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The So What from BCG
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 Ne...
2025-07-16
26 min
Leadership Insights That Endure
Introduction to Leadership Insights That Endure - BCG Audiobook
Introduction by Rich Lesser, BCG Global Chair
2025-07-10
01 min
Imagine This...
BCG Presents: In Her Ellement
What can ancient Greek myths teach us about modern leadership? Kirsten Rulf has spent her career at the intersection of tech, policy, and public service. In this episode, Kirsten shares how she found clarity in moments of uncertainty, why AI presents a major opportunity for the public good, and what it was like helping shape the EU’s landmark tech legislation. Kirsten is a Partner and Associate Director at BCG. Before joining BCG, she advised German Chancellor Angela Merkel and served as head of digital policy in the German government, playing a key role...
2025-07-09
27 min
The So What from BCG
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://an...
2025-07-02
20 min
Imagine This...
Hang Up and Hang Out: AI Agents Give Us a Phone-Free Future
Apps were supposed to make life easier to navigate, but they often create more complexity. Planning a trip can involve hundreds of digital touchpoints over several months. But new advances–especially the growth of AI agents–coupled with ambient and voice-recognition technology, could make apps obsolete. BCG’s Dutch MacDonald imagines a world where, for example, we could just have a conversation with our personal AI assistant about our dream vacation and it could do all the planning and booking for us. Learn More: Dutch:https://on.bcg.com/4k3Hy5s How AI Agents...
2025-06-25
30 min
In Her Ellement
What A Global Financial Crisis Taught Me, With Citi’s Sophia Bantanidis
We want to hear from you! Email us at BCGInHerEllement@bcg.com with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode!***What do you do when your job drops you into the center of a global financial crisis?That’s where Sophia Bantanidis found herself – helping craft post-crisis banking reforms at the UK’s financial regulator. The experience shaped how she thinks about risk, regulation, and building more resilient systems.Today, Sophia works at Citi’s thought leadership division, where she explores...
2025-06-23
26 min
The So What from BCG
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...
2025-06-18
24 min
Imagine This...
Will AI Finally Defeat Chronic Diseases Like Alzheimer’s?
The pharmaceutical industry has yet to develop highly effective treatments for common chronic and neurological issues, like Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. But GenAI promises to accelerate the discovery and development of breakthrough treatments. BCG’s Priya Chandran explores possible new approaches and how breakthrough drugs can be made more affordable and more available to the patients who need them. Learn More: Priya Chandran: https://on.bcg.com/3ZZO5ad BCG’s Latest Thinking on the Health Care Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4kFxhxH Biopharma Trends 2025: https://on.bcg.com/4mX6CxN
2025-06-11
28 min
In Her Ellement
The Power of Hope in High-Stakes Leadership with BCG’s Kirsten Rulf
We want to hear from you! Email us at BCGInHerEllement@bcg.com with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode!***What can ancient Greek myths teach us about modern leadership?Kirsten Rulf has spent her career at the intersection of tech, policy, and public service.In this episode, Kirsten shares how she found clarity in moments of uncertainty, why AI presents a major opportunity for the public good, and what it was like helping shape the EU’s landmark tech le...
2025-06-09
27 min
The So What from BCG
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 Sta...
2025-06-04
20 min
Imagine This...
If AGI’s a No-Show, What Comes Next?
The most enthusiastic AI evangelists say that in the not-too-distant future bots with artificial general intelligence (AGI) will match—or even exceed—the cognitive abilities of humans on pretty much any task. But what if we don’t reach that elusive goal? BCG’s Noah Broestl imagines how AI will nonetheless continue to evolve in amazing ways, yielding a proliferation of specialized models each with its own specific advantages. These models will be much more accurate, and they will feature advances in safety, transparency, and efficiency. Learn More: Noah Broestl: https://on.bcg.com/4mtes1N B...
2025-05-28
31 min
The So What from BCG
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...
2025-05-21
21 min
Imagine This...
When Nuclear Power Is Cheap—and Safe
We could be on the verge of a nuclear power renaissance. Climate change is one reason: nuclear power remains the largest source of carbon-free energy in the United States. Also, demand for electricity is surging. BCG’s Ben Vannier imagines a future where the promise of less expensive nuclear power has been realized. The key will be small modular reactors (SMRs) that are less complex and easier to build. Let’s not ignore the big question: safety. Nuclear power’s already safe, Ben says, and with SMRs, there's even less risk.Learn More: Ben Vannier: https...
2025-05-14
32 min
The So What from BCG
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...
2025-05-07
21 min
Imagine This...
When Hackers Hijack Your Factory Floor
In the future, hackers will have many new vulnerabilities to exploit, especially as industries move from legacy IT to state-of-the-art digital systems. BCG’s Vanessa Lyon looks at how cyber-attacks are likely to evolve over the next ten years, and what business leaders need to do to protect their companies. This is critical, she explains, because governments are already moving to hold CEOs and other top executives personally accountable for cyberattacks on their companies. Learn More: Vanessa Lyon: https://on.bcg.com/4jmhN0M The Cyber Secure CEO: https://on.bcg.com/3Gq91QW
2025-04-30
29 min
The So What from BCG
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/42UhQLnBCG on Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4BCG's Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A[00:0...
2025-04-23
23 min
Imagine This...
BCG Presents: The So What from BCG
AI Can Build Your Next Business—If You Think BiggerBusinesses 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
2025-04-16
21 min
The So What from BCG
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...
2025-04-16
19 min
The So What from BCG
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 evo...
2025-04-09
33 min
Imagine This...
Bringing Zombie Cities Back to Life
Cities have been struggling since the pandemic. In some—including Los Angeles and San Francisco—office high-rises have become “zombie buildings,” with vacancy rates of 50% or more. But many people still want to live in cities and be part of a vibrant community. BCG’s Santiago Ferrer explores how new forms of transit, from modular pods to self-driving cars, can help reinvigorate moribund downtowns by making them easier to reach and navigate. As part of this transformation, cities will find innovative uses for zombie buildings, turning them into everything from residential units to community art hubs. Learn More:
2025-04-02
36 min
The So What from BCG
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...
2025-03-26
21 min
Imagine This...
When Layoffs Are a Thing of the Past
Even the most nimble and successful companies are sometimes forced to replace huge swaths of their workforce when business strategy changes. But layoffs come with costs: hiring and firing workers is expensive. Letting workers go can also damage an institution’s reputation and demoralize the employees who remain. BCG’s Kevin Kelley explains how companies can reduce the need for layoffs by creating teams that are flexible enough to pivot as priorities shift. The key is to avoid turning teams into silos that know how to do only one thing and thus become obsolete when priorities change. Learn...
2025-03-19
26 min
The So What from BCG
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...
2025-03-12
20 min
Imagine This...
When Indian Consumers Shape Global Trends
India has been experiencing a rapid transformation over the past decade. The government has made massive investments in physical and digital public infrastructure, and its share of affluent consumers has grown considerably. It’s also young – over half of India’s 1.4 billion people are under the age of 30. In this episode, BCG’s Kanika Sanghi imagines how India’s rising consumer class could change the global economy, from setting trends to pioneering new business models. Sanghi's advice is that business leaders across industries should start planning now to capitalize on India’s growth story. Learn More: Kanika Sangh...
2025-03-05
31 min
The So What from BCG
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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac...
2025-02-26
18 min
Imagine This...
When Traditional Advertising Is Dead
It’s no secret the media business, which has long relied on advertising revenue, is in crisis. It’s not a stretch to imagine that few if any of the major TV networks, newspapers and magazines - the old guard bedrocks of U.S. media - will survive into the next decade. BCG’s Neal Zuckerman imagines a world where every business has a Chief Content Officer. From health insurers to snack-food companies, companies are creating their own content to entertain and educate their customers. Zuckerman also explores the future of on-demand streaming and how the news business could surviv...
2025-02-19
33 min
The So What from BCG
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=x92AnU6...
2025-02-12
20 min
Imagine This...
Sustainable and Affordable: When Housing Is No Longer in Crisis (First Aired: October 30, 2024)
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 Building Materials Industry: https...
2025-02-05
33 min
Imagine This...
Bonus Davos Episode: Highlights from BCG’s Global Chair & GENE
Join BCG’s Global Chair Rich Lesser, and GENE, BCG’s GenAI conversational agent, for the high points from the speaking halls and hallways of the 2025 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Rich and GENE spotlight what world and business leaders had to say in conversations about geopolitics, economic growth, the path to AI success for business, and more. To learn more about BCG at Davos, visit https://www.bcg.com/about/partner-ecosystem/world-economic-forum/davos. To hear more of GENE, listen at https://lnk.to/imagine-this-general-show01.TodayThis podcast uses the following third-party servic...
2025-01-28
17 min
The So What from BCG
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 Privat...
2025-01-15
18 min
Imagine This...
When AI Comes for Knowledge Workers (First Aired: May 28, 2024)
BCG's Matthew Sinclair explores the future working relationship between human and machine. 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 Sinclair calls “the tyranny of the banal.” Learn More: Matthew...
2025-01-08
31 min
Imagine This...
Seeing the World Through AI Glasses (First Aired: September 17, 2024)
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:
2024-12-25
33 min
The So What from BCG
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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analys...
2024-12-18
19 min
Imagine This...
The Restaurant of the Future: Burgers with a Side of AI
BCG’s Mary Martin imagines a future where restaurants will harness advances in artificial intelligence, data management, and robotics to create a better experience for both customers and staff. This could involve using AI to personalize dining or deploying robots in the kitchen to help the chef with certain repetitive tasks. While these advances will usher in a unique customer experience, restaurants will still need a human touch. Learn More: Mary Martin: https://on.bcg.com/3Bo1mjM Menu for One: GenAI Lets Restaurants Get Personal: https://on.bcg.com/3BbO3mH Where’...
2024-12-11
32 min
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 ev...
2024-11-27
33 min
Yeşil Mikrofon | BCG Türkiye
Perakendede Geçmişten Geleceğe | Part 2
Perakende Geçmişten Geleceğe bölümümüzün 2. kısmı yayında! BCG ortağı Erdener Ortan, BCG Proje Lideri Kaan Telciler ve BCG Proje Lideri Semih Karaçeşme perkande dünyasında trendleri belirlemelerinin üzerine mağazacılık, gıda perakendeciliği gibi alanlarda dünden bugüne gelişen uygulamaları ele alıyor. --- The second part of our ''The Past Ten Years and Future of Retail'' series is now live! BCG Partner Erdener Ortan, along with BCG Project Leaders Kaan Telciler and Semih Karaçeşme, dive into how they...
2024-11-21
25 min
The So What from BCG
Prepared to Pounce: Why CEOs Should Always Be Ready for M&A
More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value. Learn More: Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j BCG on M&A: https://o...
2024-11-20
20 min
Imagine This...
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...
2024-11-13
32 min
Imagine This...
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 Building Materials Industry: https...
2024-10-30
34 min
Yeşil Mikrofon | BCG Türkiye
Perakendede Geçmişten Geleceğe | Part 1
Herkese merhabalar! BCG podcast serimizin bu özel iki parçadan oluşan bölümüne hoş geldiniz. Bu bölümde, BCG ortağı Erdener Ortan, BCG Proje Lideri Kaan Telciler ve BCG Proje Lideri Semih Karaçeşme’yi ağırlıyoruz ve “Perakendenin Son 10 yılı ve Geleceği” üzerine keyifli bir sohbet gerçekleştiriyoruz. İlk olarak, perakendenin son 10 yılda geçirdiği dönüşümleri ve sektörü etkileyen temel unsurları inceliyoruz. Ardından, gelecekte perakende sektörünü şekillendirecek önemli trendleri ve bu trendlerin müşteri deneyimine etkilerini derinlemesine ele alıyoruz. Konuklarımızın uzmanlıklarıyla pe...
2024-10-24
10 min
The So What from BCG
The Chief of Staff: A CEO’s Secret Weapon
Judith Wallenstein, leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory, explains how chiefs of staff help CEO’s succeed and identify the characteristics that matter most in this role. The best chiefs of staff have integrity, confidence, and a selfless commitment to their boss —becoming part of a CEO’s inner circle by staying out of the spotlight. Learn More: Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/402EekT CEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM How CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K CEO Moments of Tr...
2024-10-23
20 min
Imagine This...
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...
2024-10-16
30 min
The So What from BCG
Customer Strategy: It’s Personal
Mark Abraham, leader of BCG’s Marketing, Sales & Pricing practice in North America, explains how organizations can combine the physical and digital to create powerful customer experiences. As co-author of the new book Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, Abraham explains that few actually hit the mark—wasting resources and leaving customers disappointed. Learn More: Mark Abraham: https://on.bcg.com/3NdACFc Read Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI: https://on.bcg.com/3zVUEAN BCG on Personalization: https://on.bcg.com/4eRv1QK CEO Moments of Truth...
2024-10-09
21 min
Imagine This...
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:
2024-10-02
29 min
Imagine This...
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:
2024-09-18
34 min
The So What from BCG
Taking Risk from No to Go
Can risk management evolve from a check-the-box exercise into a driver of innovation? Tad Roselund, BCG’s former chief risk officer, explains how organizations can create advantage by anticipating challenges, training employees to spot risks, and balancing prevention with recovery. Learn More: Tad Roselund: https://on.bcg.com/3WR4Ge2 BCG on Risk and Compliance: https://on.bcg.com/3Toc1RB CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoTThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2024-09-11
21 min
Imagine This...
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...
2024-09-04
34 min
The So What from BCG
BCG Presents: CEO Digest
Listen as BCG AI conversational agent GENE and editor in chief Paul Michelman highlight the opportunities and obstacles ahead for CEOs, as outlined in BCG’s most recent thought leadership. The duo share which steps to take now before an expected M&A resurgence, the lessons to be learned from fintech, and how to advance carbon dioxide reduction. LEARN MORE After you listen, dive deep into the details in these bcg.com publications: AI at Work 2024: Friend and Foe (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/ai-at-work-friend-foe) M&A Insights H1 2024: The Recovery Contin...
2024-08-28
10 min
Imagine This...
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 j...
2024-08-21
26 min
Imagine This...
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...
2024-08-07
26 min
Me, Myself, and AI
Feed Drop: Why Only 10% of Companies Succeed With AI With Sam Ransbotham, Professor at Boston College
In the time before Me, Myself, and AI returns for Season 10, we're pleased to bring you a special episode from our friends at the Modern CTO podcast. Read the episode transcript here.From Modern CTO:Today we’re talking to Sam Ransbotham, professor at Boston College. Sam shares with us the reason that the vast majority of companies are falling behind the AI curve, why most people just slap AI onto a problem instead of fixing it, and the ways in which technology can improve not only our business processes but also our quality of li...
2024-07-30
45 min
Imagine This...
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...
2024-07-24
21 min
The So What from BCG
Punch Cards, Frequent Flyers, and the Future of Loyalty
The average US consumer belongs to around 14 loyalty programs. Edward Crouch, BCG’s global leader for loyalty and membership, explains how unique experiences and personalization can convert everyday customers into loyal fans. Learn More: Edward Crouch: https://on.bcg.com/3zgpaF0 Loyalty Programs Need Next-Generation Design: https://on.bcg.com/4chjlWy Travel and Tourism: https://on.bcg.com/3KXgJ3X This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2024-07-17
20 min
Imagine This...
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
2024-07-10
25 min
Imagine This...
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: T...
2024-06-26
33 min
The So What from BCG
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Recharging
Brian Collie, BCG’s global leader for the automotive and mobility sector, explains that price and range anxiety remain as barriers to adoption of electric vehicles. Even so, recent BCG research in the US found that nearly 40% of surveyed consumers are considering a switch to electric for their next vehicle. To tap into that demand, manufacturers need to lower their cost structure—they currently lose $6,000-$30,000 per car—and work with partners. Learn More: Brian Collie: on.bcg.com/3XnvKTX Automotive Industry: on.bcg.com/4ejyMid
2024-06-19
19 min
Imagine This...
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 Retai...
2024-06-12
29 min
The So What from BCG
Breaking the Bank
Banks and other financial systems are the lifeblood of the economy. But most of them trade at less than book value, constrained by regulation, the growth of private credit, and tech startups. Kilian Berz, global vice chair of BCG’s financial institutions practice, explains how traditional banks can regain their footing through leadership and transformation.Learn More:Kilian Berz:https://on.bcg.com/4bDKQcj Financial Institutions: https://on.bcg.com/3wLmFK5 To Seize a $7 Trillion Opportunity, Banks Need Bolder Stra...
2024-06-05
19 min
Imagine This...
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 AI at Scale: htt...
2024-05-29
31 min
The So What from BCG
Climate Change Is Complex. AI Models Can Crack the Code.
Current economic models are not up to the challenge of capturing the real-world complexities of climate change. But better models are on the horizon. Sophia Davies, BCG’s lead for climate tech partnerships, explains how AI can supercharge these models to predict how public policies will motivate the private sector. Early returns suggest we may be vastly underestimating the effect of policy on climate change. Learn More: Climate and Sustainability: on.bcg.com/3QOGjeX AI: on.bcg.com/3K69aHS “Deep...
2024-05-22
18 min
Imagine This...
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 transforming before performance 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 MOREAfter you listen, dive deep into the details in...
2024-05-15
15 min
The So What from BCG
Catastrophic Cyber Risk and Crown Jewels
If cybercrime were a country, it would be the third largest economy in the world. Paul O’Rourke, BCG’s global cybersecurity leader, explains how organizations can protect themselves and their supply chains: Start by recognizing that the elimination of all risks is impossible. Instead focus security efforts on an organization’s “crown jewels”—its most critical digital assets. Leaders don’t need to be cyber experts. But regulators may hold them responsible for some breaches, so they better understand and address the risks. Learn More: Paul O’Rourke...
2024-05-08
20 min
Imagine This...
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 s...
2024-05-01
32 min
The So What from BCG
Why CEOs Should Embrace Generous Leadership
Joe Davis, BCG’s former regional chair for North America, says you can make tough decisions without being a “tough guy.” In the executive suite, empathy and authenticity are in, according to Davis, the author of the new business book, The Generous Leader. Even as tech skills dominate the headlines, Davis celebrates the enduring value of mastering people skills. Learn More: The Generous Leader: A Leadership Book by Joe Davis | The Generous Leader Joe Davis: https://on.bcg.com/3Q9pMlw Do Not Sto...
2024-04-24
20 min
Imagine This...
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?...
2024-04-17
31 min
In Her Ellement
Introducing Fintech Files from BCG Platinion
This week on In Her Element, we're bringing you Fintech Files, a podcast from BCG Platinion. A show where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe.In this episode, we ask the question: “How many globally lack access to banking?” Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enha...
2024-04-03
33 min
Imagine This...
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 QuestionsWhat major changes or disruptions do YOU see on the hor...
2024-04-03
32 min
The So What from BCG
Imagining a New World Order
The original BRIC acronym came to life in 2001 to describe the untapped economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. This informal grouping of nations has since coalesced into a rising economic force, especially since the entry of South Africa in 2010 and Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates at the start of this year. Daniel Azevedo—leader of BCG’s global advantage practice in Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa —explains how global companies can navigate a world in which economic power is heading south. Learn More: Daniel A...
2024-03-27
21 min
Imagine This...
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 QuestionsWhat major changes or disruptions do YOU see on th...
2024-03-20
25 min
The So What from BCG
BCG PRESENTS: Imagine This...: A Bot in the C-Suite?
What would you have done differently if you had anticipated the likelihood of a global pandemic or the explosion of generative AI? In BCG’s newest podcast Imagine This..., BCG’s editor in chief Paul Michelman, and his 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. By 2030, the best CIO might be a CIB: a chief intelligence bot. And the human CEO mig...
2024-03-13
26 min
Imagine This...
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 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 Question...
2024-03-06
29 min
The So What from BCG
Gender Equality in Africa Has Been Set Back a Generation
From 2010 to 2016, Africa was closing the gender gap faster than any region in the world. Challenges such as plunging commodity prices and the pandemic have set that progress back a generation. BCG’s Zineb Sqalli and Phillipa Osakwe-Okoye explain that domestic violence as well as unsafe public places are barriers in southern Africa. Traditional roles of women in families stand in the way of progress everywhere. Both public and private sectors must change the narrative to create inclusive work environments. Besides being the right thing to do, gender equity could boost Africa’s GDP by $300 billion a year.
2024-02-28
22 min
Imagine This...
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 Q...
2024-02-21
26 min
In Her Ellement
Clearing Space for Yourself with BCG’s Adi Zolotov
Adi Zolotov began her career in astrophysics as an academic but decided to broaden her horizons by transitioning to the private sector. In her current role as managing director and partner at BCG X, Adi focuses on building AI and digital solutions that unlock value and insights in aerospace, defense, and the public sector. There have been many times in Adi’s career where she has been the only woman in the room. However, when faced with this situation now, she focuses on bringing her wealth of expertise to the table. Adi has had many infl...
2024-02-19
20 min
The So What from BCG
Bonus Davos Episode: Our Global Chair and GenAI Explore the CEO Agenda
In this special episode of The So What from BCG, human and AI intelligence come together. Join BCG’s Global Chair Rich Lesser, and GENE, BCG’s new GenAI conversational agent, for a wide-ranging exploration of the CEO agenda as world leaders gather at Davos. Rich and GENE discuss the transformative power of generative AI technology, the urgency of climate action, and the critical need for trust in an era of innovation.If you’re invested in the future of business and society, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. To learn more about BCG at D...
2024-01-11
19 min
The So What from BCG
To Save the Planet, Move Fast and Clean Things
A promising $19 trillion has been put toward the energy transition. The bad news? We need $18 trillion more—and that’s just to reach 2030 goals. As the world gears up for COP28, the UN’s climate conference, Maurice Berns, chair of BCG’s Center for Energy Impact, explores how to close this gap. Learn More: Climate Vision 2050: https://lnk.to/bcg-climate-vision-2050-series-link05Energy Transition: https://on.bcg.com/3RkyP40 Bridging the $18 Trillion Gap in Net Zero Capital: https://on.bcg.com/3R0Ki7b A Blueprint for the Energy Transition: https://on.bcg.c...
2023-11-29
26 min
The So What from BCG
BCG presents: Climate Vision 2050--The Green City in the Sun
It’s 2050 and we’re exploring how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and saved itself from climate catastrophe. What have our cities done to accommodate massive population growth? And how do businesses, governments, researchers and everyday people work together to build sustainable supply chains, agricultural practices and transportation infrastructure?This is Climate Vision 2050, a podcast series from BCG.In this episode, Nairobi’s green tech and innovation boom make it a 2050 powerhouse. That success comes with climate challenges that the city is addressing. Urban planner Bailey Muthoni lives in housing built from plastic waste and get...
2023-11-15
26 min
In Her Ellement
Spotlighting Women’s Experiences with BCG’s Neveen Awad
When women are asked about their experiences at work, what challenges do they face and what are their significant milestones? Neveen Awad is a Managing Director and Partner at BCG and leads the Women in Technology Initiative in North America. This wide-ranging study surveys a diverse range of women, bringing their career experiences to life through data.When Neveen completed her Computer Science BSc at Yale, she was the only woman to graduate. There have been many other times in her career where she’s been the only woman in the room and has scrutinized whether this is...
2023-07-24
20 min
In Her Ellement
Leaders and Allyship with BCG’s CEO, Christoph Schweizer
How do you use your leadership position to help women thrive? Today on In Her Ellement we’re welcoming our first-ever male guest - Christoph Schweizer, CEO of BCG. Christoph is vocal about how leaders have a responsibility to speak out and advocate for women in the workforce.Christoph has worked at BCG for over twenty-five years, rising up through the ranks from a summer internship to become CEO in 2021. Throughout his time at BCG, Christoph has advocated for higher representation of women in the workforce and has mentored and sponsored several women colleagues to help them rea...
2023-05-15
17 min
Climate Vision 2050
BCG Presents: Climate Rising – How BCG Uses AI to Address Climate Change
This week, we’re presenting an episode of Climate Rising from our friends at Harvard Business School. In this first episode of a new series on climate change and AI, Hamid Maher and Charlotte Degot, Managing Directors and Partners at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), explain how BCG has developed and uses AI tools to help their clients manage climate risks and address mitigation and adaptation challenges. They describe how they pitch these solutions to potential clients, and share their advice for those interested in careers in business and climate. For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org.
2023-04-19
42 min
In Her Ellement
Striking a Balance with BCG X's Connie Gao
How do you find your balance? Connie Gao started at BCG as a generalist but transitioned into her Principal of Data Science role because she missed working with tech. Connie is a thoughtful leader who is candid about her work/life boundaries and encourages her team to be clear about their own.Connie joined BCG after completing her Ph.D. at MIT. During her studies, she had the opportunity to learn Python and work with a range of different software. This experience energized her and eventually led her to her current role. Connie reflects that people in...
2023-03-06
20 min
BCG Women Stories
Pouvoir être soi-même au travail : « La présence du réseau LGBT au BCG a été déterminante ».
Fin 2015, Chloé vient d’obtenir son diplôme à HEC et est déjà convaincue de vouloir commencer sa carrière dans le secteur du conseil. Outre la diversité des sujets et l’apprentissage rapide, ce qui fera la différence entre les cabinets sera alors la présence d’un réseau LGBT et la possibilité de s’épanouir et de se développer au même titre que n’importe quel collaborateur. Aujourd’hui Chef de Projet Senior, elle revient sur son évolution de carrière et sur son engagement au sein du réseau Pride@BCG.
2023-02-09
24 min
The So What from BCG
BCG Presents: Climate Vision 2050--The Ballad of the Wind Rigger
It’s 2050 and we’re exploring how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and saved itself from climate catastrophe. What have our cities done to accommodate massive population growth? And how do businesses, governments, researchers and everyday people work together to build sustainable supply chains, agricultural practices and transportation infrastructure?This is Climate Vision 2050, a new podcast series from BCG.In an exclusive peek at episode 1, energy islands around the world power our societies in 2050, each with hundreds of offshore wind turbines. In this episode, we travel alongside offshore technician Sofia Rojas to the North Sea...
2022-11-03
25 min
In Her Ellement
Career Transitions with Andrea Gallego, formerly Managing Director and Partner at BCG Gamma
Deciding to move on can be challenging. Andrea Gallego, formerly Managing Director and Partner at BCG Gamma makes her career transitions based on where she can make the most impact. In this episode, we say goodbye to our co-host as she shares a little about her career trajectory.Andrea began her career as a freshman intern at Lehman Brothers, moving on to the Simons Foundation after the bank’s collapse in 2008. She then moved on to senior roles at Booz Allen, McKinsey & Company, and then finally onto BCG. Throughout her career, Andrea has found joy in working wi...
2022-10-17
21 min
In Her Ellement
Active Allyship with Astera Schneeweisz, Partner and Director of Engineering, Information Security and Compliance at BCG Digital Ventures
What can we do to invite more diverse talent into our field? Astera Schneeweisz, Partner and Director of Engineering, Information Security and Compliance at BCG Digital Ventures thinks that celebrating curiosity, cultivating a kind listening ear, and demystifying your field are critical elements of active allyship.Like many in tech, Astera started their journey by taking things apart and putting them back together. This curiosity led them into the field of cyber security. They began their career at the Austrian internet provider Nessus, eventually going on to be Head of Security at Soundcloud. Astera thinks that the...
2022-10-03
24 min
BCG Women Stories
Apprendre à naviguer dans un nouvel environnement : « Mes années au BCG m’ont extrêmement bien préparée à rejoindre une entreprise comme Doctolib »
Diplômée de Polytechnique et de Stanford, Juliette a rejoint le BCG en stage où elle a évolué jusqu’au rôle de chef de projet senior. Aujourd’hui People Strategy Director chez Doctolib, elle revient sur les 7 premières années de son parcours pour évoquer ses projets les plus marquants, mais aussi les apprentissages qui ont fait de son expérience au BCG, un véritable tremplin pour sa carrière professionnelle.
2022-09-21
17 min
In Her Ellement
Finding Your Value Add with Sita Sonty, Partner and Associate Director of Aerospace at BCG
How can you find your unique value add? Sita Sonty shares how she went from being a multilingual translator and diplomat to working for BCG as its Associate Director of Aerospace. In this episode, Sita discusses her unconventional route into science and technology and the challenge of overcoming imposter syndrome.This episode was hosted by Dr. Adi Zolotov, Partner and Associate Director of Data Science at BCG Gamma. Sita began her career as a Career Service Officer at the U.S. State Department. Her diplomatic journey spanned nine countries and seven languages, eventually leading her back to...
2022-08-22
24 min
The So What from BCG
BCG presents: In Her Ellement - Growing in Tech with Women Who Code's Alaina Percival
The future of the tech industry depends on women. So how do you grow that tech career, and why is imposter syndrome sometimes a good thing? In this episode, hear from our new podcast series In Her Ellement, where AI expert Andrea Gallego and product designer Corin Lines from Boston Consulting Group have honest conversations with women at the vanguard of technology in business, art, education, and more.They're speaking with Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code—the largest and most active community for technical women in the world. Her advice is to continually challenge yourself and ele...
2022-08-17
22 min
In Her Ellement
Purpose & Impact with Ashley Grice, CEO of BCG Brighthouse
To be a great business leader you have to bring your whole best self to your work. Too often women feel that they need to conceal their emotions to avoid being stereotyped, but empathy is such a critical skill for success. Ashley Grice shares her journey to becoming a leader of purpose & impact at Brighthouse and how to nurture your authentic self. As the CEO and managing director of BCG Brighthouse, Ashley Grice drives purpose, vision and impact storytelling. As a dynamic business leader, Ashley shares the qualities that make a great leader and how to bring you...
2022-07-25
21 min
Please Decode
Net Zero : quels défis pour le secteur financier ?
100 000 à 150 000 milliards de dollars d’investissements seront nécessaires au cours des trois prochaines décennies pour assurer la transition vers une économie Net Zero et atteindre les ambitions de l'Accord de Paris. Les banques ont un rôle majeur à jouer pour financer et encourager les entreprises à décarboner leurs activités. Quels sont les défis auxquels les banques font face pour réduire leurs émissions et celles de leurs clients ? Quelles transformations cela implique pour le secteur bancaire ?Dans ce nouvel épisode de Please Decode, Guillaume Charlin, Directeur général du BCG à Paris reçoit Blaisiane Blanchard...
2022-05-25
11 min
The So What from BCG
Why Being Out at Work Matters
A Pride@BCG leader talks about how a supportive culture unlocks creativity. For Dakota Santana-Grace, being out at work is a professional necessity as much as a personal choice. When Santana-Grace once hid his queer identity from a client, he was stressed and exhausted, and his work suffered. The weight of his secret lifted after Santana-Grace, BCG’s Northeast lead for Pride@BCG, casually mentioned his boyfriend. Santana-Grace also talks about the time a straight ally called him out for deepening his voice in meetings--and why he invited a drag queen to the Boston office.This po...
2022-05-25
22 min
Please Decode
Métavers, NFT, Web3 : une opportunité pour les entreprises ?
Si l’on peut dire que l’année 2021 a fait découvrir aux non-initiés les notions de Web3, NFT et métavers, 2022 s’annonce comme celle de son entrée dans le monde des entreprises. Plusieurs secteurs connaissent déjà une augmentation des cas d’usage, à l’instar du luxe, du gaming et des services. Quelles sont les applications les plus probables ? Quelle stratégie les marques doivent-elles adopter pour évoluer dans ces univers ?Dans ce nouvel épisode de Please Decode, Guillaume Charlin, Directeur général du BCG à Paris reçoit Pierre-François Marteau, Principal au BCG et Ariane...
2022-05-04
07 min
Please Decode
Après l'hybride, quels enjeux pour le futur du travail ?
La pandémie a accéléré des bouleversements organisationnels et managériaux jusqu’alors émergents. Pour répondre aux nouvelles attentes des salariés, les DRH ont initié de nombreux chantiers, dont la mise en place du travail hybride n'est que la partie émergée de l'iceberg. A quoi ressemblera le travail en 2025 ? Quels sont les enjeux et opportunités qui accompagnent cette nouvelle organisation du travail ?Dans ce nouvel épisode de Please Decode, Guillaume Charlin, Directeur général du BCG à Paris reçoit Romain Gailhac, Principal au BCG et spécialiste des transformations RH et organisationnelles...
2022-04-25
06 min
Please Decode
Agriculture et climat : la prochaine transition ?
L’agriculture est au cœur de la chaîne de valeur de nombreuses activités et représente 20% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre aujourd’hui en France. Pourquoi la décarbonation de ce secteur est clé dans la réussite de notre transition écologique ? Quelles sont les solutions qui pourraient permettre de décarboner le monde agricole ?Dans ce nouvel épisode de Please Decode, Guillaume Charlin, Directeur général du BCG à Paris reçoit Fabien Hassan, Principal au sein du centre d'expertise Climate & Sustainability au BCG pour décrypter les enjeux autour de la décarbonation de l...
2022-04-08
08 min
Please Decode
Pourquoi les entreprises ne peuvent plus ignorer leurs émissions indirectes ?
80% des entreprises déclarent vouloir s’engager vers le net zéro mais toutes se confrontent au problème de la mesure de leurs émissions, et en particulier les émissions indirectes issues du scope 3 qui représentent pourtant 90% du total. L'intelligence artificielle peut changer la donne et permettre aux entreprises de mesurer et réduire avec précision leurs émissions sur l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur. Pour ce premier épisode de la saison 2 de Please Decode, Guillaume Charlin, Directeur général du BCG à Paris reçoit François Bastard, Chef de Projet au BCG et spécialiste des...
2022-03-18
07 min
Please Decode
Hors série - Spécial Green #7 - Capitalisme responsable : de la performance financière à la performance globale ?
A l’heure où les entreprises sont attendues comme jamais elles ne l’ont été sur leurs engagements ESG, le moment semble venu de porter un regard nouveau sur la mesure, le suivi et le pilotage de la performance. A l’occasion de cette série spéciale du podcast du BCG, Guillaume Charlin, Directeur Général du bureau du BCG à Paris reçoit Julie Lattes, Directrice chez BCG Brighthouse, l’entité du BCG dédiée à la raison d’être, pour décrypter les enjeux qui entourent la notion de performance globale.This podcast uses the foll...
2021-11-23
07 min
The So What from BCG
The So What from BCG: Getting Down to Business
This podcast gets straight to the point of ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on topics ranging from global warming, COVID-19, business resilience, and social inequity to the influence of digital technology on everything. Look for it every two weeks, starting November 3. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
2021-10-20
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