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Chapter 6 – Summary and Conclusion | Blew, Caldwell, Masiello

Chapter Six - Summary and Conclusion

COVID-19 is a crisis like we've never seen before. It's far-reaching around the globe and

its ripple effects, both social and financial, will be felt for years.

In the United States we have gone from unprecedented growth and low unemployment, to

the deepest economic dive ever. We can only hope that the recovery will be as swift. Since hope

is not a plan, we must identify, adjust and prepare for the long haul.

This crisis will end and there will be a recovery. Someday. That is a known. But beyond

that, there are just too many unknowns. For much of this crisis, there is nothing that you, as a

parent, individual, community leader, or a business owner can do. Because of that, it is up to you

as an agency principal to identify the things that you can change, adapt, improve, and take

advantage of to help yourself, your employees, your business, and those around you.

This is a time for business owners to identify threats, react to them, and be agile. Right

now, believe it or not, a bad plan well executed is better than no plan at all. You can and should

be reviewing and adjusting your plans to make them great as you go forward. Some may feel it is

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