We all think we are staying focused on the future, but are looking far enough ahead? Serial entrepreneur Peter Hinssen (01:46) helps us look beyond tomorrow. Plus, Gartner expert Ian Beale (20:53) brings us together for Aligned Assurance, and author Patrick Lencioni (37:50) helps us find the ideal team player. RELATED LINKS WEBINAR: Panel Discussion: Drive Growth in the Face of Uncertainty WEBINAR: CEO Concerns 2019 – Implications and Actions for CIOs Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit ...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 186
You already have the funds to support your digital transformation. Gartner expert Dennis Gannon (01:52) helps you unlock them by “winning in the turns.” Also, Gartner expert Avivah Litan (19:18) tells you why you need to take a fresh look at blockchain. Plus, former DuPont sales leader Maria Boulden (39:43) explains why the personal touch works best for energizing your team. RELATED LINKS Webinar: 3 Bold Strategies for CX Victory Webinar: 5 Ways to Deliver Business Results Through AI & ML We...
May 14, 2019•54 min•Ep. 185
The majority of digital transformation initiatives fail. Yours does not have to join them. Gartner Chief of Research Mike Harris tells us what gives the innovation leaders their edge (01:37). Also, on Episode 184 of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner experts Helen Huntley and Scott Morrison (17:26) help tech product managers survive the digital era. Then, Gartner expert Mike Griswold (38:47) reveals why adding digital to your supply chain does not make it a digital supply chain -- and how you can truly ...
Apr 30, 2019•55 min•Ep. 184
Toss out those 250-page strategy documents. You only need one page. Gartner expert Heather Colella helps you master the art of the one-page strategy (01:41). Also, Gartner's Mark Driver makes sure you stay in compliance with Java's latest release and support changes (21:37); and we revisit a conversation with former NATO military commander Admiral James Stravidis on a common fear for all of us -- cybersecurity (43:37). RELATED LINKS The Art of the 1-Page Strategy: Gartner Answers Audience Questi...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
Forget the unicorns and rainbows. We all don’t have to sing “Kumbaya” to establish a good company culture. “We think of good cultures as these places where people are happy, happy, happy all the time, where there’s no arguments. That is not true. Good cultures are places where people have strong, vibrant, energetic arguments all the time.” (Dan Coyle, Best-selling Author) We won’t be argumentative, but we always want to challenge to standard notions for driving success, and this time on Gartner ...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 182
Here's THE winning formula for your career: "Act 1, introduce your hero and put him in a tree. Act 2, set fire to the tree. Act 3, get him out of the tree.” Yeah, there’s a story behind that quote, which is only fitting, because we’re going to talk about how storytelling can open new doors for you and your organization (1:42). We also see how work-life balance could shift in the future with Tamara McCleary (20:57), and assert ourselves with Leadership Power Language (43:57). HIGHLIGHTED LINKS We...
Mar 19, 2019•54 min•Ep. 181
Take it from a combat pilot … battlefield lessons also apply to your workplace. “We knew that we would absolutely be there, period, because lives were on the line. And I believe that if we execute it that way in business, our relationship with our teams, our leadership, our timelines, our processes, our digital transformation would look quite different.” (Vernice “FlyGirl Armour, Combat Pioneer) We’ve enlisted groundbreaking U.S. Marine Corps pilot Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour on a mission to empowe...
Mar 05, 2019•59 min•Ep. 180
Enterprises need more than technology to enable digital transformation. They must change their culture, and CIOs and IT leaders must be at the forefront of those efforts. Also on this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, find out why Sales must stop selling and start enabling buyers, and hear more from smart decision-making expert Annie Duke.
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 179
Digital transformation cannot come fast enough for business leaders. So how do you speed up the process and ensure success? In this Gartner ThinkCast conversation, Gartner expert Brook Selassie says the key is digital business model transformation. Then, we have an extended interview with smart decision-making expert (and renowned poker champion) Annie Duke on how to ensure you use the right data among all that data you're collecting. Finally, Gartner expert Alan Duncan looks at the digital chal...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 178
Digital transformation demands more than finding the right digital skills -- you need digital talent that drives innovation. Join us as we look at how to attract and keep the best digital talent, how HR can drive innovation, and what's most impacting Customer Service and Support leaders.
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
As 2019 unfolds, a prevailing question lingers: Will this be a good year or bad year? We talk with leading experts on what to expect to impact your strategy, influence your IT spend, and transform your Marketing in 2019 and beyond.
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 176
It's the digital era, yet business leaders don't often realize the true business value of IT. That changes now as we ensure IT gets the attention it merits.
Dec 25, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 175
Changing corporate culture can seem too big to tackle, but to enable digital transformation, it's too big to fail. How do you create a culture of innovation? The secret is to fail.
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 174
As the year draws to a close, we turn our attention to 2019 and the technologies, trends and priorities you need to track to frame a successful 2019 agenda.
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 173
Customers are the lifeblood of our organizations, but chances are, your organization is not customer-centric. Find out how to truly put your customers first -- both today and in the future.
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 172
Data drives every organization, but that does not mean your organization is data driven. Find out how to organize, process and even speak data to gain the maximum benefits of your information.
Nov 20, 2018•59 min•Ep. 171
Digital transforms every organization, but to reap the full benefits, they need their IT leaders to transform into digital leaders. Find out how to step up and drive business value in your organization.
Nov 13, 2018•52 min•Ep. 170
Every organization is disrupted by digital, but very few become true digital disruptors. Find out how to turn digital into your advantage, no matter your size or location.
Nov 06, 2018•46 min•Ep. 169
You spoke, we listened, so get ready for the new Gartner ThinkCast -- an expanded format designed to give you more insights and advice on the topics that most impact your agenda -- all crafted to better fit your busy schedule and your commute or business travel.
Nov 01, 2018•3 min•Ep. 168
Everyone says they want to go digital, so why does it still seem as if Business and IT do not understand each other's goals and needs? Former U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shares her insights on how to build a more collaborative cyber culture.
Oct 23, 2018•25 min•Ep. 167
The intersection of artificial intelligence and customer experience is very busy these days. We help you navigate using AI to enhance your CX initiatives by addressing questions put forward by you and your peers.
Oct 02, 2018•25 min•Ep. 166
As more organizations deploy sales force automation, can it still provide a competitive advantage? Gartner Research Director Tad Travis looks at the steps to take and the mistakes to avoid to get an edge with your SFA initiative.
Sep 18, 2018•17 min•Ep. 165
it seems obvious: Better integration of your Sales and Marketing will yield better results. But it's not easy. Find out why the Gartner Sales & Marketing Conference can help you solve the winning equation.
Sep 18, 2018•11 min•Ep. 164
Midsize enterprises face similar challenges as larger firms, but they need different solutions. The Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2018 MSE Program offers tailored answers.
Aug 31, 2018•17 min•Ep. 163
We're still not using our data as a true market differentiator. Find out how to transform your sales and marketing initiatives into a larger customer base.
Aug 31, 2018•15 min•Ep. 162
What do IoT service providers need to do to truly stand out in the market? What do end users expect -- and what should they expect -- from IoT services?
Aug 31, 2018•17 min•Ep. 161
The Gartner Keynote does more than set the tone for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo. Find out how the 2018 address could change what's on your organization's radar screen.
Aug 22, 2018•12 min•Ep. 160
Where can you go to find out what will change your business in the future, what you need to be doing now to succeed, and what an NFL legend thinks of it all? We find out what's on the agenda at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2018.
Aug 22, 2018•21 min•Ep. 159
Hype is a constant in anything IT-related, but it does not have to be a barrier. Find out how the Gartner Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle can help you target the right solutions to meet your current and future needs.
Aug 22, 2018•15 min•Ep. 158
The heart of digital transformation is people, not technology. So how do you become the leader who can future-proof your team, your company and your career?
Aug 01, 2018•43 min•Ep. 157
