Imagine This... podcast

Imagine This...

Take a trip into the future that will challenge the way you think and act today. In each episode, BCG's Patricia Sabga and her 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. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Take a trip into the future that will challenge the way you think and act today. In each episode, BCG's Patricia Sabga and her 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. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

 

#22

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: Alan Iny: [https://on.bcg.com/4fCNDo5] (https://on.bcg.com/4fCNDo5) Are Leaders as Prepared for Strategic Risks as They Think They Are?: [https://on.bcg.com/3AXqw8J] (https://on.bcg.com/3AXqw8J) BCG on Corporate Finance and Strategy: [https://on.bcg.com/496c3Ek] (https://on.bcg.com/496c3Ek) CEO Moments of Truth: [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT] (https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:34

27 Nov 2024


#21

When Quantum Computing Brings Breakthroughs ... or Chaos

Quantum computers harness the almost mystical properties of subatomic particles to solve problems that are beyond even the most powerful “classical” computers available today. Will these computers usher in a new generation of custom pharmaceuticals and sustainable materials—or will they be used to crack every password and create global chaos? BCG’s Antoine Gourévitch imagines the coming age of quantum computers and dives deep into ways they could supercharge the discovery of new materials. But the quantum age comes with huge risks as well; governments around the world are already racing to develop quantum-safe passwords that will keep our data secure. Learn More: Antoine Gourévitch: [https://on.bcg.com/4hMrXaQ] (https://on.bcg.com/4hMrXaQ) BCG on Quantum Computing: [https://on.bcg.com/3AGK415] (https://on.bcg.com/3AGK415) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) CEO Moments of Truth: [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT] (https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:31

13 Nov 2024


#20

Sustainable and Affordable: When Housing Is No Longer in Crisis

How will advances in sustainable materials and modular construction change how homes are designed and built? And how will these innovations address the urgent need for affordable housing? BCG’s Matthias Tauber suggests ways to solve the housing crisis through changes in design, manufacturing, materials, permitting, and financing. Homes of the future will provide more alternatives, often by reimagining shared spaces and resources in flexible ways that allow for custom designs. The one no-regret move? Tauber says: invest in technology. Learn More: Matthias Tauber: [https://on.bcg.com/4fh2mo2] (https://on.bcg.com/4fh2mo2) Building Materials Industry: [https://on.bcg.com/3Ultz19] (https://on.bcg.com/3Ultz19) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) CEO Moments of Truth: [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT] (https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:08

30 Oct 2024


#19

Skip the Chips? When AI Meets Your Grocery Cart.

Imagine walking into an AI-enabled grocery store that knows what you eat, how fit you are, and other personal health data, and can steer you towards healthier choices - and give you discounts on them. BCG’s John Paschkewitz explores a world where governments, insurance companies, and grocery and pharmacy chains join forces to individualize and subsidize products that are better for your health. We could lead healthier lives, save money, and make environmentally sustainable choices. But we would all need to get comfortable sharing a lot more information about ourselves. Learn More: John Paschkewitz: [https://on.bcg.com/3BDpjDs] (https://on.bcg.com/3BDpjDs) Can Deep Tech Innovation Generate Green Products?: [https://on.bcg.com/4dIpDOS] (https://on.bcg.com/4dIpDOS) BCG on Deep Tech: [https://on.bcg.com/4eYpHee] (https://on.bcg.com/4eYpHee) CEO Moments of Truth: [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT] (https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:06

16 Oct 2024


#18

When Government Knows What You Need Before You Do

What will it be like to apply for permits, pay taxes, and more when governments embrace artificial intelligence and everyone has a secure digital ID? BCG’s Miguel Carrasco imagines a future where the government moves beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar to bespoke digital assistants that anticipate and streamline everything you need. This could eliminate chronic complaints about government services—that they are slow and cumbersome and don’t facilitate business development. But Miguel also warns that these advantages also come with risk: governments will need to be ever more focused on cybersecurity. Learn More: ---Miguel Carrasco: [https://on.bcg.com/4duhPjF] (https://on.bcg.com/4duhPjF) ---Digital Government: [https://on.bcg.com/3XL48XI] (https://on.bcg.com/3XL48XI) ---GenAI: The Trust Multiplier for Government: [https://on.bcg.com/4f37mwP] (https://on.bcg.com/4f37mwP) ---GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) ---CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) ---CEO Moments of Truth: [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT] (https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:49

02 Oct 2024


#17

Seeing the World Through AI Glasses

What becomes possible when your AI-enabled headset is as light and comfortable as an ordinary pair of glasses? BCG’s Kristi Woolsey imagines a world with an AI third eye, where your glasses can instantly provide information, warnings or advice. This new generation of smart glasses could also help you learn new skills, whether cooking at home or mastering technical aspects of your job. But Woolsey also warns that we’ll need to put limits on the technology– these new glasses might also be able to reveal things about other people that are better left private. Learn More: Kristi Woolsey: [https://on.bcg.com/4cWZxXK] (https://on.bcg.com/4cWZxXK) BCG on Augmented and Virtual Reality: [https://on.bcg.com/4d3LFva] (https://on.bcg.com/4d3LFva) CEO Moments of Truth: [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT] (https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:02

18 Sep 2024


#16

Strip Malls in Outer Space (First Aired: June 26, 2024)

What would you do with access to a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites that can provide real-time access to data and surveillance and seamless connectivity? BCG’s Troy Thomas imagines a future where businesses use satellites to guide autonomous vehicles or use satellites to research and manufacture new materials that can be formed only in zero gravity. But, Thomas says, these satellites come with risks, such as privacy and security, heightened cyber risk, the proliferation of space junk, and the possibility of a major solar storm that could disrupt service around the world. Learn More: ---Troy Thomas: [on.bcg.com/3xhife1] (http://on.bcg.com/3xhife1) ---Strategies for Space Agency Success in a Commercial Era: [on.bcg.com/3VmXFAP] (http://on.bcg.com/3VmXFAP) ---Governments Need a New Approach to SATCOM: [on.bcg.com/4aY1F0F] (http://on.bcg.com/4aY1F0F) ---Space Sector Consulting and Strategy: [on.bcg.com/3RuN5H4] (http://on.bcg.com/3RuN5H4) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:01

04 Sep 2024


#15

BCG Presents: Me, Myself, and AI

When Mario Rodriguez emigrated from Cuba to the United States at age 14 with his parents — a university professor, and a teacher turned electrical engineer — they had already instilled in him the value of education and a love of learning. That passion has guided him throughout his career — as a program manager with Microsoft; then as part of GitHub, following Microsoft’s 2018 acquisition of the developer platform; and as a cofounder of a charter school in North Carolina. Now, as senior vice president of product at GitHub, Mario oversees the team developing the GitHub Copilot AI-assisted software development tool. Mario joins this episode to share his views on product development, GitHub Copilot’s effect on productivity and job satisfaction, and a future in which more people can easily develop their own software. Guest bio: Mario Rodriguez leads the GitHub Product team as senior vice president of product. His core identity is that of a learner, and his passion is creating developer tools — so much so that he has spent the past 20 years in leadership roles across Microsoft and GitHub. His most recent work involves overseeing GitHub’s AI strategy and launching and growing the GitHub Copilot product line across thousands of organizations and millions of users. Rodriguez also cochairs a charter school that he cofounded in an effort to help progress STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education in rural regions of the United States. Me, Myself, and AI is a collaborative podcast from MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group and is hosted by Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh. Our engineer is David Lishansky, and the coordinating producers are Allison Ryder and Andy Goffin. Stay in touch with us by joining our LinkedIn group, AI for Leaders at mitsmr.com/AIforLeaders or by following Me, Myself, and AI on LinkedIn. We encourage you to rate and review the show. Your comments may be used in Me, Myself, and AI materials. Subscribe Here: [https://link.chtbl.com/pxsEZ4pf?sid=imaginethis] (https://link.chtbl.com/pxsEZ4pf?sid=imaginethis) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

26 MINS

26:31

21 Aug 2024


#14

A Bot in the C-Suite? (First Aired: February 21, 2024)

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) Listen to more of GENE, BCG's AI bot here: GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?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) ] This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

26 MINS

26:28

07 Aug 2024


#13

BCG Presents: In Her Ellement

In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 1 for Andrea Gallego’s conversation with Alaina Percival, co-founder and then CEO of Women Who Code—the largest and most active community for technical women worldwide. Alaina shares her career path; she’s run niche products for Puma in Germany, led developer outreach for a technical recruiting company in San Francisco, and taught herself to code. As the CEO of Women Who Code, she works to inspire women to thrive in the tech industry. Alaina shares how she navigates the always near and dear imposter syndrome; if you aren’t feeling it—you may have been in your role too long. There should always be 40% that you don’t know. She also emphasizes the importance of community and support; don’t be shy to reach out and share your goals—there is a very accessible and supportive community willing to help. Visit Women Who Code to access free resources & workshops, browse job & scholarship opportunities, and engage with an amazing network of technical women across the globe. Join us every episode with hosts Suchi Srinivasan & Kamila Rakimovha from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, technology, and business. Subscribe Here: [https://link.chtbl.com/in-her-ellement?sid=] (https://link.chtbl.com/in-her-ellement?sid=) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

21 MINS

21:15

24 Jul 2024


#12

When Software Writes Itself (First Aired: March 20, 2024)

Some argue that self-generating software will be a revolutionary development for businesses, others contend that it may be unwieldy. BCG’s Vladimir Lukic believes that it will be a playful thought partner for business leaders to steer and sanity-check. It will make nimble exploration and innovation possible so that every company can have the bespoke and custom programs it needs. What should leaders do until the unknown point in the future when self-writing software is a reality? Learn More: More about what BCG has to say on GenAI: [https://on.bcg.com/3P3JmyN] (https://on.bcg.com/3P3JmyN) Turning GenAI Magic into Business Impact: [https://on.bcg.com/3uYvgrB] (https://on.bcg.com/3uYvgrB) Vlad Lukic: [https://on.bcg.com/48vMXfT] (https://on.bcg.com/48vMXfT) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

25 MINS

25:10

10 Jul 2024


#11

Strip Malls in Outer Space

What would you do with access to a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites that can provide real-time access to data and surveillance and seamless connectivity? BCG’s Troy Thomas imagines a future where businesses use satellites to guide autonomous vehicles or use satellites to research and manufacture new materials that can be formed only in zero gravity. But, Thomas says, these satellites come with risks, such as privacy and security, heightened cyber risk, the proliferation of space junk, and the possibility of a major solar storm that could disrupt service around the world. Learn More: Troy Thomas: [on.bcg.com/3xhife1] (http://on.bcg.com/3xhife1) Strategies for Space Agency Success in a Commercial Era: [on.bcg.com/3VmXFAP] (http://on.bcg.com/3VmXFAP) Governments Need a New Approach to SATCOM: [on.bcg.com/4aY1F0F] (http://on.bcg.com/4aY1F0F) Space Sector Consulting and Strategy: [on.bcg.com/3RuN5H4] (http://on.bcg.com/3RuN5H4) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

33 MINS

33:46

26 Jun 2024


#10

Robots Rise Up—and Deliver to Your Door

What will it be like to shop when technology has evolved to essentially eliminate the cost of home delivery? BCG’s Brad Loftus imagines a future where sensors in our homes know what needs replenishing and items are delivered from warehouses without ever being touched by human hands. These innovations will change everything about the retail experience, including the elimination, or radical redesign, of many brick-and-mortar stores. Yet, Brad contends, this future could result in a more personalized shopping experience for many products. Learn More: Brad Loftus: [https://on.bcg.com/3xcqbx3] (https://on.bcg.com/3xcqbx3) Retail Industry: [https://on.bcg.com/3VyVuLO] (https://on.bcg.com/3VyVuLO) The Innovation Edge for Retailers: [https://on.bcg.com/3xbVbxm] (https://on.bcg.com/3xbVbxm) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

29 MINS

29:22

12 Jun 2024


#9

When AI Comes for Knowledge Workers

Will a coming generation of AI bots be able to generate and iterate ideas as well as or better than people? Will knowledge workers be replaced by machines? BCG’s Matthew Sinclair imagines a future where technology could replace writers, software engineers, and, yes, consultants–although he’s not convinced that businesses should lose the human touch. There are inherent risks in handing over the most creative elements of your business to bots–including perpetuating what Matthew calls “the tyranny of the banal.” Learn More: Matthew Sinclair: [https://on.bcg.com/4btUGgN] (https://on.bcg.com/4btUGgN) AI at Scale: [https://on.bcg.com/44Y6pSu] (https://on.bcg.com/44Y6pSu) Matthew Sinclair on Medium: [https://matthewsinclair.medium.com/] (https://matthewsinclair.medium.com/) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) CEO Digest: [https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

29 May 2024

31 MINS

31:19

29 May 2024


#8

BCG Presents: CEO Digest

Listen to BCG's brand new podcast! Join BCG AI conversational agent GENE and editor in chief Paul Michelman as they discuss the ideas that GENE has identified as the BCG insights most relevant for CEOs this month. In May, GENE wants to make sure you are up to speed on the value of transformingbeforeperformance stalls, an unexpected opportunity to realign your organization around purpose, and the critical intersection of AI and water management—and what you can do about it.  LEARN MORE After you listen, dive deep into the details in thesebcg.compublications: Consumers Know More About AI Than Business Leaders Think (https://on.bcg.com/3WvC6QY) Five Truths (and One Lie) About Corporate Transformation (https://on.bcg.com/3JOOJPx) The Purpose-Driven Digital Transformation (https://on.bcg.com/44NwrrH) How to Manage AI’s Thirst for Water (https://on.bcg.com/4bmKmrb). Find CEO Digest here: https://link.chtbl.com/ceo-digest-bcg-show?sid=IT And you'll find even more of BCG's informative insights and experts at The So What from BCG podcast at https://link.chtbl.com/the-so-what-from-bcg. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

15 May 2024

15 MINS

15:52

15 May 2024


#7

The End of Free Trade

How should business leaders prepare to do business in a new new world order? BCG’s Nikolaus Lang prepares executives to completely rethink trade in a multipolar future, in which they must navigate different geopolitical, social, and environmental considerations. Finding the least expensive place to manufacture a product to sell to customers across the globe won’t work anymore. Instead, companies will have to operate within new trade blocs. Organization structure, supply chains, customer expectations…much will have to change. Help Us Imagine the Future--Send Us Your Ideas or Questions What major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the horizon? Please email us the future scenario you’d like us to explore. Or, send us a question you might have for GENE or about working with GENE. Email it to: [imaginethis@bcg.com] (mailto:imaginethis@bcg.com?subject=My%20Input%20on%20Imagine%20This...%20Podcast!) . We will pick our favorites and explore them with GENE in an upcoming episode of Imagine This. Learn More: Nikolaus Lang: [on.bcg.com/3JF4CYD] (http://on.bcg.com/3JF4CYD) International Trade: [https://on.bcg.com/3QnA4hS] (https://on.bcg.com/3QnA4hS) Which Economies Benefit the Most from Free Trade Agreements?: [on.bcg.com/4dfwhgn] (http://on.bcg.com/4dfwhgn) Jobs, National Security, and the Future of Trade: [https://on.bcg.com/3xXY050] (https://on.bcg.com/3xXY050) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

01 May 2024

32 MINS

32:32

01 May 2024


#6

The Next-Gen CEO

Peering into the future, BCG’s Judith Wallenstein paints a picture of organizational leadership upended by AI, global volatility, and blurring boundaries between companies that work together. She muses that the chief executive officer role may morph into a chief ecosystem orchestrator role and demand leadership traits and backgrounds far different than we see today. How would top executives deploy influence, foster trusting relationships, and welcome and accept challenges that enhance corporate decision making? Help Us Imagine the Future--Send Us Your Ideas or Questions What major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the horizon? Please email us the future scenario you’d like us to explore. Or, send us a question you might have for GENE or about working with GENE. Email it to: [imaginethis@bcg.com] (mailto:imaginethis@bcg.com?subject=My%20Input%20on%20Imagine%20This...%20Podcast!) . We will pick our favorites and explore them with GENE in an upcoming episode of Imagine This. Learn More: Judith Wallenstein: [on.bcg.com/3Ub1UQH] (http://on.bcg.com/3Ub1UQH) For CEOs, It’s About Time: [https://on.bcg.com/3xw9oVE] (https://on.bcg.com/3xw9oVE) The CEO’s Guide to the Generative AI Revolution: [on.bcg.com/3QkfbEr] (http://on.bcg.com/3QkfbEr) Imagine This: [on.bcg.com/3VSiDJG] (http://on.bcg.com/3VSiDJG) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

31 MINS

31:28

17 Apr 2024


#5

The End of Middle Management (For Real)

Middle management. Senior leaders say it’s a sticking point; individual contributors say it’s not meeting needs; middle managers themselves say the role is a source of burnout. Julia Dhar, founder and leader of BCG’s Behavioral Science Lab, imagines a future in which AI takes over aspects of middle management. Among the most beneficial outcomes: companies keep their employees doing what they do best and senior leaders communicate their vision directly to the frontline. Help Us Imagine the Future--Send Us Your Ideas or Questions What major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the horizon? Please email us the future scenario you’d like us to explore.Or, send us a question you might have for GENE or about working with GENE. Email it to: [imaginethis@bcg.com] (mailto:imaginethis@bcg.com?subject=My%20Input%20on%20Imagine%20This...%20Podcast!) . We will pick our favorites and explore them with GENE in an upcoming episode of Imagine This. Learn More: Julia Dhar: [https://on.bcg.com/49ifruf] (https://on.bcg.com/49ifruf) How to Create a Transformation that Lasts: [https://on.bcg.com/3J0cbJg] (https://on.bcg.com/3J0cbJg) More on what BCG has to say about behavioral science: [https://on.bcg.com/49lRpOO] (https://on.bcg.com/49lRpOO) Julia’s TED Talk: [How to disagree productively and find common ground | Julia Dhar (youtube.com)] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phgjouv0BUA) Gitte Frederiksen’s TED Talk: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ7ySrDVqOs&t=2s] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ7ySrDVqOs&t=2s) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:58

03 Apr 2024


#4

When Software Writes Itself

Some argue that self-generating software will be a revolutionary development for businesses, others contend that it may be unwieldy. BCG’s Vladimir Lukic believes that it will be a playful thought partner for business leaders to steer and sanity-check. It will make nimble exploration and innovation possible so that every company can have the bespoke and custom programs it needs. What should leaders do until the unknown point in the future when self-writing software is a reality? Help Us Imagine the Future--Send Us Your Ideas or Questions What major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the horizon? Please email us the future scenario you’d like us to explore.Or, send us a question you might have for GENE or about working with GENE. Email it to: [imaginethis@bcg.com] (mailto:imaginethis@bcg.com?subject=My%20Input%20on%20Imagine%20This...%20Podcast!) . We will pick our favorites and explore them with GENE in an upcoming episode of Imagine This. Learn More: More about what BCG has to say on GenAI: [https://on.bcg.com/3P3JmyN] (https://on.bcg.com/3P3JmyN) Turning GenAI Magic into Business Impact: [https://on.bcg.com/3uYvgrB] (https://on.bcg.com/3uYvgrB) Vladimir Lukic: [https://on.bcg.com/48vMXfT] (https://on.bcg.com/48vMXfT) GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:38

20 Mar 2024


#3

Joy as a Business Strategy?

Some worry that AI will eliminate jobs. But what if we found ourselves in 2030 with 50% more job openings than people to fill them? BCG’s [Debbie Lovich] (https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/people-strategy/overview) imagines a world where top companies must wow workers—or risk losing essential talent (and profits) to competitors. How would CEOs extend their companies’ customer-facing strengths to attract the best of the talent pool? By deploying deep research, segmentation, and personalization to create the kind of workplace that talent buys into. Those that spark joy will clean up in the marketplace. Help Us Imagine the Future--Send Us Your Ideas or Questions What major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the horizon? Please email us the future scenario you’d like us to explore.Or, send us a question you might have for GENE or about working with GENE. Email it to: [imaginethis@bcg.com] (mailto:imaginethis@bcg.com?subject=My%20Input%20on%20Imagine%20This...%20Podcast!) . We will pick our favorites and explore them with GENE in an upcoming episode of Imagine This. Learn More: ---Enjoying Work Matters More than You Realize: [https://on.bcg.com/3uTN5bh] (https://on.bcg.com/3uTN5bh) ---BCG’s People Strategy: [https://on.bcg.com/3IeXUIk] (https://on.bcg.com/3IeXUIk) ---Debbie Lovich: [https://on.bcg.com/42Xo3Vl] (https://on.bcg.com/42Xo3Vl) ---GenAI on GenAI: [https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT] (https://link.chtbl.com/bcg-genai-on-genai?sid=IT) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

29 MINS

29:02

06 Mar 2024


#2

A Bot in the C-Suite?

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. Help Us Imagine the Future--Send Us Your Ideas or Questions What major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the horizon? Please email us the future scenario you’d like us to explore.Or, send us a question you might have for GENE or about working with GENE. Email it to: [imaginethis@bcg.com] (mailto:imaginethis@bcg.com?subject=My%20Input%20on%20Imagine%20This...%20Podcast!) . We will pick our favorites and explore them with GENE in an upcoming episode of Imagine This. Learn More You’ll find more of what BCG has to say about generative AI here: [https://on.bcg.com/3UNqoQB] (https://on.bcg.com/3UNqoQB) Listen to more of GENE, BCG's AI bot here: 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) ] You can find the podcast on YouTube at: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpecNh11jKY&list=PLMJgyXjV5gMLbR8vIRdKaCAMmAJhzcRa8] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpecNh11jKY&list=PLMJgyXjV5gMLbR8vIRdKaCAMmAJhzcRa8) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

21 Feb 2024

26 MINS

26:56

21 Feb 2024


#1

Imagine This...: Peer into Possible Futures

What would you have done differently if you had anticipated the likelihood of a global pandemic or the explosion of generative AI? Spend time with BCG’s editor in chief, our conversational AI agent GENE, and BCG experts as they focus on what could lie ahead for our world—and how you should prepare your business today This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy ... Read more

28 Jan 2024

01 MINS

01:24

28 Jan 2024