Polarizing the Positive and Negative of Pandemics and Putting it into Action from Pluralsight

Discover how to shift your mindset in times of crisis to help you create a massive action plan. Lisa Andrews has a financial, data, and engineering background and is working on how to give everyone a fair start in life and maximise human potential at each stage throughout life. She has dedicated her life to having a positive impact in this world, currently through 3 main channels: 1. IA Impact 'removing the friction of financial, human and community capital;' 2. SingularityU Australia 'Educating, empowering and inspiring leaders to use exponential technology to solve the world's grand challenges;' and 3. Ignite Alliance 'helping aspirational businesses grow.' Lisa strongly believes that we live in a time where there isn’t a problem we have that can’t be solved with technology. Lisa is currently working on projects with organisations such as Singularity University, the United Nations, ACTAI, the Extreme Tech Challenge, EO and many others. All with a focus on solving the worlds greatest challenges with exponential technologies. As a future maker and planner - she sees the first step being achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the second creating a vision for the world in the next 100 years, the third, how we can all have a 10,000 year legacy.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Helps learners create a massive action plan for navigating crises

Instructors are affiliated with Singularity University, which is recognized for exponential technology, grand challenges, and solving the world's greatest challenges

Provides resources created by the instructors who are working on projects alongside the United Nations, ACTAI, Extreme Tech Challenge, and EO

For learners who wish to gain guidance on navigating crises and developing action plans

Course does not list any required prerequisites

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Learners who complete Polarizing the Positive and Negative of Pandemics and Putting it into Action will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Sustainability Consultant

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Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists investigate patterns and causes of diseases and injuries within a population. They use this information to understand trends and develop strategies for prevention. This personalized course aligns with the work of an Epidemiologist by teaching innovative ways to analyze data and develop action plans in times of crisis.

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Environmental Economist

Environmental Economists apply economic principles and data to analyze and solve environmental issues. They help policymakers, businesses, and individuals understand the economic costs and benefits of environmental policies and regulations. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches innovative ways to apply financial and data analysis for problem-solving and decision-making.

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Impact Investor

Impact Investors seek to invest in companies and organizations that generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. They use their capital to drive positive change and contribute to sustainable development. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches innovative problem-solving and analytical skills for maximizing human potential and social impact investing.

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Social Impact Analyst

Social Impact Analysts conduct research to gauge the impact of a program, policy, product, or service on individuals or groups. They offer insights and recommendations that drive improvements and create positive change. This personalized course can be helpful, as it teaches a creative and impactful approach to problem-solving in times of crisis, which is a valuable skill in conducting social impact assessments and coming up with solutions for improvement.

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Health Policy Analyst

Health Policy Analysts research, analyze, and evaluate health policies and programs. They make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches innovative problem-solving and critical thinking skills for analyzing health policies and programs.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data in various forms, both structured and unstructured. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches innovative ways to leverage data analytics for problem-solving and decision-making.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers develop and implement social responsibility programs for businesses. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote ethical and sustainable practices. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches innovative problem-solving and sustainable development practices.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify, assess, and mitigate risks for organizations. They develop and implement strategies to prevent or minimize the impact of potential events that could harm the organization or its stakeholders. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches effective communication and negotiation skills for mitigating risks during a crisis.

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Chief Sustainability Officer

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Disaster Relief Coordinator

Disaster Relief Coordinators manage and coordinate disaster relief operations, such as providing food, shelter, and medical care to victims. They work with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and volunteers to provide assistance to those in need. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches effective leadership and communication skills for coordinating disaster relief operations.

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Public Health Consultant

Public health consultants advise and collaborate with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and non-profit agencies to develop, implement, and evaluate public health programs. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches effective communication and negotiation skills for creating positive change during a crisis.

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NGO Director

NGO Directors lead and manage non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which are non-profit organizations that work to address social, environmental, or humanitarian issues. They set the strategic vision for the organization and oversee its operations. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches effective leadership and communication skills for managing an NGO during a crisis.

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Event Planner

Event Planners plan and execute events, such as conferences, trade shows, and corporate functions. They manage all aspects of the event, including venue selection, vendor coordination, and attendee management. This personalized course may be useful, as it teaches creative problem-solving and project management skills for planning events during a crisis.

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Public relations manager

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