The So What from BCG

Vinay Shandal, BCG’s sustainable investing leader, explains why global competition is both a challenge and a catalyst for clean energy. He talks about how governments can remove barriers and red tape in addition to providing financing—and why private companies are farther along than public companies in their net zero goals.   Learn More:  Vinay Shandal: https://on.bcg.com/4fSXsxH [https://on.bcg.com/4fSXsxH]  How AI Can Speed Climate Action: https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKq [https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKq]  A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets: https://on.bcg.com/3Pxh6oi [https://on.bcg.com/3Pxh6oi]  Where Are Private Equity Firms on Their Way to Net Zero?: https://on.bcg.com/3Wdmy3s [https://on.bcg.com/3Wdmy3s]  BCG on Climate and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/40cZsuD [https://on.bcg.com/40cZsuD]  Vinay’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q59suYxIec [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q59suYxIec]

One in every three people will likely find their jobs significantly disrupted by AI in the next decade. Sagar Goel, leader of BCG’s work in digital reskilling and leadership development, talks about the role of the public and private sectors in preparing employees for this exciting, uncertain, and sometimes frightening world.    Learn More:  Sagar Goel: https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12 [https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12]  Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE]  BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT [https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT]  Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai [https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai]

Home to over half of the world’s supply chain activity, Asia is a complex powerhouse. Bitan Datta, BCG’s Asia Pacific leader in manufacturing and supply chains, describes how to balance cost, resilience, and geopolitics in this lively market.   Learn More: Bitan Datta: https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0 [https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0]  BCG on Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN [https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN]  How GenAI Reimagines Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3 [https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]

The consumer goods industry is facing threats from new competitors, inflation, and changes in consumer behavior. Rohan Sajdeh, global leader of BCG’s consumer practice, outlines how companies can adapt through portfolio reshaping, advanced pricing strategies, and personalized customer experiences. He also discusses how AI and sustainability are shaping the future of the industry.   Learn More:  Rohan Sajdeh: https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RL [https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RL]  Consumer Products Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe [https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]

More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value.     Learn More:  Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp [https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp]  M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j [https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j]  BCG on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y [https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]