Der Standard
Arbeiten nach Corona: Das Ende der Präsenzkultur?
Was wird nach Corona davon bleiben? "Nur von zu Hause aus arbeiten, das erwarte ich nicht", sagt Rainer Strack von der Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Allerdings: "Die Präsenzkultur wird es so nicht mehr geben", diese werde ad acta gelegt.
ABS-CBN
Recovery Planning After COVID-19 Disruptions
BCG’s Anthony Oundjian shared with ABS-CBN anchor, Cathy Yang, the three phases to deal with the COVID-19 crisis: React, Rebound and Reimagine. He highlighted the importance of planning for the long term. The Managing Director & Senior Partner at BCG Philippines also weighed in on the key takeaways of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (commonly known as ECQ) in the Philippines, including what has proven effective for leaders.
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.”
Gulf Business
How COVID-19 is Changing the UAE’s Education System
In an interview with Gulf Business, BCG’s Maya El Hachem discusses how the UAE’s education system can adapt to changes and challenges brought by the pandemic. She identifies the immediate priorities of school leaders, including training teachers to use digital learning tools and ensuring financial resilience. El Hachem emphasizes that “schools must prepare remedial and support plans” to “ensure students’ reintegration and readiness” for when they reopen.
Die Presse
Streitbare Anleger nützen auch den anderen
Aktivistische Investoren haben nicht immer einen guten Ruf, ihr Engagement ist aber positiv für den Kurs. Aktivistische Investoren kaufen eher kleinere Beteiligungen an öffentlich notierten Unternehmen, um Zugang zu Informationen zu erhalten und dann im Rahmen von zum Teil öffentlichen Kampagnen (offene Briefe oder Videobotschaften) Einfluss auf die Geschäftsentwicklung zu nehmen und eine Wertsteigerung der Aktien zu erreichen, sagt Rüdiger Wolf, Co-Autor der BCG-Studie „Aktivistische Investoren“. Ziel sei immer, durch Umsetzung ihrer Strategie den Kurs zu steigern.
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.”
eNews Channel Africa
Upfront - Governance amid the chaos
Interview with Adam Ikdal from Boston Consulting Group about governance amid the chaos. Governments globally are looking for ways to minimize losses attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic. The loss of human life, social chaos, and economic losses are rising...
The Edge Singapore
How will the oil price plunge impact renewable energy?
BCG's Dave Sivaprasad believes that "We do not see a change in the fundamental trends towards renewables in the long term. This is driven by [an] increasing momentum around climate action and the focus of investors shifting towards greening their investment portfolios.”
The Jakarta Post
Imperatives for Financial Institutions during Uncertainty
In his guest column for The Jakarta Post, BCG’s Tushar Agarwal discusses how to find certainty amidst uncertainty. He outlines four short-term priorities for financial institutions to navigate the pandemic. Agarwal writes that, if banks can respond strategically, they can help build better societies and “ensure the long-term health of their organizations.”
The Jakarta Post
Imperatives for Financial Institutions
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a lot of uncertainties and financial institutions must embrace organizational strategy that optimize resilience to ride through this period. In the short term, banks and financial institutions need to focus on these four priority areas:
Financial Express
Banking in Times of Corona
In his guest column for the Financial Express, BCG’s Prateek Roongta emphasizes the urgent need for banks to transform their business models. He outlines changes banks can implement to adapt to the new reality. Roongta advises that “a resilient and robust banking network will give our economy the much-needed vigour to overcome this crisis.”
trend.at
"Das Virus eingrenzen, ohne die Wirtschaft zu zerstören"
Kurzfristig gibt es keine Alternative zu den strikten Maßnahmen, um das Coronavirus einzudämmen. Doch wir sollten heute schon langfristig denken und handeln, wenn wir große Teile der Wirtschaft nicht zerstören wollen, meint Rich Lesser, CEO der Boston Consulting Group in seinem Gastkommentar.
Handelsblatt
Das Virus muss gestoppt werden, ohne dass unser Wirtschaftssystem kollabiert
Die Maßnahmen gegen das Coronavirus sind angelaufen. Doch wir müssen jetzt schon langfristig denken, wenn wir große Teile der Wirtschaft nicht zerstören wollen.
CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange
Investor Sentiment in the Coronavirus Crisis
In an interview with CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange, BCG’s Hady Farag discusses investor sentiment during coronavirus. He cites a BCG survey that found that 60% of US investors are bearish on the economy for the remainder of 2020. He also shares advice from investors suggesting that the main priority for companies should be “building capabilities you will need to not only survive this year but thrive in the years after.”
Der Standard
Die Luxusbranche knipst das Licht aus
Nach teurer Kleidung, hübschem Klunker und kostspieligen Parfums steht den Konsumenten derzeit aus gutem Grund nicht der Sinn. Im Luxusbereich wird der Gürtel heuer kräftig enger geschnallt. Davon geht die internationale Berater-Gruppe Boston Consulting (BCG) aus.