The So What from BCG

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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.

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120 episodes

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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

21m
Dec 17
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 ! 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! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

1m
Dec 10
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

23m
Dec 03
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:  __ __ Chapters:  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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

21m
Nov 19
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

20m
Nov 05
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

15m
Oct 29
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

23m
Oct 22
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 , 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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

20m
Oct 08
Cracking the Code of Customer Contradictions

AI and data help tell us people do, but not . 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  00:00-01:25 Introduction/Lauren’s ‘So What’  01:26-02:39 How can businesses cut through the contradictions and truly understand what customers want?  02:49-03:18 Should we just ignore what people say?  03:19-04:37 What is consumer sentiment?  04:38-05:35 What can businesses really learn from consumers?  05:36-06:20 What factors play into the say-do gap?  06:21-07:45 How much does emotion shape what people buy?  07:46-09:08 How and why should businesses deaverage the customer?  09:09-10:17: How nuanced is motivation across different regions?  10:18-12:10 What parts of the customer journey actually shape what people choose?  12:11-12:52 Has AI helped us better understand customers or made things more confusing?  12:53-13:51 How can companies make sense of conflicting signals?  13:52-14:46 How is AI changing the way that we understand consumer behavior?  14:47-16:19 With data available, why is it critical for businesses to still talk to customers?  16:20-17:07 What mistakes are companies making when it comes to listening to their customers?  17:08-17:32 What should companies look for in sentiment signals?  17:33-18:04 Lauren’s ‘Now What’  18:05-18:27 Do milestone moments matter?  18:28-18:42 Outro  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

18m
Sep 24
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  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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

21m
Sep 10
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  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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

22m
Aug 27
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 healthier and longer. Businesses can jumpstart the longevity economy by designing new products aimed at the growing elderly population and supporting their older but still valuable older workers.  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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

20m
Aug 13
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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

17m
Jul 30
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

26m
Jul 16
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

20m
Jul 02
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

24m
Jun 18
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

20m
Jun 04
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

21m
May 21
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

21m
May 07
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' This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

23m
Apr 23
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? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

19m
Apr 16
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   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

33m
Apr 09
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  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

21m
Mar 26
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    

20m
Mar 12
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  https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT 

18m
Feb 26
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 

20m
Feb 12
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 

18m
Jan 29
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 

18m
Jan 15
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 

20m
Jan 01
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 

19m
Dec 18, 2024