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Why Some Companies Thrived During the Pandemic

Feb 22, 2022

Keith Ferrazzi, founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight and author of 'Competing in the New World of Work,' shares insights from a survey of over 2,000 executives on how organizations adapted during the pandemic. He discusses the concept of 'radical adaptability' and its role in fostering resilience. Ferrazzi highlights the shift to hybrid work environments and the importance of decentralized decision-making. Key strategies for remaining agile and competitive post-COVID are offered, emphasizing ongoing adaptability in today’s workforce landscape.

22:10

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Keith Ferrazzi

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Team Resilience

01:20

Synchronous Collaboration

01:20

Intro

2min

Embracing Radical Adaptability

11min

Adapting to the Lego Block Workforce Dynamic

3min

Navigating Hybrid Work Dynamics

7min

Radical Adaptability: Thriving in Times of Change

2min

Keith Ferrazzi, founder of the consulting firm Ferrazzi Greenlight, led a survey of more than 2,000 executives to study how they reengineered operations during the pandemic. The research identified a kind of extreme adaptability at the team and organizational levels that helped some companies come out on top. Ferrazzi argues that after months of ruthlessly adapting, leaders should continue on a path of resilience and agility to stay competitive in the post-Covid-19 world. And he offers concrete steps to take. Ferrazzi is a coauthor of the new book "Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest."

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