Since 2022, the virus Omickron, which has set a new high infectiousness, has broken defenses in many cities from time to time, and the community is blocked and the city has pressed the pause button. Many of our lives have been affected to varying degrees.

Fudan University EMBASchools in South China talk about work, study and life during the "anti-epidemic". Under the epidemic, every movement and stillness are protected.

"Stop when the time stops, and move when the time moves. Movement and stillness do not lose the time, and the way is bright."

—"Yi·Gen"

In the blink of an eye, the fight against the new coronavirus epidemic has entered its third year. Since 2022, the virus that has hit a new high infectiousness has been broken in multiple cities from time to time, and the community is blocked and the city has pressed the pause button. Many of our lives have been affected to varying degrees. In order to understand the current situation of students who have experienced a wave of epidemic impact, and to convey their new insights into work, study and life when facing tests, and to show their new thoughts on the future, we interviewed five students from Fudan University's EMBA South China.

Three questions about life between heaven and earth, and go around the kitchen in the hall to cook tea! It is highly likely that you will be trapped in a small room during the epidemic. Students from Fudan University’s EMBA can quickly get out of their initial discomforts. Not only did they arrange their company, family and their own study, work and life well, but they also gave their own unique experience in this rare time.

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Work article

Shorten the stress response time , Working from home and entering the state in time

Although the impact of the epidemic has entered the third year, how can enterprises establish the confidence to respond on a larger scale and allow enterprises to steadily overcome those seemingly significant tests?

Bi Zhengfei : Before pressing the pause button in Shenzhen, our company had already experienced a sudden temporary blockade. On that day, some colleagues from the company lined up to complete the temporary nucleic acid test for , and some went to the tea room and cafe to work online, and even went to my house for a long time. So, when it comes to a slow life, the company has already made some preparations. The colleagues in the company moved to the online office in time, turned on the video and kept going to work, and gradually got used to online communication.

During the previous period, I followed the official account of the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission every day. When I saw that 30 new cases were exceeded every day, I already felt that the control measures were about to be upgraded.

Huogang : In the face of the lockdown brought about by the epidemic, everyone will have an adaptation process, and often from denying resistance to accepting integration and coexistence. What we need to take the initiative is to shorten this stress response process. Of course, integrating into coexistence does not mean doing nothing, and some plans must be done in advance. As a senior professional in the supply chain, the offline work is changed to online, which means that business trips are reduced and the opportunities to work on the supplier are reduced. This will put forward new requirements for the supplier's choice, that is, there is not much on-site control communication, and the quality and quantity of the supply can be guaranteed. In short, some adjustments are required for the focus of the work.We must have the confidence to deal with it psychologically. No matter how it changes, we must be prepared in life and work. Our mentality determines the guidelines and we must be optimistic about the future.

The epidemic has not affected the pace of innovation in Shenzhen. During this period, I came to Xiaoma and started a job that is more suitable for me. It was my choice to calm down and my gain after studying for the EMBA at Fudan University.

Actively respond to epidemic prevention and control , Think about the problem from the perspective of managers

In the face of epidemic prevention requirements, in addition to actively cooperating, how do you strengthen control measures and create conditions for early resumption of work and production?

Xie Gang : During the seven days after I pressed the pause button in Shenzhen, Shenzhen Zhenqin Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., where I work, was suspended for two days. I think the crisis management course taught by Mr. Bao Yongjian of EMBA of Fudan University has been very helpful to me. When we encounter a crisis, we should think about what we should do in this crisis? We need to think from the government, know what the government is thinking, then consider our own needs, and then find the best point of integration.

Enterprises can create conditions for early resumption of work and production, and there must be a solution in the middle, which is a problem I have been thinking about. Of course, I'm not just thinking, but trying hard. The day our company received the suspension notice, it began to apply for resumption of work and production. The company not only arranges all colleagues living outside to return to the company, but also prepares various written review materials, improves the details of prevention and control work, and then actively applies to government departments for acceptance. Looking back now, the temporary suspension of work in those few days has little impact on the company's operations overall.

Of course, employees are concentrated in the company at an extraordinary moment. What needs to be paid the most is whether employees will have some psychological problems and face real difficulties? It is not convenient to gather offline during the epidemic, and our company's online psychological counseling is also indispensable.

Bi Zhengfei : Our company was originally an institution with branches all over the country. Now there is no difference between local and foreign countries. Communication efficiency has been improved in a sense. Working from home during the epidemic has also inspired us to operate more efficiently in the entire future workflow.

Learning article

What you learn has applied, systematic summary and promotion steps

The overall pattern starts from small things. How does Fudan learning affect your daily management in the enterprise?

Bi Zhengfei : I am a person who can’t calm down when I started my business in my undergraduate degree. Team management and corporate management have always been the difficulties in the development and growth of the enterprise. Over the years, I have also studied consciously and participated in many training classes. I can't say it's useless, but I still don't have a complete knowledge system.

In 2020, I decided to take the EMBA at Fudan University. As it turned out, my choice was correct. From strategic management, through learning, it can be both professional and open upstream and downstream; from recruitment - Teacher Li Xuhong from the human resources course said: Each enterprise needs to recruit different people at different stages of development. If a small and micro enterprise recruits an industry novices who cannot bring business, it will actually consume it for both parties. Just this sentence made my company find the engine for the first time, and the flow of personnel in the education and training industry has brought the career to a higher level in one or two years.

Gaohong : I often ask my friends around me whether it is worth EMBA at Fudan University. My answer is, whether it is worth it or not, expectations management is very important. If you clarify the purpose of your study, and then make a comprehensive score around this expected purpose, you will get the answer. I think my reading goals in recent years are still beyond expectations.

read EMBA. The students together must have broadened the depth of their thinking and insights. There are even cases where students invest together and get good returns, but I think the more valuable gain is "inspiring" .Everyone’s daily work is busy and divergent, and it is not systematic. They especially cherish the time to go back to school regularly and quietly accept systematic study. Only after listening to the professors’ opinions and focusing on discussions with students from different industries can we extract the trivial work summary into experience and form our own opinions, and promote the progress of practice. In the past, I attached more importance to practical practice, but now I feel that academics are equally important and I agree more with the inclusive views of all parties.

Huang Yongsheng : The biggest gain I have given to Fudan University EMBA is the comprehensive upgrade and expansion of the pattern and cognition. For example, many of the cases used by teachers are the business development stories of our semiconductor industry giants such as IBM and GE. Many teachers are witnesses in a sense. Through the teachers' interpretation from another perspective and the explanation using theoretical framework, some very familiar things suddenly had new meanings, and my understanding has also changed a lot.

I want to say to everyone who is still hesitating whether to study at Fudan University's EMBA: You should go out to study as soon as possible. Because even when working in a large enterprise, I write PPT every day, and without an outside world, the cognitive pattern of people will always be limited. The more closed the manufacturing industry is, the more you need to come out to read more and communicate with classmates from different industries, which can break the inherent habitual cognition.

Huogang : After working hard in the workplace for a certain period of time, the experience accumulation is often mainly in your own position. Even if you know some of them, it is superficial. Through the study and sorting of EMBA at Fudan University, you can obtain systematic knowledge and make up for your shortcomings for many years. I have been engaged in structural parts business for nearly 20 years and it has been time to seek breakthroughs in the industry and career. I have the opportunity to study. Now it seems that it is definitely a major driving force for breakthroughs and upgrading.

Life article

Look for a long time, from now on,

Only when your body is calm can you be calm. Whether it is the city pressing the pause button or the community blocking the home office, in these days when you don’t need to run around, I really want to know what you think and what you have gained?

Huang Yongsheng : The epidemic has brought considerable changes to everyone's career and life. During those days when I was confined to my home, I did things that I had never had time to do and books that I had not read. Especially during the seven days of "slow life" in Shenzhen, I took the EMBA online class at Fudan University for four days and felt that time passed quickly. The atmosphere of online classes is better than I imagined, and the classroom is very interactive. The students asked questions enthusiastically and actively and spoke enthusiastically. The teachers were very dedicated and serious in class. As I slowed down, I began to slowly develop the habit of staying calm and thinking, and maybe the road ahead will gradually take shape in these days.

Bi Zhengfei : I think I am a very positive and optimistic person. I think about everything in a good direction, and then let things change and happen in a positive and beautiful direction. Looking back on my personal growth experience, the death of relatives and friends, and the 2020 Wuhan epidemic, I think there are many things that can be more open-minded, so I also summarized a sentence: I feel that there are many things that you cannot solve when you put them in front of life and death and it will be easy to solve. We don’t know who will come first tomorrow or accident, so what I can do is to do today first. I think the moment is the most important.

Gaohong : This round of epidemic began around the Spring Festival, so the feeling will be deeper and more unexpected. Because of the wave of Wuhan lockdown, everyone thought it was unprecedented. Xi'an continued to lock down after two years. Because we have branches in Xi'an, I have special attention, and then first-tier cities such as Shenzhen and Shanghai. It was only then that we suddenly realized that the epidemic is far from over. We have been in it since 2019, and it is difficult to say what the ending post-epidemic era is. I think we must be mentally prepared, that is, coexist with the epidemic normally.

In the financial industry, those once thrilling financial crises have been waves in the long run. Many years later, the epidemic will not be a big deal. What is worth doing during this period and what is not worth it may take some time to judge.

Home exercise brings daily persistence

Since the beginning of this year, certain scope of lockdown measures have been implemented in major cities from time to time. How can we get along with our family in a closed space for a long time, and how can we be suitable for both movement and stillness?

Xie Gang: These days, children will definitely have negative emotions, and we must provide guidance. Even during the seven days of slow life, I was still taking my children to exercise. Everyone in our family owns a bicycle. I went downstairs and took my two children to ride bicycles in the community, and rode them for two or three laps. Sometimes they rode a scooter, and we rode a bicycle. Anyway, it was just like this, and it felt very comfortable. I felt very happy to be able to accompany the children like this. I was originally interested in cooking. I used to be busy with work and had no time, so I finally had the opportunity to do it. The cooking is mainly Sichuan cuisine. Now there is Xiaohongshu, , Douyin , and you can learn it quickly with the video, and you can also make it look good. The key is that children like it.

Gao Hong : I used to be a music student majoring in national musical instruments. Because of my early professional training, I maintained my love for music and got started with various musical instruments much faster than ordinary people. When I supervise my child to practice piano, I can tell whether she is lazy by relying on her ears. During the days at home, I took selfies and posted videos of playing piano with my children on my video account. Occasionally taking the children to make snacks can adjust their mood.

Huogang : During those days of working at home, the boundaries between work and life became very blurred. When leaving time for work, when leaving time for family, and when leaving time for children, there seems to be no sense of boundaries, but you must have a sense of boundaries in your heart. You should have a relatively clear schedule, not only for yourself, but also for others, including colleagues in the company. If you don’t give yourself time, others will not leave it to you.

Huang Yongsheng : Sports has been my hobby for many years. The students from the Fudan Golf Association are very united and often organize activities, so I will participate. Since the no-man's land in Kekexili 8 years ago, long-distance self-driving has become my hobby for many years. I have been to China almost all, but I have been to Tibet for more than ten times. Any exercise is risky and even life-threatening. Reading and exercise made me understand that many things are unpredictable, but this does not stop us from experiencing and exploring. I think we should not be so overly anxious about the future, just take good care of our bodies, constantly recharge ourselves, and be prepared to face new challenges and opportunities.

In a pandemic that may have an immeasurable impact on the economic development of future society, we were able to interview several Fudan University EMBA students who could think and act well. We clearly felt that their calm mind was calm, saw their thoughtful actions, and shared their systematic summary of the present and future. We hope that more students can benefit from it, live in peace and move forward steadily!