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MGI’s new chair Shubham Singhal on AI, productivity, and other key trends ahead

McKinsey's new research chief says AI adoption is moving slower than expected. Here's why.

Reporting by McKinsey Insights 1 min brief
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A leadership perspective from one of the world's largest management consulting firms on how AI and productivity trends are reshaping business strategy—relevant for understanding enterprise AI adoption patterns and where McKinsey sees opportunity and risk.

The key facts

8 to know

  1. Shubham Singhal appointed as MGI (McKinsey Global Institute) chair

  2. Focus on AI and productivity trends as key research priorities

  3. McKinsey perspective on enterprise AI adoption velocity

  4. Leadership commentary on emerging business trends

  5. Shubham Singhal appointed as new MGI chair

  6. Focus on AI impact on productivity

  7. MGI research on emerging business trends

  8. Strategic implications for enterprise leaders

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