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    Business Insider

    Marketers Optimistic about GenAI

    In a video interview with Business Insider’s CMO Insider, BCG’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Jessica Apotheker urges CMOs to empower their employees to experiment with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). A BCG survey of over 200 CMOs found that while 74% are optimistic about the impact of GenAI, frontline employees need more exposure to the technology to feel confident using it. Apotheker says the key to upskilling successfully is to ensure the process is transparent.

    Australian Financial Review

    Renewable Energy Solutions Firms Power Ahead

    In an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review, BCG’s Rebecca Russell explains how to find competitive advantage in sustainability. To realize the full potential of sustainable solutions at scale, organizations need to work together to foster more sustainable ecosystems and value chains. “The relationship between ESG and long-term shareholder value creation continues to strengthen,” she writes.

    elEconomista

    Boston Consulting Group, equipo de Private Equity & Principal Investors en España y Portugal: “Hay capital y ganas de invertir. Los activos atractivos seguirán con buenas valoraciones”

    El equipo de Private Equity & Principal Investors de Boston Consulting Group, al frente de la práctica en España y Portugal, recibe a elEconomista Capital Privado para avanzar sus previsiones de cara a la recta final del año con el capital privado como uno de los principales dinamizadores del mercado, tanto en la gestión y optimización de las carteras como en la identificación de nuevas oportunidades de inversión y desinversión.

    CNBC Street Signs Asia

    Inflation, Geopolitics, Climate Change, and AI Top the CEO Agenda

    BCG’s Neeraj Aggarwal joins CNBC’s Street Signs Asia to discuss what’s top of mind for CEOs around the world. He cites a BCG survey of more than 700 C-suite executives which found that economic and geopolitical risk, climate change, and technological revolution are at the center of the CEO agenda for 2023. “There is uncertainty, and there are new vectors of change,” Aggarwal explains.

    Fortune

    How AI Can Support Workplace Learning and Development Programs

    Commenting in Fortune, BCG’s Julia Dhar emphasizes that when used effectively, artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance workplace learning and development programs. AI can alleviate resource limitations for HR departments and assist leaders in building role-specific programs for new hires. However, HR leaders need to clarify AI values and familiarize themselves with AI tools before adopting the technology, says Dhar.

    African Business

    Africa’s Fintech Market Poised for Significant Growth

    In African Business, BCG’s Aparna Pande outlines why the African fintech market is expected to reach $65 billion in revenue by 2030. Favorable conditions on the continent, including a young, digitally literate population and its low credit card penetration, present significant opportunities for new fintech companies. However, Pande also acknowledges the need to overcome regulatory challenges and limited funding if the African fintech market is to flourish.

    Business Insider

    BCG Ranks First on Comparably’s 2023 List of Best Large Companies for Career Growth

    Business Insider reports that, for the third year in a row, BCG ranked #1 on Comparably’s list of large US-based companies that are the best for career growth. The ranking was based on anonymous employee reviews and focused on factors such as work feedback, mentorship availability, and opportunities for career advancement. Employees who anonymously reviewed BCG cited the firm’s commitment to learning and development opportunities and its dedication to helping employees build impactful careers.

    The National

    How Asset Managers Can Navigate an Evolving Industry

    Commenting in The National, BCG’s Markus Massi and Farouk El Hosni urge asset managers in the Middle East to transform their businesses and pursue alternative investments amid global macroeconomic headwinds. Despite assets under management in the region seeing a $100 billion increase in 2022, global assets under management fell by 10% to $98 trillion. As a result, Massi and El Hosni suggest that leaders reassess their organization’s operations to regain the profit growth they experienced in previous years.

    BBC News

    Addressing Workers’ AI Anxiety Through Upskilling

    Commenting in BBC News, BCG’s Jessica Apotheker discusses the differences in how business leaders and frontline staff perceive artificial intelligence (AI). According to a BCG survey, while 80% of leaders and managers report using generative AI on a weekly basis, only 20% of frontline staff regularly use the new technology. Apotheker emphasizes that organizations can address employees’ concerns and lack of familiarity with AI through upskilling.

    Business Standard

    Overcoming the Challenges of AI Implementation

    In an interview with India’s Business Standard, BCG’s Sylvain Duranton and Nipun Kalra explain that successful deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) requires a transformation of business operations. Many underestimate the complexities of AI implementation, say Duranton and Kalra. Therefore, companies should focus on specific areas of disruption, rather than attempting a widespread adoption of the technology.

    Los Angeles Times

    How to Fight a Post-COVID Plague of Undead Office Buildings

    Writing in the Los Angeles Times, BCG’s Santiago Ferrer outlines how the shift to remote and hybrid work has put many office buildings at risk of becoming “zombie buildings.” The decreased demand for office space has negatively impacted building owners and cities that rely on the tax revenue and economic activity generated by office workers. To address these challenges, Ferrer says that city leaders, property owners, and lenders must act to revitalize downtown areas and find new sources of revenue.