4 Pandemic Awakenings That Will Shape the New Economy For The Better

4 Pandemic Awakenings That Will Shape the New Economy For The Better

One of the most remarkable things about the global pandemic is that everyone is being thrust into this new era, together. Ready or not. Four massive shifts in awareness and behavior are emerging. They are reshaping our understanding of business , society, technology and ourselves--offering hope and opportunity ahead.

"I've been preparing people for a moment like this for years, though I wasn't expecting the sudden, dramatic thrust into the future that the pandemic brought," says Nancy Giordano. "As a result, we're learning how to be more resilient , adaptive, inclusive and sustainable."

When the pandemic hit, everyone wondered, what does the future look like? How will it take shape? When will we get back to normal?

Now we're realizing that we probably won't go back to "normal." Giordano thinks that may be a good thing.

"A lot of the old normal didn't serve us well," Giordano explains. "We can use this shift to our advantage in how we want to rethink and restructure, instead of going back to how we were."

Giordano shared four major awakenings that represent huge potential and opportunity:

Awakening 1: A sudden, collective launch into relying on technology for work, well-being and social continuity.

Before the pandemic, companies were hesitant to establish work-from-home