How to prepare for the post COVID-19 world

The travel restrictions are now almost gone and the world is getting back to its normal rhythm again. But, COVID still exists and the world has no vaccine for it yet. Ways to get the work done beyond the crisis should be practiced and this is exactly what this article would do. Preparing for the post-COVID-19 world can be challenging, but that's not something we can resist. Remember the line- every dark cloud has a silver lining? Yes, this shall too. All you've got to do is to be prepared.

COVID and the world – the current status

No matter what people say, COVID is still a global pandemic. Countries may follow several health and safety measures to overcome this situation, but they only can suppress it until a proper vaccination is found. Business organizations have already opened their operations again adhering to the rules and regulations, and people are also getting used to the 'new-normal' schedules. Masks and hand sanitizers have become things that people never forget to take, even if they end up forgetting their mobile phones and the keys.

Getting back to business as usual

Even the hospitality sector (which includes travel and tourism) is getting back to its normal routine. Most Oman restaurants and 5-star hotels such as Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara have opened again to welcome their guests and, while adhering to all safety measures, they have been able to do a great job so far. Like this, every sector is slowly growing again, but with considerable changes and adjustments. Experts predict that until the summer of 2021, things will never be the same again and the world will have to accept that fact of truth. Multiple small regional waves of COVID will not be avoidable during this time, so challenges will not be evitable during this journey.

Disruption interval world

Do you have any idea of the concept 'Disruption interval world'? It's the world that we live in now. Until a proper vaccination is invented, it'll be a disruption interval world. Governments and authorities will take several measures now and then to control arising situations, and as a result of these, business units will also have to make adjustments in their business systems. Closing schools and restaurants will happen from time to time, or in the worst-case scenario, total lockdowns will most likely happen during this time, if needed.

Post-COVID-19 world

When the world finally finds an effective vaccine for COVID-19, it will be called the actual post-COVID-19 world. Only then the businesses will have to focus on the permanent changes they do on their leadership, culture, supply chain, and the financial aspects. Businesses will have to say goodbye to some of the models they have been practicing over time, and embrace new ones with the changes they face with regards to customer and competitor bases. Experts also predict that COVID-19 will open the eyes of many people to look at new business opportunities and also to make changes in the current business models.