Gartner ThinkCast

Inclusion, as represented by the “I” in the “DEI” acronym, may come last, but it is an essential part of the puzzle — and the value proposition for employees. This is especially true in the wake of the pandemic and during the so-called great resignation, when it’s more important than ever to treat employees as people first. In the third and final episode of a three-part series around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), guest host Rob O’Donohue, a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Christie Struckman, a VP Analyst on Gartner’s CIO Research team. Tune in to hear their wide-ranging discussion on the key principles of inclusion, where we fail to live up to our inclusive ideals, and how every leader can do better. Dig Deeper Explore: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center https://gtnr.it/3h1zbt9 Download: Develop Inclusive Leadership for Future Success https://gtnr.it/3BEcXHb Download: 3 Strategic Actions for Successful Leadership https://gtnr.it/3HdILnG

Here at Gartner, we define equity as the “fair treatment and equality of access to opportunity, information and resources, built through identification and elimination of unfair biases, stereotypes or barriers that may inadvertently exclude underrepresented employees.” It’s a concept that’s rapidly gaining momentum with organizations as they look to advance representation and improve business outcomes. In the second episode of a three-part series around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), guest host Rob O’Donohue, a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Emily Strother, a Senior Researcher here at Gartner, where she works with the HR practice on employee experience, the employee value proposition, and DEI. Tune in to their discussion about the key differences between equity and equality, the benefits of working in an equitable organization, and how hybrid work is changing the conversation. Dig Deeper Explore: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Download: How to Measure Your DEI Efforts  Watch: How to Develop Future-Ready Leaders

Mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion — sometimes shortened to “DEI” — on S&P 500 earnings calls have increased 658% just since 2018. What’s more, nearly nine in 10 Fortune 100 companies list equity as one of their corporate values. We’re making progress on this topic, which is critical to both business and our society, but we’ve got a long way to go. In the first episode of a three-part series on one of the most pressing issues of our time, guest host Rob O’Donohue, a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's CIO Research Group, sits down with Chris Steadley, Gartner’s Global Head of DEI. The two discuss the changes they’ve seen over the past few years, especially in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and movements for social justice, who is ultimately responsible for DEI, and what progressive leaders are doing right — and where they can take steps to do better. Dig Deeper: Explore: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Download: How to Measure Your DEI Efforts Learn More: Gartner ReimagineHR Conference: The Premier Conference for CHROs and Their Teams

Have you ever wondered how Gartner selects topics to feature in research? Are you curious about how topics evolve throughout the years? Want to know what’s on the schedule for 2022? In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Chris Howard, Gartner’s Chief of Research, to talk about key topics from 2021 and 2022. They’ll also talk about his role at Gartner, his favorite pieces of research, and his advice for executives in 2022. Related Links: Read: Gartner Research Insights Download: 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Download: Top Strategic Technology Trends

From NFTs to widespread internet access to cybersecurity attacks so damaging nations will respond with physical attacks, this year’s strategic predictions will broaden how IT executives think about the future.  In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Daryl Plummer, Distinguished Analyst & Gartner Fellow, to discuss Gartner’s Top Strategic Predictions for 2022 and beyond. Daryl shares his favorite prediction, which one was the most controversial and the themes that tie them all together. Related Links: Read: You’ll Be Breaking Up With Bad Customers — and 9 Other Predictions for 2022 and Beyond Download: 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Download: Top Strategic Technology Trends

The Gartner Top Strategic Technology trends will act as force multipliers over the next three to five years. These trends are critical to business, enabling the growth, digitalization and efficiency that organizations need in today’s world.  In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP analyst, to discuss some of the trends, including hyperautomation, generative AI, distributed enterprise, privacy-enhancing computation and cloud-native platforms. Arun also explains the three overarching themes that drive the research and shares which technology is his favorite to talk about. Related Links: Read More: Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2022 Download: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2022 eBook Download: The 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Where we work, where we consume, where we innovate, where we generate business value — all of it has changed in the past two years. This raises a key question for CIOs and IT executives — where next?  In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Helen Poitevin, VP analyst and content coordinator for the keynote at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2021 which explored where CIOs and IT executives need to focus and what opportunities exist in disruption. Related Links: Read: Where CIOs and IT Leaders Will Go Next Download: 2022 CIO Agenda: Create an Action Plan to Master Business Composability Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

What is Zero Trust? The Zero Trust security model has become a popular marketing term, but security and risk leaders need to separate the hype from the true business benefits.  In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Gartner expert John Watts to talk about Zero Trust. John will share what Zero Trust is, the technical challenges and business benefits, as well as if achieving 100% Zero Trust is even possible. Related Links: Read: The Top 8 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021-2022 Download: Protect your Business Assets with a Roadmap for Maturing Information Security Program Learn More: Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2021

How does your organization stack up against your peers when it comes to technology adoption? What technology needs to be deployed in the next 12 to 18 months? In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Gartner expert Leinar Ramos to talk about Gartner’s Emerging Technology Roadmap. Leinar will share what he thinks is the most interesting technology in the research, two unexpected key trends, and tips on how organizations can use the roadmap alongside the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies. Related Links: Read: 3 Themes Surface in the 2021 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies Download: The Gartner 2021-2023 Emerging Technology Roadmap Watch: The Gartner 2021-2023 Emerging Technology Roadmap Findings Webinar Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Organizations that effectively support business technologists are 2.6x more likely to accelerate digital transformation.  In this episode, ThinkCast host Kasey Panetta is joined by Jaime Capella, Distinguished VP, to talk about business technologists and the democratization of digital delivery. The increase in the number of business technologists highlights a significant shift in how organizations think about technology and analytics. Technology is no longer reserved solely for IT departments and four out of five technologists work in business areas outside of IT. Related Links: Read: 4 Leadership Tactics to Accelerate Digital Business Transformation Download: Fusion Teams: A New Model for Digital Delivery Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™