The So What from BCG

Transformation isn’t a gamble—it’s science. Kristy Ellmer, a leader with BCG Transform, unpacks the research behind what really makes change work: involving employees in the journey, preparing for the “messy middle,” and building emotional and practical support into the process. Successful efforts focus equally on shifting behaviors and mindsets, not just strategy and structure.   Learn More:  Kristy Ellmer: https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/kristy-ellmer [https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/kristy-ellmer]  Preorder Kristy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Really-Works-Science-Based/dp/B0FHBXYSLZ [https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Really-Works-Science-Based/dp/B0FHBXYSLZ] BCG’s Latest Thinking on Business Transformation: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/business-transformation/insights [https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/business-transformation/insights]  To Keep Transformations on Track, Incentives Are Crucial: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/incentives-are-crucial-for-transformation-success [https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/incentives-are-crucial-for-transformation-success]  The Transformation Paradox: How to Grow When the Growing Gets Tough: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/transformation-paradox-how-grow-when-growing-gets-tough [https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/transformation-paradox-how-grow-when-growing-gets-tough]  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

What happens when people live decades longer than before—but not necessarily healthier? Iana Kouris, customer experience leader at BCG X, explores how companies can help people live longer healthier. Businesses can jumpstart the longevity economy by leveraging CX, behavioral design and change management to develop new products for prevention and customized for the growing elderly population, as well as supporting their employees on this journey.  Learn More:  Iana Kouris: https://on.bcg.com/4fvFrXv [https://on.bcg.com/4fvFrXv]  BCGX: https://on.bcg.com/4ltCU1A [https://on.bcg.com/4ltCU1A]  How Digital and AI Will Reshape Health Care in 2025: https://on.bcg.com/4mEGBCu [https://on.bcg.com/4mEGBCu]  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Private equity is under pressure to deliver returns in a tougher environment. Clark O’Niell, BCG’s global lead for AI infrastructure and cyber in the private investors & private equity practice, shares how the smartest investors are using AI to move beyond hype, drive impact at scale, and future-proof their portfolios. It’s about focus over fragmentation—and combining judgment with new tools.    Learn More:  Clark O’Niell: https://on.bcg.com/46tTmep [https://on.bcg.com/46tTmep]  BCG’s Latest Thinking on Private Equity: https://on.bcg.com/4598Fa5 [https://on.bcg.com/4598Fa5]  IT Spending Pulse: AI Agents and GenAI Reshape Priorities: https://on.bcg.com/4mmjVXG [https://on.bcg.com/4mmjVXG]  The So What from BCG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJgyXjV5gMI9JV-GcF_D1Y6zyf1Eab_0 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJgyXjV5gMI9JV-GcF_D1Y6zyf1Eab_0] This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Rich Lesser, BCG’s global chair, and Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, reflect on the shocks and surprises that shaped the first half of the decade and what they reveal about the future. They explore the traits leaders need today: building trust, staying geopolitically aware, and adopting AI in a people-centered way.    Learn More:  Rich Lesser: https://on.bcg.com/4lZrWla [https://on.bcg.com/4lZrWla]  Martin Reeves: https://on.bcg.com/4lXaAVX [https://on.bcg.com/4lXaAVX]  Winning in the 20s: https://on.bcg.com/4lpe1oo [https://on.bcg.com/4lpe1oo]  Winning the ’20s: A Leadership Agenda for the Next Decade: https://on.bcg.com/40iscDs [https://on.bcg.com/40iscDs]  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Europe is at a tipping point after years of slow growth. Sylvain Duranton, BCG X’s global leader, explains how countries and companies can work together to simplify regulation, scale innovation, and build a truly unified, competitive Europe.    Learn More:  Sylvain Duranton:https://on.bcg.com/3T9QN9b [https://on.bcg.com/3T9QN9b]  Europe’s Business Leaders Are Ready for Action: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-trade-disruption-wake-up-call-europe-boston-consulting-group-lbnhe/ [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-trade-disruption-wake-up-call-europe-boston-consulting-group-lbnhe/]  BCG’s Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/4kJir8K [https://on.bcg.com/4kJir8K]  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp