Gartner ThinkCast

Board presentations are high‑stakes, and most CIOs are still missing the mark. In this episode, Gartner expert Tina Nunno reveals why board members remain uncertain about the value of tech investments, and how CIOs can flip the script with a sharper, simpler, shareholder‑value‑first narrative.
Pulled from her recent webinar on board presentation prep, Tina breaks down how to align every message to what boards actually care about, cut rework across your team, and deliver a value story compelling enough to earn trust — and investment.
Tune in to discover:
Why 76% of board members lack confidence in current IT investments
The value framework CIOs can use to link tech investments directly to business outcomes
Ways to streamline prep time while improving clarity, credibility and impact
How to communicate risk, ROI and innovation without overwhelming the board
 
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CEOs are entering 2026 under intense pressure. Turbulent markets, geopolitical shifts and the accelerating impact of AI have created a series of "wicked messes" that demand new leadership playbooks. In this episode, Distinguished VP Analyst Don Scheibenreif breaks down Gartner's CEO Agenda for 2026 and what it means for CIOs navigating the same uncertainty.
Drawing from his presentation at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Don reveals how CEO priorities are shifting — from managing turmoil‑driven growth to solving the AI value conundrum — and where CIOs can step in with clarity, direction and strategic influence.
 
Tune in to discover:
Why CEO confidence is wavering and the forces driving it
How geopolitical factors are reshaping markets, supply chains and tech choices
Where CEOs see expansion opportunities despite economic instability
Why AI's promise is clear, but its value remains hard to capture
How sovereignty, infrastructure and regulation are redefining the AI landscape
 
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The future rarely arrives quietly. Disruptions — both anticipated and unexpected — are already reshaping the technology landscape, and CIOs need to be ready before they hit.
In a preview of his presentation from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow Daryl Plummer explores the pivotal disruptions that could accelerate change faster than most leaders realize. These insights go beyond prediction; they're a roadmap for recognizing, prioritizing and responding to forces that will redefine IT strategy and business value in the years ahead.
 
Tune in to discover:
How AI and human behavior are colliding
Why AI‑free trust and certification will matter
How AI sovereignty is shifting global power
What AI agents mean for the future of work
Which technologies could transform entire markets
How to spot disruption before it accelerates
 
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Although AI is everywhere, most initiatives aren't moving the needle on growth or cost. That's why HR leaders have a new mandate — stop focusing only on the workforce and start redesigning the work itself.
In a preview of their Opening Keynote from Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, Gartner experts Harsh Kundulli and Katie Sutherland reveal how HR can lead the way in three major shifts in work: augment to make existing work better; reengineer to redesign workflows and functions; and invent to create new AI-based ways of working.
 
Discover how to:
Rethink work to drive growth and cost optimization
Understand the three types of work change: augment, reengineer, invent
Turn employees into AI value creators with guided adoption
Build strong CHRO–CIO partnerships to unlock AI's potential
Equip leaders to lead through AI transformation with practical tools
 
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AI-driven layoffs are making headlines, but is AI really the main culprit? Or is the story more complex? As organizations enter 2026, leaders face rising performance expectations, cultural strain, and mounting pressure to deliver productivity gains that rarely materialize. What does this mean for the future of work?
In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, host Alexis Wierenga talks with Gartner expert Emily Rose McRae to break down Gartner's Future of Work Trends for 2026. From the truth behind AI-related workforce reductions, to the hidden risks of AI "workslop" and the growing importance of mental fitness, Emily Rose shares actionable insights for HR leaders, CIOs and executives navigating an AI-enabled workplace.
 
You'll learn:
Why most AI-driven layoffs aren't what they seem
How "workslop" creates a hidden productivity drain in organizations
Why leaders aren't seeing expected productivity gains
Why performance pressure is rising and how to protect culture
The critical role of mental fitness in an AI-first world
 
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