EdTech Insight – The rapid evolution of payments in Latin America

by EdTechMate | May 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent surveys encompassing over 15,000 individuals across Spanish-speaking Latin America denote a paradigm shift from cash to debit card preferences, with mobile payments also ascending swiftly. This transition signifies an expansion...

EdTech Insight – Author Talks: The business of ethics for leaders

by EdTechMate | May 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points This edition of Author Talks features a conversation with Alison Taylor, Executive Director of Ethical Systems, regarding her new book “Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World”....

EdTech Insight – Operating at the edge: Harnessing ‘as a service’ in the US government

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In recent times, the US government (USG) has been adapting to innovative procurement methods, notably through the adoption of as-a-service models. This approach is particularly revolutionary in that it shifts from...

EdTech Insight – From hire to inspire: Getting—and keeping—Gen Z in manufacturing

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The convergence of new technologies and the influx of Generation Z are influencing manufacturing, with parallels to educational shifts in digital transformation. The latest research reveals Gen Z’s workforce...

EdTech Insight – Early adoption of generative AI in commercial life sciences

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The integration of Generative AI (gen AI) into the life sciences industry signifies a monumental shift, with potential applications extending to global higher education. McKinsey Global Institute’s assessment predicts an annual...

EdTech Insight – Eye in the sky: Launching a geopolitical risk unit

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the realm of international education and digital transformation. October 2023 marked a significant declaration from the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance—comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,...