Gartner Thinkcast

The majority of digital transformation initiatives fail. Yours does not have to join them. Gartner Chief of Research Mike Harris tells us what gives the innovation leaders their edge (01:37). Also, on Episode 184 of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner experts Helen Huntley and Scott Morrison (17:26) help tech product managers survive the digital era. Then, Gartner expert Mike Griswold (38:47) reveals why adding digital to your supply chain does not make it a digital supply chain -- and how you can truly transform your supply chain and your organization.  RELATED LINKS Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019 Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation Conference 2019 (USA) Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation Conference 2019 (UK) Gartner Conferences  Winning in a World of Digital Dragons Emerging Practices for a Data-Driven Strategy Gartner Webinars THE CONVERSATION RUNDOWN 00:00 – Opening Thoughts 01:33 – Do Not Be a Digital Transformation Failure: Mike Harris 01:53 – Why is digital transformation so vital? 03

Toss out those 250-page strategy documents. You only need one page. Gartner expert Heather Colella helps you master the art of the one-page strategy (01:41). Also, Gartner's Mark Driver makes sure you stay in compliance with Java's latest release and support changes (21:37); and we revisit a conversation with former NATO military commander Admiral James Stravidis on a common fear for all of us -- cybersecurity (43:37).  RELATED LINKS The Art of the 1-Page Strategy: Gartner Answers Audience Questions Manage Disruptive Changes in Java Release and Support Options Getting Real About AI, Data Science and Machine Learning: Gartner Talks Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019 Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation Conference 2019 Gartner Symposium/Xpo 2019 (Toronto) Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2019 THE CONVERSATION RUNDOWN 00:00 – Opening Thoughts 01:41 – Heather Colella: Art of the 1-Page Strategy 02:12 – What is the one-page strategy? 04:55 – The 3 dimensions of winning 07:20 – Helpi

Forget the unicorns and rainbows. We all don’t have to sing “Kumbaya” to establish a good company culture.  “We think of good cultures as these places where people are happy, happy, happy all the time, where there’s no arguments. That is not true. Good cultures are places where people have strong, vibrant, energetic arguments all the time.” (Dan Coyle, Best-selling Author) We won’t be argumentative, but we always want to challenge to standard notions for driving success, and this time on Gartner ThinkCast, we look at what elevates the best groups and teams above the rest of us. Spoiler alert – it does not mean making everyone feel comfortable. Then, marketing guru, branding expert and author Afdhel Aziz helps you elevate your brand above the noise in today’s marketplace: “Know your purpose. Know why you exist as a company beyond just making money.”  And many companies are taking the approach of, “Ask not what you can do for our brand. Ask what our brand can do for you.” But Gartner expert Rick DeLisi says you

Here's THE winning formula for your career: "Act 1, introduce your hero and put him in a tree. Act 2, set fire to the tree. Act 3, get him out of the tree.” Yeah, there’s a story behind that quote, which is only fitting, because we’re going to talk about how storytelling can open new doors for you and your organization (1:42). We also see how work-life balance could shift in the future with Tamara McCleary (20:57), and assert ourselves with Leadership Power Language (43:57). HIGHLIGHTED LINKS Webinar: Storytelling for Success  Webinar: The Future of Work (with Tamara McCleary)  Webinar: The Gartner 2019 CIO Resolutions  Report: Gartner's Essential Guide to Marketing Personalization  THE CONVERSATION RUNDOWN 0:00 -- Introduction 1:42 -- Ed Gabrys: You Must Tell Stories 2:09 -- Aren't stories too soft? 4:51 -- Is it a matter of semantics? 7:23 -- Can you tell too many stories? 8:14 -- When a story doesn't work 10:11 -- Stories for employees 14:01 -- Can we all be storytellers? 17:18 -- A powerful story in s

Take it from a combat pilot … battlefield lessons also apply to your workplace.  “We knew that we would absolutely be there, period, because lives were on the line. And I believe that if we execute it that way in business, our relationship with our teams, our leadership, our timelines, our processes, our digital transformation would look quite different.” (Vernice “FlyGirl Armour, Combat Pioneer) We’ve enlisted groundbreaking U.S. Marine Corps pilot Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour on a mission to empower you, your team and your company to be stronger and more effective. We also follow your money down potentially dangerous wrong paths. THE CONVERSATION RUNDOWN Dennis Gannon: Build Business-Finance Partnerships 01:52 – Financial pain points 03:50 – The staggering costs of poor decisions 05:34 – Flaws in the Business-Finance partnership model 08:24 – Hamstrung by the model 11:18 – Top changes to make 14:36 – Must-see Gartner Webinars Dennis Gannon: Build Business-Finance Partnerships (continued) 15:48 – What Finance de

Enterprises need more than technology to enable digital transformation. They must change their culture, and CIOs and IT leaders must be at the forefront of those efforts. Also on this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, find out why Sales must stop selling and start enabling buyers, and hear more from smart decision-making expert Annie Duke.

Digital transformation cannot come fast enough for business leaders. So how do you speed up the process and ensure success? In this Gartner ThinkCast conversation, Gartner expert Brook Selassie says the key is digital business model transformation. Then, we have an extended interview with smart decision-making expert (and renowned poker champion) Annie Duke on how to ensure you use the right data among all that data you're collecting. Finally, Gartner expert Alan Duncan looks at the digital challenges most impacting midsize enterprises and what MSE leaders can do to get big results. RELATED LINK Executive Guidance Q1

Digital transformation demands more than finding the right digital skills  -- you need digital talent that drives innovation. Join us as we look at how to attract and keep the best digital talent, how HR can drive innovation, and what's most impacting Customer Service and Support leaders.

As 2019 unfolds, a prevailing question lingers: Will this be a good year or bad year? We talk with leading experts on what to expect to impact your strategy, influence your IT spend, and transform your Marketing in 2019 and beyond.

It's the digital era, yet business leaders don't often realize the true business value of IT. That changes now as we ensure IT gets the attention it merits.

Changing corporate culture can seem too big to tackle, but to enable digital transformation, it's too big to fail. How do you create a culture of innovation? The secret is to fail.

As the year draws to a close, we turn our attention to 2019 and the technologies, trends and priorities you need to track to frame a successful 2019 agenda.

Customers are the lifeblood of our organizations, but chances are, your organization is not customer-centric. Find out how to truly put your customers first -- both today and in the future. 

Data drives every organization, but that does not mean your organization is data driven. Find out how to organize, process and even speak data to gain the maximum benefits of your information.

Digital transforms every organization, but to reap the full benefits, they need their IT leaders to transform into digital leaders. Find out how to step up and drive business value in your organization.

Every organization is disrupted by digital, but very few become true digital disruptors. Find out how to turn digital into your advantage, no matter your size or location.

You spoke, we listened, so get ready for the new Gartner ThinkCast -- an expanded format designed to give you more insights and advice on the topics that most impact your agenda -- all crafted to better fit your busy schedule and your commute or business travel.

Everyone says they want to go digital, so why does it still seem as if Business and IT do not understand each other's goals and needs? Former U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shares her insights on how to build a more collaborative cyber culture.

The intersection of artificial intelligence and customer experience is very busy these days. We help you navigate using AI to enhance your CX initiatives by addressing questions put forward by you and your peers.

As more organizations deploy sales force automation, can it still provide a competitive advantage? Gartner Research Director Tad Travis looks at the steps to take and the mistakes to avoid to get an edge with your SFA initiative.