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In recent days an article on crisis management "What Good Leadership Looks Like During This Pandemic" came out in the Harvard Business Review by Michaela J. Kerrissey, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Management in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. and Amy C. Edmondson.

In this interview MBN Founder Chris Holman catches up with Michaela to discuss the article. Some highlights include how some go to best practices for leaders in normal times need to be set aside in crisis.

The focus of this discussion gets to how Dr. Kerrissey distills four lessons for leaders in a novel crisis.

1. Act with urgency.

2. Communicate with transparency.

3. Respond productively to missteps.

4. Engage in constant updating.

MBN Founder and host of Michigan Business Beat was in attendance 4pm Friday afternoon April 17th for a phone conference put on by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Shared here are excerpts of SBA's presentation and press questions from Chris Holman and others of the media for Michigan District Director Constance Logan, and SBA's Robert Scott who serves as the regional administrator for Region V of the U.S. Small Business Administration, overseeing the delivery of the agency’s financial assistance, technical assistance and government contracting activities throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Jeffrey Mosher reaches out to Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association just ahead of a Webinar covering the release of their annual research report.

Strong Michigan venture firms are a critical factor in the success of Michigan startups. With Michigan venture investors backing nearly every Michigan venture-funded startup, the health of our state’s entrepreneurial economy hinges on our ability to provide capital to our high-growth, high-potential companies.

This week, MVCA released the annual Research Report and this webinar will consist of a panel that will discuss the key findings in this report and what needs to happen for the momentum to continue for a vibrant Michigan ecosystem, especially in light of COVID-19.

Jeffrey Mosher talks with Edythe Copeland, CEO of CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works about virtual and remote services that CAMW! offers.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...

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Rob Fowler, CEO of Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), joins Chris Holman to give the latest update as to how SBAM is helping to tackle some of the issues that businesses are currently facing during a time of uncertainty. The Small Business Association of Michigan serves as the premier organization for small business owners in Michigan. The team has been fielding a variety of questions from business owners during this COVID-19 crisis. They are committed to provide the most up-to-date information for their members.

Listen to Rob and Chris discuss, in detail, some of the ways SBAM is helping small businesses across Michigan.

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Todd McCracken joins Chris Holman to discuss the latest for updates regarding issues that businesses are facing on a National level during COVID-19. Todd currently serves as president of National Small Business Association (NSBA), directing all activities of the advocacy-oriented association.

As a non-partisan organization, NSBA works proactively with elected and administration officials to promote policies that support small business growth and development. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small business organization. It was founded in 1937.

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How to Keep Your Data Secure and Your Staff Productive in a COVID-19 World:

Many companies have been forced to quickly transition their staff to remote working amid COVID-19. However, making big transition is a bit easier said than done.

On this episode of Bottom Line IT, host Mike Maddox sits down with three ASK staff members to talk about the best ways to streamline your communication, keep your data secure, and make the transition to remote working more effective for your staff and clients.

Mike spends two segments each with Kevin, Katie, and Justin.

How to Keep Your Data Secure and Your Staff Productive in a COVID-19 World:

Many companies have been forced to quickly transition their staff to remote working amid COVID-19. However, making big transition is a bit easier said than done.

On this episode of Bottom Line IT, host Mike Maddox sits down with three ASK staff members to talk about the best ways to streamline your communication, keep your data secure, and make the transition to remote working more effective for your staff and clients.

Mike spends two segments each with Kevin, Katie, and Justin.

How to Keep Your Data Secure and Your Staff Productive in a COVID-19 World:

Many companies have been forced to quickly transition their staff to remote working amid COVID-19. However, making big transition is a bit easier said than done.

On this episode of Bottom Line IT, host Mike Maddox sits down with three ASK staff members to talk about the best ways to streamline your communication, keep your data secure, and make the transition to remote working more effective for your staff and clients.

Mike spends two segments each with Kevin, Katie, and Justin.

How to Keep Your Data Secure and Your Staff Productive in a COVID-19 World:

Many companies have been forced to quickly transition their staff to remote working amid COVID-19. However, making big transition is a bit easier said than done.

On this episode of Bottom Line IT, host Mike Maddox sits down with three ASK staff members to talk about the best ways to streamline your communication, keep your data secure, and make the transition to remote working more effective for your staff and clients.

Mike spends two segments each with Kevin, Katie, and Justin.