Hindustan Times

In Fight Against COVID-19, Increased Testing and Better Infra Critical

In their guest column for Hindustan Times, BCG’s Priyanka Aggarwal, Kshitij Vijayvargiya, and Siddharth Jain emphasize the importance of diagnostic testing against coronavirus. In an effort to increase testing capacities, they recommend addressing disparities in lab capacity, ramping up production of PCR machines, setting up fever clinics, and leveraging innovative technology.

The Edge Markets

Preparing Malaysia for a Post-COVID-19 World

In his guest column for The Edge Markets, BCG’s Vincent Chin explains how the government can create an adaptive and resilient strategy for reopening the country. He explains that the government can help citizens adjust to the new reality by focusing on engineering a sustainable economic rebound. Chin emphasizes that now is the time “to begin the hard but essential work of rebuilding our societies and economies for the bright postpandemic days ahead.”

The Washington Post

BCG CEO Rich Lesser: The Concerns on Every CEO’s Mind

In an interview with The Washington Post, BCG CEO Rich Lesser discusses executives’ hesitation to restart the economy. As some states ease lockdown restrictions, CEOs are cautious of reopening too quickly, which could lead to a “W” trajectory. He explains that not only would this trajectory further damage the economy, but it could also harm society and consumer confidence. Lesser emphasizes that while CEOs are worried about the economy, their first concern is “how to keep people safe.”

The Washington Post

BCG CEO Rich Lesser: The Concerns on Every CEO’s Mind

In an interview with The Washington Post, BCG CEO Rich Lesser discusses executives’ hesitation to restart the economy. As some states ease lockdown restrictions, CEOs are cautious of reopening too quickly, which could lead to a “W” trajectory. He explains that not only would this trajectory further damage the economy, but it could also harm society and consumer confidence. Lesser emphasizes that while CEOs are worried about the economy, their first concern is “how to keep people safe.”

Business Insider

Prepare These Moves to Outperform the Market Once the Coronavirus Pandemic Comes to an End

In his guest column for Business Insider, BCG’s Michael Ringel discusses how businesses can succeed in the wake of the coronavirus. Reflecting on BCG’s “2007 Most Innovative Companies” report, Ringel praises those who heavily invested in innovation and thrived after the 2008 financial crisis. He tells leaders that “if there was ever a moment to reconsider the status quo, this is it.”

HBR.org

The US Is Not Headed toward a New Great Depression

In their article for hbr.org, BCG’s Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Martin Reeves, and Paul Swartz analyze whether coronavirus will push the US into a severe economic crisis—or worse, a structural regime break. They explain the four paths to a structural regime break and why the US is unlikely to follow this trajectory. The authors outline a few principles of intellectual discipline to help leaders avoid analytical errors when developing plans for the postpandemic reality.

Forbes

COVID-19 and Our New Bionic Society

In his guest column for Forbes, BCG’s Grant Freeland writes that coronavirus has exacerbated the need to transform into a bionic society. Referencing BCG research, he emphasizes that the integration of AI and human intelligence will be essential in the new reality. He argues that “almost no part of an organization will be left untouched.”

CNBC Squawk Box

BCG CEO Rich Lesser on Living in a New Reality

In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, BCG CEO Rich Lesser discusses how to safely re-open the economy. He underlines the need for clarity in government guidelines, which “not only reduces the risk of a W-trajectory, it increases the likelihood of consumer trust.” Lesser also advises business leaders on how they can introduce workers to the new reality.

Vogue Business

Sustainability and Digital Will Drive Advantage Post-coronavirus

In two interviews with Vogue Business, BCG’s Sarah Willersdorf discusses the impact of coronavirus on the luxury industry. She explains that the pandemic has encouraged brands to focus on building their e-commerce offerings and to recognize the demand for sustainable alternatives. She asserts that “acceleration of digital commerce” and “driving consumer engagement are going to be two of the biggest ways to drive advantage in the new reality.”

The Economist Money Talks

BCG CEO Rich Lesser on Staying Resilient through the Crisis

In a podcast interview with The Economist Money Talks, BCG CEO Rich Lesser discusses how businesses can stay resilient through a crisis. He identifies four trends emerging from COVID-19: winning back consumer trust, creating bionic companies, building corporate resilience, and the increasing connectedness of the public and private sector.

Forbes

Stress, Anxiety and Depression Will Always Be a Problem—So Let’s Start Addressing It Now

In his guest column for Forbes, BCG’s Grant Freeland emphasizes the importance of mental health. He writes that being in a leadership position can often exacerbate pathologies like anxiety and depression. Freeland offers advice on how to change the mental health narrative and reminds leaders that “if you want to get the most out of your talent, their mental health needs to be a priority.”

HBR.org

We Need Imagination Now More Than Ever

In their featured article for hbr.org, BCG’s Martin Reeves and Jack Fuller emphasize the importance of imagination to seizing and creating opportunities in tough times. The authors also discuss seven imperatives to develop an organization’s imaginative capacity. They explain that “with imagination, we can do better than merely adapting to a new environment — we can thrive by shaping it.”