Priorities, Principles and Plain Talk: How to Lead Through Volatility
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into what strong leadership really looks like when the path ahead is unclear. From economic disruption to AI-fueled transformation, uncertainty is becoming a defining feature of the business landscape. Gartner expert Mary Mesaglio returns with quick insights from her Top of Mind series to offer a timely playbook. Drawing from conversations with CEOs, CIOs and senior leadership around the globe, Mary shares three practical strategies for leading through volatility, ambiguity and change. Learn why clear communication, hyper-focused priorities and transparent guiding principles are the essential tools every executive and new leader needs today. Tune in to discover: • Why corporate-speak fails in times of change and what to say instead • The 10x10x10 rule for reinforcing priorities with your team • How guiding principles offer stability and direction Dig Deeper Read and Download Now: Disruptive Technologies You’re Probably Unprepared For Register to Attend: CIO Conferences and Events 2025 Watch More: Gartner Top of Mind
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The Emerging Tech Disruptors Set to Reshape Our World
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the transformative impact of technology disruptors set to reshape business landscapes in 2025 and beyond. Straight from his recent webinar on the “12 Emerging Technologies That Will Redefine the Future of Business,” Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Bill Ray explores a few of the most important of these disruptive technologies, and how leaders should begin to respond to both mitigate risk and roadmap for competitive advantage. Tune in to understand: • The shift towards specialized language models • The integration of generative AI in enterprise interactions • The evolution of cybersecurity strategies • Why polyfunctional robots are outpacing humanoid designs • The growing threat of disinformation and its implications for InfoSec strategies • How energy constraints might affect data center expansions Dig Deeper Watch the Full Webinar Now: 12 Emerging Technologies That Will Redefine the Future of Business Register and Attend: CIO Conferences and Events 2025 Watch Full Video Episodes: Gartner ThinkCast on YouTube
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Mid-Year Strategy Check: CIOs, Are Your 2025 Resolutions Still on Track?
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we check in on one of the most unique and personal pieces of Gartner research: the annual CIO resolutions. Nearly midway through the year, are tech leaders still aligned with the ambitions they set in January? In a quick sampling pulled from our Top of Mind video insights, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio provides a timely update on how CIOs can stay grounded amid the whirlwind of 2025 priorities. From turning regret into growth and negotiating AI-infused vendor contracts, to defining personal AI ethics and staying close to emerging technologies, this episode is a powerful reminder of what good looks like — for your people, your business and yourself. Dig Deeper Read and Download Now: Resolutions for CIOs: What Good Looks Like in 2025 https://gtnr.it/4iLxIEL Register and Attend: CIO Conferences and Events 2025 https://gtnr.it/3UpD6Ei Be AI-Ready: What IT Leaders Need to Know and Do https://gtnr.it/4k2GLlE
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Build, Buy or Bring-Your-Own AI: What’s on Your Tech Sandwich?
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we tackle one of the most pressing questions facing executive leaders today: How should organizations approach AI deployment? Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Whit Andrews joins host Karen Stokes Lockhart to help answer whether leaders should build, buy or blend when approaching their AI integration, while further exploring Gartner’s “AI technology sandwich” framework. Tune in to hear Whit and Karen discuss the multiple layers of enterprise AI, including embedded AI, bring-your-own AI and the critical governance decisions that support a responsible, scalable foundation for IT and tech leaders navigating a complex AI landscape. Dig Deeper Read and Download Now: Build, Buy or Blend? Deploying AI in Your Organization https://gtnr.it/4lS07M4
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How to Manage Counterfeit Realities: AI, Authenticity & Digital Trust
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the concept of counterfeit reality, where AI-generated content blurs the line between what’s real and what isn’t. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer, who is not only an expert in the field but also coined the term “counterfeit reality,” explores the risks and opportunities that deepfakes, synthetic data and AI avatars will present in the coming years. From the potential for increased creativity and innovation to the pitfalls of reduced confidence in brand integrity, Daryl offers practical insights for executive leaders to navigate this quickly evolving landscape. This episode originally aired October 2024 Dig Deeper Read Now: Protect Your Organization From Disinformation Campaigns https://gtnr.it/3UcowA7 Watch Now: 7 Disruptions Through 2029 You Might Not See Coming https://gtnr.it/44yD9U2
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