The So What from BCG

CEOs of Novo Nordisk and AstraZeneca discuss the Sustainable Markets Initiative Health Systems Task Force, decarbonizing the supply chain, and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry towards achieving a net-zero world.

2050 Nairobi is a thriving green tech and innovation hub, tackling climate challenges. The city boasts housing built from plastic waste and promotes walkability. The rise of electric motorcycles improves air quality, but public transportation still needs improvement. Nairobi is a center for tech and green startups, focusing on renewable energy and urbanization. Transformative steps include densification, the 15-minute city concept, and quality public spaces.

This podcast explores the research findings on human-AI collaboration, workflow optimization, talent recruitment, and the impact of AI on creativity. It discusses the importance of early integration of AI in business for automation, cost reduction, and innovation. The role of humans in collaborating with AI, avoiding unreliable AI predictions, and critical thinking is explored. Implementing and utilizing AI in companies is discussed, emphasizing the need for a top-down business perspective and continuous experimentation. The potential impact of generative AI and analytical AI on businesses is highlighted, along with the importance of following the right approach and achieving success.

The podcast discusses the challenges and opportunities of hybrid working on office space, transportation, retail, and restaurants. It explores the importance of connecting virtual access with physical infrastructure networks and showcases revitalization efforts in Chicago. The potential impact of remote work on the balance between cities and regions is examined, along with the implications of AI on the office environment and job market.

Discussing the importance of pricing strategy, the podcast highlights the need for understanding the company, customers, and the market. It explores the significance of pricing in business, emphasizing the need for early consideration during product development. The podcast also delves into the difference between the custom game and the choice game, and the importance of consumer understanding in pricing strategies. It concludes by exploring the process of designing a pricing strategy for long-term success.

The podcast discusses the importance of creating productivity for organizations and joy for employees in the workplace. It explores the benefits of hybrid working and the need for leaders to adapt to distributed models. The role of technology in enhancing productivity and joy is also explored. Ways to bring joy and productivity to non-remote workers, such as flexible working hours and better management, are discussed.

Explore the halfway progress of the UN's sustainability goals and the role of businesses in achieving them. Learn about integrating ESG into business practices for meaningful progress. Discover the measurement of these goals and the crucial role of the private sector. Understand potential risks such as global pandemics and the benefits and downsides of generative AI and job automation.

Explore the importance of cutting wasteful spending in businesses and reinvesting the money. Learn about unexamined spending and legacy practices, zero-based budgeting and its transformation, expense management for companies, and maximizing savings through strategic spending.

This podcast discusses the need for education to evolve alongside technological progress. It explores the future of education, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and non-technical skills. The use of technology in personalized learning and ethical considerations is explored. The podcast also addresses risks in the digital world and the role of businesses in education. Lastly, it discusses the role of education in promoting social equity and equal access to the metaverse.

How do the top 5% of companies ascend to their spots—and stay there? Extensive BCG research shows that they excel in six areas, among them: focusing on a clear vision, remaining agile, and creating a solid, yet flexible tech base. A leader of that research, Romain de Laubier, shares insights from working alongside executives and helping them take an honest look at what their companies do well—and what could be improved. Also the global leader of digital strategy and AI work at BCG, he highlights some of the key findings from the Build for the Future research.  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp