HERE’S A PLAYBOOK FOR RUNNING EFFECTIVE, COMPASSIONATE VIRTUAL MEETINGS By Sophie Downes For many business owners during this pandemic, running a company from home is brand new. For Chris Dyer, the founder and CEO of background-check company PeopleG2 (No. 4535 on the Inc. 5000), it’s just another day at the (home) office....
Restarting after the crisis - As governments in Europe announce plans to end the lockdown, a new phase in the COVID-19 pandemic is upon us. It is a time for hope but also for caution. The end of the lockdown will not spell a return to the old “normal”,...
LEADING THROUGH THE DURATION OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS Keeping your organisation running during a crisis, like coronavirus, that persists over months requires planning, clear communication, and empathy. by Eric J. McNulty The coronavirus crisis is unlike any we have seen in recent memory. Its impact on our collective physical, mental,...
It seems strange to launch a column on happiness during a pandemic. The timing is, well, awkward, isn’t it? Maybe not. We’re stuck at home; our lives on COVID time have slowed to a near halt. This creates all sorts of obvious inconveniences, of course. But in the involuntary quiet,...
Why the Corona Crisis will Disrupt our Industry By Alex Brueckmann Let’s make no mistake about it, this crisis will sweep away many businesses across many industries. We are already seeing the first companies go out of business, such as UK airline, Flybe. Financially weak companies or those unable to respond...
Crisis Management: The Overlooked Leadership Skill | Here are five ways to rise up to the challenge of leading the troops while things are falling apart. No one thinks much about a certain leadership quality — until the you-know-what hits the fan. The quality I’m referring to is crisis management. Thankfully,...
How to Lead Remote Teams by Mike Desjardins The very first thing you need to know is, don’t panic: leading remote teams isn’t as difficult as you might think – here are just some things you need to keep in mind. ViRTUS has run virtually, with remote team members...
COVID 19 – A Conscious Leadership Approach in Times of Crisis - In no time at all, the Coronavirus has gone from a minor concern to those in the West, to a serious game changer. Its impact on global health systems, economy and private lives is significant. It threatens...
A Framework for Setting your Business up for Success in a Volatile World - In a difficult environment, leaders need to resist the impulse to adopt a defensive pose. They must instead take actions that will position their organization for success. Uncertainty is like the weather. It’s always there, part...
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