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The challenges of COVID-19 are putting an unprecedented strain on businesses and their leaders.
Here is a roundup of Ivey Business Journal articles that provide insights for leaders looking to move their organizations forward in the face of this global pandemic.
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How to lead an effective virtual team
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What lessons can we learn from successful global companies that weathered the storm of the 2008 financial crisis? Here are 10 common themes of organizations that matched or out-performed their competition and kept employees engaged during a very difficult period.
Courage in leadership – from the battlefield to the boardroom
“Courage is an essential and necessary ingredient for effective leadership,” says retired Canadian Army officer Peter Voyer, PhD ’07. Voyer writes that courage is just as important in the boardroom, as on the battlefield. Important lessons for these difficult times.
A blueprint for crisis management
Preparing for the unseen calls for versatility. It was true for businesses during 9/11 and those hard-won lessons can help in today’s challenging business environment.
Managing a crisis can’t be left to chance. Here’s a look back at 10 tips on crisis management from companies that have faced extraordinary challenges.
Behaviours that describe strong crisis leaders
Ivey Professor Gerard Seijts writes about great leaders and the six types of behaviour they exhibit in successfully managing a crisis.
