In this special edition of the Actionable Futurist® Podcast, we spoke with Dan Ziv, CEO of Touchnote, a digital company that is providing a creative way for personal communication which I think we’d all agree is needed even more during this very challenging 2020.

Dan runs a small company of 50 people, and we looked at how his company runs remotely, how he runs a company remotely and how his staff have responded to the challenges presented by the lockdown.

We also covered a range of topics relevant for employers of any size as well as employees such as:

• Dealing with your team during lockdown
• Changes in consumer behaviour during Covid-19
• Why consumers want more meaningful ways to communicate
• Changes in strategy post Covid-19
• Disruption as a result of Covid-19
• Business models now and in the future
• Communicating and motivating staff during lockdown
• Why efficiency and productivity is higher than ever
• The need for the team to take breaks while at home
• Redefining the work-home boundaries
• Using a "clock-in / clock-out" system while remote
• The "red cord" process to deal with major issues
• Adapting agile processes when working remotely
• Where agile does not work for remote teams
• Key learnings with remote teams - smaller is better
• What does the future of work look like?
• Will working away from home become the norm?
• Adapting your current work from home policies
• The 3 types of employees and how to accommodate them

1. Employees who want a clear separation between home and work
2. Employees who are fine with the work from home life balance
3. Employees who need flexibility depending on their life stage

• Offering a menu of options for employees
• In 12 month's time we will see the future of work really evolve?
• How working from home changes your perspective as a manager
• Getting work done as a CEO during Covid-19
• Setting your own boundaries as a CEO
• When work and home are the same place you need to force boundaries
• Empathising with your team during lockdown
• A global downturn will change business priorities
• Benefit of hindsight - preparing for Covid-19
• 3 things you can do this week

1. Hoard cash
2. Ensure your key employees are comfortable and secure
3. Work hard on mental and physical health

This was a really eye-opening episode to record and I know you will find many practical tips in the episode. Why not listen while out exercising during lockdown?

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