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AI'S ENERGY IMPACT
As the second anniversary of ChatGPT’s global debut approaches, the energy needed to power AI development is claiming a greater share of voice on earnings calls. After decades of stagnant growth, US energy demand is surging, driven largely by the chips and data centers used for AI alongside the steady migration of business operations to the cloud. According to BCG forecasts, US data center electricity demand could more than double by 2030.
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A chief of staff can significantly boost a CEO’s performance. Here’s how CEOs can identify the best person for the job—and ensure they succeed.
Moving past notions of the strong, invincible leader can be daunting. Here’s how CEOs can overcome their fears and be vulnerable in a healthy way.
As CEOs rush from event to event and decision to decision, deep thought and reflection can be casualties of the high-pressure, high-stakes environment. But it is time well spent.
Energy is a two-way current that travels throughout an organization. Starting with the CEO, it reaches all the way to the frontline—and beyond.
BCG’s Judith Wallenstein explains how these CEOs of the future could navigate the blurred boundaries among companies, industries, and nations.
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Transformative technologies such as generative AI are rapidly changing the CEO outlook—and indeed, the entire CEO Agenda. Here’s how you can leverage innovative technologies strategically, responsibly, and humanely.
AI development is fueling a surge in energy demand, threatening net zero commitments. By working together, CEOs across industries can keep both transformations on track.
BCG’s John Paschkewitz explores a future where AI-powered grocery shopping enhances wellbeing with personalized, data-driven recommendations and supports broader sustainability goals.
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The latest generation of space-based technologies can help companies across industries lower costs, improve productivity, drive growth, and meet sustainability goals. Here’s how CEOs can capitalize.
BCG’s Kristi Woolsey imagines a world with an AI third eye, where your glasses can instantly provide information, warnings or advice.
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Urgent global challenges are accelerating the development of a raft of breakthrough technologies that could fundamentally transform industries. These five should be on the CEO’s radar.
No one understands the unique challenges CEOs face quite like other chief executives. Explore CEO conversations to learn how your peers shape their CEO agenda, achieve breakthroughs, manage their time, and find greater purpose professionally and personally.
An expansive CEO outlook creates a foundation for enduring success that outlasts your tenure. Here’s how you can build and advance a great leadership team and an energized, thoughtful talent culture to inform a CEO strategy that helps your company outperform—both now and long after you’ve moved on to your next challenge.
Navigating today’s dynamic business landscape requires an endless quest for new knowledge. Discover how CEOs can leverage curiosity to drive innovation, growth, and future success.
BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser explores how CEOs can proactively ensure they get honest feedback and input at critical junctures.
Many companies underestimate how many of their workers have disabilities. That can harm morale and the bottom line. Here’s how CEOs can deliver on inclusion.
CEOs have become more cautious and strategic about taking public stands on politically charged issues. But upcoming elections will put this measured approach to the test.
The same qualities that propel managers into the top ranks can undermine a leadership team’s performance. An enterprise-first mindset can help make the team unbeatable.
Your company’s growth and resilience depend on how strategically you anticipate, prepare for, and respond to challenges and opportunities. Here’s how you can create a clear, forward-thinking CEO strategy, initiate bold moves, and stay nimble.
BCG's global chair, Rich Lesser, explores that question and more on the Harvard Business School’s Climate Rising podcast.
It’s getting easier to do business in India, but it’s still challenging. Here’s how CEOs can avoid common mistakes and successfully navigate India’s burgeoning opportunities.
What will the world look like in 2030? BCG's Nikolaus Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple emerging coalitions of countries acting in new ways to achieve their goals.
Tougher regulatory oversight and the soaring costs of major data breaches are elevating cybersecurity to a higher strategic priority for corporate leaders and boards.
The international order hasn’t been this uncertain in decades. CEOs must approach geopolitical risk with the same urgency as digitization, AI, and the climate crisis.
A successful CEO agenda anticipates and prepares for a future that may look very different from today. Stay ahead of the curve with two of BCG’s podcasts: First, Imagine This..., a podcast for CEOs that imagines where the next big disruptions might emerge and explores tangible actions CEOs can take now to get ready. Secondly, CEO Digest, which bridges human insights with AI efficiency to deliver big impact in a short podcast for busy CEOs.
Explore CEO preparedness for future disruptions with Imagine This... by BCG, a podcast that helps CEOs consider possible futures for our world—and their businesses.
This month, BCG’s AI conversational agent GENE and editor in chief Paul Michelman take on CEOs’ toughest challenges: cyber threats, climate change, and responsible AI. They highlight the opportunities and obstacles for CEOs, as outlined in BCG’s recent thought leadership. And they call out the steps CEOs can take today.
We are in the throes of a once-in-a-generation technological revolution, as generative AI systems and tools promise to transform entire industries and our everyday lives. To be an industry leader by the next decade, CEOs need a clear and compelling generative AI strategy today. Explore our latest AI insights.
Effective CEOs don’t make quick cuts to manage costs. They address underlying issues and manage costs holistically to reinvest in future growth, stability, and strategy. Explore the full range of BCG’s cost management insights to help ensure your leadership builds a company that is leaner, faster, and stronger.
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