March 27 Roundup

LBS Alum Heads Up OECD Efforts In Tackling COVID-19 

Laurence Boone is chief economist for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and an alumnus of London Business School (LBS). 

“As the virus spreads around the world, co-ordinated and synchronized monetary and fiscal action will become more and more important,” Laurence warns. 

Staying connected in a pandemic according to EMERITUS 

Global online education company, EMERITUS, is reaching out to business schools around the world to offer advice as they move all content and resources to online platforms.  

“The good news is that online training can deliver learning outcomes, while providing the human connection, engagement, interactivity, and flexibility that learners need today,” says senior director of enterprise, Jawahir Moraji.  

“To help institutions think through the challenges and opportunities inherent in online education, we are sharing guidance from our talented team of learning professionals,” Ashley Chiampo––senior director of learning––adds.  

Google moves summer internship program online