The revolutionary potential of gen AI

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McKinsey HIghlights
McKinsey HIghlights

Generative AI (gen AI) has the potential to profoundly alter our professional and personal lives, says Silicon Valley pioneer Reid Hoffman, who chatted with McKinsey’s Lareina Yee for a new episode of the At the Edge podcast. In this month’s featured story, Hoffman explains why he envisions the technology as not only a tool for individual tasks but also one that enhances collective team effectiveness, optimizes workflows, and facilitates decision making within organizations. Other highlights in this month’s issue include the following topics:

the nine trends defining the global consumer market

why leaders should strive to lead from the “inside out”

the state of labor markets in advanced economies

how leading companies build distinctive capabilities

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State of the Consumer 2024: What’s now and what’s next

Amid massive shifts in the consumer landscape, companies can’t afford to rely on yesterday’s consumer insights. Here are nine trends that merit close attention.
Delve into the 9 trends

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The ‘inside out’ leadership journey: How personal growth creates the path to success

In a new book, four McKinsey senior partners show why leaders must connect with themselves first before they can inspire and empower their organizations.
Embrace the human side of leadership

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Help wanted: Charting the challenge of tight labor markets in advanced economies

For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue. This article provides a data-driven look via charts to understand the implications.
Grow the supply-side pie

 —Edited by Eleni Kostopoulos, managing editor, New York

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