Auto Futures Podcast
How Businesses Can Succeed in the New Reality
In a podcast interview with Auto Futures, BCG’s Alex Wachtmeister and Michelle Andersen discuss how businesses can rebound postpandemic. They explain how the public and private sectors are rethinking their strategic perspectives as the economy starts to reopen. Andersen notes that “we are actively in this fight stage,” and now that the initial panic is over, we must look forward to the new reality.
Forbes
COVID-19 Reconfirms That Women Make Great Leaders
In his guest column for Forbes, BCG’s Grant Freeland praises the women who have lead their countries and companies through the pandemic. In a discussion with BCG’s Matt Krentz, he cites a BCG report which says that companies are too focused on diversifying their board rooms and not focused enough on their executive suite. Noting that after the 2008 crisis, it took until 2020 for women and people of color to regain the same level of leadership, Freeland writes, “let’s not have a repeat.”
HBR.org
3 Ways to Put Your Corporate Purpose into Action
In his coauthored article for hbr.org, BCG’s Robert Eccles discusses ways companies can put their purposes into action. He says that before corporations can act, they must be clear on what their purpose is and decide how they will be held accountable for meeting that purpose. Eccles writes that in order to make a company’s commitment to purpose enforceable, “powerful players that dominate American corporate governance will come together to make it happen.”
Forbes
How to Get 40 Job Offers in Two Weeks
In his guest column for Forbes, BCG’s Grant Freeland offers advice to the class of 2020 about graduating in a recession. Reflecting on his and BCG CEO Rich Lesser’s similar postgrad experiences, Freeland shares how he used creative means to diversify himself from other applicants. He emphasizes that “now it’s time to throw away your earlier game plan, get creative, and hustle.”
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.
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.
