Gartner ThinkCast

AI headlines are moving at warp speed, but do business leaders really need to react to every piece of news?
In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Deepak Seth returns to unpack what matters most in enterprise AI right now. From separating hype from reality to managing rising AI costs and preparing organizations for "human + AI" ways of working, Deepak shares practical guidance for CIOs trying to stay focused amid constant disruption. Drawing on conversations with executives across industries, he explains why data, context and governance remain the true foundations of AI success.
 
You'll learn:
Why the latest AI model isn't always the right one for your business
How CIOs can cut through AI hype and focus on fit-for-purpose outcomes
What "human + AI" workflows mean for jobs, skills and organizational design
Why data, context and organizational memory will shape AI's next phase

 
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Timestamps:
(00:00)  Intro
(02:40) The fundamentals leaders still can't ignore
(05:00) Why the latest model isn't always the best
(06:30) Preparing for human + AI work
(09:22) Moving beyond productivity gains
(11:31) Managing AI costs and business value
(14:35)The power of data, context and memory
(17:22) The future of intelligence

Strong execution might earn results, but it doesn't automatically build influence.
In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Vice President Analyst Rob O'Donohue explains why CIOs can no longer afford to leave their leadership brand to chance. From understanding the difference between brand and reputation to diagnosing when a reset is needed, Rob shares a practical "4D" Framework to help leaders intentionally shape how they're perceived and trusted across the organization.
 
You'll learn:
Why "doing a great job" is no longer enough to build executive influence
The difference between brand and reputation, and why both matter
The three events that signal it's time for a leadership brand reset
How CIOs can use feedback, GenAI and behavior change to strengthen their reputation
What it takes to turn a desired leadership brand into a lasting perception


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Timestamps:
(00:00) Understanding the difference between brand and reputation
(03:44) The 4D Framework for shaping executive perception
(08:53) How GenAI can help strengthen your executive brand
(12:00) Identifying gaps between perception and reality
(18:36) Turning your brand strategy into daily habits
(22:10) Why reputation changes more slowly than behavior
(24:22) How to protect and sustain your executive reputation
(27:16)The first step to building a stronger executive brand

AI adoption is accelerating. But are organizations moving just as fast on AI ethics?
In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Senior Principal Analyst Shanna Grafeld explores why AI ethics has become a business imperative, not just a technology concern. From human rights risks and workforce trust to governance, accountability and the evolving human-AI relationship, hear how leaders can stay ahead of AI challenges before they become costly problems.
 
You'll learn:
Why AI ethics is shifting from a compliance issue to a strategic business priority
The human rights and trust risks organizations should be evaluating today
How leaders can encourage AI adoption without creating overdependence
What effective AI governance looks like in practice

 
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Timestamps:
(00:42) Why AI ethics is now a business issue 
(02:31) Lessons from past technologies 
(04:40) Rethinking the human-AI relationship 
(09:50) Increase capability, not reduce accountability 
(12:20) The fears leaders should take seriously 
(15:00) Addressing workforce anxiety
(19:52) Building proactive AI guardrails 
(28:24) The biggest challenges ahead 
(31:10) Where leaders should start today

The autonomous business era is no longer a future-state vision. It's already reshaping how supply chains operate.
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, you'll hear from Gartner Senior Director Analyst Lindsay Azim as she delivers a preview of the 2026 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Opening Keynote. Drawing on both Gartner insights and real-world examples, she explores why success isn't about implementing AI first, fastest, or even best. It's about preparing supply chains for a future where people and machines work together to drive agility, resilience and growth.
 
You'll learn:
Why Gartner believes the autonomous business era is already underway 
How leaders should balance short-term AI value with long-term transformation 
The difference between an automation mindset and an autonomous mindset 
What autonomous-ready operations and workforces look like in practice
 
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:31) A new business era begins
(05:18) Defining autonomous business
(07:10) What autonomous supply chains look like
(09:35) The rise of machine customers
(12:22) Success isn't about AI first
(17:25) Exploitation versus exploration

By 2030, AI models may be everywhere. Competitive advantage won't be.
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished Vice President Analyst and Chief of Research Rita Sallam explores what will separate the true leaders as AI becomes increasingly commoditized. Drawing from Gartner's vision for the AI-native enterprise, she outlines the critical shifts data and analytics leaders need to make now, from building trusted data and context foundations to rethinking workforce design, governance, and the role of AI agents in decision-making.
You'll learn:
Why trusted data will become the primary sources of AI differentiation

How AI agents will reshape data and analytics workflows and operating models

What AI-native organizations are doing differently to generate value

Why "questioneers" may become the workforce advantage of the future


 
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Timestamps: 
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) A New AI Advantage
(03:25) Beyond Models and Infrastructure
(07:57) Three Shifts for D&A Leaders
(12:08) Human-Agent Teams
(16:45) Analytics Gets Automated
(20:42) Hiring for the AI Era
(22:40) Making AI Pay Off