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Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption of technologies and pushed the world faster into the future. As businesses and organisations look towards the post-pandemic era, what lessons can be learned about innovation? Read more here: https://econ.st/3t6T7yM Film supported by Mishcon de Reya

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04:20 – How crises lead to innovation
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09:29 – Inequality between companies
10:48 – Some start-ups have thrived
12:57 – Working from home
14:15 – E-learning: benefits and challenges

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COVID-19 has affected the entire world. It’s infected millions, and killed hundreds of thousands. Not only that, but it’s also changed the way we live, work, and interact with others. But when will things finally get back to normal? For some people, that might not be until a vaccine is developed, which could take up to two years, or more. What will your life be like until then? What would this vaccine do to your body? And when will things start to go back to normal?

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