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Most industries are currently suffering from the Corona crisis. It struck hard and unexpectedly. We were not prepared for this. Around the world, companies are wondering how to proceed. Many are struggling to survive. I wonder every day how long the world can handle a crisis like this.

Prof Dr Koen Becking (1969) will become the new Rector Magnificus and Chairman of the Executive Board of Nyenrode Business University on 1st October 2020.

Everything is in motion during times of crisis. But how do we find the right balance between adaptation to the here and now, nostalgia for the past and transformation towards the future?

On April 21, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands informed the nation about the ongoing measures taken to tackle the corona crisis. The situation remains unchanged at Nyenrode. This means working or studying at home and attending online meetings or lectures. On May 20, a new perspective will be communicated from the government about the measures.

Corona crisis has a positive effect on digitization and productivity. As various opinion makers have already pointed out, the Corona pandemic in which we find ourselves, accelerates all kinds of processes. Not only historically, morally and socially. The role of digitization is also accelerating.

Strong leadership and a sustainable, strategic HR policy are of great importance for successfully guiding organizations through this crisis. But how do you do that?

The master's programs at Nyenrode Business University score above average when it comes to practical orientation.

What to do if the future is inherently unpredictable, as it is now during the corona crisis? Scenario analysis is an indispensable tool.