The year 2020 hasn’t been easy for business, with a global pandemic, government shutdowns and restrictions, and a workforce sent home with the added stress of remote schooling.
Business leaders are told they need to pivot, innovate, be agile, be prepared and rethink their strategies, but what does this look like? What if they’ve already had huge financial losses or are on the brink of closure? What if they don’t have the tools or know-how to rapidly switch gears and rethink their business plans?
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