, who earned the Bronze Lovie Award for Best Podcast Host thanks to her outstanding work on The So What from BCG!
Georgie was also a finalist for the People’s Lovie Award for Best Podcast Host.
The Lovie Awards are the European cousin of the Webby Awards, celebrating the best of the best across the continent.
If you’d like to send a warm note, a congratulatory message, or simply an email full of emoji confetti, please send an email to thesowhat@bcg.com.
Congratulations to Georgie and thank you all for making the podcast a success!
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 09 Dec 2025 - 01min - 118 - How BCG Is Rewriting Its Talent Playbook in the Age of AI
What happens when AI meets your most human processes like hiring, feedback, and development? Alicia Pittman, BCG’s global people chair, shares how the firm uses AI to amplify human strengths, not replace them. From building trust to rethinking management roles, she offers a roadmap for leaders navigating AI-powered change.
Learn More:
Alicia Pittman: https://on.bcg.com/4pcZ2Qs
BCG’s Latest Thinking on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/43X5rGT
A Promise That Brings AI to Life Responsibly: https://on.bcg.com/4anxsLC
Chapters:
00:00-00:56 Introduction/Alicia’s ‘So What’
00:57-02:18 Lessons from BCG’s AI journey
02:19-05:24 Where is AI being used at BCG in people management?
05:25-07:08 What challenges has BCG faced?
07:09-08:04 What didn’t work at first?
08:05-09:43 How do you measure success with AI?
09:44-13:10 What are the biggest concerns for leaders at other companies?
13:11-14:56 What has to stay human?
14:57-15:40 What does a human in the loop look like for BCG?
15:41-18:50 Should you act now or wait and see how AI plays out?
18:51-21:38 How is AI reshaping how we learn?
21:39-21:59 Advice for leaders
22:00-22:50 Alicia’s ‘Now What’
22:51-23:06 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 02 Dec 2025 - 23min - 117 - What Sweatpants Can Teach Us about Generational Differences and Segmentation
Consumer companies are facing a new reality: demand is maturing, competition is intensifying, and generational preferences are diverging. Justin Vincent, part of BCG’s leadership team for consumer and fashion, explains how businesses can avoid fading into the background by choosing a durable purpose, serving real consumer needs, and mastering digital discovery.
Learn More:
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Consumer Products: https://on.bcg.com/4oLtmBB BCG on the Fashion Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4oJzSZh How Gen Z and Gen Alpha Are Rewiring the Fashion Industry: https://on.bcg.com/47LxcEH More on Fashion's Next Gen: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christine-barton-486ab_retailleadership-genz-ai-activity-7395127354852839424-UpRu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACCYnPQBE42Xbwt6tSxmjChbfZwsa6uBvxcChapters:
00:00-01:19 Introduction/Justin’s ‘So What’
01:20-02:32 The evolution of athleisure
02:33-03:46 Why has growth slowed?
03:47-04:56 Who is winning and will they continue to?
04:57-06:06 What is a ‘for purpose’ mindset?
06:07-08:38 How are different generations served?
08:39-10:29 How do brands decide what markets to serve?
10:30-12:32 How can you make your brand stand out?
12:33-16:03 How should companies decide where to focus?
16:04-17:39 How do brands decide where to localize and where to stay consistent?
17:40-18:52 What can consumer companies learn from sportswear brands?
18:53-19:55 What are the biggest challenges the industry is facing?
19:56-21:24 Justin’s ‘Now What’
21:25-21:38 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 18 Nov 2025 - 21min - 116 - What’s Next in Medtech Matters to Us All
Medtech is a $900 billion industry transforming how we treat, diagnose, and prevent disease—but its innovation engine is slowing. Vikram Aggarwal, global leader of BCG’s medical technology work, explains what’s behind the slowdown and how leaders can rethink regulation, software, and talent to re-accelerate breakthroughs.
Learn More:
Vikram Aggarwal: https://on.bcg.com/4osjpc6
BCG on Medtech: https://on.bcg.com/3LlJ6MC
How Medtech Leaders Are Revving Up Their Innovation Engines: https://on.bcg.com/4op2Rl8
Chapters
00:00-01:25 Introduction/Vikram’s ‘So What’
01:26-02:10 What is medtech?
02:11-03:46 Where are some of the most exciting innovations happening in medtech?
03:47-05:36 What areas get the most attention?
05:37-07:33 What are the barriers to innovation?
07:34-08:36 How do software and hardware innovation compare?
08:37-09:58 Software in a medical device vs software as a medical device
09:59-11:40 Is there a lag between innovation in software vs hardware?
11:41-13:41 What is the ideal innovation environment for medtech?
13:42-15:13 How do we fix the STEM skills shortage?
15:14-17:46 What will bring the most value over the next decade?
17:47-19:04 What is happening at startups vs established companies?
19:05 – 20:01 Vikram’s ‘Now What’
20:02-20:15 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 04 Nov 2025 - 20min - 115 - BCG Presents: The CEO Radar
AI is rising on the agendas of global CEOs, according to the latest edition of the CEO Radar. But a surprising number of chief executives are still struggling to embed the technology into their businesses. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Vlad Lukić, BCG Global Leader of Tech and Digital Advantage, to explore how CEOs can compare themselves to their peers when it comes to corporate integration of AI. Presented by BCG.
Listen to The CEO Radar: https://sponsored.bloomberg.com/immersive-story/bcg/the-ceo-radar-q4-2025
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 28 Oct 2025 - 15min - 114 - Your Next Business Move Should Be in Orbit
Space isn’t just for rockets and research anymore. Satellite technology drives precision navigation, automation, and connectivity—quietly powering everything from farming to finance. Troy Thomas, BCG’s global lead for space business, explains why CEOs need a deliberate space strategy to stay ahead of disruption and unlock new growth.
Learn More:
Troy Thomas: https://on.bcg.com/4qhq5ea
BCG on the Space Sector: https://on.bcg.com/4hohjqS
Space Services Are the Next Frontier for Industrial Companies: https://on.bcg.com/47zs3za
GAIA: A Foundation Model for Operational Atmospheric Dynamics: https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.18179
GAIA Foundation Model is available for download: https://huggingface.co/bcg-usra-nasa-gaia
Chapters
00:00- 01:16 Introduction/Troy’s ‘So What’
01:17-01:57 What would a day look like without space?
01:58-04:02 How big is the space industry?
04:03-06:01 The three pillars of space
06:02-08:05 What pillar is the most significant for growth?
08:06-10:40 What can space tech really do for a company?
10:41-12:50 Does every company need a space strategy?
12:51-14:22 What does a good space strategy look like?
14:23-15:52 How do you manage risks?
15:53-16:55 Why would you own your own space assets?
16:56-19:13 Is there enough space in space?
19:14-20:33 BCG’s work with NASA
20:34-22:21 How will space impact the future?
22:22-23:04 Troy’s ‘Now What’
23:05-23:18 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 21 Oct 2025 - 23min - 113 - The Button That Broke the Internet (and Built It Too)
The like button is more than a symbol — it’s a case study in how innovation really happens. Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed the World, unpacks the messy, social, and often surprising process behind major breakthroughs — and what leaders can learn from it as they navigate the AI era.
Learn More:
Martin Reeves: https://on.bcg.com/4pWlAph
Like: The Button That Changed the World: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Button-That-Changed-World/dp/B0D8XM8GZT
What the Like Button Can Teach Us About Innovation: https://on.bcg.com/48MmONK
Vote for Georgie Here:https://vote.lovieawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/features/best-hosts
Chapters:
00:00-01:18 Introduction
01:19-02:50 The Story of ‘Like’
02:51-03:42 Was the like button an invention?
03:43-05:00 Why do we like to ‘like’?
05:01-05:31 Is online liking the same as real world liking?
05:32-06:38 What has been the economic impact?
06:39-08:01 How to get innovation right
08:02-08:28 How do you foster an innovative environment?
08:29-09:33 What role does storytelling play?
09:34-12:10 The like button and regulation
12:11-13:21 What lessons can be applied to new tech?
13:22-14:31 The structure of the book
14:32-16:44 Surprises when researching for the book
16:45-17:57 The business of thought leadership
17:58-18:46 What is the future of thought leadership?
18:47-19:34 What is next for innovation?
19:35-20:01 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 07 Oct 2025 - 20min - 112 - Cracking the Code of Customer Contradictions
AI and data help tell us what people do, but not why. Lauren Taylor, global leader of BCG’s Center for Customer Insight, makes sense of the mixed signals that consumers give off. To truly understand what drives people, businesses of course value robust, real-time data. But they also must uncover the context, motivators, and human truth behind every choice.
Learn More:
Lauren Taylor: https://on.bcg.com/4nfwZ1A
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Customer Insights: https://on.bcg.com/46iy6Yt
The Paradox of Pessimism: Why Gloomy Consumers Keep Spending: https://on.bcg.com/3Ir7FH2
Unpacking the $15 Trillion Opportunity in Leisure Travel: https://on.bcg.com/4gGyCTI
Mapping the Consumer Touchpoints That Influence Decisions: https://on.bcg.com/3IBLBcD
GenAI’s Role in Customer Insights: Think "And" Not "Or": https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/genais-role-customer-insights-think-ajr3c/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction/Lauren’s ‘So What’
01:26 How can businesses cut through the contradictions and understand what customers want?
02:49 Should companies just ignore what people say?
03:19 What is consumer sentiment?
04:38 What can businesses really learn from consumers?
05:36 What factors play into the say-do gap?
06:21 How much does emotion shape what people buy?
07:46 How and why should businesses deaverage the customer?
09:09 How nuanced is motivation across different regions?
10:18 What parts of the customer journey shape what people choose?
12:11 Has AI helped us better understand customers or made things more confusing?
12:53 How can companies make sense of conflicting signals?
13:52 How is AI changing the way that we understand consumer behavior?
14:47 With data available, why is it critical for businesses to still talk to customers?
16:20 What mistakes are companies making when it comes to listening to their customers?
17:08 What should companies look for in sentiment signals?
17:33 Lauren’s ‘Now What’
18:05 Do milestone moments matter?
18:28 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 23 Sep 2025 - 18min - 111 - M&A Is Heating Up. Is Your Dealmaking Still on Ice?
M&A activity is waking up, but many companies are reluctant to leap into the fray. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains why bold moves now could pay off. Waiting may feel safe, but the cost could be forfeiting once-in-a-decade opportunities.
Learn More:
Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/4mWHyGW
Mid-2025 M&A Insights: https://on.bcg.com/3V6ENGF
BCG’s Latest Thinking on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4ndP9QU
BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index: https://on.bcg.com/3VEdBzb
Chapters:
00:00-02:56 Intro/Daniel’s ‘So What’
02:57-04:34 What is different now vs. the beginning of the year?
04:35-06:13 How quickly will the market recover?
06:14-08:20 What regions and sectors are particularly active?
08:21-09:01What are risks that could impede recovery?
09:02-10:26 What is wrong with waiting on the sidelines?
10:27-12:00 Do downturn deals tend to deliver more value than boom time deals?
12:01-13:25 What can a company to do ensure that it finds the right deal?
13:26-17:02 How has M&A changed in a more uncertain world?
17:03-18:03 How will AI evolve?
18:04-19:45 What are the winners doing right in this new environment?
19:46-21:16 The ‘Now What’
21:17-21:33 Outro
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 09 Sep 2025 - 21min - 110 - Don't Be a Statistic. Make Transformation Work.
Transformation isn’t a gamble—it’s science. Kristy Ellmer, a leader with BCG Transform, unpacks the research behind what really makes change work: involving employees in the journey, preparing for the “messy middle,” and building emotional and practical support into the process. Successful efforts focus equally on shifting behaviors and mindsets, not just strategy and structure.
Learn More:
Kristy Ellmer: https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/kristy-ellmer
Preorder Kristy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Really-Works-Science-Based/dp/B0FHBXYSLZ
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Business Transformation: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/business-transformation/insights
To Keep Transformations on Track, Incentives Are Crucial: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/incentives-are-crucial-for-transformation-success
The Transformation Paradox: How to Grow When the Growing Gets Tough: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/transformation-paradox-how-grow-when-growing-gets-tough
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 26 Aug 2025 - 22min - 109 - Become the CEO of Your Health and Longevity
What happens when people live decades longer than before—but not necessarily healthier? Iana Kouris, customer experience leader at BCG X, explores how companies can help people live longer healthier. Businesses can jumpstart the longevity economy by leveraging CX, behavioral design and change management to develop new products for prevention and customized for the growing elderly population, as well as supporting their employees on this journey.
Learn More:
Iana Kouris: https://on.bcg.com/4fvFrXv
BCGX: https://on.bcg.com/4ltCU1A
How Digital and AI Will Reshape Health Care in 2025: https://on.bcg.com/4mEGBCu
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 12 Aug 2025 - 20min - 108 - The Real ROI of AI in Private Equity
Private equity is under pressure to deliver returns in a tougher environment. Clark O’Niell, BCG’s global lead for AI infrastructure and cyber in the private investors & private equity practice, shares how the smartest investors are using AI to move beyond hype, drive impact at scale, and future-proof their portfolios. It’s about focus over fragmentation—and combining judgment with new tools.
Learn More:
Clark O’Niell: https://on.bcg.com/46tTmep
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Private Equity: https://on.bcg.com/4598Fa5
IT Spending Pulse: AI Agents and GenAI Reshape Priorities: https://on.bcg.com/4mmjVXG
The So What from BCG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJgyXjV5gMI9JV-GcF_D1Y6zyf1Eab_0
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 29 Jul 2025 - 17min - 107 - Winning the Rest of the 20s
Rich Lesser, BCG’s global chair, and Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, reflect on the shocks and surprises that shaped the first half of the decade and what they reveal about the future. They explore the traits leaders need today: building trust, staying geopolitically aware, and adopting AI in a people-centered way.
Learn More:
Rich Lesser: https://on.bcg.com/4lZrWla
Martin Reeves: https://on.bcg.com/4lXaAVX
Winning in the 20s: https://on.bcg.com/4lpe1oo
Winning the ’20s: A Leadership Agenda for the Next Decade: https://on.bcg.com/40iscDs
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 15 Jul 2025 - 26min - 106 - Europe’s Make-or-Break Moment
Europe is at a tipping point after years of slow growth. Sylvain Duranton, BCG X’s global leader, explains how countries and companies can work together to simplify regulation, scale innovation, and build a truly unified, competitive Europe.
Learn More:
Sylvain Duranton:https://on.bcg.com/3T9QN9b
Europe’s Business Leaders Are Ready for Action: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-trade-disruption-wake-up-call-europe-boston-consulting-group-lbnhe/
BCG’s Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/4kJir8K
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 01 Jul 2025 - 20min - 105 - Who Wants to Be a CEO?
The role of the CEO is both powerful and punishing. Christine Barton, BCG’s CEO Advisory lead in North America, explores how to make the job more fulfilling. It starts with clarity of purpose, building the right leadership team, and minimizing activities that are time and energy sinkholes.
Learn More:
Christine Barton: https://on.bcg.com/4n4CyAk
BCG’s Insights for CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/4l6jujg
Moves Only a CEO Can Make: https://on.bcg.com/4kUtpJ2
Balancing a Dynamic Career and a Rewarding Personal Life: https://on.bcg.com/3TfaYTz
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 17 Jun 2025 - 24min - 104 - Not All Growth Is Good—Here's How to Get It Right
Justin Manly, BCG’s lead on growth and innovation, explains how businesses can choose the right growth strategy given their aspirations and position in the market. Whether a company is gaining or losing share, in a booming or sluggish industry, profitable growth depends on knowing your starting point.
Learn More:
Justin Manly: https://on.bcg.com/4kGYyPH
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Growth and Innovation Analytics: https://on.bcg.com/4kjTEIB
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Corporate Finance and Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3ZeAMlX
Your Growth Strategy Depends on Your Starting Point: https://on.bcg.com/43YpzZm
The Vitality Code: How Growth Leaders Master Strategy, Technology, People, and Culture: https://on.bcg.com/4dMKjH1
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 03 Jun 2025 - 20min - 103 - BCG Presents: The CEO Radar
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 worldwide in Q1 2025, enabling chief executives to compare their agendas to those of their peers, and to the market’s expectations. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Michael Brigl, Head of BCG’s Central European practice, to discuss how tariffs are likely to have a long-term effect on corporate operations.
Listen to CEO Radar: https://sponsored.bloomberg.com/immersive-story/the-ceo-radar-q2-2025
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 20 May 2025 - 21min - 102 - Navigating the New World of Tariffs and Trade
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/3SpNytS
Michael McAdoo: https://on.bcg.com/4iQA6Ku
BCG’s Center on Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A
There’s Nowhere to Hide as Tariffs Reshape Global Trade: https://on.bcg.com/44RLO47
How Tariffs Are Shaping Investor Expectations: https://on.bcg.com/4iQA5pU
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 06 May 2025 - 21min - 101 - Rethinking Global Trade from the South Up
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/4cIKW3V
In a Multipolar World, the Global South Finds Its Moment: https://on.bcg.com/42UhQLn
BCG on Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4
BCG's Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A
[00:00] Aparna's 'So What'
[02:18] The Global South From Its Own Perspective
[04:12] Common Themes In The Global South
[07:43] Climate And Sustainability
[08:47] How Countries Are Navigating Their Own Paths
[11:08] China's Role In The Global South
[13:28] How Leaders In The Global North Can Flip The Narrative
[14:53] Emerging Industries In The Global South
[17:15] The Global South Is A Positive Story
[18:31] The Future Of Global Commerce
[20:21] Advice To Leaders In The Global South
[21:26] The 'Now What'
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 22 Apr 2025 - 23min - 100 - AI Agents: The Truth Behind the Hype
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/4lr0Dkh
BCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3Y1NHaq
The CEO’s Workout for Peak AI Performance: https://on.bcg.com/44opFtV
From Potential to Profit: Closing the AI Impact Gap: https://on.bcg.com/3XZBGSL
Chapters:
[0:25] Nico’s So What
[1:16] What Are Agents?
[3:57] What Problems Do Agents Solve?
[5:56] How Do Agents Affect Processes?
[7:50] What Should Leaders Focus On?
[9:06] How Do You Start Improving Data and Infrastructure?
[10:24] What Are the Biggest Challenges?
[13:48] What Is Next?
[14:49] How Close Are We to AGI?
[15:43] What Are the Risks?
[17:13] Now What?
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 15 Apr 2025 - 19min - 99 - BCG PRESENTS: Imagine This...: Preparing for an Uncertain Future…in the Future
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 never be perfect—and everyone will have access to the same tools—so strategic planning will remain critical even as it evolves in new ways.
Learn More:
Imagine This: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-general-show09
Alan Iny: https://on.bcg.com/4fCNDo5
Are Leaders as Prepared for Strategic Risks as They Think They Are?: https://on.bcg.com/3AXqw8J
BCG on Corporate Finance and Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/496c3Ek
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 08 Apr 2025 - 33min - 98 - Does Your Business Know Where Its Money Is Going?
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/4iBZXqn
BCG Latest Thinking on Cost: https://on.bcg.com/4iU0RhB
Cost Management Remains an Executive Priority in 2025: https://on.bcg.com/41VTsYm
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 25 Mar 2025 - 21min - 97 - Sci-Fi on the Factory Floor
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/43l9LQI
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications: https://on.bcg.com/4hek0JY
BCG on Augmented and Virtual Reality: https://on.bcg.com/4hcx0zu
Seeing the World Through AI Glasses: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-Woolsey-smartglasses09
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 11 Mar 2025 - 20min - 96 - Re-Recruiting and Other New HR Strategies You Can’t Ignore
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/41ca7Gv
BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro
Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 25 Feb 2025 - 18min - 95 - AI Can Build Your Next Business—If You Think Bigger
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/4193Lco
BCG X: https://on.bcg.com/3WUviLQ
BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/42OlGpK
Beth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92AnU6MUr0
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 11 Feb 2025 - 20min - 94 - Rain or Shine, Deliver Every Time
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/42s5F8V
BCG on Transportation and Logistics: https://on.bcg.com/4haftJ6
The Real Cost of Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry: https://on.bcg.com/3WBjy0L
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 28 Jan 2025 - 18min - 93 - Does Climate Finance Stand a Chance?
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/4fSXsxH
How AI Can Speed Climate Action: https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKq
A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets: https://on.bcg.com/3Pxh6oi
Where Are Private Equity Firms on Their Way to Net Zero?: https://on.bcg.com/3Wdmy3s
BCG on Climate and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/40cZsuD
Vinay’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q59suYxIec
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 14 Jan 2025 - 18min - 92 - From the Archive: Rewire or Retire
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/46D3O12
Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE
BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT
Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 31 Dec 2024 - 20min - 91 - Every Action Has a Supply Chain Reaction
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/49IlBW0
BCG on Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN
How GenAI Reimagines Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 17 Dec 2024 - 19min - 90 - Price, Portfolio, Personalization—New Rules for Consumer Goods
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/4ggm0RL
Consumer Products Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 03 Dec 2024 - 23min - 89 - Prepared to Pounce: Why CEOs Should Always Be Ready for M&A
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/3V2Wlnp
M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j
BCG on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 19 Nov 2024 - 20min - 88 - How Corporations and Startups Can Collaborate on Green Growth
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/3AqhSzp
Axel Reinaud: https://netzero.green/en/team/
NetZero: https://netzero.green/en/
Green Growth Accelerator: https://on.bcg.com/4furqrQ
CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 05 Nov 2024 - 20min - 87 - The Chief of Staff: A CEO’s Secret Weapon
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/402EekT
CEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM
How CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K
CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 22 Oct 2024 - 20min - 86 - Customer Strategy: It’s Personal
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/3NdACFc
Read Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI: https://on.bcg.com/3zVUEAN
BCG on Personalization: https://on.bcg.com/4eRv1QK
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 08 Oct 2024 - 21min - 85 - Up Close with Our CEO
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/TSWMoT
Explore the latest for CEOs from CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/4exCwvS
Christoph Schweizer: https://on.bcg.com/3MU8eaZ
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 24 Sep 2024 - 19min - 84 - Taking Risk from No to Go
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/3WR4Ge2
BCG on Risk and Compliance: https://on.bcg.com/3Toc1RB
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 10 Sep 2024 - 21min - 83 - BCG Presents: CEO Digest
Listen as BCG AI conversational agent GENE and editor in chief Paul Michelman highlight the opportunities and obstacles ahead for CEOs, as outlined in BCG’s most recent thought leadership. The duo share which steps to take now before an expected M&A resurgence, the lessons to be learned from fintech, and how to advance carbon dioxide reduction.
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After you listen, dive deep into the details in these bcg.com publications:
AI at Work 2024: Friend and Foe (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/ai-at-work-friend-foe)
M&A Insights H1 2024: The Recovery Continues (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/m-and-a-market-insights-series-h1-2024)
Prudence, Profits, and Growth (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/global-fintech-prudence-profits-and-growth)
Boosting Demand for Carbon Dioxide Removal (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/boosting-demand-for-carbon-dioxide-removal)
Subscribe to CEO Digest: https://lnk.to/ceo-digest-general-series-link05
For more insight from BCG on the CEO Agenda, visit https://on.bcg.com/4cSLtiu.
Hear more of GENE on Imagine This… at https://lnk.to/imagine-this-general-show09, BCG’s future-focused podcast series.
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 27 Aug 2024 - 10min - 82 - Rewire or Retire
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/46D3O12
Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE
BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT
Reskilling in the Age of AI: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 13 Aug 2024 - 19min - 81 - The Olympics: A Brand’s Golden Opportunity
In a world of microtargeted ads and niche audiences, sports remain one of the few remaining opportunities for brands to capture the attention of the masses. Dan Wald, global lead of BCG’s sports business, talks about how the Olympics works to stay relevant in a fragmented world. How can businesses and sports leagues incorporate this success into their current strategies?
Learn More:
Dan Wald: https://on.bcg.com/4dfqw1g
Marketing and Sales: https://on.bcg.com/46jJ7Hx
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 30 Jul 2024 - 21min - 80 - Punch Cards, Frequent Flyers, and the Future of Loyalty
The average US consumer belongs to around 14 loyalty programs. Edward Crouch, BCG’s global leader for loyalty and membership, explains how unique experiences and personalization can convert everyday customers into loyal fans.
Learn More:
Edward Crouch: https://on.bcg.com/3zgpaF0
Loyalty Programs Need Next-Generation Design: https://on.bcg.com/4chjlWy
Travel and Tourism: https://on.bcg.com/3KXgJ3X
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 16 Jul 2024 - 20min - 79 - Taking the Risk Out of Fair-Chance Hiring
One in every three US adults has a criminal record that follows them like a lead weight as they look for work. Lina Bankert, managing director and partner in BCG’s Chicago office, and Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, president and CEO of Cara Collective, explain that formerly incarcerated people can be model employees. Hiring always involves risk. By partnering with government agencies and nonprofit organizations, companies can set up fair-chance hires for success in the workplace. Many of them, for example, also need help with housing and transportation that agencies can provide.
Learn More:
Lina Bankert: on.bcg.com/4c7gm2Q
Kathleen St. Louis Caliento: Kathleen St. Louis Caliento - Cara Collective
Three Roads to Equitable and Inclusive Talent Development: on.bcg.com/3xifUQa
Cara Collective: Home - Cara Collective
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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpTue, 02 Jul 2024 - 20min - 77 - The Electric Vehicle Revolution Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Recharging
Brian Collie, BCG’s global leader for the automotive and mobility sector, explains that price and range anxiety remain as barriers to adoption of electric vehicles. Even so, recent BCG research in the US found that nearly 40% of surveyed consumers are considering a switch to electric for their next vehicle. To tap into that demand, manufacturers need to lower their cost structure—they currently lose $6,000-$30,000 per car—and work with partners. Learn More: Brian Collie: http://on.bcg.com/3XnvKTX (on.bcg.com/3XnvKTX) Automotive Industry: http://on.bcg.com/4ejyMid (on.bcg.com/4ejyMid) Can OEMs Catch the Next Wave of EV Adopters?: http://on.bcg.com/3KJ9UCS (on.bcg.com/3KJ9UCS)
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 19min - 76 - Breaking the Bank
Banks and other financial systems are the lifeblood of the economy. But most of them trade at less than book value, constrained by regulation, the growth of private credit, and tech startups. Kilian Berz, global vice chair of BCG’s financial institutions practice, explains how traditional banks can regain their footing through leadership and transformation.
Learn More:
Kilian Berz:https://on.bcg.com/4bDKQcj
Financial Institutions: https://on.bcg.com/3wLmFK5
To Seize a $7 Trillion Opportunity, Banks Need Bolder Strategies for Serving Customers and Society: https://on.bcg.com/4byWlSm
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 19min - 75 - Climate Change Is Complex. AI Models Can Crack the Code.
Current economic models are not up to the challenge of capturing the real-world complexities of climate change. But better models are on the horizon. Sophia Davies,BCG’s lead for climate tech partnerships, explains how AI can supercharge these models to predict how public policies will motivate the private sector. Early returns suggest we may be vastly underestimating the effect of policy on climate change.
Learn More:
Climate and Sustainability: on.bcg.com/3QOGjeX
“Deep Design” Could Take On the World’s Big Systemic Challenges: https://on.bcg.com/3K6oFPV
Tue, 21 May 2024 - 18min - 74 - Catastrophic Cyber Risk and Crown Jewels
If cybercrime were a country, it would be the third largest economy in the world. Paul O’Rourke, BCG’s global cybersecurity leader, explains how organizations can protect themselves and their supply chains: Start by recognizing that the elimination of all risks is impossible. Instead focus security efforts on an organization’s “crown jewels”—its most critical digital assets. Leaders don’t need to be cyber experts. But regulators may hold them responsible for some breaches, so they better understand and address the risks.
Learn More:
Paul O’Rourke: https://on.bcg.com/3QAoPCN
Cybersecurity and Digital Risk: https://on.bcg.com/3UwRTwg
Every C-Suite Member Is Now a Chief AI Officer: https://on.bcg.com/3UJ7ry9
Tue, 07 May 2024 - 20min - 73 - Why CEOs Should Embrace Generous Leadership
Joe Davis, BCG’s former regional chair for North America, says you can make tough decisions without being a “tough guy.” In the executive suite, empathy and authenticity are in, according to Davis, the author of the new business book, The Generous Leader. Even as tech skills dominate the headlines, Davis celebrates the enduring value of mastering people skills.
Learn More:
The Generous Leader: A Leadership Book by Joe Davis | The Generous Leader
Joe Davis: https://on.bcg.com/3Q9pMlw
Do Not Stop Asking Questions and Listening Carefully to the Answers: https://on.bcg.com/3Jx5LBy
Turning Superheroes into a Super Leadership Team: https://on.bcg.com/4d2fnlk
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 20min - 72 - ESG Will Outlive Its Critics
Responsible investing goes back decades or even longer if pronouncements in the Old Testament and Qur’an are considered. Environment, social, and governance goals have become embedded in corporate strategy, even if the acronym ESG has become polarizing. Tim Mohin, director of climate and sustainability at BCG, discusses this evolution and what the next iteration might look like. One thing is clear: these goals aren’t going away even if companies stop talking about them.
Learn More:
Tim Mohin: https://on.bcg.com/3TK47kE
Climate Change and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/3xl1QoG
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 22min - 71 - Imagining a New World Order
The original BRIC acronym came to life in 2001 to describe the untapped economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. This informal grouping of nations has since coalesced into a rising economic force, especially since the entry of South Africa in 2010 and Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates at the start of this year. Daniel Azevedo—leader of BCG’s global advantage practice in Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa —explains how global companies can navigate a world in which economic power is heading south.
Learn More:
Daniel Azevedo: https://on.bcg.com/3vli2Wc
Jobs, National Security, and the Future of Trade: https://on.bcg.com/3TLkE9o
These 9 Forces Are Reshaping the Global Business Landscape: https://on.bcg.com/3VrSwJr
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 21min - 70 - BCG PRESENTS: Imagine This...: A Bot in the C-Suite?
What would you have done differently if you had anticipated the likelihood of a global pandemic or the explosion of generative AI? In BCG’s newest podcast https://link.chtbl.com/imagine-this-show-link?sid=TSW (Imagine This...), BCG’s editor in chief Paul Michelman, and his AI co-host GENE delve into disruptive scenarios that could define the coming decades. BCG experts join the conversation, probing the possibilities and implications for leaders. Human and machine work together to explore the very real actions CEOs could take today to prepare. By 2030, the best CIO might be a CIB: a chief intelligence bot. And the human CEO might be bolstered by a swarm of CEO bots, able to harness a vast diversity of perspectives. Can you imagine? In this episode, BCG’s Mickey McManus envisions a future where top leaders share the corner office with AI—blending the logical with human intuition. Mickey, a BCG senior advisor and a pioneer in human-centered design, considers how a company like this would function. Hint: he recommends an approach much like jazz improvisation. Learn More You’ll find more of what BCG has to say about generative AI here: https://on.bcg.com/3UuWtNd (https://on.bcg.com/3UuWtNd) GenAI on GenAI: https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) Also, in this episode, Mickey recommends an entirely new reading list for the C-suite, including: Iain M. Banks’s Culture series: https://www.amazon.com/The-Culture-9-book-series/dp/B07WLZZ9WV (https://www.amazon.com/The-Culture-9-book-series/dp/B07WLZZ9WV) Joy Buolamwini’s Unmasking AI [https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-AI-Mission-Protect-Machines/dp/0593241835 (https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-AI-Mission-Protect-Machines/dp/0593241835)] Safiya Umoja Noble’s Algorithms of Oppression [https://www.amazon.com/Algorithms-Oppression-Search-Engines-Reinforce/dp/1479837245 (https://www.amazon.com/Algorithms-Oppression-Search-Engines-Reinforce/dp/1479837245)]
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 26min - 69 - Gender Equality in Africa Has Been Set Back a Generation
From 2010 to 2016, Africa was closing the gender gap faster than any region in the world. Challenges such as plunging commodity prices and the pandemic have set that progress back a generation. BCG’s Zineb Sqalli and Phillipa Osakwe-Okoye explain that domestic violence as well as unsafe public places are barriers in southern Africa. Traditional roles of women in families stand in the way of progress everywhere. Both public and private sectors must change the narrative to create inclusive work environments. Besides being the right thing to do, gender equity could boost Africa’s GDP by $300 billion a year.
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Reframing the Narrative on Women’s Roles in African Societies: on.bcg.com/3UQd3Hx
Zineb Sqalli: on.bcg.com/3wqCoO7
Phillipa Osakwe-Okoye: on.bcg.com/3UOVhnO
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 22min - 68 - Cost Efficiency in Uncertain Times
For many business leaders, cost efficiency took a backseat to the polycrisis caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and employee attrition. But today, earnings pressures and economic uncertainty place cost solidly front and center at most companies. Paul Goydan, global leader of BCG’s Accelerated Cost Advantage program, arms these leaders with insights and approaches, exploring everything from how AI can uncover waste to finding promising places to reinvest the savings. Learn More: Cost Management: http://on.bcg.com/49xIABZ (On.bcg.com/49xIABZ) What Leaders Are Saying About Costs and Growth in 2024: http://on.bcg.com/3OCEDDV (On.bcg.com/3OCEDDV) Imagine This...:https://link.chtbl.com/imagine-this-show-link (https://link.chtbl.com/imagine-this-show-link)
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 19min - 67 - What You Don't Know About a Quarter of Your Workforce
Most companies have no idea how many of their employees live with a disability. Most organizations report 4-7%, but BCG research says it’s much higher—25%. And that percentage is only going to climb as the workforce ages. Brad Loftus and Hillary Wool are both high-performing consultants who live with disabilities. They discuss why companies are so misinformed and explore how leaders can provide reasonable and cost-effective accommodations—and increase inclusion and retention.
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Your Workforce Includes People with Disabilities. Does Your People Strategy?:https://on.bcg.com/3vQm7SbTue, 30 Jan 2024 - 21min - 66 - People Will Be the Unsung Heroes of the AI Revolution
In implementing generative AI, companies are paying too much attention to the algorithms and not enough to the human element. How well are workers equipped to use it—and use it responsibly? Allison Bailey, global leader for BCG’s people and organization practice, discusses the need for upskilling and reskilling in not just technology, but also being adaptive, creative, and collaborative. Businesses must also train their employees to incorporate AI into their daily routine—and learn when the risks are not worth it.
Learn More:
From Potential to Profit with GenAI: https://on.bcg.com/4b1Bp6A
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 20min - 65 - Bonus Davos Episode: Our Global Chair and GenAI Explore the CEO Agenda
In this special episode of The So What from BCG, human and AI intelligence come together. Join BCG’s Global Chair Rich Lesser, and GENE, BCG’s new GenAI conversational agent, for a wide-ranging exploration of the CEO agenda as world leaders gather at Davos. Rich and GENE discuss the transformative power of generative AI technology, the urgency of climate action, and the critical need for trust in an era of innovation. If you’re invested in the future of business and society, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. To learn more about BCG at Davos, visit https://www.bcg.com/about/partner-ecosystem/world-economic-forum/davos. To hear more of GENE, listen at https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=tsw.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 19min - 64 - How CEOs Spend Their Time
Time is a finite resource. What is the best way to spend it? Bob Sulentic, CEO of the multibillion-dollar company CBRE explains why he deliberately leaves hours of his workday open for thinking, reading, and being available to his direct reports. That approach may not work for all CEOs. What’s important, explains BCG’s Jeff Hill, is that CEOs spend time thinking about time. An unexamined calendar is a missed opportunity to become a more effective leader.
Learn More:
For CEOs, It’s About Time: https://on.bcg.com/41ICUTf
Jeff Hill: https://on.bcg.com/4anotrx
Bob Sulentic: https://www.cbre.com/people/bob-sulentic
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 22min - 63 - Is It Time for a New You in the New Year?
As 2023 ends, people look to the new year to become the best version of themselves. Sreyssha George, an expert in technology and people for BCG, explains how to build your personal brand by choosing a role model, asking for feedback, and being open to change.
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Sreyssha George: https://on.bcg.com/472Hqgn
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 20 Dec 2023 - 20min - 62 - How Marketing Can Change Your Mind
The human brain is constantly making associations between events, objects, and memories. David Ratajczak, global leader of BCG’s marketing practice, says companies can rely on this deep psychology to create positive associations with their brand. Campaigns no longer exist solely in big media where only large, established companies could afford them. Startups and small businesses can win mindshare against industry giants by investing in precision digital technology that takes advantage of these associations.
Learn More:
Digital Marketing: https://on.bcg.com/3GzAe04
Capturing Mind Share with Precision Branding: https://on.bcg.com/3T6jMw0
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 06 Dec 2023 - 21min - 61 - To Save the Planet, Move Fast and Clean Things
A promising $19 trillion has been put toward the energy transition. The bad news? We need $18 trillion more—and that’s just to reach 2030 goals. As the world gears up for COP28, the UN’s climate conference, Maurice Berns, chair of BCG’s Center for Energy Impact, explores how to close this gap. Learn More: Climate Vision 2050: https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-climate-vision-2050?sid=tsw (Climate Vision 2050 (chtbl.com)) Energy Transition: https://on.bcg.com/3RkyP40 (https://on.bcg.com/3RkyP40) Bridging the $18 Trillion Gap in Net Zero Capital: https://on.bcg.com/3R0Ki7b (https://on.bcg.com/3R0Ki7b) A Blueprint for the Energy Transition: https://on.bcg.com/46uEvg4 (https://on.bcg.com/46uEvg4) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 26min - 60 - Do Pharma CEOs Have the Prescription for a Net Zero World?
Ahead of COP28, the UN’s climate conference, we explore the unique ways public-private partnerships help achieve sustainability goals. Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk; Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca; and Christine O’Brien, lead for BCG’s climate and sustainability practice in health care, discuss the projects and success of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Health Systems Task Force.
The Task Force brings together global health leaders to enhance individual, societal, and planetary health. Together, they have launched sector-first commitments, actions, and recommendations to accelerate the delivery of net zero, patient-centric health systems.
Learn More:
https://www.sustainable-markets.org/taskforces/health-systems-taskforce/
For more about Pascal: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-company/leadership.html#
For more about Lars: https://www.novonordisk.com/about/executive-management/lars-fruergaard-jorgensen.html
For more about Christine: https://on.bcg.com/3R9xbSJ)
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 22 Nov 2023 - 24min - 59 - BCG presents: Climate Vision 2050--The Green City in the Sun
It’s 2050 and we’re exploring how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and saved itself from climate catastrophe. What have our cities done to accommodate massive population growth? And how do businesses, governments, researchers and everyday people work together to build sustainable supply chains, agricultural practices and transportation infrastructure? This is https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-climate-vision-2050?sid=tsw (Climate Vision 2050), a podcast series from BCG. In this episode, Nairobi’s green tech and innovation boom make it a 2050 powerhouse. That success comes with climate challenges that the city is addressing. Urban planner Bailey Muthoni lives in housing built from plastic waste and gets around on an electric motorbike. She stages a tactical urbanism intervention advocating for improved walkability around the city's parliament. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 26min - 58 - AI Coworkers Are Coming. Here's How to Work with Them.
We are closing in on the first anniversary of the public release of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and GPT-4. And yet the ever-changing field of human-machine collaboration remains poorly understood. François Candelon, global director of the BCG Henderson Institute, explains the findings of recent research that explores where AI work is more effective than people and where it isn’t.
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https://on.bcg.com/3Sszzos https://on.bcg.com/3u3jUBV
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 08 Nov 2023 - 20min - 57 - Zombie Buildings and the Future of Cities
Downtowns were built for a 9-5 world that no longer exists. Santiago Ferrer, BCG’s North American lead for cities, real estate, and infrastructure development, says civic leaders have an opportunity and responsibility to rethink the best use of buildings, transportation systems, and other infrastructure.
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https://on.bcg.com/46FFo6s https://on.bcg.com/471A6lj
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 25 Oct 2023 - 20min - 56 - The Price Is Not Always Right
A price is an expression of value and part of a conversation with customers. Jean-Manuel Izaret, BCG’s global leader of pricing, discusses the importance of designing a pricing strategy that creates value for customers and companies alike. Businesses must know when to leave money on the table and be careful to avoid prices so high they actually hamper sales. Jean-Manuel highlights seven pricing games companies should consider playing and other lessons to build pricing strategy from his new book, Game Changer.
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https://on.bcg.com/3RT5A8Z
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 11 Oct 2023 - 18min - 55 - Can Joy and Productivity Coexist in the Workplace?
Should the workplace of the future consist of a mostly in-office, remote, or hybrid model? Deborah Lovich, leader of BCG’s work on people strategy, argues we’re asking the wrong question entirely. Organizations should focus on creating productivity for themselves and joy for their employees. It will take more than a memo from the top to create this new working model. Time, resources, and strong managers are all necessary.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 27 Sep 2023 - 21min - 54 - Can Business Sustain the UN’s Sustainability Goals?
In 2015, the UN established Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030. In 2023, we are halfway there and have achieved only about 12% of those goals. Rich Hutchinson, global leader of BCG’s Social Impact practice, suggests that companies both can help achieve those goals and boost their bottom line. Organizations need to set ambitious goals. Leaders need to do more than treat ESG as a checklist. And governments can also provide incentives that encourage private sector innovation.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 13 Sep 2023 - 20min - 53 - Unexamined Spending Is Wasteful Spending
Cost-cutting gets a bad rap, but the exercise is actually an opportunity to find money that can be reinvested in the business. Mark Austin, BCG’s global topic leader of cost and zero-based transformation, challenges executives to create more efficient and effective operating models by empowering employees to find areas of unnecessary spending in places that may not be obvious. They can then look to their people and their industry to find the most effective ways to funnel that money back into the organization.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 30 Aug 2023 - 20min - 52 - From the Archive: What to Teach the World of the Future
As the school year approaches, we are reaching into The So What from BCG archives. Join us as we revisit our examination of why education remains rooted in a bygone era of neat orderly rows of desks and lesson plans, even as the world races ahead into the metaverse and beyond. In this wide-ranging conversation first published in June 2022, Leila Hoteit, managing director and senior partner who leads BCG’s education, employment, and welfare work, argues for a lifelong approach to learning inside and outside the classroom—one that teaches people to solve hard problems and develop soft skills.
She talks about why students should think about the fairytale “Little Red Riding Hood” from the perspective of the wolf, how the technology that treats autism can help others learn better, and why people from different cultures may come up with different answers to the famous trolley problem.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 16 Aug 2023 - 21min - 51 - How to Run Your Company to Thrive in 2050
How do the top 5% of companies ascend to their spots—and stay there? Extensive BCG research shows that they excel in six areas, among them: focusing on a clear vision, remaining agile, and creating a solid, yet flexible tech base. A leader of that research, Romain de Laubier, shares insights from working alongside executives and helping them take an honest look at what their companies do well—and what could be improved. Also the global leader of digital strategy and AI work at BCG, he highlights some of the key findings from the Build for the Future research.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 02 Aug 2023 - 20min - 50 - Who Is Building the Metaverse? And Does It Matter?
Jessica Apotheker, chief marketing officer of BCG and BCGX, and Akbar Hamid, co-founder of People of Crypto Lab, explain how the metaverse can combine the best of the physical and virtual worlds to create a seamless immersive experience—or amplify what’s wrong in the physical world.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 19 Jul 2023 - 17min - 49 - Designing Your AI Blueprint
AI is evolving daily, challenging businesses to adjust and adapt. Vladimir Lukic, global leader of BCG’s Tech & Digital Advantage practice, demystifies what companies need to get right when implementing AI. A shift in mindset can go a long way toward unlocking AI’s potential.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 05 Jul 2023 - 21min - 48 - Are Your Employees Captivated or Captured?
Leaders frequently talk about purpose and vision. Too often, these concepts get stuck at the top and do not cascade down throughout the organization. BCG’s David Ritter explains how organizations can unlock latent productivity and creativity by connecting purpose and vision to the day-to-day work of teams.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 21 Jun 2023 - 22min - 47 - Do We Need Humans Anymore in Customer Journeys?
Customers are demanding speed and convenience in their interactions with companies. Technology, especially artificial intelligence, is often better at meeting customer needs than humans. Karen Lellouche Tordjman, leader of BCG’s customer experience work, explains how companies can combine technology and humans to create the most compelling customer journeys and touchpoints.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 07 Jun 2023 - 22min - 46 - The World Is Fragmented, Not Flat
The post–World War II order of free markets, democratic government, and global institutions is breaking apart, argues Nikolaus Lang, who leads BCG’s Global Advantage practice. With the future uncertain, companies should prepare for a range of scenarios that likely involve greater uncertainty and less global trade.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 24 May 2023 - 20min - 45 - What We Do and Don’t Know About Generative AI
Sylvain Duranton helps companies build AI-enabled businesses. As the the global leader of BCG X, he has a front row seat to the generative AI revolution. He discusses the industries likely to face the most disruption, the future of work, and how generative AI can help solve challenges in climate and health. His advice to companies unsure how to get started? Pick a difference-making opportunity; invest adequately; upskill your people; and rethink processes to accommodate generative AI. (Read more about the risk and reward of generative AI https://www.bcg.com/x/artificial-intelligence/generative-ai.)
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 10 May 2023 - 22min - 44 - Leadership in an Era of Uncertainty and Change
CEOs generally face either economic uncertainty (the Great Recession) or great change (the digital-driven era preceding the pandemic). Today’s leaders are facing both at the same time, explains Rich Lesser, BCG’s chair. While uncertainty requires resilience, change requires evolution. It’s hard to do both. Nonetheless, Lesser sees great potential with the advances in AI but also physical technologies such as synthetic biology. He shares insights from his own discussions with CEOs as well as from BCG's recent survey of nearly 800 global C-suite executives across all industries, CEO Outlook 2023: Caution, Optimism, and Navigating the Road Ahead.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 26 Apr 2023 - 21min - 43 - Social Business Needs a Net Zero
Companies and banks have often pursued social goals such as financial inclusion as an obligation rather than a business opportunity. Douglas Beal, who leads BCG’s client work with financial institutions on sustainable finance and investing, argues that doing good is also good business. Companies and banks can build profitable, sustainable social business and improve their bottom lines.
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Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyWed, 12 Apr 2023 - 21min
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