Changing with the times: digital platforms as the Holy Grail during a crisis

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings When the COVID-19 pandemic reached its peak, many businesses suffered losses in terms of human and financial capital. In order to remain relevant in the environment there was a need for innovative thinking and digitalization provided a platform to do so. This allowed organizations that were able to leverage these resources to not only survive but to thrive in this current scenario. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.