045: Social Tightening in a World of Social Distancing

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles.</span><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, Thom Singer addresses the topic that is on everyone’s mind right now — the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it is having on every aspect of life.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">  The spread of the coronavirus has forced many of us to work from home, bringing disruption to not only how people are getting work done but also to their equally important social connections.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">  We at the Digital Enterprise Society are here to support you.  Join Thom as he shares several practical ideas that will help you effectively connect with others during this uncertain time.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The “</strong><strong><em>why”</em></strong> <strong>behind social tightening in times of uncertainty</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">First and foremost, recognize that every interaction you have is with a human being that is coping with these uncertain times in their own way</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The epidemic of loneliness started long before the coronavirus arrived</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are all in this together and we all need each other </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Begin with empathy — try to understand how people are personally being affected </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Maintain contact with The Big Five </span></li> <