Recovering From a Major Disaster—The Management Challenge

The world is beginning a recovery from the global disaster caused by the reaction to the coronavirus known as COVID-19. People are returning to “normal” living and organizations are restarting the day-to-day operations. As the pandemic subsides, how do companies restart without missteps that prolong their recovery? The restarting presents an opportunity to become stronger and more competitive. This article provides thoughts on the means to move forward quickly to reestablish proficiency and regain former capabilities. The organization size and location may define specific issues and solution paths yet are based on a common set of guidelines.