b'However I have seen data pointsto see into each others houses, and regarding diversity that are upsetting:specifically into the bosss house. Will domestic violence against womenthat lead to social leveling? Will that on the rise, insufficient personalhave a positive impact on our diversity protective equipment (PPE) thatand inclusion strategies? Will that help fit women healthcare providers,us better understand and appreciate disproportionate numbers ofdifferences and help us tackle biases?COVID-19 cases for people of color. These are the kinds of disparitiesDavid and David:Any specific that the pandemic has laid bare, andthoughts about how this might we have to look at these realitieschange the world for women in and understand what is happeninghealthcare leadership long-term?so we can fix this going forward.Laurie:Leadership skills that are David and David:What do you think thetraditionally viewed as more feminine residual impacts will be on business,- like empathy, listening and nurturing the workplace, people and culture?- are really coming to the fore right now. If you look at the countries with Laurie:I see many positives that I hopethe most successful outcomes with we can hold on to. Weve shown thatCOVID-19, they have had women we can have a virtual workforce, whichleaders. So I predict that companies will will mean less travel and less pollution.increase the value they place on these Weve needed a huge investment inskills and since women tend to have technology for ages, and now everybodythese tools in their toolkit, they will sees that need, both for business andbe in a stronger competitive position for society (for example, improvingfor a new role. Wouldnt it be great if bandwidth and access for rural areas).men want to have women mentors Were creating new opportunities thatto help them develop these skills? will allow people who dont live in a city to still work for big companies.David and David:Do you have any other And I definitely think that peopleadvice you can offer? Parting words?have a new appreciation for crisis management and scenario planningLaurie:Dont think of your role as on how to deal with crazy situations! managing through change, but rather as leading through change. Lift I also think that videoconferencingyour head up, look forward, stride and virtual work has created a veryout front and do the things that will interesting dynamic by enabling peopleensure people not only follow you willingly, but do so enthusiastically.Reprinted with permission from Forbes.30'