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Gartner ThinkCast

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Gartner ThinkCast puts you at the intersection of business and technology with insights from the top experts on how to build a more successful organization, team and career in the Digital Era. Join us every Tuesday to get your competitive advantage. View all Gartner ThinkCast episodes at www.gartner.com/en/podcasts/thinkcast

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Latest Episodes

AI isn't failing. AI literacy is.

Nearly half of CEOs say their AI investments are breaking even at best. In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Distinguished Vice President Analyst Mandi Bishop explains why the biggest barrier to AI value isn't the... more

Many companies cut talent in pursuit of AI value. Now they're discovering what was lost in the process.

In this episode, we explore a shift taking place in organizations' AI journeys: after an initial rush to pursue productivity gains and cost savi... more

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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 ... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Denise McCurdy
Senior Executive Partner, Gartner
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Episode: AI Needs People: Why CIOs Are Rethinking the Productivity Play
Nate Suda
Gartner VP Analyst
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Episode: How Executives Actually Talk About AI
Mary Mesaglio
Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst
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Episode: The 3 Practices for Leading Through Uncertainty
Fran Karamouzis
Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner
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Episode: Get AI ROI Unstuck: From Productivity to True Business Value
Scott Frederick
VP Analyst and Research Manager at Gartner
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Episode: The AI Services Split: From Digital to Phygital
Rajesh Kandaswamy
Gartner distinguished VP analyst
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Episode: The 2026 Hype Cycle for Agentic AI: What Leaders Need to Know
Paul Furtado
Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst
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Episode: Turn AI Risk Into a Resilience Advantage
Brandon Germer
Gartner VP Analyst
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Episode: Scaling Agentic AI: Why CIOs Can't Go It Alone
Chiara Girardi
Gartner Director of Research
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Episode: Inside the Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2026

Hosts

Karen Stokes-Lockhart
Host of Gartner ThinkCast
Alexis Waringa
Host of Gartner ThinkCast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 243 ratings
  • Poor example

    Your example of using the CIO for the state of CA should be pulled down. There was no CX there.

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    Yoyomama99
    United States4 months ago
  • Used to be better

    Human plus AI success doesn’t mean someone reading an AI generated script.

    Please do better. For example, you can use AI for:

    1. Better research

    2. Sharpen the audio (it sounds very ‘tinny’)

    3. Identifying and reaching out to guests and speakers

    Just a few thoughts….

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    Dants13
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Boring

    This podcast became very boring recently. Only talks about AI hype as if there are no real challenges

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    (SY)max
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • An amazing resource!

    Gartner's ThinkCast has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Valuable insights for leaders

    Love getting into the minds of Gartner experts. The topics are spot on for what matters today. It’s like a quick take of the latest Gartner research.

    Apple Podcasts
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    bizleader5
    United States6 years ago

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Talking Points

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Start With AI Literacy: Why Most Leaders Are Missing the Point
Q: Who should own AI literacy in an organization?
Ownership should be shared across the C-suite and across IT, HR, and business leaders. The goal is to embed AI literacy into everyday processes, training programs, and product development, not to rely solely on a single department.
Start With AI Literacy: Why Most Leaders Are Missing the Point
Q: How should organizations begin building AI literacy practically?
Start with baselining to understand where your people stand, then create an enablement academy with clear stages (steering, pedals, discernment). Use peer-to-peer learning, communities of practice, and integrate exercises like hallucination hunts to quantify progress and maturity over time.
Start With AI Literacy: Why Most Leaders Are Missing the Point
Q: What exactly is that point CIOs and AI leaders are missing?
The point is that value comes from enabling people to interact with AI confidently and correctly at scale, not just from buying tools. Organizations must invest in AI literacy and critical thinking so users can validate outputs, understand when to trust AI, and avoid automation bias.
The "AI-Free" Trust Disruption: Backlash or the Future of Responsible AI?
Q: Will we see a spectrum of AI-free, AI-assisted, and fully AI-generated content in the future, and how should organizations prepare?
Content will likely be chosen based on task, audience, and context, with internal guardrails. There will be a balance between human-in-the-loop and guardian-agent models, with governance lagging technology but gradually catching up to prevent risks.
The "AI-Free" Trust Disruption: Backlash or the Future of Responsible AI?
Q: Could you break down the AI-free trust revolution and explain what AI-free certification might look like?
AI-free certification would involve third-party certifiers, provenance, and labeling similar to BPA-free or gluten-free, with the possibility of premium for AI-free content and a layered approach to governance depending on the task and audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gartner ThinkCast

What is Gartner ThinkCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

ThinkCast delivers conversations at the intersection of business and technology, featuring Gartner analysts and industry leaders who translate research into practical guidance for CIOs, IT leaders, and business executives. Episodes frequently center on AI governance, cybersecurity, organizational change, and how to realize ROI from technology initiatives, often with real-world cases and actionable frameworks. The show tends to blend strategic overviews with tactical guidance, emphasizing governance, risk management, and workforce readiness as core themes. Noteworthy is the consistent involvement of senior Gartner researchers and analysts who anchor discussions in research-backed frameworks, offering listeners a credible pathway to implement... more

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