EdTech Insight – The way we travel now

by EdTechMate | May 29, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent research reveals pivotal trends reshaping the travel industry, emphasizing a generational shift where travel has transcended from an interest to a top investment for younger demographics. Data illustrates that travel priority,...

EdTech Insight – Destination readiness: Preparing for the tourist flows of tomorrow

by EdTechMate | May 29, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The rapid growth of tourism impacts the concentration of visitors across global destinations, presenting a challenge for sustainability. The tourism sector experiences imbalanced visitor flow, with a significant majority of tourists...

EdTech Insight – Talking innovation in video games with Electronic Arts

by EdTechMate | May 28, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In a recent episode of The Committed Innovator, Mihir Vaidya of Electronic Arts (EA) discussed the dynamics of innovation within the gaming industry, prominently influenced by evolving technology, the necessity for engaging player...

EdTech Insight – Gen AI’s second wave

by EdTechMate | May 28, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the evolving landscape of global higher education, generative AI (Gen AI) represents a novel transformative force, transitioning from its inception phase into a mature phase where the focus is on impactful implementation....

EdTech Insight – Mental and physical health equity: A ‘medical civil right’

by EdTechMate | May 28, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The dialogue between McKinsey Health Institute leaders and former US Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy underscores the significant overlap between mental health conditions and substance-use disorders. The discussion emphasizes the...

EdTech Insight – Model makeover: Turning a telco into a customer-centric techco

by EdTechMate | May 28, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Telecommunication companies (telcos) are urged to enact a fundamental organizational transformation to combat a decade of market, operational, and fiscal challenges. Levering competitive advantages such as global brand recognition,...