Enrique Rubio, Bob St. Jacques, Krystal Gabriel: Pandemic Panel: Our First Impressions

Published: March 30, 2020, 8 p.m.

An experienced HR executive, innovative community builder and diverse, talent strategist come together to share their early thoughts on the covid-19 pandemic that’s swept over our planet. 

In our present circumstances, we find it hard to distinguish reality from hyperbole. The 24 news cycle, social media & an increasingly-connected world conspire to inundate our senses.

In contrast, our present circumstances have made it easy to distinguish the important from the convenient. People are afraid, uncertain & narrowing their focus. To health, family and loved ones. 

And yet, time marches on, as many organisations begin their first weeks as digital enterprises supported by a dispersed network of remote workers. Leaders must learn to design, develop and communicate goals; manage performance & drive engagement using a technological interface. Employees must learn to collaborate, align, and support one another in service to collective, agile goals. 

We use our time to discuss how best to make these transitions. How best to support organisations, their leaders & employees in navigating the largest digital transformation initiative of our time. 

It’s incumbent on those of us with experience to help. If you have questions, reach out. We’re here to help. 

References

The following individuals, or their work were referenced in this episode:

Nicholas A. Christakis

Nicholas Christakis is a Sterling Professor of Social & Natural Science at Yale. Physician. Author.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NAChristakis

Sam Harris

Sam Harris is an American author, neuroscientist, and host of the Making Sense Podcast.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamHarrisOrg


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