Leadership: Crisis Management of COVID-19 (Special Edition) – Best Practice Report

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a novel (or new) strain of coronavirus, a severe acute respiratory syndrome. Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell and taste. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may range from two to fourteen days. COVID is an acronym: “CO” stands for corona, “VI” for virus, and “D” for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as the “2019 novel coronavirus�

BPIR Categories

12.4 Implement resource preservation program
12.6 Implement emergency response programs
12.7 Manage government agency and public relations with regards to environmental issues
14.3.5 Reengineer business processes & systems
15.4.6 Work environment, health, safety, ergonomics
15.5.3 Activities to reduce & prevent nuisance/harm
15.5.4 Activities to assist in resource preservation
15.6.17 Ethical behaviour
15.6.18 Regulatory and legal compliance
2.1.2 Identify economic/industry trends
2.1.3 Identify political & regulatory issues
2.1.5 Understand demographics
2.1.6 Identify social & cultural changes
2.1.8 Understand the internal environment/performance
2.1.9 Assessment of the internal/external environment
2.2.5 Integrate future foresight scenarios into strategy
2.5.3 Develop and deploy action plans & projects
2.5.4 Identify and manage risks
2.5.5 Ensure business continuity
3.2.1 Translate customer needs into product requirements
8.2.1 Leaders communicate with employees
9.6.2 Manage employee satisfaction
9.6.3 Develop work & family work/life support systems
9.6.5 Manage workplace cleanliness, health & safety