Leadership During COVID-19: Resources for Times of Uncertainty | Center for Creative Leadership

The global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has created significant challenges for leaders at all levels in industries across the world.

At CCL, we believe leadership is a journey that never stops – and the organizations that can evolve, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities will be the ones who thrive in the world that comes next.

To help you and your organization overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow, we’re offering these complimentary, practical resources on topics of crucial importance for leaders:

We hope you take advantage of these materials and find them valuable as you and your organization navigate the crisis of the moment, while preparing for the opportunities of the future.

Playbook
Unlearning Your Organizational Culture:
A Playbook for Leading in an Unpredictable, Virtual World

To move your organization forward, you must question long-held beliefs and unlearn norms that are stifling success. In our playbook, you’ll uncover the 3 common beliefs that are likely holding you back. Access now >

Leading in Times of Crisis — and Beyond

Article
What Is Psychological Safety at Work?

Do people on your teams feel free to open up and speak their minds? Learn how to assess and enhance psychological safety in your organization to drive collaboration and innovation. Learn to build a culture of trust >

White Paper
Reset Your Organization for the Post-COVID Future

Organizations that innovate recover more successfully from a downturn. Learn research-based steps you can take to prosper in a post-COVID future. Access the white paper >

Webinar Recording
Leadership Agility in Times of Change and Crisis

To stay agile amidst change and crisis, you must make strategic decisions and ignite commitment from every member of your organization. Learn ways to prioritize now and pivot to the future >

Article
Inclusive Leadership: Steps Your Organization Should Take to Get it Right

Your organization may have good intentions for diversity and inclusion, but be sure actions match them. Take these steps to activate inclusivity and positively transform your culture. Read article >

White Paper
Leading in a Crisis: From Survival to Strategic Pivot

Moving from survival to success post-COVID requires organizations to reflect, reset, and recalibrate. Learn steps your leaders can take to emerge stronger and more resilient >

Article
Communicating in a Crisis: What, When, and How

With an overload of information, you must decide what, when, and how to communicate with your team to connect at a time when so much is at stake. Learn how to keep your team aligned >

Article & Free Digital Book
How to Lead Through a Crisis

Effective crisis leadership is all about the people. Lessen the impact of chaos on those you lead by paying attention to communication, clarity of vision, and caring relationships. Learn how in our article & access the book’s full text >

White Paper
Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: Preparing Your Organization for a Transformed World

The way your leaders respond to the current hardship brought on by COVID-19 will directly affect your organization’s ability to survive and thrive. Access the white paper >

Article
How to Overcome Strategic Leadership Challenges

Strategic leaders must make decisions that position the business for the future, while meeting current demands. Engage in these 3 behaviors to overcome strategic challenges >

Virtual Coaching & Online Leadership Development

Article
8 Unexpected Benefits of Online Learning for Development

Impactful leadership development doesn’t have to be limited to the 4 walls of a classroom, as long as it’s done intentionally. Learn how to amplify the benefits of online learning and maximize the ROI of your leadership development initiative. Discover unforeseen benefits >

White Paper
Coaching for Leaders: Why Executives Need Support

In times of rapid change or disruption, executives in high-pressure positions benefit from coaching as a tool to carry their organizations into the future. Learn how coaching can help executives navigate complex situations >

Article
Advantages of Online Learning for Leadership Development: What Our Research Says

As we move through the crisis, organizations are rethinking their L&D strategies and focusing on the advantages of online learning for leadership development. Discover what our research reveals >

Product Webinar
Virtual Solutions to Build Leadership Skills for the New World of Work

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our programs that prepare leaders for the new set of leadership skills required in today’s transformed world of work. Discover solutions to prepare you for the future of leadership >

Testimonial Video
Becoming a Better Leader with Frontline Leader Impact

Hear from one of our participants who recently completed the Frontline Leader Impact virtual program, and learn what made the experience so impactful for her. Hear from this participant >

Case Study
A Prescription to Develop New Leaders in a Global Healthcare Organization

A global healthcare company partnered with us to create a common understanding of leadership. With our virtual solution, they achieved this for a geographically dispersed team of frontline leaders. Read this client’s success story >

Case Study
Pitney Bowes Achieves Boundary Spanning Leadership Development with Customized Virtual Program

This global technology company needed a partner to deliver a completely virtual learning experience that would help change behaviors across the organization’s vast network. Read this client’s success story >

Testimonial Video
Developing Talent with Virtual Leadership Training

Crowley is a global logistics company that had traditionally taken a “one size fits all” approach to leadership development. With CCL’s virtual solution, Crowley is empowering new leaders to make a big impact. Hear from this client >

Case Study
Transforming Managers into Effective Leaders with Virtual Solutions

Essilor, the world leader for corrective lenses, needed to shore up its continuum of leadership development in support of frontline supervisors. The program has made a sizeable impact on company operations. Read this client’s success story >

Building Resilience

Article
What Drives Leadership Stress — and How to Deal

Learn how leadership stress affects your health, attitude, and productivity — as well as 3 ways to counter stress’s harmful effects so you can show up as your best version at work and home. Increase your resilience >

Article
Steps You Can Take to Build a Resilient Organization in the Midst of Uncertain Times

Does your organization bounce back after change or adversity? Resilience is possible with these 3 action steps. Learn to build a more resilient organization >

Article
How to Boost Brain Health

With most of us spending more time at home now than usual, it’s an opportunity to develop habits that will help us show up as the most effective leaders we can be in a stressful time. Discover 4 simple ways to boost your brain health >

Webinar Recording
Building Resilience and Leadership in the Context of Crisis & Telework

Focusing on the 4 areas of resilience – physical, mental, emotional, and social – will help increase your personal and team effectiveness in the midst of a crisis. Watch the webinar recording now >

Article
4 Unexpected Lessons Learned from Hardships

It may be hard to embrace in the moment, but difficult times can deliver life’s most rewarding gifts — if you’re open to mining them for silver linings. Learn to find growth from challenge >

Article
In Times of Crisis, Make Time for Your Wellness

Times are difficult. Making even small changes in your daily habits can have a significant impact on your wellness, resilience, even immunity. Learn 4 proven techniques to help you manage the stress >

Personal & Organizational Agility

Webinar Recording
Reset Your Organization for a Post-COVID Future

What steps can you take to prosper in a post-COVID future? Learn why digital transformation, organizational resilience, and culture change is imperative for long-term success. Position yourself for the future >

White Paper
Adaptable Leadership: What It Takes to Be a Quick-Change Artist

Disruption is the new normal, and adaptability is no longer an asset, but a necessity. Learn the qualities of adaptable leadership and how to foster it in your organization. Access the white paper >

Article
3 Practices That Will Help Drive Innovation in Your Organization

When faced with uncertainty, instilling a culture of innovation in your organization is a must. But how do you approach the challenge in a practical way? Learn 3 practices to drive innovation forward >

Webinar Recording
How to Foster Flexible Leadership in Times of Instability

Flexible leadership is critical for the success and longevity of your organization, now more than ever. Learn how to stay agile and competitive: Watch the webinar recording now >

Article
Adapting to Change Requires Flexbility

When faced with change, successful leaders are flexible enough to develop and adapt. Use these 5 tips for adapting to change and guiding your team through change. Learn the 3 types of flexibility that adaptable people have >

Article
How to Transition Through Change

What’s the different between change and transition? Transition is the internal psychological process of adapting to a new situation, of moving from the old to the new. Get our tips for navigating the 3 stages of transition >

Leading Virtual Teams & Remote Work

Webinar Recording
Leading Remote Teams When the Stakes Are High

When teams are working from home, scattered geographically, and separated culturally, the task of managing them is even greater. Learn best practices for leading remote teams >

Article
How to Craft Your Persona for Effective Virtual Communication

Connecting and engaging with team members virtually requires a new skill set. Improve your virtual leadership presence with these 3 tricks. Craft an engaging virtual persona >

Article
Best Practices for Leading Virtual Teams & Meetings

We’re suddenly facing a new reality: teams must collaborate virtually and leaders must adapt to effectively manage their people and meetings remotely. Follow these best practices >

Article
How to Build and Maintain a Remote Work Culture

Learn how to build a strong organizational culture when your teams don’t share a physical workspace. Learn to build culture while working remotely >

Article
Managing Remote Employees: How to Lead From a Distance

Leading from a distance is tough, especially during turbulent times. Get 5 tips for managing remote employees. Learn remote leadership skills >

Article
Working from Home Advice: 10 Tips to Improve Productivity

Telecommuting has become the new normal. Follow this guidance to stay productive and resilient while working from home. Follow these best practices >

Questions from Our Clients About Leadership During COVID-19

Want to know how CCL is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.