Pick Your Poison- Covid Alternatives to Netflix and the Couch

In the Pre-Covid time not so long ago, watching or listening to a webinar was an unappealing choice for many.

But with Covid disrupting and devastating businesses and lives, we have no choice but to strengthen our immunity vs. ignorance and apathy. We need to take the bitter pill so we can fight back to surviving and possibly thrive in the new normal.

At the time of this writing, I have actually attended just one of the poisons listed below. But the immunity and inspirational impact from that 1 poison has encouraged me to share the idea that more people and businesses can be Covid-ready. Why reinvent the wheel? Why not learn from subject matter experts in be a Covid Frontliner in your own field? Pick your poison and share!

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Bong De Ungria, April 21, 2020

“HR Side of the COVID-19 crisis” :Since the pandemic crisis started and the ECQ being implemented, most companies were forced to let their employees to work remotely for the company to continue its operations. This crisis has transformed us on how we work and live. Different measures were needed for the company to survive. A balanced view of management and employee must be incorporated in HR’s agenda for action at each stage of transition to the new normal. Featuring Prof. Lito Domingo of ACE Center for Entrepreneurship & Management Education, Inc. to share his insights about the “HR Side of the COVID-19 crisis” Be equipped with the necessary people management skills to cope with this crisis.

“Restarting Supply Chain” : With the ECQ being imposed by the government, it has disrupted the supply chain of most industries becauseof delayed return of workforces, lack of personnel mobility, and checkpoints.
It has been a challenge for supply chain leaders to ensure that essential goods
are delivered to the customers amidst this crisis. Most business leaders are
navigating through this crisis and at the same time innovating their supply chains.
Featuring Mr. Mon Guevara, Mr. Ed Magpantay and Ms.Lourdes Guzman of
Philippine Institute for Supply Management, to share their expertise on
“Restarting Supply Chain” learn how supply chain leaders address the challenges
posed by COVID-19.

CovInnovate – From COVID19 to INNOVATION20 In the past few weeks, a lot of entrepreneurs
and innovators found a new way of doing business amidst COVID-19. It brought a lot of new ideas and concepts that enable them to work around the crisis situation that we are currently in.

Business Unusual is the New Business As Usual: Developing A Strategic Roadmap Amidst COVID-19 with Prof. Jay Bernardo

How Businesses can Adapt to New Legal Policies during COVID-19
Atty. Thess Balagtas-Gupo to talk about legal matters on how to legally protect your company and your people. Get to know the latest laws and regulations implemented for businesses amidst COVID-19.

Scenario Building to Survive COVID-19 and Opportunity Balance
Sheet In this time of crisis, most companies are struggling financially especially SME’s. Explore various scenarios that will help you determine the burn rate of your enterprise that will help you re-strategize on how will you bounce back after this crisis. Scenario Building to Survive COVID-19 and Opportunity Balance Sheet with Prof. Mon Jocson

Turning The Corner: Our Comeback After COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has hit us hard. Drastic measures are required in response to drastic changes that are taking place that will enable us to survive in this new normal. How are we going to rise up from this challenge? Where do we start/restart/jumpstart? Are our organizations ready to comeback after this
crisis ends? Featuring Natasha Bautista of QBO, Artie Lopez of Brainsparks, Jojy Azurin of MEDIXSERVE, Mohan Belani of e27 Singapore and Goldy Chu Yancha a Startup Advocate.

The Power of Edutech: Shifts in Education This crisis has been a major setback to all of us. It doesn’t only affected companies but schools as well. The coronavirus has caused many problems for both educators and students but this shouldn’t stop them from teaching and
learning. With mobile phones and computers being accessible nearly to everyone,
the education industry is now making use of these technologies to transform the way education is delivered. Featuring experts and professionals in the Education industry, Mr. Lester Gastala of USPF, Ms.Bryce Fabro of Hero Summit, Mr.Edric Mendoza of Homeschool Global, Mr. Niel Dagundon of Edusuite, and Mr.Leo De Velez of Frontlearners

PS. (Shout out to Start Up Village ph for these! You are a real frontliner in this Fight vs Covid!

Here are webinars from the Philippine Retailers Association

Covid 19 Tactical Playbook