Authors: John Micklethwait, Adrian Wooldrige

What: A review of Western government actions early on in the pandemic and the reason for their failure, as well as a set of proposed solutions for the West as a whole.

Why it is important: Department stores leaders should retain 2 key aspects from this book: strong and agile

governance is key to making sure their companies are able to navigate the uncertain times we live in (this means

planification and scenario-making) and, to achieve such a strong governance, should prioritize attracting the best

talents possible. Does this suggest that they should return to the paternalistic approach their founders had at the

inception of their companies?

The Wake Up Call