Imagine This... Bonus Davos Episode: Highlights from BCG’s Global Chair & GENE
Jan 28, 2025
Rich Lesser, BCG's Global Chair, shares profound insights from the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos. He discusses the pivotal role of AI in business, emphasizing starting with manageable projects for success. The conversation delves into Europe's energy transition amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring the importance of actionable solutions. Lesser also highlights the need for standards in AI governance to prevent misuse, while reflecting on how leaders are navigating complex challenges and fostering optimism for future innovations.
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Scaling AI for Business Value
- Prioritize scaling AI implementations over numerous pilots to achieve real business value.
- Focus on data platforms, processes, and people, as these areas require the most significant changes.
European Competitiveness Focus
- European leaders shifted from debating the existence of a competitiveness issue to focusing on solutions.
- They emphasized creating a deeper capital market, reducing bureaucracy, and accelerating innovation.
Trump's Davos Address
- President Trump’s Davos address stressed deregulation, tax cuts, and energy independence, urging European allies to increase defense spending.
- He called for a swift resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict while emphasizing national strength and fair relations.