The Year of AI Value: Beyond the Hype Cycle

In this episode of Top of Mind, Gartner expert Mary Mesaglio explores why 2025 has been the year of AI value — and what that really means for enterprise leaders. For more on AI value: https://gtnr.it/4ggwIan Join us at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo for more: https://gtnr.it/46TXjrf From navigating the Gartner Hype Cycle to managing AI investments like a portfolio, this episode breaks down the three types of AI value that matter most: Return on Employee (ROE): Boosting engagement through personal productivity tools. Return on Investment (ROI): Driving real business outcomes through deep process change. Return on the Future (ROF): Using AI to rewrite industry rules and why that’s harder than it sounds. Discover why productivity does not equal value, why dabbling with AI won’t deliver ROI, and how to balance ambition with reality as we head into the trough of disillusionment. Watch the full Top of Mind playlist for more AI insights:    • Top of Mind Expert Insights   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & The AI Journey So Far 00:20 Following the Gartner Hype Cycle 00:40 The Three Types of AI Value 01:06 Return on Employee (ROE) 02:10 Return on Investment (ROI) 03:11 Return on the Future (ROF) 04:24 Managing AI Investments Like a Portfolio Subscribe for more insights from Gartner on tech, AI and the future of business:    / gartnervideo   LEARN MORE ABOUT GARTNER Gartner delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. Website: https://www.gartner.com/ LinkedIn:   / gartner   Twitter:   / gartner_inc   Instagram:   / gartner_inc   Podcast: https://www.gartner.com/en/podcasts/t... #gartner #topofmind #aivalue #aiinsights #roi