EdTech Insight – A seven-point guide to getting the net-zero transition on track

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

Executive Summary and Main Points In confronting the urgent challenge to transition to net-zero emissions, CEOs and policymakers are tasked with implementing critical strategies outlined in seven essential steps. These steps focus on: Deploying cost-effective...

EdTech Insight – Author Talks: The magic of unmuting yourself

by EdTechMate | May 3, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the advancement of workplace communication and leadership dynamics, Elaine Lin Hering sheds light on the systemic pattern of silence in corporate culture in her new book, “Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash...

EdTech Insight – Why flow matters most in highly complex manufacturing

by EdTechMate | May 3, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Within the global higher education sphere, a confluence of innovations and trends is signaling a transformative era. Pertinent to this narrative is the juxtaposition of accelerating demand against the backdrop of intricate production...

EdTech Insight – Anant Bhalla on the convergence of insurance, asset management

by EdTechMate | May 3, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The interview with Anant Bhalla, former CEO of American Equity Investment Life (AEL), provides insights into the substantial transformation of the company’s business model, now referred to as “AEL 2.0”. This...

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...