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In 2021, B2B Marketing And Sales Become More Human, Thanks To Tech
November 12, 2020

COVID-19 has changed B2B marketing and sales — perhaps forever. Savvy marketers and sellers will seize the moment and transform their approaches to become truly buyer-centric. On this week’s What It Means, VP,

Predictions 2021: What CIOs Can Expect In the Year Ahead
November 05, 2020

After a year no CIO could have predicted, what can IT leaders expect in 2021? In this episode, Vice Presidents Brian Hopkins and Matt Guarini review Forrester’s CIO predictions for 2021.

Future Fit Technology: The CIO’s New Path Forward
October 29, 2020

In an era of systemic uncertainty, Forrester’s future fit technology model provides a blueprint for IT leaders seeking new ways forward. In this episode, we dig into the future fit model with Vice Presidents Bobby Cameron and Allen Bonde.

Best Of EX 2020
October 22, 2020

Employee experience leaders were challenged like never before in 2020. In this episode, Forrester analysts provide examples of organizations that have successfully adapted their EX programs this year.

Autonomous Finance: It’s A Matter Of Trust
October 15, 2020

With many business functions being automated, what makes financial services different? On this week’s episode, Principal Analyst Peter Wannemacher explores the issues of trust involved with autonomous finance.

The Role Of Technical Debt In The New Normal
October 08, 2020

Is the big push to digital transformation the end of technical debt? In this episode, VP and Principal Analyst Brian Hopkins discusses the issue in light of pandemic-driven, digital trends.

How B2B Marketing Leaders Can Plan For The Unpredictable
October 01, 2020

How do you proactively plan at a time when so little is certain? On this week’s What It Means, Vice President and Research Director Jennifer Ross and Principal Analyst Adele Sweetwood explain how B2B marketing leaders can guide their organizations thro...

The “Next Normal” For Sales Will Be Data-Driven
September 24, 2020

As sales leaders plan for 2021, leaning into data and insights will be key to success. Vice President and Research Director Mike Pregler explains why and dives into other action items for sales leaders in this week’s episode.

Lessons From The Pandemic For B2B Sales And Marketing Leaders
September 17, 2020

By disrupting familiar ways of working, the pandemic has forced B2B sales and marketing leaders to reprioritize and reflect. In this discussion of key priorities for European sales and marketing leaders, Vice Presidents Isabel Montesdeoca,

How To Successfully Pivot To Virtual Events
September 10, 2020

The pandemic has forced companies (including Forrester) to take planned in-person events virtual. What’s needed to make virtual events a success, and are they here to stay? Vice President and Global Head of Events Lisa Riley and Principal Analyst Jessi...