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Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: the 'Black Swan' of 2020

Arabian Business
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Arabian Business sits down with futurist, business consultant and author John Sanei to discuss how the ongoing coronavirus epidemic represents the latest 'Black Swan' event to hit global markets and how an age of minimalism and new, innovative companies may emerge as a result of the social and economic disruptions caused by the virus. Additionally, Sanei delves into how business models are changing in the face of emerging technologies, as well as the importance of leadership in time of crisis and the current state of business education and MBA programmes. 




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