, a plan provides direction, a sense of purpose, and foundation for unity. Moreover, it's a great way to turn a crisis into an opportunity.
For example, some companies we've worked with have crafted plans that focus on addressing pre-pandemic threats such as how automation and AI are changing. They've been conducting a top-to-bottom review of jobs and roles to better understand which ones are providing the most and least value, and adjusting accordingly.
briefly thought lost in the Alps during a snowstorm during World War I. Gone for two days, the soldiers suddenly showed up on the third. Asked how they survived, the group leader showed his commander the map that led them back. The punchline: It depicted the Pyrenees, not the Alps. While it's not clear if the story is factually based, the message still rings true: In times of uncertainty, often any map will do — even a wrong one.