We are all futurists and trendspotters. We all try to look at signals in our personal and professional lives and respond in one form or another. Hopefully, we are proactive in our response, but admittedly most of us are reactive. Trendspotting is about detecting signs or, we call them, signals, of change happening right now, and these indicate plausible futures. In this episode, we discuss Trendspotting for Continuous Foresight.

Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph stopped dreaming and finally decided to mail it in. On this episode, we talk with Marc Randolph (2:08) about Netflix’s unusual path to success and Marc’s new book, “That Will Never Work.” Plus, Don Scheibenreif (36:33) previews the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019 keynote and James Atkinson (51:33) raises our Talent IQ.

 Related Links

• Webinar: Increase the Odds of High-Quality Deals
• Webinar: The 3 Magical Ingredients of Digital Transformation
• Webinar: The Gartner CMO Spend Survey 2019-2020

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019

• Orlando, Florida, October 20-24
• Gold Coast, Australia, October 28-31
• Sao Paolo, Brazil, October 28-31
• Barcelona, November 3-7
• Goa, India, November 11-14
• Tokyo, Japan, November 12-14

You can't have a discussion about the future without eventually referring to a book, a comic, a television show or some other science fiction. Reference stories and especially world-building are very powerful tools for Continuous Foresight. In this episode, we discuss the power of storytelling in business with the CEO of SciFutures, Ari Popper, who has worked with some of the world’s largest companies using sci-fi storytelling for transformation.

•  Learn more about SciFutures at www.scifutures.com
•  Join the Continuous Foresight conversation on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/continuousforesight

Your next negotiation really is life or death – or should feel like it. Ex-FBI lead hostage negotiator Chris Voss (18:55) provides his negotiation insights. Plus, Oversight CEO Terrence McCrossan (01:38) looks at the CFO’s role in digital transformation, and Ewan McIntyre (41:26) previews the 2019-20 Gartner CMO Spend Survey results.

RELATED LINKS

Webinar: The Art of the 1-Page Strategy

Webinar: The Future of Data Management

Webinar: Gartner CMO Survey 2019-2020

Gartner ReimagineHR Conference (London)

Gartner ReimagineHR Conference (Orlando)

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit

Continuous Foresight is a discipline that organizations perpetually use to gather, process, and take action on information about their future business models and operating environments. This first episode introduces the concept of Continuous Foresight and how this podcast series will provide a good mix of practical application, case studies, trends, and special guests informing listeners how to scan, analyze, and recommend a list of plausible futures and strategies, to anticipate and embrace change, and manage uncertainty and ambiguity, to invent the future of the organization.

RELATED LINKS

Blog: https://blogs.gartner.com/marty-resnick/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/continuousforesight

So you think you’re an innovative organization? Chances are, you’re wrong. Author Marissa Orr (24:26) joins Gartner ThinkCast to discuss how your organization can establish a truly innovative, empowering culture. Plus, Gartner experts Whit Andrews and Chris Howard (01:30) gives us the latest on digital transformation and Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019. 

SHOW NOTES

Related Links

Webinar: Panel Discussion: Why Taking a Risk with External Partners Can Be Good for Business

Webinar: The Cloud Computing Scenario; Strategy and Tactics for Success

Webinar: The Art of the 1-Page Strategy

 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019

• Cape Town, South Africa, September 16-18
• Orlando, Florida, October 20-24
• Gold Coast, Australia, October 28-31
• Sao Paolo, Brazil, October 28-31
• Barcelona, November 3-7
• Goa, India, November 11-14
• Tokyo, Japan, November 12-14

 Gartner ThinkCast homepage

The key to success – in sports or business – is to make your move at the unlikeliest moment. In this episode, a panel of Gartner experts (1:43) reveals how even an economic downturn is a great opportunity for winning in the turns. Plus, Gartner Artificial Intelligence research lead Whit Andrews (32:00) guides us through the present and future state of AI.

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Webinar: Panel Discussion: Drive Growth in the Face of Change

Webinar: The Present and Future of AI

Webinar: The Top Technology Trends Impacting Customer Experience

Webinar: Why Your Organization Needs RPA: A Discussion with Finance, Audit and IT Experts

Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit (London)

Gartner CSO and Sales Leader Conference

Gartner ReimagineHR

As digital business significantly expands your partner ecosystem, your risk exposure grows exponentially. Gartner expert Chris Audet (01:26) reveals how you can spot the lurking dangers with your third-party partnerships, and helps you build better relationships with your providers. Also, Gartner expert Arup Roy (34:57) helps you build a stronger business case for Intelligent Automation Services.

RELATED LINKS

WEBINAR: Five Propositions for the Future of Work

WEBINAR: The Current State and Future of the Chief Data Officer

WEBINAR: Panel Discussion: Why Taking a Risk With External Partners Can Be Good Business

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019

• Cape Town, South Africa, September 16-18
• Orlando, Florida, October 20-24
• Gold Coast, Australia, October 28-31
• Sao Paolo, Brazil, October 28-31
• Barcelona, November 3-7
• Goa, India, November 11-14
• Tokyo, Japan, November 12-14

Only you can set limits on your career. Pioneering U.S. Air Force Col. Nicole Malachowski (1:38), the first woman pilot in the elite Thunderbirds unit, shares her insights on flying through your career and life headwinds. Plus, Mike Griswold (42:59) tells us what separates the leaders in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25.

RELATED LINKS

Webinar: Panel Discussion: Lead and Enable Digital Transformation

Webinar: Five Best Practices of High-Performing Teams

Webinar: How CIOs Lead CX Innovation for Midsize Enterprises

Gartner Catalyst Conference, August 12-15, San Diego

Gartner IT Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor and Asset Management Summit, September 4-6, Dallas

Gartner CSO and Sales Leader Conference, September 17-19, Las Vegas

THE CONVERSATION RUNDOWN

• 00:00 – Opening Thoughts
• 01:38 – Your New Career Flight Plan (Col. Nicole Malachowski)
• 19:44 – Upcoming Gartner Webinars
• 21:03 – Col. Nicole Malachowski, continued
• 41:38 – Gartner Conferences Calendar
• 42:59 – Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 (Mike Griswold)
• 1:05:59 – Ahead on Gartner ThinkCast
• 01:06:51 – Closing Thoughts

Yes, your supply chain can save the world – and no, that’s not hyperbole. We find out how Intel (01:53) is using its supply chain to lead the fight against modern slavery. Then, Gartner’s Dana Stiffler (40:06) tracks the progress of women in supply chain management. It’s a program about supply chain that everybody needs to hear.

RELATED LINKS

Webinar: The Present and Future of AI

Webinar: 3 Key Roles HR Must Play to Drive Digital Transformation

Webinar: Panel Discussion: Lead and Enable Digital Transformation

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019

• Cape Town, South Africa, September 16-18
• Orlando, Florida, October 20-24
• Gold Coast, Australia, October 28-31
• Sao Paolo, Brazil, October 28-31
• Barcelona, November 3-7
• Goa, India, November 11-14
• Tokyo, Japan, November 12-14