Name
What Did COVID-19 Teach Us to Improve Our Readiness and Resilience?
Date & Time
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Bridget Bean - CISA
Brooks Nelson - Walmart Inc.
April Wood - National VOAD
BGEN Tom Cosentino (USA Army (Ret.) - Business Executives in National Security
Diedra Henry-Spires - SBA
Brooks Nelson - Walmart Inc.
April Wood - National VOAD
BGEN Tom Cosentino (USA Army (Ret.) - Business Executives in National Security
Diedra Henry-Spires - SBA
Description
Strain to supply chains. Shifting work environments and cadences. Micro- and macro-economic shocks. Expanding team structures that have changed the way of work. The global pandemic highlighted challenges beyond healthcare capacity and the benefits of investing more in preparedness would likely have made our systems collectively more ready for a global pandemic if also paired with improved health systems.
Public health and healthcare preparedness aside, what lessons can be drawn from this crisis to enhance processes, capabilities, and culture for meaningful momentum towards addressing other major concerns, risks, and threats?