The So What from BCG

The Global South isn’t standing still as tariffs and uncertainty roil financial markets and business plans. Aparna Bharadwaj, leader of BCG’s Global Advantage practice, explains how these nations are forming smart partnerships and moving from low-cost production to innovation-powered impact.  Learn More:  Aparna Bharadwaj: https://on.bcg.com/4cIKW3V [https://on.bcg.com/4cIKW3V]  In a Multipolar World, the Global South Finds Its Moment: https://on.bcg.com/42UhQLn [https://on.bcg.com/42UhQLn] BCG on Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4 [https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4] BCG's Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A [https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A] [00:00] Aparna's 'So What' [02:18] The Global South From Its Own Perspective [04:12] Common Themes In The Global South [07:43] Climate And Sustainability [08:47] How Countries Are Navigating Their Own Paths [11:08] China's Role In The Global South [13:28] How Leaders In The Global North Can Flip The Narrative [14:53] Emerging Industries In The Global South [17:15] The Global South Is A Positive Story [18:31] The Future Of Global Commerce [20:21] Advice To Leaders In The Global South [21:26] The 'Now What' This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Nicolas de Bellefonds, BCG’s global AI leader, unpacks the myths, challenges, and real potential of AI agents. They can transform how work gets done if companies stop chasing shortcuts, rethink outdated processes, and prepare for the costs and complexity that come with real change.  Learn More:  Nicolas de Bellefonds: https://on.bcg.com/4lr0Dkh [https://on.bcg.com/4lr0Dkh]  BCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3Y1NHaq [https://on.bcg.com/3Y1NHaq]  The CEO’s Workout for Peak AI Performance: https://on.bcg.com/44opFtV [https://on.bcg.com/44opFtV]  From Potential to Profit: Closing the AI Impact Gap: https://on.bcg.com/3XZBGSL [https://on.bcg.com/3XZBGSL]  Chapters: [0:25] Nico’s So What [1:16] What Are Agents? [3:57] What Problems Do Agents Solve? [5:56] How Do Agents Affect Processes? [7:50] What Should Leaders Focus On? [9:06] How Do You Start Improving Data and Infrastructure? [10:24] What Are the Biggest Challenges? [13:48] What Is Next? [14:49] How Close Are We to AGI? [15:43] What Are the Risks? [17:13] Now What? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

By the year 2035, we will likely be able to utilize AI to crunch complex data sets and produce far more accurate predictions of the future, for everything from stock market fluctuations to consumer trends. Already, meteorologists are using AI to improve weather forecasting—for instance, by more accurately predicting when a hurricane will make landfall. But BCG’s Alan Iny says this does not mean that business leaders will be able to dispense with planning for multiple scenarios. Predictions will never be perfect—and everyone will have access to the same tools—so strategic planning will remain critical even as it evolves in new ways.    Learn More:  Imagine This: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-general-show09 Alan Iny: https://on.bcg.com/4fCNDo5 [https://on.bcg.com/4fCNDo5]  Are Leaders as Prepared for Strategic Risks as They Think They Are?: https://on.bcg.com/3AXqw8J [https://on.bcg.com/3AXqw8J]  BCG on Corporate Finance and Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/496c3Ek [https://on.bcg.com/496c3Ek]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT [https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT]   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Karin von Funck, BCG’s global lead for zero-based transformation, explains why great cost transformation goes beyond spreadsheets. The best companies don’t slash expenses. They have a deep understanding of what drives value, a rigorous approach to spending, and a culture that supports smart decision making. Quick cuts may deliver short-term relief but can erode long-term growth—as well as the trust of employees.   Learn More:  Karin von Funck: https://on.bcg.com/4iBZXqn [https://on.bcg.com/4iBZXqn]  BCG Latest Thinking on Cost: https://on.bcg.com/4iU0RhB [https://on.bcg.com/4iU0RhB]  Cost Management Remains an Executive Priority in 2025: https://on.bcg.com/41VTsYm [https://on.bcg.com/41VTsYm]  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

For years, extended reality (XR) has waited to find its place in business. New lightweight, AI-enabled headsets are bringing the power of AI to the frontline. Tibor Mérey, BCG’s global business leader in frontier tech, explains how XR can boost productivity and address labor shortages. But will workers embrace it?  Tibor Mérey: https://on.bcg.com/43l9LQI [https://on.bcg.com/43l9LQI]  BCG’s Latest Thinking on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications: https://on.bcg.com/4hek0JY [https://on.bcg.com/4hek0JY]  BCG on Augmented and Virtual Reality: https://on.bcg.com/4hcx0zu [https://on.bcg.com/4hcx0zu]  Seeing the World Through AI Glasses: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-Woolsey-smartglasses09 [https://lnk.to/imagine-this-Woolsey-smartglasses09]     This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp