Gartner ThinkCast

The Future of AI Implementation: What's After AI Agents?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is transforming faster than leaders can rewrite their strategies, and staying ahead requires a new kind of clarity. So how do you move beyond exper...

Top Tech Trends 2026: Meet the Innovation Superheroes

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As disruption accelerates and AI becomes indispensable, CIOs and technology leaders face a critical question: How do you harness innovation without lo...

AI Shockwaves Explained: Disrupt Before You're Disrupted

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As generative AI moves from novelty to necessity, its most profound impact isn't in incremental efficiency — it's in the shockwaves that ripple acro...

IT Symposium/Xpo Opening Keynote 2025: Gartner's Golden Path for CIOs

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI capabilities surge ahead, human readiness is struggling to keep pace — and that imbalance could derail your path to real value. So how can CIO...

The 4 Biggest Challenges for IT Leaders in 2026

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership won't get any easier in 2026. Geopolitical volatility, accelerating AI disruption and workforce identity shifts are creating unprecedented ...

From Guardian to Catalyst: 8 Forces Reshaping CFO Identity

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As economic volatility, cost pressure and technological acceleration reshape the finance landscape, CFOs are facing a pivotal identity shift. The inst...

Walking the Golden Path to Value: Aligning AI Readiness and Human Readiness

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI capabilities accelerate faster than many organizations can adapt, CIOs are being challenged to balance ambition with readiness. So how can leade...

From Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo: What's Ahead for CIOs in 2026 and Beyond

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2026 approaches, AI innovation is accelerating faster than human readiness — so how can CIOs and IT leaders stay ahead? In this episode of Gartne...

Your IT Symposium/Xpo Primer: Top AI Insights From the Past Year

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, we're setting the stage for Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025. You'll hear Gartner experts Mary Mesaglio, Hung LeHong, Gene ...

The GenAI Productivity Trap: Why Faster Isn't Always Better

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, we continue last week's discussion around AI value with a question many enterprise leaders still face: Why has increased...

Turn AI Promises Into Measurable Business Outcomes

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Executives are asking the same question in 2025: Where is the value AI was supposed to deliver?   In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Mary ...

AI, Strategy & Marketing Growth: What Every CMO Must Do Now

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CMOs are facing extraordinary expectations — from the enterprise, customers and their own teams. In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Alex ...

Next Year or Next Decade? Inside the Far Future of Computing

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the future of computing — from what to expect in the next decade, to the possibilities beyond. Gart...

4 Steps to Unlock Better Managers

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Managers are stretched thin, but remain the most powerful voice for employee trust. In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner VP, Advisory Alexandra Earl ...

How to Rewrite the Sales Playbook With Agentic AI

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With traditional sales growth bets losing steam, today's sales leaders face an urgent challenge: how to hit their numbers and lead their teams through...

Gartner's Must-Listen Guide for New Leaders

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 39% of new executives underperforming in their new role, succeeding as a new leader requires more than ambition — it takes the right tools, ins...

AI Agents Were Just the Beginning — Guardian Agents Are What's Next

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With agentic AI quickly becoming widespread, we dive into the next evolution of AI agents — guardian agents. As part of our Top of Mind series of in...

The AI Journey That Will Define Your Data & Analytics Future

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into how data and analytics leaders can navigate the mounting pressure to deliver AI results, while buil...

AI Agents Are Here: Impact Update on 2025's Top Tech Trends

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we revisit the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 — particularly those focused on AI — and explore the...

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Inside the Machine Mind

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore one of the most persistent — and evolving — challenges with AI: hallucinations. Returning from ou...

The HR Reset: Making Work Better in the Age of AI

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore how HR leaders can meet the moment in 2025, where AI acceleration, evolving employee expectations and...

How to Create Business Value With AI

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the challenges and opportunities around creating value with AI — especially as generative AI enters...

Still Running Your AI Race? How to Keep Pace for the Rest of 2025

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 organiz...

Inside the 9 Future of Work Trends for 2025

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 R...

Confronting Disruption: How to Recognize, Prioritize and Respond

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Disruption doesn't always arrive with a bang. Oftentimes, it's the ripple effects that redefine industries. In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Dist...

Your AI-Augmented Future Starts Today

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore how generative AI is moving from experimentation to everyday value — and what IT leaders must do to...

Beyond Productivity: The Strategic Role of AI in Resilient Enterprises

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore how to build enterprise resilience amid economic headwinds, technological disruption and geopolitical...

The Future of Customer Experience: AI Agents, Machine Customers and What CEOs Must Know

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore what customer experience looks like in 2025 — a world where your most valuable customers might not ...

Priorities, Principles and Plain Talk: How to Lead Through Volatility

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into what strong leadership really looks like when the path ahead is unclear. From economic disruption t...

The Emerging Tech Disruptors Set to Reshape Our World

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the transformative impact of technology disruptors set to reshape business landscapes in 2025 and b...

Mid-Year Strategy Check: CIOs, Are Your 2025 Resolutions Still on Track?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we check in on one of the most unique and personal pieces of Gartner research: the annual CIO resolutions. Nearl...

Build, Buy or Bring-Your-Own AI: What's on Your Tech Sandwich?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we tackle one of the most pressing questions facing executive leaders today: How should organizations approach A...

How to Manage Counterfeit Realities: AI, Authenticity & Digital Trust

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into the concept of counterfeit reality, where AI-generated content blurs the line between what's real a...

When AI Takes the Lead: Navigating Unexpected Emotional Outcomes

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into what it means for organizations as machine tools become our teammates. As the final part of our thr...

A World of AI Excess: The Tech Outcomes That Matter for 2025

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore the transformative AI technology outcomes that every executive leader needs to know for 2025. Tune in...

From Uncertainty to Strategy: Navigating Policy Shifts in 2025

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, we explore how CIOs and tech leaders can navigate evolving U.S. policy changes, economic volatility and AI-driven transf...

Beyond ROI — The 3 AI Business Outcomes Every Leader Must Understand

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we tackle the AI business outcomes that matter most for 2025. As part of our Top of Mind video series, Distingui...

7 Disruptions to Transform Our World Through 2029

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, we dive into the disruptions that you might not see coming between now and 2029. Each year, Gartner Distinguished VP Ana...

Breaking the Curse of Random Success – CIO Agenda for 2025

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, we're exploring Gartner's 2025 CIO Agenda. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Jaime Capella shares key insights from the l...

From Hype to Reality – What AI Agents Can (and Can't) Do

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we're giving you a quick breakdown of agentic AI — one of our Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 — and...

Transforming Absurdities Into Solutions With Mick Ebeling of Not Impossible Labs

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we sit down with Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, an award-winning tech incubator and conte...

Pace Yourself in the AI Races

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, we're sharing the unique Gartner view on how CIOs and other IT executives can set their own pace in the AI innovation ra...

How to Turn Plans Into Actions in 2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the start of a new year and leaders looking to turn their strategies into actions, we're revisiting some timely advice for executive vision. Whet...

ICYMI: When Not to Use Generative AI

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue to incorporate AI into our own work, it's worth considering when GenAI is not appropriate — and in those situations, which, if any, o...

Scale AI with Data and Analytics

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner VP Analyst Gareth Herschel walks through the top five ways to scale AI initiatives using data and analytics. In ...

Agentic AI: Behind the 2025 Top Tech Trend

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we chat with Gartner Senior Director Analyst Tom Coshow to explore agentic AI, one of the key trends feat...

How Digital Twins Will Upend the Customer Experience

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are exploring the emerging world of digital twins — particularly twins of a customer — with Gartner Global Chief of Research Chris Howar...

Inside the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amid the challenges of navigating social and economic disruptions and trends, the 2025 Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends will help you set a ...

GenAI and Education: The Short-Term Risks and Long-Term Opportunities

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off the seismic shift to virtual learning during the pandemic, education is facing another wave of transformation, this time from technology. A...

The AI Hype Cycle 2024: What's Next for GenAI

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the trajectory of AI technologies is crucial for executive leaders looking to harness these innovations' full potential. In this episode...

Understanding AI Through the Eyes of Your CEO

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, Gartner conducts a survey to understand the major business concerns and priorities of CEOs and senior executives. This year, AI proved to ...

How to Succeed in a New Executive Role

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating a new executive role can be daunting, but with the right strategies, you can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.  In this...

The Role of AI in a Human-Powered Enterprise

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While the integration of AI and automation in the workplace feels inevitable, it would be a mistake to assume that these technologies will simply repl...

How Executives Can Turn CEO Concerns Into Opportunity

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As CEOs work to meet the dual challenges of growing the business while responding to evolving markets, they are calling on the executive leaders under...

AI Is a Cybersecurity Tool and Threat

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence is proving to be both a formidable defensive tool and a potential threat.    Today, Patrick ...

Why Academic Partnerships May Be the Key to Innovation and Growth

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming out of a tumultuous academic year, educational institutions are facing headwinds from all sides. Between maintaining financial sustainability, ...

Navigating AI: Cultivate Healthy Human-Technology Partnerships

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The potential of new AI tools is unarguable, but the fundamental question remains: How much do you trust AI?   In this episode, which originally aire...

The Secrets of Brands Winning at Digital Marketing

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the noisy world of digital marketing, what can catapult a brand to "genius" status?   Suzanne Schwartz, Senior Director Analyst in the Gartner for...

How Data and Analytics Can Bring AI and Humans Together

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As organizations implement AI in decision making and how work gets done, trustworthy data is essential to adding value every step of the way. Inadequa...

The Technical Debt Problem: What to Do When You've Fallen Behind

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Organizations are navigating headwinds from all directions, and in this environment, many are falling behind when it comes to keeping up with the late...

Want to Impact Productivity, Sustainability and Value? Start With Supply Chain Efficiency.

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As supply chains return to normal following the COVID shortages of the past few years, chief supply chain officers find themselves at an inflection po...

How Far Will Your Enterprise Go With AI? Use the AI Opportunity Radar to Find Out.

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How far does your enterprise want to go with artificial intelligence? Deciding this is what Gartner calls an "AI ambition" — and that's the starting...

Executives in a New Role: Here's How to Get a Fast Start

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One-quarter of executives are in the process of transitioning into a new role at any given time, and 40% say they are likely to move again within two ...

Guide Your Organization With Our 2024 Future of Work Trends

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past four years, business leaders have had to navigate working from home and returning to the office (several times over), and now, the need ...

Best of ThinkCast 2023: Generative AI, Generative AI and More Generative AI

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2023, ThinkCast has covered mission-critical business topics from supply chain disruptions to hybrid work to strategic planning. But one topic has ...

Generative AI in 2024: How to Move From Experimentation to Implementation

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the end of a transformative year approaches, enterprises are under pressure to determine their approach to generative AI and other technology trend...

How to Raise Employee Engagement With Stability, Trust and Innovation

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From remote and hybrid work to quiet quitting and recession fears, the state of employee engagement has been in flux since the pandemic began. Now, HR...

Digital, Data and AI Are Finally Coming to Corporate Strategy Activities

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While many aspects of enterprises have undergone digital transformation in recent years, corporate strategy remains painstakingly analog. In this epis...

Inside the Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2024

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As customer expectations and business models evolve alongside AI, the 2024 Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends will help you cut through the no...

Why All Executives Should Focus on Sustainable Technology to Drive Growth

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent Gartner survey, 64% of CEOs said they view environmental sustainability as a growth opportunity. Coupled with the inclusion of sustainable...

What Your CEO and CFO Are Thinking — and Why It Matters

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, Gartner surveys CEOs, CFOs and other members of the C-suite on their most pressing priorities. We ask, what is causing short-term reactivit...

The AI Hype Cycle 2023: Cloud AI Services Approach the Plateau of Productivity

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a journey along the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle™ for Artificial Intelligence, we've reached the final two stages: the Slope of Enlightenment and t...

The AI Hype Cycle 2023: Autonomous Vehicles Sit in the Trough of Disillusionment

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the third installment of Behind the Hype, our four-part miniseries about the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle™ for Artificial Intelligence, we descend int...

The AI Hype Cycle 2023: Generative AI Reaches the Peak of Inflated Expectations

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second installment of Behind the Hype, our four-part miniseries about the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle™ for Artificial Intelligence, we climb to t...

The AI Hype Cycle 2023: New Technologies on the Innovation Trigger

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Behind the Hype, a four-part miniseries about the 25 technologies on the Gartner 2023 Hype Cycle™ for Artificial Intelligence. In each ep...

Generative AI: From Human, to Machine, to Artificial Intelligence

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As generative AI continues to capture business leaders' attention, Gartner Global Chief of Research Chris Howard explores the evolution of intelligenc...

Debunk Cybersecurity's Biggest Myths to Deliver Maximum Impact

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cybersecurity leaders often find themselves playing catch up, retroactively defending their business against harmful attacks. To avoid this, chief sec...

How to Actually Get Started With Generative AI in Your Business

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Generative AI has gripped our imaginations and holds untold potential, but where do we go from here? Chris Howard, Gartner's Global Chief of Research,...

How Marketers Can Deliver Profitable Growth by Doing More With Less

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Gartner's most recent CMO Spend and Strategy Survey, 75% of marketing leaders said they feel pressured to do more with fewer resources. With econom...

ChatGPT, LLMs and Generative AI: What Your Business Needs to Know

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of ThinkCast, Chris Howard, Gartner's Global Chief of Research, explores how and why the generative AI application ChatGPT has t...

How Leading Companies Leverage Software to Create New Value

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to Gartner research, there was a 33% increase in demand for software engineering roles in 2022. And although there is a lot that goes into b...

Adapt Your Business Strategy in the Face of Disruption

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to Gartner research, only 29% of strategy leaders believe their plans change quickly enough in the face of unforeseen change. In just the pa...

Generative AI: Understanding the Business Implications and Cutting Through the Hype

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are, you've heard a lot about ChatGPT in particular and, more broadly, generative AI over the past few months. As the technology and its adopt...

Leadership Lessons From the First Female Thunderbird Pilot

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to elite team and personal performance, Nicole Malachowski, the United States Air Force's first female Thunderbird pilot and a combat ve...

The New Playbook for Technology Providers

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For technology providers, product strategy continually evolves to account for:   Increased reliance of people and enterprises on technology Emergenc...

What's Quiet Hiring Anyway? All Your Questions Answered

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last year's dominant work trend was quiet quitting — the idea that workers are over going above and beyond their required duties. But with the chang...

7 Disruptions That Will Change How You Work — and Live

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read the news or jump on social media on any given day, and you're bound to hear about some new technology or innovation that promises to alter your l...

How High-Performing Supply Chains Stand Out

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do gold standard supply chain organizations do differently? For starters, the chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is viewed as a strategic business...

Start With Infrastructure and Operations to Navigate 2023's Business Pressures

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Organizations are facing massive internal and external challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, persistent inflation and labor shortages. While m...

The Secrets to Implementing a Successful Hybrid Work Model

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As economic conditions sour, leaders may be tempted to take back more control over work — by, for example, mandating a rigid return to the office. O...

Best of ThinkCast 2022: Recession Proofing, New Hype Cycle Technologies and Data Toolkits

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year, Gartner ThinkCast covered topics on the forefront of business and technology leaders' minds. Now, as 2022 rolls to a close, we're looking b...

The Right Way to Measure Investments in Technology

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CIOs are increasingly expected to demonstrate that their investments in business digitalization and information technologies can deliver immediate top...

Get Ready for These Technology Trends in 2023

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Technology trends are expected to impact enterprise strategies in the coming three years by enabling organizations to address four key priorities:   ...

How to Purchase Technology and Avoid Regret

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enterprise technology purchasing has changed and continues to evolve, but whether that evolution occurs rapidly enough to meet the demands of digital ...

Strategies for Leading the Next Phase of Growth

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I&O leaders encounter many opportunities to drive change across all facets of their broader organizations. How can IT infrastructure and operat...

How to Prepare for the Metaverse

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the metaverse? Where is it heading next? Businesses, consumers, finance and the public sector all stand to gain from the many opportunities an...

These Emerging Technologies Propel Innovation and Digital Transformation

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NFTs, cloud sustainability and autonomic systems each represent various stages of the hype cycle framework — from Innovation Trigger to the Trough o...

How to Motivate Sellers Through the Downturn

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Gartner research reveals that 89% of sellers report suffering burn-out, and current levels of seller attrition simply are not sustainable, but the...

9 Ways to Play Offense into the Recession

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2008-2009 recession brought several key learnings to light for businesses long after they entered recovery. First among those lessons: Executive l...

Where Social Media Strategies Fall Short

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2020, the pandemic, social justice movements and other significant global events have hastened the evolution of consumer or audience expectation...