Cities have been struggling since the pandemic. In some—including Los Angeles and San Francisco—office high-rises have become “zombie buildings,” with vacancy rates of 50% or more. But many people still want to live in cities and be part of a vibrant community. BCG’s Santiago Ferrer explores how new forms of transit, from modular pods to self-driving cars, can help reinvigorate moribund downtowns by making them easier to reach and navigate. As part of this transformation, cities will find innovative uses for zombie buildings, turning them into everything from residential units to community art hubs.  Learn More:  Santiago Ferrer: https://on.bcg.com/4iXe2Po  Accelerating the Shift to Sustainable Transport: https://on.bcg.com/3Y8ScQo  Cities of the Future: https://on.bcg.com/43Ttw2f  BCG’s Latest Thinking on Public Sector: https://on.bcg.com/4le9qWn  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Even the most nimble and successful companies are sometimes forced to replace huge swaths of their workforce when business strategy changes. But layoffs come with costs: hiring and firing workers is expensive. Letting workers go can also damage an institution’s reputation and demoralize the employees who remain. BCG’s Kevin Kelley explains how companies can reduce the need for layoffs by creating teams that are flexible enough to pivot as priorities shift. The key is to avoid turning teams into silos that know how to do only one thing and thus become obsolete when priorities change.  Learn More:  Kevin Kelley: https://on.bcg.com/4kSmNLN  Resetting the Organization to Improve Cost and Enhance Effectiveness: https://on.bcg.com/3ReXxla  BCG’s Latest Thinking on Cost Excellence: https://on.bcg.com/4irJBjB  BCG’s Latest Thinking on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/43Mo2WI  BCG on Organization Design: https://on.bcg.com/4krU0gW  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

India has been experiencing a rapid transformation over the past decade. The government has made massive investments in physical and digital public infrastructure, and its share of affluent consumers has grown considerably. It’s also young – over half of India’s 1.4 billion people are under the age of 30. In this episode, BCG’s Kanika Sanghi imagines how India’s rising consumer class could change the global economy, from setting trends to pioneering new business models. Sanghi's advice is that business leaders across industries should start planning now to capitalize on India’s growth story.  Learn More:  Kanika Sanghi: https://on.bcg.com/3D2ZI8i  BCG on Customer Insights: https://on.bcg.com/4h5FUPw  The CEO’s Guide to India: https://on.bcg.com/3EZP9U0  The $2 Trillion Opportunity: How Gen Z is Shaping the New India: https://on.bcg.com/3QH83lg  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp