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Rewire or Retire Aug 13, 2024

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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.

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Sagar Goel: https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12

Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE

BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT

Reskilling in the Age of AI: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai

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The Olympics: A Brand’s Golden Opportunity Jul 30, 2024

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In a world of microtargeted ads and niche audiences, sports remain one of the few remaining opportunities for brands to capture the attention of the masses. Dan Wald, global lead of BCG’s sports business, talks about how the Olympics works to stay relevant in a fragmented world. How can businesses and sports leagues incorporate this success into their current strategies?

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Dan Wald: https://on.bcg.com/4dfqw1g

Marketing and Sales: https://on.bcg.com/46jJ7Hx

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Punch Cards, Frequent Flyers, and the Future of Loyalty Jul 16, 2024

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The average US consumer belongs to around 14 loyalty programs. Edward Crouch, BCG’s global leader for loyalty and membership, explains how unique experiences and personalization can convert everyday customers into loyal fans.

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Edward Crouch: https://on.bcg.com/3zgpaF0

Loyalty Programs Need Next-Generation Design: https://on.bcg.com/4chjlWy

Travel and Tourism: https://on.bcg.com/3KXgJ3X

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Taking the Risk Out of Fair-Chance Hiring Jul 02, 2024

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One in every three US adults has a criminal record that follows them like a lead weight as they look for work. Lina Bankert, managing director and partner in BCG’s Chicago office, and Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, president and CEO of Cara Collective, explain that formerly incarcerated people can be model employees. Hiring always involves risk. By partnering with government agencies and nonprofit organizations, companies can set up fair-chance hires for success in the workplace. Many of them, for example, also need help with housing and transportation that agencies can provide.

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Lina Bankert: on.bcg.com/4c7gm2Q

Kathleen St. Louis Caliento: Kathleen St. Louis Caliento - Cara Collective

Three Roads to Equitable and Inclusive Talent Development: on.bcg.com/3xifUQa

Cara Collective: Home - Cara Collective

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The Electric Vehicle Revolution Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Recharging Jun 18, 2024

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Brian Collie, BCG’s global leader for the automotive and mobility sector, explains that price and range anxiety remain as barriers to adoption of electric vehicles. Even so, recent BCG research in the US found that nearly 40% of surveyed consumers are considering a switch to electric for their next vehicle. To tap into that demand, manufacturers need to lower their cost structure—they currently lose $6,000-$30,000 per car—and work with partners.

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Brian Collie: on.bcg.com/3XnvKTX

Automotive Industry: on.bcg.com/4ejyMid

Can OEMs Catch the Next Wave of EV Adopters?: on.bcg.com/3KJ9UCS

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Breaking the Bank Jun 04, 2024

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Banks and other financial systems are the lifeblood of the economy. But most of them trade at less than book value, constrained by regulation, the growth of private credit, and tech startups. Kilian Berz, global vice chair of BCG’s financial institutions practice, explains how traditional banks can regain their footing through leadership and transformation.

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Kilian Berz:https://on.bcg.com/4bDKQcj

Financial Institutions: https://on.bcg.com/3wLmFK5

To Seize a $7 Trillion Opportunity, Banks Need Bolder Strategies for Serving Customers and Society: https://on.bcg.com/4byWlSm

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Climate Change Is Complex. AI Models Can Crack the Code. May 21, 2024

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Current economic models are not up to the challenge of capturing the real-world complexities of climate change. But better models are on the horizon. Sophia Davies, BCG’s lead for climate tech partnerships, explains how AI can supercharge these models to predict how public policies will motivate the private sector. Early returns suggest we may be vastly underestimating the effect of policy on climate change.

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Climate and Sustainability: on.bcg.com/3QOGjeX

AI: on.bcg.com/3K69aHS

“Deep Design” Could Take On the World’s Big Systemic Challenges: https://on.bcg.com/3K6oFPV

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Catastrophic Cyber Risk and Crown Jewels May 07, 2024

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If cybercrime were a country, it would be the third largest economy in the world. Paul O’Rourke, BCG’s global cybersecurity leader, explains how organizations can protect themselves and their supply chains: Start by recognizing that the elimination of all risks is impossible. Instead focus security efforts on an organization’s “crown jewels”—its most critical digital assets. Leaders don’t need to be cyber experts. But regulators may hold them responsible for some breaches, so they better understand and address the risks.

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Paul O’Rourke: https://on.bcg.com/3QAoPCN

Cybersecurity and Digital Risk: https://on.bcg.com/3UwRTwg

Every C-Suite Member Is Now a Chief AI Officer: https://on.bcg.com/3UJ7ry9

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Why CEOs Should Embrace Generous Leadership Apr 23, 2024

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Joe Davis, BCG’s former regional chair for North America, says you can make tough decisions without being a “tough guy.” In the executive suite, empathy and authenticity are in, according to Davis, the author of the new business book, The Generous Leader. Even as tech skills dominate the headlines, Davis celebrates the enduring value of mastering people skills.

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The Generous Leader: A Leadership Book by Joe Davis | The Generous Leader

Joe Davis: https://on.bcg.com/3Q9pMlw

Do Not Stop Asking Questions and Listening Carefully to the Answers: https://on.bcg.com/3Jx5LBy

Turning Superheroes into a Super Leadership Team: https://on.bcg.com/4d2fnlk

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ESG Will Outlive Its Critics Apr 09, 2024

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Responsible investing goes back decades or even longer if pronouncements in the Old Testament and Qur’an are considered. Environment, social, and governance goals have become embedded in corporate strategy, even if the acronym ESG has become polarizing. Tim Mohin, director of climate and sustainability at BCG, discusses this evolution and what the next iteration might look like. One thing is clear: these goals aren’t going away even if companies stop talking about them.

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Tim Mohin: https://on.bcg.com/3TK47kE

Climate Change and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/3xl1QoG

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