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Responding to Crises With Speed and Agility
When faced with a crisis, companies should dial up two interdependent drivers — speed and agility — to seize opportunities.
4 ways to design employee experience in the remote work era
Helping employees thrive is harder in the COVID-19 era. Try frequent check-ins, a “redesign” mindset, empathetic leadership, and empowered teams.
The Two Roles Leaders Must Play in a Crisis
Great crisis captains need to lead both in the spotlight and behind the scenes.
How to Not Waste a Crisis: Mindfully Manage ‘In-Betweenness’
As companies continue to grapple with the impact of COVID-19, a valuable insight they can bring to strategizing new paths forward relates to coping with the state of limbo…
Five Strategies Every Leader Must Embrace to Harness Disruption
COVID-19’s threat to businesses is not just the immediate loss of revenue from slowed and shuttered operations. The biggest risk will come from accelerated disruption…
The Pandemic’s Lessons for Managing Uncertainty
As we move through the emerging reality of the coronavirus, what have we learned that will help organizations navigate the coming months?
Technology in the Pandemic: Recreate the Office or Repurpose It?
Managers must consider how to strategically balance what work used to be and what it is now.
Cybersecurity for a Remote Workforce
Organizations must act quickly to mitigate the cybersecurity risks created by a sudden shift to remote work.
Sustaining Employee Networks in the Virtual Workplace
When a large-scale move to remote working diminishes organizational networks and strains relationships, managers must act to keep connections positive and productive.
Five Ways to Motivate Your Team With Empathy and Authority
Five communication techniques have helped me build trust with, connect with, and motivate my employees during high-pressure times.