In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore how executive conversations about AI are rapidly evolving — and why focusing on ROI alone is no longer enough. Drawing from his standout session from Gartner CIO Leadership Forum, VP Analyst Nate Suda unpacks three distinct C-suite perspectives shaping AI strategy today: value, workforce and operating philosophy.

You'll learn:

• The three critical AI conversations happening across the C-suite
• Why ROI is no longer a sufficient measure of AI success
• How "human-plus" work and shifting team boundaries are reshaping the organization
• What defines an AI-shaped enterprise and how to start thinking like one
  

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• Learn how to communicate AI's value
• Attend a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• See why Gartner is the world authority on AI

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we dive into what strong leadership really looks like when the path ahead is unclear. From economic disruption to AI-fueled transformation, uncertainty is now a defining feature of the business landscape.

Gartner expert Mary Mesaglio returns to offer a succinct and timely playbook. Drawing from conversations with CEOs, CIOs and senior leadership around the globe, Mary shares three practical strategies for leading through volatility, ambiguity and change. Learn why clear communication, hyper-focused priorities and transparent guiding principles are the essential tools every executive and new leader needs today.

You'll learn:

• Why corporate-speak fails in times of change and what to say instead
• The 10x10x10 rule for reinforcing priorities with your team
• How guiding principles offer stability and direction
  

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• See why Gartner is the world authority on AI
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• Learn how to create a strategic workforce plan

AI is delivering pockets of productivity, but far less business value than expected.

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished VP Analyst Fran Karamouzis explores why so much AI ROI remains stuck inside organizations, never reaching the bottom line. While many leaders expect gains in individual productivity to translate directly into financial outcomes, legacy processes, siloed structures and outdated operating models often prevent that value from scaling. In a preview of a recent standout webinar, you'll hear what it really takes to unlock measurable impact — from rethinking how work flows across teams, to redesigning end‑to‑end processes, and leading the organizational change required to make AI stick.

You'll learn:

• Why productivity gains alone don't guarantee financial returns
• Where AI value gets trapped inside workflows and operating models
• How to redesign work around end‑to‑end outcomes, not individual tasks
• What it takes to lead organizational change and consistently convert AI into ROI
  

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• Register to watch the full "Value is Trapped" webinar
• Learn how to prove quantifiable value from AI
• See why Gartner is the world authority on AI