While many aspects of enterprises have undergone digital transformation in recent years, corporate strategy remains painstakingly analog. In this episode, we delve into the ways strategy leaders can use digital to inform and execute their planning processes.
David Akers, a research director in Gartner’s strategy research group, explains how executives can incorporate digital elements, such as big data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, into corporate strategy formulation, strategic planning and strategy execution to generate proprietary insights, improve decision making and effectively prioritize the organization’s time and resources.
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Opening Thoughts
The State of Corporate Strategy
Alternative Data’s Role in the Strategy Process
Why Corporate Strategy Is a Digital Laggard
Digital Is Starting to Appear in Strategy Formulation and Strategic Planning
How Strategy Leaders Can Adapt to Digital Changes
What to Prioritize When Incorporating Digital
How to Use AI to Analyze Data and Inform Strategic Decisions
David Akers | Director, Research
Dave Akers is a director in the Strategy Research group, leading research initiatives for CxOs responsible for strategy formulation and planning. He provides thought leadership on topics such as adaptive planning and analytics/automation for strategic planning. In previous roles at Gartner, Dave supported CFOs and Heads of Investors Relations with investor messaging, valuation and ESG.
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