The value of establishing long term partnerships. GVSU and Spectrum Health recently activated their overflow plan, which has been on the books for nearly 15 years — a prime example of how contingency planning before a crisis allows for creative solutions. Link.
When in-the-moment, stay open to collaboration. Case-in-point: The West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition. Regional organizations have quickly come together to provide an invaluable resource for local businesses. Link.
Lessons learned from library re-inventiveness. Libraries have had to reimagine themselves multiple times in recent decades. That skillset is allowing them to continue fulfilling their purpose, even when their doors are closed. Link.
Connecting on purpose, not competing for profit. Instead of hoarding knowledge or customers like they're TP, MDARD and MRLA are working together to empower restaurants to relieve the food and pantry item demand on grocers. Link.
Ford's manufacturing pivot is a case study in out-of-the-box thinking. Freep had us at, "This is the story of a hairstylist, a team of automotive prototype designers and a massive global company." Link.