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Curtailing Crises through the Command Center

Just one person can infect 59,000 others. COVID-19 is a crisis that has transformed our world instantly, challenging the norms of crisis management itself. From utility providers to Fortune 50 retailers, most organizations have designed their command centers to drive crisis response and business continuity in weather events or other emergencies that involve […]

Case Study

Case Study: Safe Experiments with Self-Driving Cars

In our study, we followed three tracks. In the first place, we conducted in-depth interviews with the parties involved. After all, the responsibility for the system lies not only with the government, but also with initiators of experiments, knowledge institutions and social organizations. Parallel to this, we conducted research into system innovations in […]

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How to Increase Your Market Share during the Crisis – COVID-19 or Not

Although demand and operational conditions can seem paralysed in the short term during the current crisis, history shows that a rebound of demand is inevitable, albeit potentially at a lower level. In other words, companies that have a game plan ready for the medium term can come out stronger at the tail end […]

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Webinar Recording – Transform Forward: Leading Through COVID-19

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Sales in the Time of Corona

During the global epidemic, keeping sales up must be one of the top priorities of companies. If our sales activities are suspended, we will risk losing our current customer relationships and leave our sales pipeline empty. After that, we will not be able to gain new revenues anymore and our company will have […]

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COVID-19 in India: What Next?

As the official number of COVID-19 confirmations in India crossed 500 cases, we announced what is being touted as the world’s largest lockdown (claimed to be even bigger than China, if one were to believe the proud patriots) as our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the circumstances, it is India’s best response […]

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How to Optimize Cash Flow Now – With Minimal Effort

WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW AS CFO? The current situation has made most CFOs look for ways to optimize current terms with customers and vendors. Conventionally, the CFO has three main tools in the toolbox for optimizing net working capital. These three tools are of course: Housekeeping Process optimization Policy/terms Learn more Related […]

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COVID-19: A Framework for Managing the Crisis

During the Corona crisis, the health of employees and further stakeholders has the highest priority. Once this priority is ensured, business leaders must think ahead to ensure short- and long-term health of the company. Through our experience in supporting clients during previous events like the financial crisis or SARS, we know the success […]

White Paper

COVID-19: What Can You Do As A Business Leader?

COVID-19 is all over the headlines right now, and the virus is beginning to have far-reaching consequences for many companies. In Valcon, we have therefore chosen to offer our recommendations for how your company can prepare yourself for the challenges related to the current situation. Valcon has defined a five-step action plan for […]

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The Tipping Point – Part II

Things got so bad that on February 20, 2020 when COVID19 spread across Asia, Europe and the US, a senior scientist, Dr Boris Lungski from a University in Europe decided to shrink himself, and slid into the lungs of a patient to interview a COVID19 virus. This virus goes by the name, Cyrus […]

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COVID-19 Now Is The Time For Leadership!

While the panic is slowly spreading throughout our society, our businesses right now need thought, calm, planning and, not least, real leadership. From our work the past few weeks in many leading companies, we see the following reaction patterns that any leader would do well to copy… Learn more Related Insights Sep 23, […]

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COVID-19: Transformation’s Inflection Point

For organizations in every industry, COVID-19 is a solemn reminder that “business as usual” is a fragile notion. The global pandemic is leaving an indelible mark on a generation of business leaders called to make bold financial and operational moves in the face of turbulent market conditions that evolve rapidly within a matter […]