The GenAI Productivity Trap: Why Faster Isn’t Always Better
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive back into one of the most urgent questions facing enterprise leaders in 2025: How can organizations turn GenAI initiatives into measurable business value? Recorded from a recent Gartner webinar, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Nate Suda walks through how productivity does not automatically equal value, and the often-misunderstood link between the two. From productivity leakage and task-level blindspots to bottlenecks, prioritization strategies and use case misfires, Suda delivers a clear framework for where to focus — and who to focus on — to get the most out of GenAI. Tune in to discover: Why productivity does not equal value What productivity leakage looks like and how to stop it How to match GenAI use cases to employee experience Four ways to define productivity beyond just speed or time saved Dig Deeper: Buy tickets to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Register to watch Beyond Productivity: How CIOs Can Cut Costs with Generative AI Read For AI Value, Focus on Your Use Cases
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How to Create Business Value With AI
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the challenges and opportunities around creating value with AI — especially as generative AI enters the Trough of Disillusionment. As part of our Top of Mind video series, Gartner Global Chief of Research Chris Howard is joined by Distinguished VP Analyst Rita Sallam to discuss how leaders should align investments with business priorities, manage productivity and balance risk with ambition in today’s AI environment. Dig Deeper Buy Tickets: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Download: Map Your AI Use Cases Watch Now: Top of Mind Video Series
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Still Running Your AI Race? How to Keep Pace for the Rest of 2025
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we return to the AI races with a mid-year reminder on how to keep setting your own pace. Where does your organization stand halfway through the year? And what do you need to keep pursuing? Just as we started the year laying out the AI races, we’ll once again hear from Gartner Distinguished VP Analysts Mary Mesaglio and Hung LeHong from their Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Opening Keynote. They’ll expand on the AI tech sandwich framework, the 3 AI outcomes that matter, what happens when tools become our teammates and how to focus on your own AI race — whether it's AI-steady, or AI-accelerated. Tune in to discover: How to align your AI governance strategy with your current AI pace What makes a tech sandwich a smarter alternative to a tech stack Why TRiSM technologies are essential to mitigate risk in real time How to anticipate and manage AI tools becoming our teammates What agentic AI and guardian agents mean for the future of work Dig deeper: Register to attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Watch the Opening Keynote: Pacing Yourself in the AI Races Learn more about the 3 Types of AI Tech Stacks
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Inside the 9 Future of Work Trends for 2025
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we discuss the key trends shaping the future of work in 2025 and beyond. Gartner Senior Director Analyst Emily Rose McRae joins host Alexis Wierenga to examine how organizations are rethinking talent strategies, integrating AI into daily workflows and redefining the employee experience. Tune in to discover: Why AI investments may be falling short — and how to unlock greater value What the growing expertise gap means for entry-level and retiring talent How performance management is evolving as employees lean into AI feedback Why loneliness has evolved from a personal issue to a business risk Next steps leaders should take this quarter to future-proof their teams Dig deeper: Read all 9 Future of Work Trends for 2025 Register to attend Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo Watch the Opening Keynote: Making Work Better
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Confronting Disruption: How to Recognize, Prioritize and Respond
Disruption doesn’t always arrive with a bang. Oftentimes, it’s the ripple effects that redefine industries. In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer joins host Karen Stokes Lockhart to explore how leaders can better recognize, prioritize and respond to disruption. From the rapid rise of generative AI to shifts in energy infrastructure and the emergence of guardian agents, Plummer shares key insights on how to decode the difference between hype and meaningful transformation. Tune in to discover: Why recognizing the secondary effects of disruption is key to long-term strategy How leaders can use self-disruption to overcome organizational inertia How to apply the framework of “Recognize, Prioritize, Respond” Dig deeper: Attend the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 conference Watch the full 7 Disruptions Through 2029 You Might Not See Coming Explore Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025
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