Jongleurs

Como não recordar os jongleurs e a capacidade de lidar com vários horizontes temporais em simultâneo.

"As the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe, organizations were initially focused on reacting to the immediate issues posed by the epidemic. 1️⃣ However, as the crisis unfolded, several other challenges rapidly emerged: preparing for a potential recession in the near term; anticipating an eventual rebound in demand 2️⃣ (initially when social distancing restrictions are relaxed, and later when consumer and business confidence returns); and ultimately reimagining operations, products, and business models for the post-crisis world.3️⃣
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In other words, leaders and organizations need to consider all levels of strategic response — reaction, recession, rebound, and re-imagination — simultaneously.
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we conducted a survey of more than 300 companies across 55 countries and 24 industries. Not surprisingly, we found that nearly all companies have reacted to the immediate threats: About 85% of companies have taken multiple measures to protect the health & safety of employees and ensure business continuity.
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Roughly 60% of companies have taken measures to plan for and navigate a likely recession, such as putting cost control measures in place and revising capital investment plans. In contrast, only about 40% of companies have taken measures to prepare for a potential rebound of demand, and very few have begun reimagining the business for a post-COVID-19 world."

Trechos retirados de "Fractal Strategy"