For this discussion, we'll be talking about the impact of the pandemic on groups, teams, and communication. Please read these articles from McKinsey & Co, an international consulting firm: Positive leadership in uncertain times, From surviving to thriving: Reimagining the post-COVID-19 return, and The future is not what it used to be: Thoughts on the shape of the next normal. Support your responses with information from these readings, the textbook, information from other courses, or any additional research you do.
In your initial post, please answer the following questions:
Part A – answer ONE of these questions:
1. What are examples of informal or formal leadership you've seen that have helped groups and teams perform well during the pandemic? What will groups and teams need to be able to perform in a post-COVID world?Â
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2. How will groups and teams be impact differently for organizations operating internationally during the pandemic and in the post-COVID world?
3. Part B – answer these questions:
Which communication styles or approaches will be most appropriate a during the pandemic and in the post-COVID world? Are the same skills necessary during the pandemic and after? Support your answers with concepts from the textbook.
4. Your initial post with your responses to those questions is due by 11:59pm on Tuesday, May 31st. Â Your first two responses are due by 11:59pm on Friday, June 3rd and your final two responses are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, June 5th.