EdTech Insight – Opportunities to boost small company productivity: Research on micro, small, and midsize companies offers new ideas about how to close the productivity gap

by EdTechMate | May 2, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The McKinsey Global Institute’s recent report sheds light on the critical yet often overshadowed contribution of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Midsize Enterprises) to the global economy. MSMEs—comprising 90% of businesses and...

EdTech Insight – Gen AI talent: Your next flight risk

by EdTechMate | May 2, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent insights from The McKinsey Podcast indicate that employees skilled in generative AI (Gen AI) are experiencing increased productivity and efficiency, making them more desirable in the competitive job market. Employers are...

EdTech Insight – A microscope on small businesses: Spotting opportunities to boost productivity

by EdTechMate | May 2, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The global imperative to enhance Micro-, Small, and Medium-Size Enterprises’ (MSMEs) productivity is evident, as they make up a critical portion of employment and economic output, particularly in emerging economies. Research...

EdTech Insight – Creating a European AI unicorn: Interview with Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI

by EdTechMate | May 2, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The French AI start-up Mistral, now a unicorn, is emerging as a rival to the dominant AI enterprises in Silicon Valley. Founded by Arthur Mensch, Guillaume Lample, and Timothée Lacroix, the company stands out for its open-source...

EdTech Insight – Google spurs US to ease immigration rules for tech talent

by EdTechMate | May 1, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Amidst a pronounced talent shortage within the United States, a major technology corporation has petitioned for an expansion of Schedule A occupations to encompass roles pivotal to the AI, software engineering, and cybersecurity...