��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management - Desautels News

Making strategic assets available to pension funds would encourage more domestic investment

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:02:26 +0000

Canadian pension funds have a mandate to deliver steady pension payments to millions of plan members, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada. But that��s easier said than done, and the most cost-efficient way to deliver is by investing in a globally diversified portfolio tilted toward strategic assets. This type of asset, however, isn��t available in Canada, so pension funds look for them elsewhere.

US expansion plans head south for Quebec��s Autobus Lion

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:52:24 +0000

In 2023, the Quebec electric vehicle maker Autobus Lion opened a $150 million truck manufacturing facility in Illinois, but its expansion into the United States has not gone according to plan. Much of its 900,000 square foot facility sits empty, and the company is sub-leasing the space. Now, the company is on the brink of bankruptcy and working with investors to determine if it can be salvaged.

��Welcome tax�� helps Quebec cities generate their own revenue

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:48:12 +0000

In 2022, Quebec��s so-called ��welcome tax�� generated more than $1.4 billion for municipalities, with Montreal alone pulling in more than $410 million. Though it sounds like a penalty for new arrivals, its name is actually derived from former Quebec cabinet member Jean Bienvenue, who tabled the bill proposing the tax; Bienvenue��s surname translates into English as ��welcome��. These municipal-level real estate transfer taxes can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, and property buyers must pay within 30 days of closing their purchase.

MIPC 2024: Students tackle global finance challenges with innovation and leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:43:26 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year��s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.

Exploring ethics in aviation: Highlights from the 2nd annual Business Ethics Conference

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:24:47 +0000

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE) hosted its second annual Business Ethics Conference on November 15 at ��ֱ��bվ, focusing on "Ethics in the Aviation Industry." Over 80 attendees participated in panels exploring sustainability, accessibility, and social responsibility.

Crypto ETFs: Mitigating fraud risk through regulated institutions

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:12:36 +0000

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to hold a variety of cryptocurrencies in a single investment product. While all of Canada��s Big Six banks now include some crypto ETFs in their portfolios, these investments represent only a small fraction of their holdings. A major advantage of ETFs is their ability to offer protection from market volatility. However, given the speculative nature of crypto means it can still be extremely volatile, even within an ETF structure.

Healthy snacks make good business sense

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:04:02 +0000

A 2022 study by researchers at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels revealed that when shoppers were offered a promotion that gave them a choice between a healthy snack and a pastry with their coffee, sales of healthy snacks increased by more than 1000%.

IMHL grad Colleen Timm named to leadership position at ��ֱ��bվ Health Centre

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:01:12 +0000

Colleen Timm (MSc��97, IMHL'21) has been appointed to a four-year term as Associate President and Executive Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Health Centre. The graduate of ��ֱ��bվ��s International Master��s in Health Leadership program has worked at MUHC for more than 23 years, first as a speech-language pathologist and most recently as Director of multidisciplinary services.

For many restaurant diners, GST Holiday won��t amount to much

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:59:33 +0000

With inflation pinching household budgets, the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary two-month GST holiday on select goods and services.. While restaurant meals are included, diners are unlikely to notice much of a difference, says Yu Ma, Associate Professor of Marketing at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels. On a $20 restaurant tab, the 5% GST amounts to only one dollar. "I don't know how many people will notice the change in their final bills," Ma told CTV News.

Donald Trump��s counterparts learned best practices during his first term

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:55:39 +0000

Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel before and also lifted them. And then imposed them again. The on-again, off-again tariff truce cycle has played out in multiple industries, and Canada can expect more incendiary rhetoric on trade in a second Trump term, writes Professor Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation Canada. So how should Canada engage with Trump��s theatrical approach to politics? ��Ideally, leaders talk to each other and resolve disagreements,�� says Astvansh.

Anna Kim earns ONE Early Career Teaching Award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:45:25 +0000

Anna Kim has been recognized with a Organizations and the Natural Environment (ONE) Early Career Teaching Award 2024. The Associate Professor of Management was recognized for her dedication to sustainability and innovative approach to teaching. Given by the Organizations and the Natural Environment division of the Academy of Management, the award recognizes excellence in teaching topics related to critical interactions between organizations and the environment.

GCPA Guest Lecturer Jason Binette-Adams receives the 2024 GCPA Dedication Award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:57:13 +0000

Congratulations to Jason Binette-Adams (BCom ��19, GCPA '20) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Dedication Award.

This award recognizes excellence in guidance by guest GCPA lecturers or experts. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.

Innovative citation metrics seek to address shortcomings of traditional measures

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:17:12 +0000

Counting citations is an important way that a scholar��s academic influence is measured, but not all citations are created equal. Sometimes, widely-cited researchers don��t have much influence beyond their own narrow academic niche. New platforms like OpenAlex and Scite adjust for this type of difference and seek to provide a more balanced picture of influence across disciplines��as well as whether a citation is supporting, challenging or simply mentioning the original work.

Paul H��bert named president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:12:52 +0000

Dr. Paul H��bert (IMHL��20) has been appointed to a 5-year term as president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the federal organization that funds health research. A clinical scientist at the Bruyere Health Institute, practicing palliative care physician and professor at the University of Ottawa��s faculty of medicine, H��bert is a graduate of the International Masters for Leadership, a cohort-based graduate management degree for health professionals.

To avoid reproducing existing biases, AI should be built with an EDI lens

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:28:39 +0000

Integrating an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lens into artificial intelligence systems is no longer a luxury or optional, writes ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty Lecturer Simon Blanchette in The Conversation Canada. Without it, AI risks reinforcing existing biases. The creators of the technology should integrate EDI from the ground up, and adopt practices that promote its integration into their tools, like ensuring that development teams are diverse, establishing accountability frameworks, and cultivating inclusive work places.

When managing your portfolio, timing is critical

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:05:24 +0000

The impact of time in finance is decisive, says Benjamin Croitoru, Academic Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course. But people don��t realize how small decisions can make all the difference over time. Getting the timing right when you��re buying or selling stocks is one way that time plays an important role in long-term financial growth.

Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:00:48 +0000

In finance, making money is the name of the game, and financial services professionals have sometimes been sceptical of sustainability goals that could undercut profits. But it doesn��t have to bee that way. ��Realizing that financial systems could support environmental goals and sustainability goals inspired me,�� says Mitch McEwen (MMF��20). A senior manager in enterprise sustainable finance at TD, leads the bank��s Sustainable Bonds program, and was named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30 for 2024.

BCom alum to oversee operations and drive growth at Insurity

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:55:57 +0000

Jonathan Victor (BCom��99) has been appointed COO of Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. He undertakes this new role with extensive experience at Insurity, where he has previously held roles such as CIO and EVP of Customer Success. In his expanded capacity, Victor will oversee cloud operations, customer success, enterprise security, system integrator operations, and professional services, ensuring streamlined processes and integration across the company.

First Trump presidency holds lessons for the second

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:54:43 +0000

The first presidency of Donald Trump was nothing if not unpredictable, and as Canada prepares for a second go-around, it needs to expect the unexpected. The U.S. president-elect regularly uses exaggerated rhetoric about the country��s trading relationships, writes Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation. But the first Trump presidency taught us that the most effective way for foreign leaders to respond to Trump��s political theatre is to retaliate with countermeasures, be muted in one��s rhetoric, and hope for a truce.

Instability at Alberta��s public pension fund could undermine its effectiveness

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:50:00 +0000

While 2020 was tough on just about everyone, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) really took it on the chin. Alberta��s public pension fund manager lost billions of dollars in a volatility-based trading strategy during a topsy-turvy year in markets. The losses undermined public confidence in AIMCo, and the province��s Finance Minister Nate Horner recently dismissed AIMCo��s entire board, appointing a veteran public servant to serve as the organization��s interim CEO.

Indigenous business matters: truth, reconciliation, and sovereign wealth

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:45:02 +0000

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of ��ֱ��bվ��s Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.

Addressing anti-Black racism: strategies for integration in the classroom

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:05:43 +0000

On October 2, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.

Even introverted CEOs sometimes need to speak loudly

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:57:43 +0000

The archetypal CEO leads with charisma and gregariousness, but not all effective executives share the same personality traits��and there can even be advantages to introversion.

PQ plan to replace immigrants with robots won��t address key labour market shortages

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:18:34 +0000

The Parti Qu��b��cois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management Rob Glew argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec��s economy with the most acute labour shortages don��t lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education. ��To just lump it in that robots are substitutes for immigrants totally misses the point,�� Glew tells CTV News.

Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:16:00 +0000

For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump��s planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard. ��We are extremely dependent on the United States, and that dependence is not mutual,�� says Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics.

MBA alumna to lead Ottawa International Airport Authority

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:13:34 +0000

Susan Margles (BA��88, MBA��91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa��s suffered during the pandemic, but it��s bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city��s light rail transit system. Margles joins the Airport Authority after nearly two decades at Canada Post, where she��amongst other roles��served as chief people and safety officer and was responsible for human resources, labour relations and government affairs.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA ranked #26 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:58:53 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 26^th globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies. The Better World ranking, this year evaluating 174 MBAs and spanning 14 countries, is based on the proportion of core courses that integrate relevant sustainable development themes.

Corporate social responsibility disclosures have benefits, but also come with costs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:21 +0000

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company��s public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost. In a study analyzing CSR disclosures from companies in China, where such reporting is mandatory, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics?Vivek Astvansh?found that while these disclosures attract customers, they may also discourage new suppliers.

��Elite�� Yelp reviewers hold outsized influence, even after their formal status is lost

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:57:54 +0000

Yelp��s restaurant review platform awards an ��elite�� badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.

Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:55:16 +0000

Students in the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.

For hedge funds, trade volumes have a substantial effect on investment returns

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:52:15 +0000

The timing of stock trades can be as important as the choice of equities to buy or sell. When trading volume is low, large purchases can drive up a stock��s price, raising costs for the trader. A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research by Associate Professor of Finance Ruslan Goyenko finds that returns associated with trade timing are substantial��they can impact returns as much as stock selection itself.

Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:46:15 +0000

Cynthia Price Verreault (BCom��82) has been appointed ��ֱ��bվ��s first Deputy Chancellor. In this new role, she will support the Chancellor, President, and Board of Governors. Throughout her two-year term, Price Verreault will offer counsel and play a key role in representing the University at events and high-level meetings.��We are delighted that someone with as deep a knowledge of the institution as Ms. Price Verreault has will be working alongside our new Chancellor, Pierre Boivin,�� says Maryse Bertrand, Chair of the ��ֱ��bվ Board of Governors.

Companies launched at ��ֱ��bվ enrich Quebec��s research ecosystem

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:43:52 +0000

In 2023, ��ֱ��bվ launched 28 research-based startup companies��all headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. ��ֱ��bվ��s research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences. At ��ֱ��bվ Desautels, the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship (which awards the Dobson Cup), acts as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.

Employers judge job candidates �C but it isn��t a one-way street

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:37:53 +0000

Job seekers put their resumes out there to be judged by potential employers, but the evaluation goes both ways, says Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels. ��Candidates talk to other candidates,�� Cohen tells The Globe and Mail.

Mono-SOS app is helping prevent howler monkey executions in Costa Rica

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:38:50 +0000

When howler monkeys swing from branch to branch in the canopy of Costa Rica��s forests, they sometimes encounter a deadly hazard: power lines. An app developed by ��ֱ��bվ and Associate Professor Juan Camilo Serpa, who spearheads the Costa Rica Experiential Learning Course and Study Trip, is helping identify the hot spots where electrocutions occur.

BCom graduate named Rising Star 2024 by The Bermudian

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:35:30 +0000

For Ashley Farrington (BCom��21), short-term sacrifices are worth it if they pay out as long-term gains. The 24-year-old auditor with KPMG in Bermuda has earned some early career returns for her efforts and was recently named a Rising Star by The Bermudian. She aims to become an empathetic leader who is both approachable and decisive. ��I want to be someone who has wedged her foot in the door to bring other women up with her,�� says Farrington.

BCom alum is advocating for work-life balance from the C-suite

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:33:19 +0000

When working for a Big Four accounting firm early in her career, Sheila Vokey (BCom��84)��now President and CEO of the responsible investing firm Central 1��saw senior managers struggle to balance work and family life and decided on a different approach. After stints at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, the Bank of Canada, and Payments Canada, Vokey headed west to Vancouver to become CFO at Central 1, where she has been an advocate of remote work and work-life balance ever since.

A ��robot tax�� might help navigate job losses associated with automation

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:30:58 +0000

Automation is a threat to many different jobs, and some have called for a ��robot tax�� that could help offset some of the effects of the associated job losses. But this type of solution risks stifling innovation writes Assistant Professor Sanjith Gopalakrishnan in Canadian Manufacturing. Gopalakrishnan points to the Indian state of Kerala as a cautionary tale. It had one of the world��s first democratically elected communist governments, which implemented a system called nokku kooli.

Wind-powered shipping could make a comeback��but it won��t work for everything

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:26:24 +0000

Wind has been powering the economy for centuries. Long before giant aluminum windmills were fed into the electric grid, wind filled the sails of ships plying the open seas. French businessman Guillaume Le Grand wants to bring back wind-powered shipping, and his company is already shipping French goods to North America that way. However, the approach will work better for some products than others, according to Vice-Dean of Faculty Saibal Ray.

Quick-service restaurants like St-Hubert seek to deliver value to customers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:04:42 +0000

Good gravy! Quebec��s rotisserie chicken chain St-Hubert has frozen prices for all main courses on its menu and reduced prices on appetizers�Call while maintaining portion sizes. This is part of a broader trend toward value in quick-service restaurants. ��Food price inflation has hit both grocery stores and restaurants, but it��s more noticeable in restaurants,�� Associate?Professor Yu Ma tells CTV News. ��There is the cost of food, but also labour, taxes, and tips.

International Master��s Program for Managers encourages leaders to reflect and learn from their experience

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:02:42 +0000

Writing in the early 19th century, the introspective British poet William Wordsworth coined the phrase ��spots of time�� to describe the moments that are especially memorable and influential in one��s life. Reflecting on the importance of such moments can help leaders thrive in the 21st century. This self-reflection is an integral part of the International Master��s Program for Managers (IMPM), which offers its second module, the Analytical Mindset, at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels.

��ֱ��bվ innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem ranked in the top 20 globally

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:59:27 +0000

Since its founding in 1988, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has supported thousands of ventures, helping create over 10,000 new jobs and raising $3.7 billion in funding. It consistently ranks among the world��s top university innovation ecosystems, including the lates rankings from New Ignition Schools. Sponsored by the magazines Inc. and Fast Company, the rankings chose the top 50 university innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Few university students study finance, but ��ֱ��bվ��s Personal Finance Essentials course can help

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:55:07 +0000

Post-secondary students are at the cusp of earning professional incomes, making it important for them to begin developing good financial habits, says Benjamin Croitoru on a podcast with Moolala. Croitoru is an Associate Professor of Finance and the Academic Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials, a free, online course offered in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail.

Elliot Lifson granted lifetime membership to Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board (DIAAB)

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:58:35 +0000

For nearly 20 years, Elliot Lifson, C.M., O.Q., has played an important role in uplifting the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels community as a professor of practice and a member of both the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Advisory Board and the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board (DIAAB).

Canadian pension funds are already overweight on Canadian equities

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:09:37 +0000

Canada��s eight largest pension funds are big players in the world of institutional investing with more than $1 trillion under management collectively. Pressure is being applied for the funds to invest a greater proportion of their money in Canadian stocks. Yet, 18 per cent of their portfolio is already invested in domestic markets, explains Associate Professor Sebastien Betermier in an interview with Les Affaires.

People feel most productive at work during the heart of the workweek

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:06:48 +0000

Tuesday is the most productive day of the week��or at least it��s the day perceived to be the most productive, according to Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Radio-Canada. Most individuals work from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to -5 p.m., and perceive Monday to be less productive because they are still catching up on their work from the previous week. Tuesday is the day that people first feel immersed in the current week��s work.

Remote work brought unfair performance metrics �C and employees are gaming them

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:03:50 +0000

According to a survey by the Vancouver-based AI human resources firm Visier, more than four out of five workers have engaged in ��fauxductivity�� C performative work that makes them appear to be working more time than they actually are. The problem, however, isn��t the workers�C it��s the way their performance is measured according to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour.

When wedding planning clashes with work commitments, communication is key

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:00:59 +0000

Weddings are planned many months�Cor even years�Cinto the future, and that can clash with other aspects of the couple��s lives. When taking on a new job in the months leading up to such a major life event, it��s tricky to know when to tell your new employer that you��ll need time off in the first months of your tenure. ��My advice is to wait until you��ve received a formal job offer before discussing it,�� says Associate Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in The Globe and Mail��s Nine to Five column.

Automotive safety recalls are usually free �C but many owners of older vehicles still don��t participate

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:58:54 +0000

Automotive safety recalls are commonplace, and, most of the time, the required changes are performed for free at your local dealership. Yet, many owners of older vehicles don��t bring in their vehicles when there is a recall. Inertia is part of the problem, according to Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics Vivek Astvansh.

Changes in pension funds portfolio management produce different demands for analysts and managers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:55:06 +0000

Historically, pension funds managed their portfolios using a strategic asset allocation approach. Fundamentally, this meant buying a mix of asset classes with the highest probability of achieving the necessary returns, at a level of risk that was acceptable �C or buying and holding. But since the mid-2000s, some large pension funds have adopted a total portfolio approach strategy, which seeks to maximize returns while keeping a portfolio��s volatility low.

Presidential candidates�� choice of words reveals aspects of their personalities

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:39:24 +0000

The words a speaker chooses communicate more than just ideas and opinions. Language reveals much about a speaker��s personality. In the recent U.S. presidential debate, two very different personalities were on display��that of Democratic candidate and Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

U.S. pilot wages are rising fast & Air Canada pilots seeking to keep pace

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:33:38 +0000

In recent years, airline pilots in the U.S. have received impressive wage increases��40% at United and 34% at Delta. But the wages of Canadian pilots haven��t kept up, and the Air Line Pilots Association union has been pushing for a contract that puts Air Canada pilots�� wage increases closer to those of their American peers. The union and the airline have reached a tentative agreement of a 26% pay bump, followed by a 4% raise each of the next three years.

Three ��ֱ��bվ Desautels alumni celebrated at 2024 MAA Honours & Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:20:36 +0000

Each year the ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the community. This year, three ��ֱ��bվ Desautels alumni were among those honoured for their contributions to the ��ֱ��bվ community.

BCom alum trades in a career in marketing to become a firefighter

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:26:46 +0000

Lesly Yao (BCom��18) isn��t your stereotypical small-town Quebec firefighter. Born in Tahiti, the Bachelor of Commerce grad was growing disillusioned with her work at a marketing firm when a Canadian Forces recruitment advertisement caught her eye��and her imagination. But because Yao was not a citizen at the time and a job with the Forces was not in the cards. ��I��d always had it in the back of my mind to become a firefighter,�� she says. ��I watched shows about firefighting, and it appealed to me, but it also seemed unattainable.

At Schneider Electric Canada, diversity drives innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:24:51 +0000

Diversity is an essential ingredient in innovation, according to Emily Heitman, President of Schneider Electric Canada, the subsidiary of the global energy management firm. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs can provide mentoring opportunities and improve the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, Heitman tells Professor Karl Moore in an interview for Forbes.

BCom alum credits networking with helping Sports Illustrated app off the ground

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:04:10 +0000

In Canada, ice time is at a premium and the nearest rink might not be able to accommodate your beer league team. But in large cities, there��s often ice available somewhere, and Jonathan Azouri (BCom��16) spotted an opportunity. The co-founder and CEO of CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated, an app that allows users to book sports facilities, launched it in Toronto in 2019 and is now making it available in markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.

Luxury Royalmount Mall opens amid excitement and concerns

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:13:10 +0000

Montreal��s long-awaited luxury shopping mall Royalmount officially opened on September 5. The project, which spans 800,000 square feet, and features stores like Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton, aims to attract diverse shoppers from all walks of life with an ��inclusive luxury�� concept. While excitement is high, concerns exist over traffic and accessibility.

Chinese strategic consultancy looks to work of Prof. Henry Mintzberg to understand domestic context

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:04:30 +0000

Shanghai-headquartered KMIND provides strategic consulting advice to billion-dollar companies. Its success is built on a blend of both Eastern and Western philosophies, according to President Noah Xie. ��Utilizing Eastern wisdom doesn��t mean we can get rid of the Western theories,�� says Xie in a Forbes interview with Professor Karl Moore. ��We need to integrate both, East and West, to be successful.�� One Western management thinker that resonates with Xie is Prof. Henry Mintzberg of ��ֱ��bվ Desautels.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels graduates named to 2024 MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:54:22 +0000

Poets & Quants has named its MBAs to Watch list for 2024, and two Desautels graduates have made the cut! The magazine and website asks business schools to nominate some of their top students for consideration for the list, and from those nominations, 126 students have been selected as MBAs to Watch. They represent many of the world��s top universities, and MBAs to Watch have often gone on to careers at top consulting firms. This year we celebrate Anna Schniepp and Omar Ba Mashmos for being selected!

Journalists and social media users exert influence over product recall decisions

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:24:25 +0000

In 2023, product recalls in Canada hit an all-time high �C there were well over 2,000 of them. Manufacturing companies are typically the ones to issue these recalls, and their decisions are affected by journalists and social media users. ��Journalists�� praise about safety in a manufacturer��s products leads to increased disclosure of product safety defects, while their criticism curbs such disclosure,�� writes Vivek Astvansh in an article in The Conversation.

A lack of strategic assets can be a deterrent to domestic investment for large pension funds

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:20:22 +0000

In 2023, the Government of Australia suggested that some of the country��s pension assets might be used to fund social housing or renewable energy. The idea received mixed reception, and to understand why, Lachlan Maddock of Investor Strategy News looked to Canada, where a group of business leaders called for pension funds to increase their holdings of Canadian equities. Maddock quoted research published by ��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� Associate Professor of Finance Sebastien Betermier.

Employer-led networking can help women assess workplace gender dynamics

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:14:23 +0000

Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor �C the alienation of women during the hiring process. ��A lack of belonging can set in at the first stage of recruitment, and follow women throughout their careers,�� says PhD student Janani Ramesh in an interview with HR Reporter. However, employer-led networking can be a powerful tool to recruit women.

Quebec government funding cuts could affect the areas of research the university pursues

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:11:52 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s standing as a leading global research institution is under threat, writes Professor Anthony C. Masi in a Montreal Gazette op-ed. The Government of Quebec is undermining the university by reducing transfers for construction and renovation. These cuts will affect STEM disciplines, says the Professor of Industrial Relations and Organizational Behaviour and Special Advisor to the Dean.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels alumni are sharing their Olympic experience with athletes at 2024 Paris Games

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:19:01 +0000

Companies seeking savings in employee wages might spend more in the long run

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:16:30 +0000

Inflation has stretched the budgets of individuals and companies alike, and some firms have sought to find savings in the wages they pay their employees. A recent report from the Robert Walters recruiting agency found that Canadian firms are increasingly hiring underqualified employees. But that can backfire, says Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in interview with Canadian HR Reporter.

��ֱ��bվ alumni most likely to reach the C-suite

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:09:23 +0000

There is no single path to the C-suite, but getting a ��ֱ��bվ education can help. Among Canadian university graduates, ��ֱ��bվ alumni are the most likely to become CEOs, according to research by Immerse Education, a UK provider of academic enrichment programs. According to data drawn from LinkedIn, more than 9,600 ��ֱ��bվ alumni are currently chief executives or have held a CEO role in the past.

A four-day work week can improve employee well-being while sustaining productivity

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:06:55 +0000

The length of a standard work week has been steadily declining for well over a century. In the 19th century, some factory workers in Canada were expected to work 72 hours each week. It wasn��t until the 1960s that the standard work week reached the current 40-hour norm. Today, the overwhelming majority of workers in Canada are in favour of further reductions. Many companies have already experimented with a four-day work week with reduced hours, and 91 per cent of them have chosen to stay with it.

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to two GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:42:38 +0000

Alyssa Abruzzese (BCom��23, GCPA��24) and Vivian Ly (BCom��22, GCPA��24), students of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, have been selected among their graduating class as this year��s recipients of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:40:05 +0000

McCall MacBain Fellowships offer students at select universities an opportunity to spend a year abroad. Valued at up to $30,000 and awarded by the McCall MacBain Foundation, Fellows spend one term studying a language, one term pursuing academic studies, and one term in a job placement or internship. This year, ��ֱ��bվ students earned the honour. Mayra Baca El Hachemi, who is majoring in marketing at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels and will be travelling to Japan. Monique Machioudi, who is studying for a minor in management, will travel to Taiwan and learn Mandarin.

BCom graduate and swimmer wins bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:35:51 +0000

Swimmer Cl��ment Secchi (BCom��22) has become the first ��ֱ��bվ graduate to reach the podium at the Summer Olympics since 2008. The 24-year-old management graduate from Aix-en-Provence, France, earned bronze for his native country on Sunday as part of the men's 4x100 medley relay. A four-time All-Canadian at ��ֱ��bվ, the 5-foot-11, 157-pound butterfly specialist was a three-time recipient of the Forbes Trophy as the University's male athlete of the year.

Retail Gen AI Hackathon is one part of ALDO Group��s artificial intelligence efforts

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:26:30 +0000

Generative artificial intelligence promises to transform the way business is done, but in most industries, it��s still unclear exactly how it will be used. Footwear retailer ALDO is working with Montreal��s cluster of AI talent to explore how to leverage this emerging technology. In October 2023, ALDO staged its first Retail Gen AI Hackathon in partnership with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management and Amazon Web Services. The event offered over $10,000 in prizes to teams that worked collaboratively to devise generative AI solutions to real world retail challenges.

Fr��d��ric Perron leads internet service provider Cogeco during time of potential growth

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:15:49 +0000

Fr��d��ric Perron (BCom��97) was serving as the Chief Commercial Officer for Vodafone Poland when he was asked to return to Canada to become the new president and CEO of Cogeco, an internet service provider. Although Cogeco��s corporate offices are in Montreal, Perron��s position is based in Burlington, Ontario. That puts him closer to the company��s US customers, some of which are in nearby Ohio. Americans make up about half of Cogeco��s business, and as the US government makes major investments in connectivity, there remains room for growth in the United States.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:13:38 +0000

Bartering is on the rise in Canada but only a small part of the economy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:33:16 +0000

High levels of inflation have caused a cost-of-living crisis in Canada, and bartering is one way to help keep costs down. Trading goods and services with others also offers a more personal touch. "Some parts of our economy have become overly financialized,�� says Robert Nason, Associate Professor of strategy and organization at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels. ��We need to put a number on everything.

CEO Series podcast shares insights from business leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:11:55 +0000

To succeed in business, you need to win the hearts of the people, says Noah Xie, the founder and president of KMIND, a strategic consultancy headquartered in Shanghai. It��s a lesson that Xie took from The Art of War, an ancient Chinese military text by Sun Tzu. It is important for companies to ask themselves why a consumer chooses their product over a competitor��s, Xie told Professor Karl Moore in an episode of his CEO Series podcast on the iHeart Radio podcast network.

Opening infrastructure could encourage Canada��s pension funds to invest more domestically

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:08:14 +0000

The Government of Canada is exploring ways to increase investments in the country��s pension fund equities, but doing so sacrifices returns, according to The Economist. Over the past decade, Canadian mid and small-cap stocks have returned just 3-4% each year, while U.S. stocks have seen a 13% return annually. Opening infrastructure to investment is another way to encourage pension funds to invest more of their capital domestically.

Pricing models for fitness memberships often hide hidden fees

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:05:10 +0000

Gym memberships come with varying price tags and fee structures that can be confusing. Often, a membership contract can come with unanticipated charges. In addition to monthly fees, some charge for signing up, cancellation costs, and annual dues, which is why it is important to do research before signing up, according to Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles de Brabant. ��You don��t necessarily understand the natural pitfalls until you fall into them,�� he tells The Globe and Mail.

Greece increases length of work week, bucking broader trends

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:58:52 +0000

While some countries contemplate shorter work weeks, Greece is heading in the opposite direction. Seeking to boost economic growth, the country recently passed a law allowing employers to implement a six-day work week, though the change is not mandatory. Greece faced a debt crisis in 2010, and its economy has long been among Europe��s laggards. As a member of the Eurozone, Greece doesn��t make its own monetary policy, explains Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour.

Domestic investment: Should Canadian pension funds focus on local companies?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:10:44 +0000

Canada��s biggest pension funds are some of the world��s largest investors and their diversified portfolios span the globe. But, should they be investing more in Canadian companies? Some CEOs think so. In March, 90 CEOs signed an open letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland urging her to find ways to get pension funds to invest more in Canadian companies. But forcing pension funds to do so would be a mistake, says CD Howe Institute Senior Fellow Miville Tremblay in an op-ed in LaPresse.

Even in challenging times for department stores, Quebec-based Simons is expanding

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:37:28 +0000

The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is opening two new stores in Toronto. The Quebec City-headquartered retailer has slimmed-down offerings, with no in-store furniture sales or fragrance counters and lots of private label clothing brands.

Higher costs for airlines are squeezing small carriers, driving up prices

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:35:34 +0000

High prices for flights and package tours are forcing some would-be travelers to reconsider their vacation plans. Air carriers�� fuel costs are high, and employee salaries have had to increase to keep pace with inflation. ��It��s difficult for smaller air carriers to compete in this environment, and that allows larger carriers to raise prices,�� says Associate Professor Karl Moore in an interview with Radio Canada International.

Negative real estate returns have some pension funds considering a change in approach

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:31:33 +0000

Over the past few decades, Canada��s big pension funds have piled into direct real estate investments. But, as higher borrowing costs hit property markets, returns have gone negative. Some funds are considering whether they should take a step back and make this type of investment through third-party managers. ��You have a few pension funds asking themselves, should I continue to go as direct?�� says Associate Professor of Finance?Sebastien Betermier?in an interview with BNN Bloomberg.

Shoeb Hosain, faculty lecturer, innovates data science education with creative solutions at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:34:43 +0000

Shoeb Hosain, the Program Director of the Masters of Management in Analytics at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels, leads the "Analytics and Solution Consulting" course, which aims to equip students with the skills needed to tackle Data Science challenges across various industries. Under his guidance, students form teams and apply their knowledge in Quantitative Methods, Technological Automation, and Business Strategy to develop innovative solutions for real-world clients.

Shoeb Hosain, Faculty Lecturer, and the?MMA team have launched an initiative to build a dynamic data analytics community

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:05:05 +0000

Shoeb Hosain, the Program Director of the Masters of Management in Analytics(MMA) at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels,?and the?MMA team have launched an initiative to build a dynamic data analytics community. Over the past four years, this effort has focused on promoting lifelong applied technical learning, expediting machine learning experimentation, and establishing thought leadership.

Anna Kim earns 2024 Award for Responsible Research in Management

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:10:36 +0000

We live in an age that valorizes virality, where high-growth enterprises seek to go global in scale. But what works for Silicon Valley doesn��t necessarily work everywhere. In an article published in the Academy of Management Journal, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization Anna Kim questions the value of high-growth entrepreneurship for economically challenged locales. She found that ventures with deep local roots created jobs and addressed local problems and spillover effects that stayed local.

��ֱ��bվ scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000

Seven ��ֱ��bվ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide.?

Provost awards 28 ��ֱ��bվ professors with distinguished awards

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:27:04 +0000

��ֱ��bվ honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James ��ֱ��bվ Professor, James ��ֱ��bվ Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.

Formula drivers are celebrities, but many shy away from the limelight

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:56:16 +0000

Formula One drivers are undoubtedly celebrities, but many prefer to stay out of the spotlight. According to Professor Karl Moore, while many sports involve team efforts, F1 drivers face the unique challenge of competing solo, even against teammates. Despite the fame, many are introverts who have dedicated their lives to their passion, often sacrificing a typical adolescence for their sport.

Montreal ranked best student city in the Americas and 10th in the world

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:18:33 +0000

The QS Best Student Cities 2025 Rankings have placed Montreal?as best student city in the Americas and #10 globally. This ranking considers factors such as university rankings, student diversity, employment opportunities, and affordability. Montreal's top position in North America highlights its appeal as a student city, with ��ֱ��bվ recognized as the leading institution in the continent's best student city.

Financial Times recognizes ��ֱ��bվ MMF as 1st in North America

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:20:10 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has placed on the 2024 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list, coming in 27th out of 65 schools globally.

FT recognizes us as 1st in North America, and as the only Canadian school ranked ��further solidifying our status as a leading business school internationally, that delivers a high-calibre, innovative, and interdisciplinary program to our students.

Sustainable investing doesn��t only mean companies that are already green��large investors can push polluters to become greener

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:26:13 +0000

Many pension funds are pledging to invest in green assets with net-zero emissions, but these investments tend to yield lower returns than the broader market index. Beyond that, a hard shift toward green investments could remove the incentive for heavy emitters to clear up their act. Investors need to rethink the assumption that sustainable investing means investing primarily in green assets, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada.

Samer Faraj appointed president of INESSS�� scientific council

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:24:35 +0000

The Institut national d'excellence en sant�� et en services sociaux (INESSS) promotes clinical excellence and efficiency in the health and social services sector. ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Professor Samer Faraj has been appointed president of the institute��s scientific council, which will help evaluate the value of new technologies, treatments, and health interventions.

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Making the most of meetings isn��t an exact science

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:22:12 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Dean Yolande Chan is an engineer by training, but when it comes to running meetings, she sees herself more like an orchestra conductor, listening carefully to ensure harmony and hopefully rise to a crescendo, writes columnist Harvey Schachter in The Globe and Mail. Meetings need agendas and objectives, but too much rigidity can be counterproductive. Participants need to carefully consider the circumstances before coming to decisions.

Bensadoun School of Retail Management sheds light on understudied sector of the economy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:19:58 +0000

From Walmart to Amazon to Shopify, the retail sector is big business and incredibly important for the economy. However, there is little retail-specific education available, according to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), in an interview with Paula Macaggi for the OFFbounds podcast.

Announcing the 2024 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:57:15 +0000

Congratulations to Alessandro Cordi (BCom��23), Gavin Delaney (BCom��23), Jonathan Frajman (BCom'23), David Pich�� (BCom��23), Kitz Richards (BCom��23), and Joshua Rosenfeld (BCom��23) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

In making AI strategies, organizations need to consider a holistic approach

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:30:41 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to streamline inefficient processes, a common issue in many government organizations. To adopt AI effectively, a comprehensive strategy is necessary. And organizations like the United States Office of Management and Budget have already done so. As other organizations seek to do similarly, the Federal News Network recommends they look to Henry Mintzberg��s book The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning.

AI can create ��ghostbots�� that mimic lost loved ones��but should it?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:27:21 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create chatbots that mimic a specific human being �C even if that human being is no longer with us. An AI companion that mimics lost loved ones could help people process grief and ease the loneliness that comes with the loss, says Emmanuelle Vaast, Professor of Information Systems and Associate Dean of Research at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels. But these ��ghostbots�� should be approached with caution.

Jordan Cowie (BCom��24) reflects on journey as ��ֱ��bվ Desautels valedictorian

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:32:03 +0000

Jordan Cowie, ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management��s 2024 valedictorian, spoke with the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter about her student experience and shared her insights upon completing her degree. Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Labour-Management Relations and Human Resources, Jordan chose ��ֱ��bվ for its affordability and proximity to her family in Westchester, N.Y., and for her strong affinity to Montreal��s urban and natural beauty.

Better data protections in Europe could encourage participation in retail data collection programs

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:22:59 +0000

In-store data collection can help retailers provide shoppers with a personalized experience that includes perks like lower prices or options tailored to a shopper��s taste. But uptake for in-store data collection has been slower in North America than it has been in Europe. ��The assumption is that if I enter a retail store, cameras are recording. That is an established norm.

SGI��s Inaugural Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:03:28 +0000

This April, interdisciplinary experts came together at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels for the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)��s inaugural Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility. Sponsored by Alstom, the event featured discussions on reducing fossil fuel dependence, with electric vehicles highlighted as a potential solution.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:33:56 +0000

Across programs and subject areas, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that research, teaching, service and media engagement play in enriching the student experience and inspiring the next generation of leaders through the annual Faculty Awards. This year we recognize the following outstanding members of our faculty:

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��ֱ��bվ to award honorary degree to Monique Leroux for trailblazing ethical leadership and community engagement

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:29:07 +0000

��ֱ��bվ will confer an honorary degree �� the highest order it can bestow �� upon Monique Leroux as part of its Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the business world and her advocacy for corporate social responsibility. Leroux, a distinguished Canadian business leader with a career spanning finance, insurance, and cooperative sectors, has been a trailblazer in promoting ethical leadership and community engagement.

Kanuk adapts jackets to milder winters, eyes international markets

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:20:46 +0000

Kanuk jackets are made for Quebec winters��but Quebec winters aren��t as cold as they used to be. Bertrand Cesvet (BA��86, MBA��88) wants to make Kanuk jackets more versatile. Cesvet led a group of investors who recently bought the Montreal winter wear company from Champlain Financial, a private equity group. Cesvet shares with La Presse the company��s plans to sell jackets that are more suited to temperature fluctuation, making its products more appropriate for markets where it plans to expand, such as the United States.

Organizational restructuring is a visible sign of change but often not effective

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:18:32 +0000

Changes to an organization��s structure are tangible but don��t necessarily bring about any concrete results. Consider the example of the UK��s National Health Service. It regularly reorganizes but doesn��t change much. ��The reason is simple,�� says Professor Henry Mintzberg in an interview with Business People.

ESG investing helped prepare Gillian Stein to become CEO of Henry��s

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:11:59 +0000

Gillian Stein (BCom��00)��s great-grandfather founded the Toronto-headquartered electronics business Henry��s in 1909, but she never envisioned becoming the company��s CEO. Growing up, she had seen how stressful running the company could be for her father Andrew, who had a heart attack at the age of 47. ��I always had a ton of respect and passion and admiration for the business but it wasn��t something I wanted for myself,�� says Stein. ��I changed and the business changed.

AI a potential threat to democracy, but lessons from traditional media could help

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:55:02 +0000

In 2024, elections will be held in over fifty countries, with more than 2 billion voters eligible to head to the polls. But the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools could be a game-changer. Tools like ChatGPT allow for the rapid creation of disinformation, and deep fake videos can make it difficult to know what is actually real.

SAQ monopoly pads government revenues but isn��t necessarily in shoppers' best interest

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:52:53 +0000

Despite being a lucrative revenue source for the government, the Soci��t�� des Alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ) monopoly is under scrutiny for limiting consumer choices, especially for premium spirits like high-end bourbons. Exclusive distribution rights mean that if SAQ doesn��t stock a particular brand, it won��t be available in Quebec's retail outlets.

Little progress made on regulating crypto-assets in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:51:07 +0000

Despite commitments to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2027, Canada��s strides in regulating crypto-assets remain sluggish. CARF establishes a standardized reporting system for crypto-assets across 48 nations with the aim of tracking specific asset types and transactions while defining relevant tax jurisdictions.

Saloua Benkhouya to lead Women in Finance Association in Quebec (AFFQ)

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:48:50 +0000

Saloua Benkhouya (BSc��04, MBA��11) has been elected as President of the Board of Directors of the Women in Finance Association in Quebec (AFFQ), an organization dedicated to women in the financial services sector. Benkhouya has been an active member of AFFQ since 2016, previously serving as secretary and a member of the audit and risk management committee.

Meet MBA Camila Sabogal one of Poets and Quants' 2024 Best & Brightest

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:46:49 +0000

Camila Sabogal Cuadros (MBA '24) has been recognized as one of Poets and Quants' 2024 Best & Brightest MBAs. Hailing from Lima, Peru, Sabogal has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the 2023 President of the Desautels Graduate Women��s Association (DGWA) and as a Senior Strategy Consultant at Monitor Deloitte post-graduation.

��ֱ��bվ's Black Grad Gala Celebrates Class of 2024

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:36:38 +0000

On May 1, ��ֱ��bվ's 6th annual Black Grad Gala, hosted by the Black Students�� Network, honoured the Class of 2024's Black graduates. Approximately 50 graduates from various faculties were celebrated on stage, each receiving Kente stoles in recognition of their achievements. Notable speakers included Associate Professor Momar Ndao and Black Grad Valedictorian Yasmine Elmi, a McCall MacBain Scholar in the Faculty of Science and incoming ��ֱ��bվ medical student.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels BCom Wins McCAIS Undergraduate Research Award 2024

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:51:24 +0000

Bachelor of Commerce student Nikki Tye is the recipient of the ��ֱ��bվ Collaborative for AI & Society (McCAIS)��s Undergraduate Research Award (McURA) for Summer 2024. The $8,700 award, aimed at promoting interdisciplinary AI research in society, recognizes Nikki's project on "Protecting the Amazon Forest from Illegal Activity through Image Recognition and Operations Research: A Partnership with JungleKeepers and Peruvian Indigenous Communities."

��ֱ��bվ Desautels grad to compete in Paris Olympic Games

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:58:01 +0000

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for Fran?ois Cauchon (BCom��22). Cauchon will be representing Canada at the summer Olympic Games in Paris. "It is a surreal feeling," Cauchon, who battled through knee, back and ankle injuries before being named to Canada��s 14-member fencing team, tells CBC. "For every amateur and professional athlete, The Olympics is the holy grail of sports."

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A combination of introverted and extroverted traits helps leaders strike the right balance

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:50:38 +0000

Extroverted people often take naturally to leadership roles �C but they don��t always do enough listening. Introverted leaders may listen more, but sometimes lack the ability to inspire. A combination of the two personality types could yield the best results, according to Associate Professor Karl Moore. ��The downside of extroverted leaders is that they often like to talk more than listen,�� says Moore in an article in Scientific American.

2024 IMSF Showcase Day highlights student impact

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:41:56 +0000

This April, ��ֱ��bվ Desautels undergraduate students proudly showcased their contributions at the 2024 Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) Showcase Day. Held at the ��ֱ��bվ Faculty Club, the event highlighted the 2023-2024 cohort��s research and projects, all of which relate back to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Two students join ��ֱ��bվ Desautels as 2024 McCall MacBain Scholars

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:27:38 +0000

��ֱ��bվ's McCall MacBain Scholarships has announced its fourth cohort of recipients, beneficiaries of a landmark $200 million gift made in 2019 by ��ֱ��bվ��s 20th Chancellor John McCall MacBain and his wife Marcy. This year��s scholarships will enable 30 students to pursue a funded master��s or professional degree at ��ֱ��bվ while participating in mentorship, coaching, and a leadership development program.

Generous gift from Lester J. Fernandes will endow research Chair in Business Ethics

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:06:07 +0000

When it comes to ethical behaviour in business, there are many shades of grey. Parsing them requires a strong ethical compass, and the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity, founded in 2022 with a gift from David Laidley (BCom��67), is helping the next generation of business leaders do exactly that. Thanks to a generous gift from Lester J. Fernandes (MBA��82), a new research Chair in Business Ethics endowment will help expand the Laidley Centre��s footprint.

Embracing Retail Innovation: ��ֱ��bվ��s Master of Management in Retailing Explores Dubai

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:08:00 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students have returned from an enlightening journey through Dubai's dynamic retail landscape. Led by industry experts, the week-long study trip provided unparalleled insights into retail strategy and innovation in the Gulf region.

MMF student Daniel Buhler honoured with Peter Christoffersen MMF Award for academic excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:49:55 +0000

Daniel Buhler, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program was recently selected as this year��s recipient of Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)��Canada��s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give ��ֱ��bվ students invaluable experience in the industry.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels professor founds diversified biotech company with over US$25M funding

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:36:50 +0000

As investors search for new investment vehicles to create value due to ever-increasing competition in the financial markets, the ability to identify sources of potential value creation by addressing society��s most pressing economic needs has attracted significant attention. Collaboration between experts in finance and technology has emerged as a fertile arena for such value creation. However, the traditional approach to investing in technology has often underperformed, often due to a lack of sufficient diversification and capital efficiency.

In Memoriam - Wallace Crowston

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:41:04 +0000

On February 25, 2024, a major figure in ��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� history passed away. Wallace (Wally) Crowston was a former professor and dean who led the Faculty of Management during the late 1980s and 1990s. Crowston��s research explored the use of computer-based information systems to plan and coordinate project management, and he authored widely cited articles in major journals. Crowston was born in Toronto in 1934, and during his career, developed national and international networks to facilitate research, curricular development, and learning opportunities.

New York City Public Pension Fund pushes RBC for energy transparency

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:01:53 +0000

The New York City Public Pension Fund has pushed Canada��s largest bank to deliver greater transparency about its investments in green energy and fossil fuels. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will begin publishing the ratio between the two types of energy investments in its portfolio.

After a slow 2023, exchange-traded fund listings are revitalizing

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:57:31 +0000

In 2023, more than 120 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were delisted in Canada��more than four times as many as in an average year. Even so, there was still a net gain in the overall number of ETFs, with 164 new ones launching for the year. With numbers in for the first quarter of 2024, the high number of delistings appears to have been an anomaly.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels professors amongst recipients of the President��s Prize for Public Engagement through Media

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:54:07 +0000

��ֱ��bվ's President��s Prize for Public Engagement Through Media recognizes outstanding achievement among those who share their knowledge with the public. In 2024, ��ֱ��bվ Desautels was well-represented among the winners. Associate Professor Anna Kim was honoured with the President��s Prize for Emerging Researchers for her commitment to disseminating research on entrepreneurship and sustainability through traditional and social media platforms.

Mary Dellar named MUS Professor of the Year

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:50:45 +0000

The Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) has awarded the 2023-2024 Professor of the Year Award to Mary Dellar. This annual award recognizes a professor's outstanding commitment to students and engaging and innovative teaching methods. It is the highest honour given by the undergraduate student body at the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management.

The Hot Cities World Tour explores Egypt and Morocco

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:57:56 +0000

Since its inception in 2009, ��ֱ��bվ's annual Hot Cities of the World Tour has taken undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and professors to the frontier of our increasingly globalized world. This year, the 13th iteration of the tour visited Egypt and Morocco �C two of the largest and most important economies in Africa, and critical gateways to Europe and the Middle East.

IMPM alumnus recognized with 2024 Wealth Briefing Award in London

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:42:17 +0000

The achievements of International Master��s Program for Managers alumnus Damiano Baj (IMPM��16) were recognized with the European Chief Information Officer Award at the Wealth Briefing Awards in London on March 21, 2024. ��Anyone who meets Damiano is immediately struck by both his accomplished expertise and thoughtful philosophy of management and how this connects to his theory of business,�� says Martin Brigham, an associate professor at Lancaster University in the UK and the worldwide academic director of IMPM.

Incomes are up in Quebec, and ��ֱ��bվ��s Personal Finance Essentials course can help people learn more about managing their money

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:37:59 +0000

Widespread access to higher education is a relatively recent phenomenon. People in Quebec only started attending university in significant numbers in the 1960s. And Quebec��s highly educated workforce has yielded dividends, writes Nicolas B��rub�� in La Presse. In 2021, the median household income was up 26% from ten years before. It��s a golden age for earners in Quebec, and with more income comes more money management responsibility. ��ֱ��bվ��s free, online Personal Finance Essentials course can help people learn more about managing their money.

Bell Centre matchup between Montreal and Toronto will set Professional Women��s Hockey League attendance record

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:02:12 +0000

The Montreal Canadiens have been the hottest ticket in town for over a century, but the Habs are no longer the only professional hockey team capable of drawing a standing-room only crowd to the Bell Centre. Tickets for the Professional Women��s Hockey League (PWHL) April 20, 2024, matchup between Montreal and Toronto sold out in less than twenty minutes, and will set a new record for a PWHL game. It��s the team��s first time playing at the Bell Centre, but they have sold out all of their games at their home arena, the 3,245-seat Verdun Auditorium.

Tata Consultancy Services to grow AI and analytics capabilities in Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:43:15 +0000

Headquartered in Mumbai, the Tata Group is a multibillion-dollar conglomerate with operations in more than 100 countries. Their information technology services arm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is expanding its operations in Montreal. They��re investing in a state-of-the-art IT services delivery facility that will provide TCS customers with a range of technology solutions, including AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and advanced analytics.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels faculty members and researchers celebrated at Bravo Gala

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:55:09 +0000

��ֱ��bվ hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 21, which honours its faculty members and researchers who have won special awards, memberships and prizes over the past year. ��ֱ��bվ Desautels is proud to announce 14 of its faculty amongst the distinguished honourees this year. Congratulations to our deserving laureates! Full list below.
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The MPFE course helps Canadians make the most of their money

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:52:40 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials (MPFE) course helps prepare young Canadians for life, Benjamin Croitoru tells Jessica Moorhouse on the More Money Podcast. Personal finance should be taught in high school, or maybe even junior high, he posits. Finance can seem intimidating to the uninitiated, but personal finance isn��t as complicated as the world of high finance.

Advanced life deferred annuities can give retirees peace of mind

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:49:21 +0000

For people with defined contribution pension plans, longevity risk is a significant concern. You don��t want to outlive your money. The issue is compounded because today��s retirees have longer life expectancies than ever before, writes Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada. Most retirees decumulate their capital on their own, but because they��re afraid to outlast their savings, this leads to a pattern of living poor and dying rich. An advanced life deferred annuity (ALDA) can help address this problem.

Temu��s low prices are drawing in consumers despite product quality issues

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:44:19 +0000

The online marketplace Temu, launched in 2022, has become one of the most downloaded apps in North America. The platform is known for ultra-low prices, though the quality and safety of the products it sells are sometimes suspect. ��If I understand their business model correctly, they sell products at a loss, and make money from the data they collect,�� said Bensadoun School of Retail Management?(BSRM) Executive Director Charles de Brabant in an interview with Radio-Canada.

MBA studies sharpen management skills, but can��t create managers on their own

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:12:42 +0000

Some scholars have argued that MBAs serve business school bottom lines more than they benefit students, writes Ann Peng in the Kansas City Business Journal. Other studies have quantified significant financial benefits for those who hold these degrees. But the MBA doesn��t make the manager, and Peng suggests that recruiting MBA students based on their leadership experience instead of their years of general work experience can facilitate their leadership development.

Air Canada and WestJet both increase checked bag fees

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:10:18 +0000

In February, WestJet announced it was increasing fees for checked bags. Shortly after, Air Canada followed suit. Both airlines now charge between $35 and $42 for the first checked bag on economy fares. Though now common throughout the industry, it was only in 2014 that Canada��s major airlines introduced checked bag fees. ��It��s a business,�� says Prof. Karl Moore. ��You��re leaving money on the table if you don��t do it. There��s no outrage about it, so you can make some more money.��

Airfares are going down, but additional fees can offset any savings

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:08:43 +0000

Airfares are getting cheaper in Canada, but that doesn��t necessarily mean you��ll pay less when you fly. In late 2023, WestJet introduced a $10 surcharge for checking bags with agents instead of online. Then, in February 2024, it increased checked bag fees for economy passengers on domestic flights. Low fares help attract customers, but the added fees can drive up the final bill substantially. ��Airlines entice you with the low cost of the ticket, but the price is not as low as it appears with the ancillary fees,�� Prof.

Failure of Lynx Air illustrates challenges of Canadian market

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:06:28 +0000

In February 2024, the low-cost carrier Lynx Air announced it was filing for creditor protection and would cease operations, with just a few days�� notice to its ticket holders. The airline had significant overlap with Air Canada��s routes and never managed to gain a foothold in the market. ��It��s a difficult environment for airlines to make money in Canada,�� says Prof.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels: First Faculty to attain Silver in Sustainable Workplace Program

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:39:40 +0000

��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management has become the first Faculty to achieve Silver status in the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. Led by ��ֱ��bվ's Office of Sustainability, the program encourages eco-friendly practices and a sustainability culture for departments and units across campus.?

Professor Liette Lapointe awarded honorary doctorate from Aix-Marseille University

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:35:17 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Professor Liette Lapointe has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Aix-Marseille University, recognized for her contributions to information systems management and behavioural studies.

Introducing ��ֱ��bվ Management Insights Podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:32:31 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work behind the scenes of your favourite sports team, or how you can leverage data and artificial intelligence in your current role? Curious about the origin story of the company whose juice kickstarts your day?

Benevolent sexism among venture capitalists advantages male entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:13:36 +0000

Just 17% of Canada��s small- and medium-sized enterprises are owned by women, and benevolent sexism among venture capitalists is one of the reasons for this yawning gap between female and male entrepreneurs. Benevolent sexism is a form of bias that appears positive on the surface, but ultimately reinforces gender roles and entrenches inequality, writes Desautels PhD candidate Nhu Nguyen in The Conversation.

Professor Alain Pinsonneault named to SAQ Board of Directors

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:45:31 +0000

In January 2024, Prof. Alain Pinsonneault was appointed to a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Societ�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ). The Distinguished James ��ֱ��bվ Professor brings expertise in information technology management and business digitization to the SAQ, which sells beer, wine and spirits at more 400 locations throughout Quebec.

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Desautels MBA grad named one of 100 people who transformed Africa in 2023

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:28:48 +0000

After completing his studies at ��ֱ��bվ, Jeremy Awori (MBA��90) worked briefly in the financial services sector in Canada before becoming head of retail banking for the Standard Chartered Bank of Kenya at just 28 years old. Today, he is director general of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a pan-African banking conglomerate with operations in 33 countries. This year, Financial Afrik named Awori one of 100 people who are transforming Africa.

Dean Yolande Chan Leads Global Higher Ed Transformation at 2024 EFMD Conference in Amsterdam

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:07:41 +0000

Dean Yolande Chan chaired the 2024 EFMD Conference for Deans and Directors General, that brought together nearly 500 leaders in higher education from across the globe to Amsterdam, Netherlands from February 6-7, 2024.

BCom students selected for CEOx1Day program

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:33:46 +0000

The CEOx1Day program offers some of Canada��s top students the opportunity to learn directly from executives at some of the country��s most prominent companies. Hosted by the Odgers Berndtson Canada consultancy, candidates undergo a rigorous selection process and shadow the CEOs of organizations like Bombardier, Canadian Blood Services and the Royal Canadian Mint. This year, two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Bachelor of Commerce students made the cut.

MBA students should try and avoid FOMO, recent graduate advises

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:25:56 +0000

For high-achieving MBA students, the allure of pursuing multiple paths can be strong. However, Kriti Pradhan (MBA��23), now a senior consultant at KPMG Canada, cautions against succumbing to the temptation of trying to do it all. Pradhan advises her peers to steer clear of developing a fear of missing out. "Many students initially enter with a singular vision, such as a career in finance," Pradhan notes in an interview with FT MBA Magazine.

Montreal��s La Vie en Rose is wise to take a gradual approach to U.S. expansion

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:18:33 +0000

Lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose operates in 20 countries, but they haven��t expanded to the neighbouring United States �C until now. The Montreal-headquartered company is opening three stores in New York state, with an eye cast toward operating nationwide one day. But with a more crowded market for lingerie in the United States, they��re taking a cautious approach.

AI can be a powerful tool for asset managers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:35:56 +0000

Artificial intelligence isn��t a crystal ball, but it can analyze exponentially more data than any human can, and that has the potential to transform the financial services industry. ��It��s the most powerful tool I��ve ever seen applicable to investments,�� says Professor Ruslan Goyenko in an interview with Benefits Canada. Asset managers can use it to improve active management, and to weather challenging market conditions. ��It makes the current investment book obsolete.

Quebec City invests $3M in alumnae-managed venture capital fund Linearis Ventures

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:32:38 +0000

Linearis Ventures invests in new health technologies at the intersection of life sciences and artificial intelligence. The Quebec City-based venture capital firm recently received a $3 million investment from the city of Quebec, pushing it past its initial commitment target of $50 million. Managed by?an experienced trio, including?Manon Boisclair (EMBA��19), the fund seeks to open new horizons in precision medicine. And for Quebec City mayor Bruno Marchand, the investment represents an effort to support those who are making the city shine.

Better listening can be a strength for introverted leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:59:54 +0000

There is a long-held bias against introverted people in leadership roles, but introverted leaders can excel, especially when they��re leading a proactive team. One of the major strengths of introverts is their ability �C and willingness �C to listen. Introverted leaders often choose to wait before expressing their ideas, avoiding the need to dominate every conversation, as highlighted by Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Their ideas are typically more fully formed and well-thought-out.

Businesses would benefit from deeper understanding of artificial intelligence

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:57:50 +0000

Generative AI has recently garnered significant attention, yet many individuals possess only a superficial understanding of the technology, as outlined by Professor Maxime Cohen in an open letter published in Le Devoir. Co-authored with Pierre Graff, Marie-Chantal Leduc, and Bertrand Milot, the letter emphasizes the necessity for businesses to enhance their comprehension of what AI can offer and what it cannot.

E-commerce vehicle acquisitions face hurdles due to existing laws

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:44:29 +0000

During the 2023 Los Angeles International Auto Show, Hyundai and Amazon revealed plans to enable vehicle purchases on their e-commerce platform by 2024. However, this option is not currently available. Since 2018, it has been possible to browse a digital showroom of Hyundai vehicles, but not to complete the purchase. Even when the company introduces the capability to buy vehicles online, widespread availability is unlikely.

Beaver Tails CEO Pino Di Ioia credits tenacity with fuelling success

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:38:57 +0000

It all began with a summer job selling Beaver Tails at a Montreal amusement park in 1987. Now, more than 35 years later, Pino Di Ioia (BCom��92, MBA��93) stands as the company��s CEO. He acquired the brand rights in Quebec in 1998, expanding its presence there before assuming leadership of the head office a few years later. Today, the company boasts over 200 locations across Canada, adding approximately ten new ones each year. Di Ioia attributes his success to perseverance.

In times of crisis, there can be benefits to diversifying messages across different social media accounts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:23:01 +0000

We live in an age of information, and we��re able to obtain it through many different channels. During disasters, many people turn to social media, and there is an orthodoxy in the field of crisis communications that organizations should speak in a consistent voice across different accounts and platforms. But Changseung Yoo is challenging that notion.

Small businesses can also benefit from AI

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:19:11 +0000

Big businesses are deploying artificial intelligence to streamline their supply chains, cut labour costs, and better understand their customers. For small- and medium-sized enterprises, keeping pace can be a daunting task.

In less hierarchical workplaces, mentoring is a two-way street

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:42:14 +0000

As an ever greater number of people stay in the workforce later into their lives, there are more generations working together than ever before. Older generations should be sure they listen to their younger colleagues, according to Associate Professor Karl Moore. ��The workplace is less hierarchical than it used to be, and their truth is almost as good as my truth,�� he says in an interview on BNN Bloomberg. Mentoring is important too �C and it goes both ways.

Artistic approaches to creativity can be model for business leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:40:57 +0000

On stage, singer, producer, and DJ Luka Hollinger reinvents himself as the persona Rondo Banks. The Montreal-based musician sees the shift as a way to express himself in a genuine way. Hollinger views creativity as a choice, and believes that conscious decisions to be more creative can lead to a transformative overflow into all aspects of life.

MIPC asks students to devise decumulation strategies for an inflationary environment

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:18:35 +0000

For its 7th edition, the 2023 ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), as part of ��ֱ��bվ��s Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), gathered over 80 teams from 27 countries to address retirement challenges amidst inflation. Participants tackled the task of developing decumulation strategies for the fictional Maple Leaf Pension Plan, simulating real-world data.

Avoiding simple mistakes can help you manage your money

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:12:37 +0000

In a recent video interview with 24 heures, Benjamin Croitoru, Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels, shared valuable insights on navigating financial challenges amidst the economic uncertainties of 2024. Addressing the impact of high inflation and the looming possibility of a recession, Croitoru underscored the importance of avoiding common financial pitfalls.

Local bakery works with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management to guide move to check-out automation process

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:10:41 +0000

The pandemic hit many businesses hard, and the artisanal bakery and caf�� Mamie Clafoutis was one of them. Their seven locations in Montreal and Ottawa were forced to reduce their hours to one shift per day. As they��ve emerged from the storm, they have sought ways to keep their costs low, and one of them is by automating checkout. Working with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), Mamie Clafoutis is sensitizing its clientele to the idea of self-checkout by stationing a single employee to oversee the process. But they have ambitions to become even more automated.

Theatre piece brings awareness to humanitarian efforts

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:54:10 +0000

Art occupies an important place in the life of the former international president of Doctors Without Borders / M��decins Sans Fronti��res (MSF), Joanne Liu (MDCM'91,?IMHL'14, DSc'16). ��Sometimes, when I see very difficult things on the ground, I need to see beauty to believe in mankind.�� The pediatric emergency doctor and professor at ��ֱ��bվ��s School of Population and Global Health suggested a show that addresses the Covid-19 pandemic, so people don��t forget the lessons learned and are better equipped to respond to a crisis in the future.

The pandemic pushed tipping too far, but customers can push back

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:41:54 +0000

A recent video sharing one woman��s New Year��s resolution to no longer tip has gone viral, proving that, for many consumers, tipping has become excessive. Just a few years ago, diners often ponied up 15% on a restaurant bill or bar tab. As restaurants were forced to close during the pandemic, tip prompts creeped up to 18%, 20%, or even 30%. Tip prompts were also added to many other services where tipping had never been customary �C like drive-thru windows and even deli counters. Referred to as ��tip-flation��, this phenomenon has sparked debate.

Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray named Top Retail Experts for 2024

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:39:44 +0000

Two faculty members of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) have been named to Rethink Retail��s Top Retail Experts (TRE) list for 2024, one of the most prestigious global accolades in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

Universities must go beyond the ivory tower

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:57:39 +0000

The ivory tower sits on a solid foundation, but it could use a little shaking up, writes Professor Henry Mintzberg in a University World News article co-authored with his daughter Susan Mintzberg, a doctoral candidate in social work at ��ֱ��bվ. They argue that an overemphasis on a few top journals is one of the issues of the current model. These publications are sometimes called ��A-journals��, and, in some cases, universities are prioritizing quantity over quality.

Unionization is having a moment, but reaching initial contract agreements is proving challenging

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:54:06 +0000

In 2022, employees at a Trader Joe��s grocery store in Massachusetts successfully voted to unionize. However, almost two years later, the company has yet to present any contract proposals. Despite the company's initial dismissal of a $30-an-hour wage proposal, they failed to provide a counter-offer, contributing to a broader trend of extended negotiations for new unions' inaugural contracts.

Pension funds can drive greater returns by participating more directly in value creation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:51:57 +0000

Pension funds manage enormous amounts of capital, but they don��t create as much value as other players in the financial sector. Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and private equity funds all play a more direct role in launching projects and creating value. But some Canadian pension funds have taken control of the value-creation process with investments in real estate, natural resources, infrastructure, and private credit, writes Associate Professor Sebastien Betermier in Wealth Professional.

A ��ֱ��bվ MBA alumnus is integrating the latest technology into supply chain management

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:49:07 +0000

Bachir Sentissi (MBA��98) wants to make it easier to access the Internet of Things (IoT). After completing his MBA, Sentissi worked with Canadian National Railway, and became interested in how organizations collect and process information. His work with CN served as a springboard to return to Morocco to work with the Tanger Med Port Authority, and in 2011, he launched a startup called Oritech, which uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to trace shipments in supply chains. Then, in 2021, Sentissi co-founded another company called Teraflow.

Economic uncertainty will continue in 2024, and businesses can benefit by planning for it

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:47:39 +0000

Last year was one of economic uncertainty �C and a challenging year for many small businesses. Despite this, small business owners demonstrated remarkable resilience, ingenuity and leadership, and looked for ways to turn obstacles into new opportunities, writes Don Ludlow (MBA��01) in CanadianSME Business Magazine.

MMR student shares how L'Or��al Brandstorm led to internship

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:41:01 +0000

Last year, after months of hard work and 'brandstorming', two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels teams took the podium at the 31st annual L'Or��al Brandstorm competition, competing against top teams from across Canada! Madison Laxer and her fellow Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) teammates, Aditi Bali and Supreet Kaur, took third place. Madison reflects on her experience participating in the case competition and how it even led to an internship.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels leads the way in ��ֱ��bվ Workplace Sustainability Certifications

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:15:39 +0000

This winter, the sustainability efforts of 13 University offices were recognized by the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the ��ֱ��bվ Office of Sustainability, with nearly half coming from ��ֱ��bվ Desautels. The Academic Affairs Office earned a Gold-level certification, while the Dean��s Office and Infrastructure Team earned Silver, and the EMBA ��ֱ��bվ-HEC program, Human Resources Team, PhD in Management Office, and Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship were recognized with Bronze awards.

��Buy now, pay later�� loans are not covered by existing consumer protection laws

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:13:34 +0000

Buy now, pay later technology offers loans to consumers to pay for purchases in instalments over time. A soft credit check verifies eligibility, and can extend credit to users who might not otherwise have access to credit products. These loans claim to improve the financial inclusion of lower-income young people, but should be approached with caution, writes Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation.

This holiday season, shoppers are spending more and getting less

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:11:08 +0000

Christmas is just around the corner, and even with inflation slowing down, gift prices are higher than ever. Canada��s Consumer Price Index is at an all-time high of nearly 160 points, Associate Professor Vivek Astvansh tells CTV News Montreal. ��Consumers are feeling the pinch, and while they want to buy stuff, they are resisting purchases,�� says Astvansh. Holiday spending will still be higher than it was last year, but not because people are actually buying more gifts. ��The prices of everything have gone up.

Idealizing specific body types in the workplace causes inequities

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:22:39 +0000

When you think of a shopping centre Santa Claus, a specific body type comes to mind: a bearded, rosy-cheeked, older, white man. In fact, many work in fields where their bodies are intentionally governed by organizational systems intent on shaping them into an idealized image of a worker, argues Assistant Professor of Strategy and Organization Rohini Jalan. While all bodies are encouraged to undergo body work to conform, this affects different body types disproportionately.

Raising tuition for out-of-province students risks undermining world-class academic programs, writes Prof. Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:03:47 +0000

Funding for universities is not a zero-sum game, writes John Cleghorn Professor of Management Henry Mintzberg in a LaPresse op-ed. And the Quebec government��s plan to increase tuition for out-of-province students risks undermining the very source of funding it hopes to leverage. If students at anglophone universities are charged higher fees, and that money is used to fund francophone universities, it will discourage many out-of-province students from coming to Quebec in the first place.

Tip creep and tip-flation leading to a review of tipping culture in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:12:03 +0000

Tipping has gotten out of control in Canada. Not only are restaurants�� automated payment systems prompting patrons for tips of up to 30%, there are even some tip prompts at self-serve kiosks. More than half of Canadians say they��d prefer a no-tip, service-included model that ensures higher base wages for employees. For now, shoppers should be reminded that tipping is discretionary, says Associate Professor Vivek Astvansh in an article for The Conversation.

When it comes to long-term thinking, family-controlled businesses have an advantage

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:05:55 +0000

Family-controlled businesses demonstrate exceptional long-term performance. Since 2005, such businesses have significantly outperformed the S&P/TSX Composite. Family-controlled businesses earned an annualized return of 8.3%, compared to 7% for their publicly-traded counterparts, according to the National Bank of Canada��s Family Advantage 2023-24 Report.

A combination of approaches results in better decisions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:03:13 +0000

Navigating decision-making complexities is no easy feat, but Henry Mintzberg, John Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at ��ֱ��bվ, and Frances Westley, J.W. McConnell Chair in social innovation at the University of Waterloo, have crafted insightful methods to ease this process.

Long-term investments help Canadian pension plans outperform international counterparts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:45:01 +0000

Canadian pension funds have outperformed their counterparts elsewhere, and a recent study co-authored by Associate Professor of Finance Sebastien Betermier examines how they��ve accomplished this. The study analyzes four deals �C in the agricultural, railway transportation, real estate development, and financial services�C that diversified their holdings and enabled their success.

More Canadians are renewing their mortgages at higher rates, as economy heads toward forecasted recession

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:40:21 +0000

More than 3 million Canadians will be facing mortgage renewal in the next 18 months �C and with interest rates still at their highest level in years, many will face payments that are 30-40% higher. ��Inflation has been off the charts for the past couple years, and when the Bank of Canada raises interest rates, it is to bring inflation down,�� explains Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:28:19 +0000

Congratulations to Michael Richardson (GCPA'18, 2018 CFE Honour Roll and Gold Medal in Quebec) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA)Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers for the second time!

This award recognizes excellence in teaching by guest GCPA lecturers. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.

2023 CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participants

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:23:04 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) Tian Cheng Huang (BCom��22, GCPA��23) and Kyra Swift (BCom UOttawa��21, GCPA��23) have been named to the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

Navigating the retail conundrum: striking the right balance in inventory management

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:42:45 +0000

It has been a challenging few years for supply chains. After pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, many retailers increased their inventory for the 2022 holiday season. After all, demand was still booming at the time. But demand has come down off its peak, and that presents an entirely different problem for retailers in 2023. Some major retailers have reduced inventory so as to not be left with products they can��t sell.

Lightspeed CEO JP Chauvet credits globetrotting childhood with fostering intercultural sensitivity

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:41:19 +0000

After a childhood spent in France, Ireland, Nigeria and Singapore, JP Chauvet��s career has spanned yet more countries and continents. He was lured from London to Montreal to work for Lightspeed, where he is Chief Executive Officer. Growing up, Chauvet never felt fully accepted in any one place, but his ability to understand different cultural perspectives has been an asset in his career. ��Everybody always asks what��s your superpower, and it��s kind of a weird question, but I can be in Paris and understand how people think.

Suggestion that out-of-province students don��t contribute to Montreal��s dynamism false

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:38:53 +0000

Brett Miller (BCom��86) moved to Montreal to study at ��ֱ��bվ, but he has made the city his home and become a leader in Quebec��s business community. Now the CEO of the real estate development company Canderel, Miller is concerned about the Quebec government��s plan to double tuition for out-of-province students beginning in Fall 2024. ��To suggest that out-of-province students don��t contribute to the dynamism of the city is such a false message to send.

Asking the right questions can help leaders understand their business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:36:19 +0000

After working in investment banking in Amsterdam, New York and Tokyo, Sarab Hans (MBA��00) returned to Canada to take the reins of the family business. Mississauga-based Hans Dairy specializes in South Asian dairy products, but Hans didn��t have experience in dairy food and beverage production and needed to learn about the manufacturing process. ��Sometimes, when we come into a position where we��re expected to be a leader, we feel like we need to show we know everything,�� Hans says in interview with Food in Canada.

Bargain hunters beware: online deals can come with unanticipated conditions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:22:24 +0000

Scouring for holiday gifts at bargain prices is a savvy way to cut costs, but the allure of Black Friday deals sometimes masks potential pitfalls. In an article for BNN Bloomberg, Associate Professor Vivek Astvansh emphasizes the need for caution among bargain hunters to ensure they're fully informed about any unforeseen conditions.

Holiday grocery price freeze includes more products this year, but long-term affordability solutions needed

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:20:32 +0000

This year, Canada��s large grocery chains are freezing the price for a greater variety of items than usual before the holidays. While 10-15% more products are included in the freeze this year, the true test of affordability will come later. ��How high will grocery prices be when the price freeze ends?�� asks Professor Saibal Ray in an interview with CBC Radio��s As It Happens.

Ava Labs and CBER Forum launch new blockchain and crypto podcast series

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:14:15 +0000

Ava Labs, a software provider for the Avalanche blockchain network, has launched a new podcast series under its Owl Explains initiative. ��Crafting the Crypto Economy�� spotlights top researchers from leading academic institutions and features ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Assistant Professor of Finance Thomas J. Rivera as part of the opening lineup.

BCom alum��s paper on the financial literacy of immigrants an FCAC finalist

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:33:59 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels graduate Avneet Bhabra (BCom��23)��s research paper ��23% and Counting, but Not ��One Size Fits All��: Helping Canada��s Immigrants Strengthen Their Financial Knowledge�� has been published by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) on Canada.ca. Focusing on financial literacy amongst immigrants in Canada, the paper was selected as a finalist in the undergraduate category of the FCAC��s 2023 Building Better Financial Futures Challenge.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels launches the Management Science Case Writing Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:09:30 +0000

The inaugural ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Management Science Case Writing Competition, organized by Assistant Professor (Teaching) Rob Glew and supported by EY, turns the tables on the traditional case competition format. Since May, 34 BCom students worked to write case studies on their experience with operations management and analytics on their summer work placements.

Bankrupt companies benefit from cooperation with suppliers during legal process

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:29:19 +0000

When a company declares bankruptcy, the spotlight often falls on its creditors, primarily focusing on corporate debt from financial institutions. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the significant role of suppliers in the company's journey through bankruptcy. While financial institutions play a key role, suppliers can also be instrumental in the company's successful emergence from bankruptcy proceedings. Suppliers stand to gain more by supporting their buyer's recovery instead of witnessing the liquidation of assets.

Canadian pension funds divestment of private equity holdings rebalances portfolios

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:24:33 +0000

Canadian pension funds are strategically divesting from their private equity holdings to realign their portfolios. Recognizing the inherent lag in private equity valuations compared to publicly traded assets, the move aims to address potential overvaluations, particularly in the context of rising interest rates.

Public pension plans in Canada and Australia achieve efficiencies through professional asset management at scale

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:01:09 +0000

Canada and Australia are both examples of successful pension fund management, said Prof. Sebastien Betermier in a keynote presentation to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Thought Leadership Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. While there are differences, both capture similar efficiencies: getting people to save money early, so they benefit from compounding. The assets in these funds are professionally managed, which provides multiple advantages.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels alum sheds light on inequities faced by women entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:59:01 +0000

Harriett Baldwin (MBA��85) is spearheading an extensive examination of the financial landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. Highlighting a stark gender disparity, she points out only 2% of venture capital funding in the UK goes to businesses run by women, while men fill 90% of all senior roles at hedge funds.

New Royalmount real estate development will bring greater luxury retail options to Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:26:20 +0000

Among the low-rise industrial buildings that line the northern end of D��carie Boulevard, a major new shopping centre is taking shape. The $7-billion Royalmount luxury retail and lifestyle centre is slated to open in summer 2024, after numerous construction delays.

Alberta��s withdrawal from Canada Pension Plan means leaving one of the world��s best-managed funds

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:17:49 +0000

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) launched in 1966 and pays retirees a monthly amount based on contributions deducted from their paycheques throughout their working lives. "You contribute with the understanding that when it comes your time to retire, you can expect your own steady stream of income where the risks are being managed directly by the plan," says Prof.

Public sector organizations need to ensure fair AI implementation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:05:43 +0000

Artificial intelligence can identify patterns in data much faster and more effectively and efficiently than humans can, but it is only applicable to the specific contexts in which data was created. Even then, AI can replicate the data��s biases and encode them, resulting in a major limitation that can lead to discrimination on the basis of sex or ethnicity. This is of particular concern for public sector organizations, which need to be fair to those they serve.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels units achieve silver sustainability certification

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:57:31 +0000

This Fall, ��ֱ��bվ awarded new Sustainable Workplace Certifications to nine units. Among them, two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels units earned the silver-level distinction: The Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) and IT Customer Services Team.

Canada's big grocery chains face pressure to cut prices as food costs rise

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:54:42 +0000

Food prices rose by 5.8 per cent in September, prompting the federal government to ask Canada��s five largest grocery chains to provide a plan for how they will stabilize prices, with staple products a likely focus. ��High transportation costs, inventory issues and other pressures driving up costs are subsiding,�� says Professor Saibal Ray, who specializes in Operations Management. Ray, commenting to Financial Post and Toronto Star, suspects the grocers�� promises to Ottawa will involve price cuts.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA ranked #22 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:48:59 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 22nd globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, jumping 16 spots and proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies.

MMF students excel in Deloitte Synergy Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:18:07 +0000

Students in the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 6th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 26.

IMHL alumnus leads project to install 900 defibrillators in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:15:09 +0000

Each year, about 10,000 people in Quebec suffer a cardiac arrest, and receiving resuscitation care in the first minutes is critical to survival. For every minute that passes without treatment, survival rates decrease by 7-10%.?Dr.

AI tools can have unanticipated consequences for managers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:10:34 +0000

When a Los Angeles law firm began adopting new artificial intelligence tools to automate contract reviews, it looked like junior lawyers and paralegals might be out of a job. Yet, even as these tools conducted increasingly complex tasks, the firm��s workforce didn��t suffer. However, this shift to AI taking on some tasks previously performed by humans forced the firm to reconfigure its organizational structure.

MBA alum��s restaurant named top healthy restaurant in United Arab Emirates

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:52:02 +0000

SALATA claims to be the ultimate destination for health nuts, and food delivery service Deliveroo UAE concurs, naming the leading built-to-order salad kitchen the best healthy restaurant in the United Arab Emirates. When Founder and CEO?Georges Bandar (MBA��14) launched the delivery-only restaurant, he wanted it to offer more than leafy greens. ��It was more than just a salad concept. It was a revolution,�� he says. ��A movement towards better living, better choices, and obviously, better tastes."

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MMA ranked 2nd in Canada and 13th globally

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:25:00 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MMF maintains 2nd place in Canada and ranks 20th globally

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:13:15 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA rises to 2nd place in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:01:55 +0000

Desautels-developed AI app is helping monkeys avoid injury in Costa Rica

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:17:57 +0000

When endangered howler monkey populations cross Costa Rica��s roads, they are vulnerable to injury from electrical wires and passing cars. Associate Professor Juan Camilo Serpa, partnering with Reserva Conchal, is using artificial intelligence to help prevent these injuries from occurring.

International Masters for Health Leadership prepares health care workers for leadership in clinical environment

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:13:38 +0000

From drug delivery to patient treatment, the healthcare sector contributes significantly to economic activity, but there are unique dynamics to managing people in a clinical setting. ��Just as we expect clinicians to appreciate the daily work of healthcare managers, we need managerial leaders to grasp the clinician��s perspective,�� says Leslie Breitner in an interview with Forbes.

Automated checkout technology allows workers to focus on higher-value tasks

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:10:24 +0000

Amazon Go, convenience stores that eliminate the check-out process, are coming to Canada. Customers can use a debit card, credit card or payment-enabled phone to enter, select and buy items, and simply walk out of the store. Amazon introduced the cashierless stores in the U.S. in 2018 and is now opening locations in Calgary and Toronto. "The growth in this sector is remarkable, with a significant amount of investment pouring in," says Professor Maxime Cohen in interview with CBC.

Cutting back on service can damage an airline��s reputation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:06:47 +0000

As Pakistan International Airlines grapples with financial challenges, the carrier has made service cutbacks, reducing the number of domestic flights it operates, and unilaterally rebooking some passengers. ��It's not easy for any airline to decide to cut back services,�� says Associate Professor Karl Moore, as it can result in long-term damage to an airline��s reputation. "Within Pakistan, they are the dominant player. So, everyone in the country is aware of what's going on with them.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels represented at MBA World Summit 2023

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:04:03 +0000

Six second-year MBA students had the opportunity to attend this year��s MBA World Summit in Silicon Valley, considered the ultimate international gathering for the global MBA community. Annually, 100 hundred inspiring students from the world��s leading business schools are selected to participate.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBAs win Global Goals Jam case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:01:38 +0000

Three ��ֱ��bվ MBA candidates took home top prize at this year��s Global Goals Jam case competition, hosted by Smith School of Business at Queen��s University. The challenge? Find an inclusive approach to boost staff diversity at Smith.

Airbus Canada welcomes ��ֱ��bվ students to Mirabel

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:59:23 +0000

Last month, over 70 ��ֱ��bվ students from different academic disciplines took part in a tour of Airbus Canada��s headquarters in Mirabel, Airbus�� most important headquarters outside of Europe. Students had the unique opportunity to hear from Airbus Canada CEO Beno?t Schultz and nearly 20 other company officials, including ��ֱ��bվ alumni. Organized by ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore, the idea took flight following Schultz��s Desautels CEO Speaker Series visit in 2022.

Scaling intentionally, rather than rapidly, could yield social, economic, and environmental benefits

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:49:59 +0000

The most successful technology companies have scaled quickly from startups to become the world��s largest companies. ��The Silicon Valley formula can be great for some enterprises,�� says Associate Professor Anna Kim in a piece by The Globe and Mail��s Report on Business Magazine, ��but it doesn��t always have the best social, economic, and environmental impacts.�� Instead, companies can choose to scale deeply and intentionally.

Bensadoun School of Retail Management Road Shows work with businesspeople in rural Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:58:15 +0000

The way that we shop is changing, and for small- and medium-sized enterprises, it can be challenging to keep up with the pace of innovation. But the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) is helping them do it. Since spring 2023, it has been hosting regional networking events that meet Quebec businesspeople where they live and work. Regional roadshows aim to help SMEs become omni-channel retailers, and consist of workshops that showcase the innovative research happening at BSRM.

Artificial intelligence is helping Costa Rica NGOs preserve biodiversity

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:53:40 +0000

During a sabbatical year, Prof. Juan Camilo Serpa visited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Costa Rica, and found that while they were doing a lot of great work to help animals, they had little access to advanced technologies like data analytics and artificial intelligence. This inspired Serpa to re-focus his research toward the country��s NGOs, so he could help them implement new technologies that maximize the impact of their efforts.

Being Black in Consulting event provides students with insight into consulting careers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:42:26 +0000

Diverse consulting teams thrive when solving complex problems together, but, for people who haven��t had much exposure to the industry, it can seem a little opaque. The Being Black in Consulting event seeks to shed some light on this subject.

AI tools boost and optimize productivity in the retail sector

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:34:33 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) will give productivity a major boost in the retail sector, according Maxime Cohen, Professor of Retail and Operations Management at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels, home to the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)��s retail innovation lab.

��ֱ��bվ BCom team wins honourable mention at EDI case writing competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:42:05 +0000

Two BCom students selected for the National Bank Financial Young Women Student Mentorship Program

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:30:45 +0000

Selected from over 220 applicants, two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels undergraduate students will be joining the National Bank Financial (NBF) Young Women Student Mentorship Program��s 2023-24 cohort.

Employees unable to be their authentic self less likely to express their perspective

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:38:04 +0000

While some progress has been made in addressing discrimination in the workplace, many still feel the need to change themselves to conform to workplace cultural norms. Some, for example, may modify their speech or straighten their hair in order to fit in. This can come at a cost, writes Laura Morgan Roberts, Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, in the Harvard Business Review.

MoneySense names MPFE to its best free personal finance resources list

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:35:07 +0000

By improving your financial literacy, you can make the most of your money, writes MoneySense Executive Editor Lisa Hannam. The guidance of experts is a good place to start, and the digital magazine and financial media website places the ��ֱ��bվ Personal Financial Essentials (MPFE) course on its list of the best free personal finance resources available to Canadians. Offered by ��ֱ��bվ in collaboration with The Globe and Mail and RBC Future Launch, the course covers a wide range of topics, each taught by ��ֱ��bվ Desautels professors.

SNC-Lavalin��s announces long-overdue rebrand as AtkinsR��alis

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:20:44 +0000

After a decade marred by bribery and corruption scandals, the Montreal-headquartered engineering firm SNC-Lavalin Group is changing its name to AtkinsR��alis. This rebrand demonstrates the company��s desire to move beyond its past transgressions, even if it wasn��t explicitly framed that way, according Prof. Karl Moore. The firm��s former name has been tarnished by scandals in Canada, Libya and India, but its new name signals that it wants to break with its troubled past.

��ֱ��bվ expands its business analytics degree with online delivery

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:53:35 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management is launching an online version of its top-ranked Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program. The 18-month online offering will feature the same high-quality curriculum and content as the in-person, full-time program, providing a balance of advanced statistics, technology and business strategy, and giving students a broad range of practical skills to turn data-driven insights into actionable solutions.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management MBA ranked #2 in Canada by Bloomberg Businessweek

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:09:57 +0000

Bloomberg Businessweek has released their 2023-2024 MBA rankings, with ��ֱ��bվ Desautels placing at?#2 in Canada. The rankings were based on four major factors: compensation, learning, networking and entrepreneurship.

Learn more about the Bloomberg Businessweek rankings

The Five Mindsets of a Manager continues to influence management practices twenty years after its original publication

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:34:56 +0000

Today��s leaders don��t only face managerial and business challenges. There are geopolitical, social, and environmental obstacles too. The way they respond will define their organization��s success. In 2003, Prof. Henry Mintzberg provided a framework for leadership in the modern global economy when he published ��The Five Mindsets of a Manager�� in the Harvard Business Review.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Costa Rica study trip applies data analytics to sustainability projects

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:32:28 +0000

��ֱ��bվ students are working with Costa Rican non-governmental organizations to safeguard howler monkeys from road hazards. Through their research, they��ve created a "Mono-SOS" website for accident reporting in partnership with a local NGO, SalveMonos.

��ֱ��bվ��s CIBC Office of Sustainable Finance proposes reforms to address climate change

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:32:10 +0000

Canada��s federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 billion to fight climate change��but failed to spend anywhere near that. And corporations often commit to climate initiatives, but there��s no requirement they actually do so.

BSRM and MMA launch Data Sphere Lab

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:27:29 +0000

The Bensadoun School of Retail Management, in collaboration with the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management, is pleased to announce the launch of the Data Sphere Lab.

Remembering alumnus Bill Webb��s remarkable impact

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:13:16 +0000

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William ��Bill�� Webb (MBA��93), a valued member of the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board. His deep ties to ��ֱ��bվ and dedicated involvement in the Canadian rugby community have left an indelible mark.

Thibaut Millet recognized as top sustainability consultant

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:28:43 +0000

Sustainability can create value for a business and make it more resilient. More and more, shareholders are demanding that businesses be more sustainable, and sustainability consultants help them to it. Thibaut Millet (MBA��00) is one of them. He has a deep history in the field, and has been helping clients develop sustainability programs for more than fifteen years. A partner at EY and the longtime leader of its Climate Change and Sustainability Practice, Millet was named one of the Top 25 Sustainability Consultants for 2023 by The Consulting Report.

Mentorship is a two-way street

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:25:28 +0000

Work from home changes leadership. How do you acculturate people if you��re not all in the same place? Mentorship is important in an evolving workplace, said Prof. Karl Moore on the Six Pixels of Separation podcast. But it��s a two-way street. ��I have some mentors that are older than me, and it doesn��t occur to them to ask my advice,�� says Moore.

Three ��ֱ��bվ Desautels graduates named to MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:22:56 +0000

Poets & Quants has named its MBAs to Watch list for 2023, and three Desautels graduates made the cut. The magazine and website asks business schools to nominate some of their top students for consideration for the list, and from those nominations, 135 students have been selected as MBAs to Watch. They represent many of the world��s top universities, and MBAs to Watch have often gone on to careers at top consulting firms. This year, we celebrate ��ֱ��bվ��s Matias Font, Shahriar (Sha) Asadi and Larry Komrower for being selected!

Unveiling the new ��ֱ��bվ Desautels brand: The leaders of tomorrow, today.

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:15:14 +0000

For over 100 years, ��ֱ��bվ Desautels has been at the forefront of leadership transformation, thanks to a community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to fostering lasting societal and economic impact. We believe in igniting change and nurturing minds, creating responsible leaders, and addressing global challenges for a sustainable future.

This is the new face of the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management. Witness where growth and innovation converge, where the journey to excellence begins anew, where the leaders of tomorrow are empowered today.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels staff lead sustainability charge

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:07:29 +0000

In a drive towards environmental responsibility, units within ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management have embraced sustainability through the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the ��ֱ��bվ Office of Sustainability. This initiative, aligned with the Faculty's strategic plan toward sustainability in teaching, research and operations, has seen remarkable success across the university and recognizes five units at the Faculty of Management with certifications, with others steadily progressing.

Consumers take time to adapt to frictionless check-out technology

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:09:24 +0000

Technologies like artificial intelligence are changing the way we shop. But change can be intimidating, and people can be reluctant to adopt it. The Bensadoun School of Retail Management��s Retail Innovation Lab provides such an example. At the highly automated Couche-Tard location on ��ֱ��bվ campus, cameras in the store allow customers to make frictionless purchases that don��t require bar codes to be scanned. Still, many people don��t want to use them.

Niki Sahni��s Courage agency is leveraging authenticity to achieve growth

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:58:47 +0000

Just one year ago, Niki Sahni (BCom��06) launched an independent adverting agency, and already it has brought on big name clients like KFC, Diageo, Scotiabank, and Nestl��.

BCom student��s TEDx��ֱ��bվ talk on retaining Gen Z employees promoted globally

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:37:02 +0000

Amidst the struggle to retain young talent, Generation Z's distinct workplace preferences come to the forefront. In his TEDx��ֱ��bվ talk "Retaining Gen Z talent - An Insider's Perspective," ��ֱ��bվ Desautels third-year BCom student Andrei Adam leverages personal experiences and research to offer actionable insights for organizations striving to retain their Gen Z employees. His talk went on to be recognized by TED and selected amongst the handful that receive global promotion, being recommended toTEDx��s 34 million subscribers.

Higher bond yields negatively impacting asset management business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:41:11 +0000

The future doesn��t look too bright for many asset managers, according to PwC. The professional services firm conducted a survey of more than 500 asset managers, and estimates that one in six will go out of business by 2027. One factor driving this is increased bond yields driven by higher interest rates, according to ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Professor Mo Chaudhury. This makes asset managers' services �C and accompanying fees -- less attractive to investors. The US Treasury is offering a two-year return of approximately 5 per cent, and a short-term return of more than 4 per cent.

Top employees will gravitate to companies that implement four-day workweek as it becomes more common

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:39:00 +0000

Some of the Toronto companies that tested a four-day workweek are sticking with it, and cite higher productivity and better work-life balance as the reasons for the change. ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt thinks it will eventually become the norm, and companies that resist it risk losing talent. ��The best employees will leave,�� Reyt told Radio-Canada. ��It would be a bad idea to refuse to have a conversation about it.��

��Skiplagging�� can save you money while you travel, but airlines don��t approve

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:31:09 +0000

Airfares don��t always make a lot of sense. For example, a flight from Montreal to Calgary can cost more than a flight from Montreal to Vancouver that has a stop in Calgary. More and more air travelers have been buying a multi-leg ticket, and disembarking at one of the stops along the way. It��s called skiplagging. ��This has been around for a long time, but it is becoming more common, especially among Gen Zs,�� says Prof. Karl Moore.

When the leaders are in the spotlight, everything they do communicates a message

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:23:45 +0000

��As a leader, everyone is watching you,�� says Isabelle Hudon. ��You live in an aquarium where the water is changed every thirty minutes. And you can��t hide anywhere.�� The President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) spoke with Prof. Karl Moore for the iheartradio.ca program The CEO Series. And to reach your potential as a leader you need to be aware of the different ways that you communicate. ��For me, my eyes always tell where I am mentally and emotionally.

Healthy living helps workplace performance for executives and entrepreneurs alike

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:21:08 +0000

Healthy eating isn��t only important for elite athletes. Entrepreneurs, executives and managers need to be well-nourished too �C even though we are still learning about the links between nutrition and cognitive performance. Prof. Karl Moore has interviewed more than a thousand CEOs and notes that in recent years they have put more emphasis on diet, exercise, and mental health. ��You can��t play in the big leagues, if you neglect your health,�� said Moore in an interview with La Presse.

Gildan makes a $150K donation toward ��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� sustainability initiatives

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:46:12 +0000

Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management to advance the University��s Sustainable Growth Initiative. The collaborative effort aims to create actionable strategies for businesses transitioning to sustainability. Over three years, Gildan will be generously contributing $150,000 to ��ֱ��bվ's Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability. The event, launching this August, encourages Canadian students to address apparel industry sustainability issues.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels supports AMCIS 2023 and social impact research projects in Panama

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:13:48 +0000

AMCIS 2023, an AIS conference taking place from August 10 to 12 in Panama City and co-chaired by ��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� IS Area Coordinator Professor Animesh Animesh, aims to highlight the impact of research projects in technology on local communities. One such project, led by ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty Lecturer Matt Goodman, is driven by social impact initiatives and aims to leave a positive mark on Panama's local economy.

Donna Angela Roper MSC, receives inaugural ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Award for IS Women in Academia

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:17:51 +0000

Donna Angela Roper, Professor of Computer Science with over 35 years of dedicated service, has been honoured with the inaugural ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Award for IS Women in Academia. Heading the eCommerce School at the University of Panama, her work and influence extend beyond academia. She has worked as a consultant and researcher in health literacy and women��s participation in the engineering area to which she has made significant contributions.

Air travel rebounded after lockdown restrictions eased, but not all airports have recovered to pre-pandemic passenger numbers.

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:29:35 +0000

After lockdown restrictions eased, many Canadians decided to take vacations they��d been putting off for several years. In New Brunswick, air travel fell off precipitously, and it��s still not at pre-pandemic levels, but passenger numbers at the province��s three largest airports are up significantly over 2022. "After a couple of years, there was a sense that ��I owe myself, I owe my family the chance to get out there on the road,��" said Prof. Karl Moore to CBC News New Brunswick.

Millennial and Gen Z workers bring different views��and expect them to be heard

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:17:07 +0000

Millennials and Generation Z are changing the workforce, writes Harvey Schachter in The Globe and Mail. Millennials are moving in to management, while Gen Z is beginning to enter the workforce in large numbers. Both generations grew up in a time when the nature of truth and knowledge were being questioned, the importance of mental health was being stressed, and hierarchy was declining.

Instant gratification in video games could create expectations of success without hard work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:15:57 +0000

When Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis dominated the video game market, game graphics were simple and gameplay tended to be linear. It was typically necessary to complete levels in a specific order, and players were often unsuccessful in doing so. Completing a game was a process of trial and error �C with plenty of errors along the way. But today��s games often provide players with instant rewards and shortcuts, writes Karl Moore in Forbes.

Montreal��s CAE Inc. makes acquisitions intended to grow aviation software business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:02:51 +0000

Running an airline is a complicated logistical operation that requires precise timing over vast distances, and demands the coordination of aircraft, passengers, and cargo. The Montreal-headquartered technology company CAE is using its expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize airline operations, writes Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes. To bolster its flight operations solutions business, CAE recently made numerous acquisitions, including Sabre��s AirCentre, Pelesys, Merlot, and RB Group.

��ֱ��bվ Experts, including Desautels Professor, comment on WHO��s listing of aspartame sweetener as possible carcinogen

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:47:03 +0000

Yu Ma, Associate Professor at the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management, discusses the consumer implications of aspartame being listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), potentially increasing scrutiny and concerns about the safety of food additives. Professor Ma suggests that consumers may become more cautious about processed foods and seek out "clean label" options with recognizable ingredients.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels students among EDC 2023 Scholarship Recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:55:05 +0000

Export Development Canada (EDC) has unveiled the recipients of its 2023 Youth Education Program scholarships, awarding $135,000 to 27 post-secondary students who excel academically and exhibit a dedication to community service. Among the recipients are two Bachelor of Commerce students from ��ֱ��bվ, Jennifer Shi and Quynh Huynh, who received the prestigious International Business Scholarship.

��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management takes part in Mentorship Program Boosts Black Student Enrollment

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:51:05 +0000

��ֱ��bվ's Pick Your Path for Black Youth (PYPB) mentorship program is breaking barriers and encouraging Black students to consider studying at ��ֱ��bվ. The program pairs Black high school and CEGEP students with Black ��ֱ��bվ students or alumni, providing support and guidance. In the 2022-2023 cycle, six participants applied to ��ֱ��bվ, all of whom were accepted based on their respective merits.

GCPA student, Jennifer Nguyen, awarded prestigious C. Douglas Mellor Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:10:40 +0000

Jennifer Nguyen (BCom��22, GCPA��23) student of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

Announcing the Inaugural Recipients of the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:06:06 +0000

Congratulations to Lo?c Brassard (BCom��22), Tian Cheng Huang (BCom��22), Kyra Swift (BCom UOttawa��21), Sandra Gagnon (BCom��21), Arielle Gregoire (BCom��22), Gabriel Ouellet (BCom��22), John-Anthony Salvo (BCom��22), Louis-Philip Massicotte (BCom��22), Claudia Guay (BCom Concordia��21) and Evelyne Jean (BCom��22) who were awarded the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Brian O��Neill (BCom��51), former NHL Executive Vice-President and ��ֱ��bվ Hockey alum dies at 94

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:01:51 +0000

Brian O'Neill (BCom��51), a cornerstone of the National Hockey League since joining its executive offices in 1966, died Friday morning at his care home in Montreal, the league announced Friday. He was 94.

Born and raised in Montreal, O��Neill earned a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola College before coming to ��ֱ��bվ, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics while playing hockey for the ��ֱ��bվ Redbirds.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels conferred second EQUIS re-accreditation by EFMD

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:15:43 +0000

At its June 27 meeting in London, the Accreditation Board of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) rendered its decision to re-accredit the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management for a second five-year period �C the maximum term granted by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) through EQUIS.

MMA welcomes local business collaboration at Industry Partnership Breakfast

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:03:02 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program, ranked 1st in Canada for three consecutive years and top 10 in the world by the 2023 QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings, proudly welcomed Montreal businesses in June to an Industry Partnership Breakfast. The event served to showcase the program's strengths and emphasized how the program and its students, at no cost, collaborate and foster partnerships that can help businesses address their analytical concerns.

Delve: What Can Boomers Learn About Leadership from Millennials and Gen Z? with Karl Moore and Dax Dasilva

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:46:30 +0000

What can older generations learn from Millennials and Gen Z about leadership, strategy, and dealing with crisis? And how can these younger generations unlock their professional potential by engaging in meaningful work and taking larger roles in organizational strategy and change?

IMPM scholarship helps 2sLGBTQIA+ students promote diversity and inclusion

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:53:09 +0000

Business has an important role in the economy, and in shaping culture. Businesses set the norms, and can foster inclusivity. ��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) recently took steps to help 2sLGBTQIA+ people do this by launching a scholarship of up to $10,000 USD for leaders actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion in their organization, communities, country, or region.

Reverse mentoring can help bridge workplace generation gaps

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:50:21 +0000

Young people entering the workforce today have a worldview that can be profoundly different than senior leaders. Education has shifted from a modern approach to a postmodern one, and that results in a workplace generation gap. The onus to bridge it lies largely with older generations, said Prof. Karl Moore to Oliver Wyman Forum. ��It's much more challenging for a young person to understand how older people view the world because they weren't alive then,�� he says. Moore recommends reverse mentoring.

New book by Prof. Henry Mintzberg brings together decades of observation and analysis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:48:17 +0000

Prof. Henry Mintzberg has been observing, advising and researching organizations since the early 1970s, and has had a profound influence on their study. The most recent book from the John Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies is Understanding Organizations��Finally! Structure in Sevens, and it synthesizes decades of analysis to understand the forces that shape organizations. ��I have probably changed more than organizations have,�� Mintzberg told Le Devoir.

WestJet takes over Sunwing, but competition from Air Canada will limit negative impact for consumers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:41:23 +0000

In May 2023, WestJet completed a takeover of Sunwing, a Canadian charter airline and the following month, it announced it was shutting down Swoop, its own discount carrier. The company��s CEO says it��s a good thing for customers, but some think it could push prices higher. Prof. Karl Moore told CBC News that while mergers typically aren��t great for consumers, Canada��s airline industry remains highly competitive. ��Reduced competition typically means higher prices, but Air Canada and Air Transat will be pushing WestJet.

Inaugural ��ֱ��bվ Transformative Business Law Academy brings together student-fellows to consider pathways toward change

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:35:12 +0000

In business, short-term thinking often predominates. But the profit maximization often comes at the expense of long-term interests, such as limiting the effects of climate change or alleviating global inequality. This spring, ��ֱ��bվ Faculty of Law and the?Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), anchored at the Desautels Faculty of Management, collaborated to bring together 35 student-fellows for the inaugural Transformative Business Law Academy.

EMBA alumnus Jacques Farcy moves from SQDC to SAQ

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:27:49 +0000

After two years as the President and CEO of the Soci��t�� qu��b��coise du cannabis (SQDC), Jacques Farcy (EMBA��21) is assuming the same titles at the Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ), a Quebec government crown corporation that sells and distributes alcohol. ��I am very enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to the SAQ��s development and working with each member of the great SAQ team, to satisfy each and every customer on a daily basis and generate value for Quebec,�� Farcy said in a press release.

Delve: Are Digital Tech Workers Coding Themselves Out of Existence? with Emmanuelle Vaast and Alain Pinsonneault

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:28:02 +0000

What if just doing your job causes you to lose your job? New technologies have constantly replaced old technologies for hundreds of years, but new digital technologies, namely artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies, are doing more than replacing old tech��they��re replacing the people who create those technologies in the first place.

Indigenous Graduate Spotlight: Leon Picha (BCom��23)

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:47:32 +0000

"I want there to be a day where there��s more than just two red scarves [at the Faculty of Management convocation] and that��s what I��m going to continue to work to achieve," says Leon Picha (BCom��23).

Couche-Tard's Retail Innovation Lab is the store of the future

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:57:02 +0000

AI's impact on retail is set to revolutionize the industry, from crowd measurement to price management, changing the in-store experience significantly. Certified analytics and marketing intelligence professional Christian Bourque explains how infrared technology is currently used to analyze foot traffic levels and reveal the upcoming technological frontier in retail, stating that ��ֱ��bվ��s Retail Innovation Lab in the Bronfman pavilion exemplifies the store of the future.

BCom student headed to South Korea as McCall MacBain International Fellow

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:09:05 +0000

As part of the fourth cohort of McCall MacBain International Fellows, eight ��ֱ��bվ students have been selected to spend a fully funded year abroad to study, live and work in a new country, including BCom student Jennifer Shi. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Shi, who serves as Co-President of the Junior Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, a Junior Team Canada Ambassador at Global Vision, and a member of the Canada China Forum, will be spending a year learning Korean in South Korea.

The future of education will demand unprecedented collaboration

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:21:04 +0000

In the future, education and learning will require a greater focus on individual and collaborative reflection and reflexivity, writes Martin Brigham,?Associate Professor at the Lancaster University School of Management and Worldwide Academic Director of the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM), a program that has been ranked as North America's best international executive management masters. The grand challenges that organizations and societies face will require new levels of ambition when it comes to collaboration, says Brigham.

Linda and Robert J. Goldberger��s commitment to MBA Fellowship has helped it grow

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:17:35 +0000

The Linda and Robert J. Goldberger MBA Fellowship was established in 2009, and was one of the first MBA fellowships at Desautels. The Goldbergers initial pledge was matched by a large Montreal charitable foundation to establish this endowment, and over the years, the Goldbergers have continued to add to it, with a former employer matching several annual donations to ��ֱ��bվ. ��Everyone knows what compounding means,�� says Mr.

Maxime Cohen named Chief AI Officer at Int��gral digital accelerator

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:52:05 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Maxime Cohen was named Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer for Int��gral, a digital accelerator that works with businesses to support their digital transformation and growth. The accelerator has offices in Canada and France, and supports their growth through multiple agencies that specialize in content, web infrastructure, analytics and digital marketing.

MBA alum Thompson gives keynote at 2023 Lavender Grad

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:56:38 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management alum Tim Thompson (MBA��90) served as the keynote speaker at this year��s Lavender Grad, an event celebrating the graduation of ��ֱ��bվ students who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, trans, queer, intersex, or non-binary.

Delve: How the Era of Energy Transition Is Changing Business Leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:18:15 +0000

The global transition to net-zero requires significant changes in the way businesses operate and grow. How can business leaders successfully manage this energy transition? What are its opportunities and risks for businesses? And what role do corporate boards and investors play in overseeing and encouraging the transition?

TalentEgg recognizes innovation in the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Career Management team

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:30:38 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Career Management team has taken home the TalentEgg Special Award For Innovation By Career Centre, announced at the 12th annual TalentEgg Recruitment Excellence Awards and Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

The Career Management team has been highlighted for its dedication to helping ��ֱ��bվ business students develop key transferable skills, establish industry connections, and to understand what is needed to ultimately achieve their career goals and thrive in today's ambiguous and ever-evolving work environment.

Shadow banking is growing �C and it��s a hidden risk to the stability of the financial system

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:51:11 +0000

Shadow banking is playing an increasing role in the financial system. Private equity firms, investment funds and mortgage finance companies all employ alternative lending strategies that are lightly regulated, and Canada��s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is concerned about how much exposure Canada��s banks have to this type of lender, who are collectively known as non-bank financial intermediaries. Their lending is sometimes backed by derivatives, and if their value falls, the loan collateral could be jeopardized.

New Hydro-Quebec CEO Michael Sabia lacks energy background, but is skilled at leading transformations

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:33:24 +0000

Michael Sabia will be the next head of Hydro-Quebec, and some have criticized this decision. Sabia��s most recent position is Deputy Minister of Finance at the federal level, and he lacks a background in the energy sector. But the energy sector is undergoing a major shift toward renewable energy, and Sabia is highly skilled at leading companies through change, says Prof. Karl Moore. That matters too. ��Hydro-Qu��bec is on the verge of a transformation.

Delve: Why Accounting Holds the Key to Successful Sustainability Initiatives, with Brian Wenzel

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:06:34 +0000

What does accounting have to do with sustainability? Essentially, everything. Just as research and regulations around sustainability have expanded in recent years, so has sustainability accounting, focusing on activities of an organization that have a direct impact on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels offices lead the way in Sustainable Workplace Certification

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:08:15 +0000

Three more teams at the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management have been recognized for their exceptional commitment to sustainable workplace practices. The IT Customer Service department and the Bachelor of Commerce program have both earned Bronze Certifications, while the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute earned a Silver Certification. Eleven teams across ��ֱ��bվ joined the Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the ��ֱ��bվ Office of Sustainability, five of which are from the Faculty of Management.

Graduates and Outstanding Achievements Celebrated at Spring Convocation 2023

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:23:13 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management proudly celebrated its Spring 2023 Convocation on Wednesday, May 31. The event served as a special recognition for the exceptional accomplishments of students who have successfully completed their degrees in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs during the academic year of Fall 2022 and Winter 2023. Addresses were made bt ��ֱ��bվ Principal Deep Saini, Chancellor John H. McCall MacBain, Faculty Dean Yolande E.

Desautels Global Expert Daniel Dupont uses patience to ride out market turbulence

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:25:53 +0000

When oil prices went negative in 2020, Daniel Dupont?(BCom��01) bought in. ��I didn��t need to be smart to know it would go back up,�� says Dupont, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments and a Desautels Global Expert.

IMPM helps business leaders see the world from different perspectives

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:18:31 +0000

There are many ways of looking at the world, and we can all benefit by looking at it from a different perspective. ��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters Program for Managers has been helping business leaders understand different mindsets for more than 25 years, writes Ian Wylie in the Financial Times. It delivers education at universities in five countries, including Lancaster University in the UK. There, they learn about the reflective mindset of local Quakers.

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 May 2023 19:52:07 +0000

Across programs and subject areas, the Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that teaching plays in enriching the student experience and in inspiring the next generation of leaders.

The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients?Anna Kim?and?Warut Khern-am-nuai?were honoured at ��ֱ��bվ��s 2023 Management Convocation ceremony on May 31, for their excellence in teaching.

Delve: Is Business Ethics an Oxymoron? with Jo-Ellen Pozner and Saku Mantere

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 May 2023 15:36:43 +0000

Craft business, such as microbreweries and ethical chocolate companies, has seen a rise in the past several years, with many claiming to put values over excessive profit. Meanwhile, larger, more economically driven businesses have imploded in the wake of questionable decision making. Are craft businesses somehow more ethical or moral than others? Or is business ethics an oxymoron? The answer depends on values.

Two 2023 Global Cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars to join the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MMA

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 May 2023 22:06:16 +0000

Thirty students from 10 countries will form the first global cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at ��ֱ��bվ, arriving in September 2023. Designed to encourage purposeful leadership, the scholarships are the result of a landmark $200 million gift in 2019 by John and Marcy McCall MacBain, the second-largest single donation in Canadian history.

Announcing the 2023 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:12:38 +0000

Congratulations to Simon Tardif (BCom��22), Talar Dimitian (BCom��22), Kyra Swift (UOttawa BCom��21), Kar Yan Chin (BCom��22), Tian Cheng Huang (BCom��22), and Khal?l Fung (BCom��22) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (CGPA) program.

New federal union contract is an historic advance in for workers�� rights

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:06:08 +0000

The potential for office work to be performed remotely has been evident since the advent of email and the web, but for decades, most employers allowed only very limited remote work. The pandemic let that genie out of the bottle and finally granted employees what many had been advocating for in vain, writes Associate Professor in Organizational Behaviour Jean-Nicholas Reyt in an opinion piece for the Montreal Gazette. The recent strike by the Public Service Alliance of Canada is a prime example of this sentiment.

Interaction with major crypto-asset platforms could benefit both CBDCs and cryptocurrencies

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:03:25 +0000

Cryptocurrencies are an unregulated, ethically dubious financial instrument used by criminal organizations, terrorists and war criminals, writes Andy Holloway in the FP Investor Newsletter. But central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are the right side of regulation. ��A CBDC that offers maximal privacy of individuals' spending and is a legal tender would be a more compelling alternative to cryptocurrencies as a pure digital means of payments and money,�� says Katrin Tinn, Assistant Professor of Finance at Desautels.

Nabil Anouti is the Desautels valedictorian at ��ֱ��bվ��s Spring 2023 Convocation

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:53:26 +0000

Humanity has the skill to solve our most pressing problems, but cooperation is our greatest challenge, says Nabil Anouti, who is ��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� valedictorian for the Spring 2023 Convocation. But Anouti is optimistic, and this view has been shaped by a Desautels education.

Several ��ֱ��bվ Desautels alumni honoured at 2023 ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association Awards and Honours

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:53:08 +0000

On May 4, members of the ��ֱ��bվ community gathered at Maison Manuvie for the 2023 ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association Awards and Honours, which recognize alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff who stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to ��ֱ��bվ, the MAA and in their respective communities. This year, six awards were given to members of the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels community. A huge congratulations to all of this year��s honourees!

��ֱ��bվ Desautels undergrads take 2nd at Baylor University��s Negotiation Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:57:21 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels undergraduate students Aaron Anandji (BCom��25) and Zacharie Faucillion (BCom��23), Co-Executive Directors of ��ֱ��bվ Ventures, took second place at Baylor University��s Hankamer School of Business�� National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition (NUNC) this April.

Fighting food insecurity with...bugs?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:31:07 +0000

A few weeks after starting his MBA at ��ֱ��bվ, Mohammed Ashour, MSc��11, MBA��19 received an email announcing the Hult Prize �� an annual, year-long competition that challenges university-level students to solve a pressing social issue. Teaming up with Gabe Mott (MBA��14), Ashour recruited three other colleagues from their MBA cohort: Shobhita Soor (BSc��10, BCL/LLB��15, MBA��15), Jesse Pearlstein (MBA��14), and Zev Thompson (MBA��14).

Ram Panda to receive honorary doctorate from School of Continuing Studies

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:11:32 +0000

Ram Panda (MEng��71, MBA��77), ��ֱ��bվ's Lead Planned Giving Ambassador and former Chair of the Board of Governors, will receive a Doctor of Laws honoris causa from the School of Continuing Studies at their convocation ceremony on June 7 at 6:30 PM. Since graduating from ��ֱ��bվ more than 50 years ago, Ram Panda has been one of the University��s most loyal champions. A generous benefactor of the University, Mr.

Delve: Cashing in or Losing Big on Cryptocurrency Yield Farms?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2023 16:01:46 +0000

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Add cryptocurrency yield farms to that list. A complex investment strategy in decentralized finance markets, yield farming advertises eye-popping passively earned returns. While some investors boast impressive returns, for others the risks are unclear or even undisclosed before they invest, and the advertised returns never materialize.

Hybrid work arrangements give employees the flexibility they need, but leverage benefits of in-person interaction

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2023 15:57:44 +0000

One of the biggest names in tech thinks the move to fully remote work is a big mistake. According to Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, everyone needs to be together to create a cohesive and productive work environment. And that��s partly right, says Jean-Nicolas Reyt, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Desautels. ��The vast majority of the economy has switched to hybrid work, and not fully remote,�� says Reyt. ��This allows people to better manage the interface between their work and personal lives.

CNBC looks to Dobson Centre for advice on annual disruptor list

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2023 15:42:45 +0000

Even in a year that venture capitalists�� go-to bank collapsed, and venture capital funding slowed to a trickle, the disruptive power of startups has never been clearer. The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was the eleventh iteration of the list, and the top spot should come as no surprise. The generative artificial intelligence company OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT, and no new technological application has created more buzz since the dawn of social media �C or even the web itself.

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Honours ��ֱ��bվ IMHL Graduates

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:38:30 +0000

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) has honoured two graduates from ��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) program. Dr. Judy Morris, graduating this spring, was named Emergency Physician of the Year, while Dr. Fran?ois de Champlain (IMHL'21) received the Special Merit Award, recognizing him as as a leader in making Canadian Emergency Medicine what it is today.

BCom graduate Julia Ayim named Black Grad 2023 valedictorian

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:02:02 +0000

One of this year��s three Black Grad valedictorians, Julia Ayim (BCom��23) has just completed a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management. She and fellow graduates were celebrated at the annual Black Grad gala on April 30, a sold-out event organized by the Black Students�� Network of ��ֱ��bվ (BSN).

Delve: Why Employers Think Overqualified Job Applicants Lack Commitment, with Roman Galperin

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2023 13:23:49 +0000

Why is being overqualified for a sought-after job at a desirable workplace seen as a drawback? Despite having prestigious educations and impressive work credentials, these candidates get turned down by hiring managers, often before they even get an interview.

New book from Prof. Karl Moore helps bridge workplace generation gaps

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2023 14:54:45 +0000

Gen Z and younger millennials want their work to have meaning and impact, and are determined to be their authentic selves at work. This is a bit of a departure from the work-life split preferred by their predecessors, but it is not the first time that generation gaps have affected workplace culture. To understand how these gaps can be bridged �C and propose some techniques to do it -- Prof. Karl Moore conducted interviews with workers from younger and older generations.

Case-by-case evaluation of remote work vulnerable to managerial discretion

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:44:46 +0000

Office workers adopted remote work on a massive scale during the pandemic, and many of them only want to return to the office on a limited basis. This was a major issue in the spring 2023 strike by the Public Service Alliance of Canada. In the union��s new contract, remote work requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. This makes an amount of sense, according to Desautels Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt. "Some jobs do require you to be on-site, but at the end of the day, it has to be case-by-case," Reyt told CBC News.

Fady Dagher plans to flatten the hierarchy of Montreal police force

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:38:18 +0000

As chief of the Service de police de l��Agglom��ration de Longueuil (SPAL), Fady Dagher (EMBA��12) carried out a real revolution in the force, and he has now taken the reins of the Service de Police de la Ville de Montr��al (SPVM) as its new chief, writes ��ֱ��bվ Alumni News. In Longueil, Dagher took the concept of ��community policing�� one step further by creating a ��partnership police force�� that works hand-in-hand with social services. Dagher credits ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Prof.

Anita Nowak��s book Purposeful Empathy helps reviewer understand generation gaps in climate crisis impact

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:35:06 +0000

To understand the impact of the climate crisis on younger generations, empathy is a place to start. It is a necessary part of confronting, but on its own, it is not enough. Desautels lecturer Anita Nowak (BA'97, BCom'97, PhD'11) recently published her book?Purposeful Empathy, which is described as?an inspiring and powerful read by Quebec MNA D��sir��e McGraw in a review for Policy Magazine. ��This is a book that helps middle-aged people like me understand, collaborate and ultimately innovate with the next generation of Millennials and Gen Z,�� McGraw says.

Glossy work permeates cultural industries, but exists in other sectors too

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 May 2023 21:27:52 +0000

When?Lisa Cohen?moved to New York City in 1984 to work for Vanity Fair magazine, it seemed like a dream job. But the reality didn��t stack up to her expectations. Though the work was sometimes interesting, Cohen found the detailed fact-checks that she was assigned tedious. Still, she stayed in the magazine industry for five years before pursuing a business degree. That��s Cohen��s personal experience with ��glossy work��.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Offices receive Sustainable Workplace Certifications

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 May 2023 20:31:42 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels has yet again been recognized by the University��s Sustainable Workplace Certification program, an award-winning program from the Office of Sustainability that challenges the ��ֱ��bվ community to foster sustainable workplaces through individual and collective practices. In line with the Faculty��s commitment to sustainability, two Desautels offices took action to improve their green workplace practices; the Infrastructure Team quickly progressed from Bronze to Silver certification in just a month, while the Career Management Centre was recognized with Bronze.

��ֱ��bվ to award honorary degree to CGI founder Serge Godin for exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:57:39 +0000

As part of this Spring��s Convocation celebrations, ��ֱ��bվ will award honorary degrees �� the highest order it can bestow �� to 17 exceptional individuals who have made considerable contributions to society. Serge Godin, O.C., O.Q., Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), founder of CGI and a prominent figure in the Canadian technology industry, will be awarded an honorary degree from ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Possible WestJet pilot strike could drive up domestic air travel prices

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:39:00 +0000

The union representing WestJet pilots has voted in favour of a job action, and that leaves air passengers playing a guessing game. The pilots can��t strike until May 16 at the earliest, and for those who already hold tickets with the airline, it��s a ��wait and see�� situation��, said Prof. Karl Moore to CityNews Vancouver. A vote in favour of a job action is sometimes just a negotiating tactic, but the possibility could push more travellers toward Air Canada.

��ֱ��bվ Executive Education goes to Gasp��sie

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:32:14 +0000

About thirty managers and entrepreneurs attended a recent ��ֱ��bվ Mini-MBA course in Matane, Quebec. It was the first time this type of course has been delivered in one of Quebec��s regions beyond Montreal and was the brainchild of local businessman Fran?ois Rioux (MBA��10). ��When you are on-location, you can see the energy and better understand the stakes, the challenges, and the successes,�� says Eric Saine, the Executive Director of ��ֱ��bվ Executive Education. That��s exactly what we wanted to do at ��ֱ��bվ �C to be a bridge that links communities.

Armstrong building has LEED Silver certification, leading future building projects to a higher standard

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:28:20 +0000

In 2017, the Donald E. Armstrong Building on McTavish Street, former home of the ��ֱ��bվ bookstore, underwent extensive renovations, and it��s now the home of Desautels�� masters�� programs. Throughout the Armstrong building��s transformation, efforts were made to reduce environmental impact. Its energy efficiency was improved by 37% and water efficiency by 40%. ��ֱ��bվ��s plans for the future are even more ambitious.

Hot Cities of the World tour visits growing West African cities

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:27:01 +0000

Africa is at the heart of our world, but its diverse cultural and economic influence has often been overlooked. Yet the world has begun to take note, says Prof. Karl Moore, who led this year��s Hot Cities of the World Tour to Accra, Ghana and Abidjan, C?te d��Ivoire.

International Masters Program for Managers helps entrepreneur re-examine core values

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:21:58 +0000

Methane is a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. ��And studies tell us methane emissions are greatly underestimated,�� says Lee Krywitsky (IMPM'18), whose Calgary-based company Safe Effective Technology works with the oil and gas industry to reduce emissions. Krywitsky started consulting after selling his manufacturing business, and ��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) helped him make the leap.

Learning, support and belonging are pillars of workplace success at Danone

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 14:39:26 +0000

Danone��s success is centred on its people, and built around fundamental principles of learning, support and belonging, says Dan Magliocco, the CEO of Danone Canada, a large food products company that specializes in dairy. ��We live in a society that is driven by goals and performance,�� Magliocco told Karl Moore in an interview for Forbes and Les Affaires. ��But our workplace is collaborative and inclusive, and emphasizes well-being.

Galen Weston stepping down as President of Loblaws, but succession plan is ��natural evolution��

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 14:37:36 +0000

In a move the company said was planned in advance, Galen Weston will be stepping down as the president of Loblaws at the end of 2023, and will be replaced by Danish retail executive Per Bank, who will also assume the title of CEO. But Weston will be staying on as executive chairman of the board. ��It��s a natural evolution,�� said Prof. Karl Moore in an interview with BNN Bloomberg. ��The word ��executive�� is important here. While a chair might be there one day a week, an executive chair is there five days a week.��

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:53:06 +0000

The second week of May marks the start of the GCPA program for a new incoming cohort of 52 students. This year��s cohort consists of 47 of ��ֱ��bվ��s very own Bachelor of Commerce graduates, one graduate from ��ֱ��bվ��s School of Continuing Studies, 2 Concordia graduates and the remaining from other Canadian Universities.

Desautels�� Cameron McRae among Top 25 Finalists for SSHRC Storytellers Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:57:14 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� Cameron McRae, PhD candidate in Marketing, has made the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Top 25 Finalists list for the 2023 Storytellers Challenge. Watch his compelling story on Precision Retailing in Grocery and Supermarket Environments.

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IMSF empowers students impact in community

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:16:50 +0000

The Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF), offered by the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM), is an experiential leadership development program that aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the community. The program encourages multidisciplinary experiences and taking on initiatives that make a difference in the community.

How the Chickasaw Nation grew its economy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:55:24 +0000

Located in Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation operates more than 100 businesses and employs nearly 14,000 people. The federally recognized Native American tribe has come a long way since Governor Bill Anoatubby began working there as health director in the 1970s. ��We had to use ingenuity because we did not have a lot of resources. We had the human resources that we needed to mobilize. We identified the resources we did have and moved forward,�� said Anoatubby in an interview with Professor?Karl Moore for The Globe and Mail.

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF��20)

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:25:26 +0000

Learn how the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, Mitchell McEwen (MMF��20). Now Senior Manager,?Enterprise?Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern. He credits the MMF program��s flexibility with allowing him to explore the intersection between finance and sustainability.

Desautels African Business Initiative features alumni panellist Sekou Coulibaly

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:50:34 +0000

Each year, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels African Business Initiative (DABI) brings together attendees, panelists and guest speakers for an opportunity to learn, network and engage in stimulating discussions about the future of business in Africa. This year��s panelists included Sekou Coulibaly (BCom��03), who was executive director at L��Or��al before launching a sustainable, made-in-Africa luxury clothing brand called SEKBI Bogolan in 2020.

Sustainable finance is key to a sustainable future

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:48:33 +0000

Sustainable finance is an integral part of a more sustainable future, but it won��t fix the world��s problems overnight. ��Even if we all want to go to work tomorrow in electric vehicles, and have our groceries delivered in electric trucks, we��re not there yet,�� said BMO Quebec President Gr��goire Baillargeon in an interview with ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Prof. Karl Moore for Les Affaires. ��We need to find technologies to decarbonize, but these types of projects require enormous amounts of money.

Vaudreuil-Soulanges entrepreneurs connect with BSRM researchers to learn retail best practices

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:45:38 +0000

About sixty entrepreneurs from Vaudreuil-Soulanges region joined Desautels faculty and staff for a conference on best practices in retail.

Shift to shorter commercial leases creates niche for temporary pop-up activities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:09:00 +0000

E-commerce has made it possible to order almost anything online, but that has made it more challenging for brick-and-mortar retailers to attract shoppers and with more stores sitting vacant, some shopping malls have gotten creative, and added temporary pop-up activities like roller skating and haunted houses. Before the pandemic, commercial landlords demanded multi-year leases, said Charles de Brabant, executive director at ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Delve: AI-griculture, A High-Tech Approach to Decarbonizing Agricultural Food Supply Chains

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:21:59 +0000

One of the largest contributors to climate change worldwide, the agricultural food supply chain crosses international borders and reaches across industries and sectors. Reducing its environmental impact requires complex, high-tech solutions like artificial intelligence��and the people to implement them at the right time, in the right places.

The lessons from this pandemic are helping Joanne Liu prepare us for the next one

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:57:00 +0000

��Epidemics and pandemics are without pity,�� says Joanne Liu (MDCM'91,?IMHL'14, DSc'16) ��If there are weak links, they will break.�� Liu is the former president of M��decins Sans Fronti��res, and a graduate of Desautels�� International Masters for Health Leadership program. In 2021, she joined ��ֱ��bվ��s School of Population and Global Health to create the new Pandemic Emergency Readiness Lab (PERL).

Introverts�� ability to listen is a quiet superpower

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:55:04 +0000

Some aspects of introversion can make parents think something��s wrong with their child, but it can be more productive to embrace these traits rather than forcing them into extroverted tropes. ��As avid listeners, introverts can capture information that some extroverts might overlook,�� said Prof. Karl Moore for a CNBC article. ��Unlike extroverts, introverts aren��t known to jump to conclusions, and as a result, they garner more attention and appreciation from an audience when they do speak.��

Liquidity support for mid-sized US banks is a band-aid solution that masks underlying issues

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:53:52 +0000

In a five-day period in early March 2023, three mid-sized US banks collapsed: Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank. The United States Federal Reserve stepped in with an emergency lending program to support liquidity and mitigate the risk of contagion. While that will probably work in the short term, it doesn��t solve the problem, says Mo Chaudhury, an?Associate Professor of Finance (Teaching) at Desautels.

Delve: Why Friendly AI Chatbots Don��t Always Deliver Five-Star Customer Service, with Elizabeth Han

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:16:28 +0000

Logically everyone knows that software doesn��t have feelings, but AI chatbots that express emotion��as well as other advanced artificial intelligence tools like

Recap of DGFRC-sponsored finance workshop

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:49:50 +0000

The 10th HEC-��ֱ��bվ Winter Finance Workshop took place from March 26-28, 2023, in Ischgl, Austria, in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) at the University of Luxembourg. This year��s conference, once again sponsored by the Desmarais Global Finance Research Centre (DGFRC), brought together academics and researchers from around the world to present their latest work in all areas of finance, including interdisciplinary work in law and finance, sustainability, and new financial technologies.

More autonomous aircraft can improve safety �C even with pilots on board

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:13:55 +0000

The future of aviation will be more autonomous. Even though many people are not yet comfortable with the idea of self-flying plane, it has the potential to revolutionize the industry, said Airbus Canada CEO Beno?t Schultz in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com. Airbus is currently working to enhance in-flight connectivity for passengers, and improve aircraft autonomy. ��Autonomy is important, even though you still fly it with two pilots,�� Schultz says.

��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course named to US News & World Report Top 12

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:11:35 +0000

US News & World Report named the ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials Course as one of its top 12 free online personal finance courses. It��s the only Canadian university course to make the list, and the magazine notes that while the course focuses on tax rules in the Canadian, the personal finance essentials it teaches are of universal value.

PIVOT platform is helping small businesses tackle climate change

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:08:49 +0000

Climate anxiety is real, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming, but the key to addressing it is to stop dwelling and start doing. Business owners can do more than most. The ��ֱ��bվ Sustainability Systems Initiative wants to help them do exactly that, writes Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com. Called PIVOT for short, the program is led by Prof. Dror Etzion, and it��s creating an online community where business owners can share and discover what others do.

A Recap on BHM 2023 at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:06:39 +0000

This Black History Month, ��ֱ��bվ Desautels hosted a lineup of five in-person and virtual events that not only promoted equity in the workplace for Black people, but also highlighted uplifting aspects of Black culture through enterprise. Co-sponsored by the Desautels EDI Team and the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics (LCBE), the series was themed "Black Flourishing: Nurturing Excellence in Business." Read the recap article for all the details and join us in continuing to celebrate Black excellence year-round.

��ֱ��bվ-led MiXR platform will connect Canada��s food and beverage sector

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:04:24 +0000

Thousands of restaurants and retailers across Canada sell food and beverages, and the logistics of getting these products where they need to be are complex. A new platform is using data to make it all more efficient. Led by Professor Laurette Dub��, Scientific Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE), MiXR will optimize resources throughout the food and beverage sector.

MMF student Allen Li receives Peter Christoffersen MMF Award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:03:13 +0000

Allen Li, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program at ��ֱ��bվ, has received this year��s Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to Desautels Capital Management (DCM), a student-run, licensed, and regulated investment firm designed to give ��ֱ��bվ students invaluable industry experience.

The future of commercial real estate belongs to those who can meet the evolving needs of the office

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:19:15 +0000

Lockdowns and remote work presented unique challenges for the commercial real estate sector. Vast amounts of office space were suddenly empty as people worked from home. But the sector is rebounding. There are projects underway in cities around the world are a testament to investors�� confidence in its outlook, says Sebastien Betermier, an Associate Professor of Finance at Desautels.

SAQ to reduce refrigeration to lower emissions, but other operations emit more

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:18:21 +0000

Quebecers who want to buy cold beer and wine may soon need to head to their local d��panneurs. The Societ�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ) plans to reduce the number of fridges in their stores from 2700 to 918, saying it��s part of their plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According Desautels assistant professor of operations management Sanjith Gopalakrishnan, this a good first step but there are bigger pieces to consider. "This will have cost savings for SAQ, and there might be some environmental benefits.

Online is a new portal for the university��s online programs

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:15:40 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Online is a new portal that aggregates online degree programs from across ��ֱ��bվ��s faculties, offering a ��ֱ��bվ education to people who might not otherwise be able to get one. These degrees are offered fully online and present opportunities to people who are based in other cities, or who can��t study on a typical university schedule.

The digital platform model of the gig economy can also create social good

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:00:35 +0000

Digital platforms like Uber and Airbnb bring buyers and sellers together and create gig economy opportunities that did not exist before them. But they have problems too, and have been criticized for exclusionary practices, digital surveillance, and other questionable policies. However, this type of platform also has the potential to create social value. The Platform Commons Foundation is an Indian non-profit that seeks to build these platforms to address global grand challenges, writes Desautels Dean Yolande E.

CIBC donates $1.25 million to the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:47:53 +0000

CIBC has donated $1.25 million to the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management. CIBC's gift to the SGI will support a cross-faculty partnership between the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Law to develop practical and actionable solutions for building a more sustainable economy.

Generation Z expects a workplace where their voice is heard

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:19:15 +0000

Members of Generation Z are becoming an ever-larger presence in the workplace. It will be important to their growth, and to the company��s success, to ensure they have access to training and feedback, Prof. Karl Moore told Les Affaires. It��s also important for management to listen. This generation wants to be heard �C and expects to. As they have grown up with the internet, they are accustomed to being able to easily express their thoughts and opinions.

New challenge drives awareness of the environmental impact of clothing

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:13:01 +0000

We all need to wear clothing, but the environmental impact of purchasing clothing is significant, and a new initiative asks people to reflect on their own consumption. Participants in the New Clothing Detox Challenge refrain from clothing purchases during the month of March.

��ֱ��bվ takes 2nd and 3rd place at L'Or��al Brandstorm Canada 2023

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:47:44 +0000

After months of hard work and 'brandstorming', two ��ֱ��bվ teams took the podium at the 31st annual L'Or��al Brandstorm National Competition in Canada, competing against top teams from across the country. BCom students Laetitia Doumet, Jo-Esther Abou Haidar and Andrea Salem (far right) placed 2nd, while Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students Madison Laxer, Aditi Bali and Supreet Kaur (far left) took 3rd place.

MBA Toronto Trip 2023

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:39:19 +0000

After a three-year hiatus, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Career Management team successfully organized an in-person MBA Toronto tour on March 2 and 3, 2023, bringing together 57 MBA students, alumni, and employers for professional development and networking opportunities. Activities included an employer networking event, an MBA refresher session, an alumni reunion reception, and a reinvented speed mock interviewing event.

��ֱ��bվ students earn podium finish in leading global case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:06:18 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels continues its hot streak in the case competition arena with another podium result, placing 2nd overall in the prestigious 2023 Copenhagen Business School Invitational Case competition. 12 schools flew to Copenhagen and were challenged to help Vestas, a leading company in wind power plant solutions, leverage its position to create new businesses in hydrogen technologies and develop a strategy for 2030.

Delve Spring 2023 digital magazine

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:20:28 +0000

What will the firm of the future��and the future of work��look like? In the face of societal and generational change, will organizational hierarchies fall flat?

��ֱ��bվ Personal Financial Essentials course can help Canadians understand their options at tax time

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:45:16 +0000

Tax season is here. In Canada, the RRSP contribution deadline was March 1, and while putting money into a RRSP account can help reduce their tax bill for the year, it��s not the ideal option for everyone. The ��ֱ��bվ Personal Financial Essentials course helps people in such situations understand which financial instruments are best suited to their own circumstances. It��s a free online course that is delivered in six modules, and open to all. ��The ��ֱ��bվ Personal Financial Essentials course assumes no pre-existing knowledge,�� said Prof.

Majority of companies in 4-day work week study make shorter week permanent

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:26:38 +0000

The results are in, and the four-day work week isn��t only good for workers �C companies like it too. In a six-month UK study, 61 employers trialed a 4-day work week that asked employees to perform the same work in less time, and at the end of the trial period, 92% of participating employers chose to make the shorter week permanent. ��This is in line with previous study we��ve seen before,�� said Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt to CBC Radio��s Cross-Country Checkup with Ian Hanomansing.

Ace Squad wins 2023 Desautels Case Cup Competition?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:44:24 +0000

On February 3, first-year ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBAs participated in the annual Desautels Case Cup competition. Judged by alumni, this year��s case focused on MassChallenge, a program created by John Harthorne and Akhil Nigam that provides support and funding for startup companies. Thanks to the open-source community, the organization which began as a for-profit evolved to include mentorship, encouraging creativity, building communities and supporting startups created by marginalized and disenfranchised groups.

Desautels alum record label achieves critical successes

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:41:28 +0000

For Jim West (BA��79) and Justin West (BCom��04), the music industry is a family affair. From a young age, Justin accompanied his father to industry conferences, and during his teenage years, he spent the summers working for his father��s record label: Justin Time Records. The younger West graduated from Desautels with a degree in accounting, but ultimately followed in his father��s footsteps. In 2006, he launched a label called Secret City Records.

To be maximally effective, managers should consider Mintzberg��s organizational structure types

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:01:05 +0000

According to Professor?Henry Mintzberg, there are four types of organizations: autocracy, meritocracy, bureaucracy, and adhocracy. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses. Many small businesses are autocracies and revolve around the vision of their founder. This gives them a limited management hierarchy and can help enable dynamism. But there are drawbacks too: a founder obsessed with their own vision may lose sight of some of the practical details needed to make their business profitable.

Companies must decarbonize supply chains to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and this can create risk for investors

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:57:57 +0000

As part of their effort to reduce emissions, large companies like McDonald��s have announced cuts to emissions from their own operations and power supply. These are known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, respectively. But large firms often do less to address emissions generated by the products they sell, which are known as Scope 3 emissions. McDonald��s is planning to install LED lights and power its restaurants with renewable energy. But it isn��t doing as much to address the carbon footprint of its food production.

Experiential Learning: ��ֱ��bվ Desautels gives rise to discovery

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:24 +0000

In 2021, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Don Lewtas, we saw the launch of the Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning. Since the office��s inception, the team at the Lewtas Office,?led by Leigh Korey, PhD, has been hard at work creating powerful hands-on learning opportunities that play a vital role in the student journey.

43rd Desautels Management Achievement Awards celebrates industry ��disruptors��

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:25:25 +0000

On Friday, February 3, the Desautels Faculty of Management hosted the 43rd edition of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards, a student-run initiative which brings the global Desautels community together to celebrate the achievements of industry leaders who have demonstrated a career of great achievement and commitment of responsible business.

Global competition gets students to take on challenge of investing sustainably

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:41:09 +0000

The 2022 ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), in its 6^th year, asked undergraduate students from around the world to devise innovative portfolio strategies that could achieve high returns while still ensuring a sustainable future. Participating teams had to consider the same choices institutional funds would need to make to transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, acting as advisors for a fictional superannuation fund in Australia.

Okimaw Community & HR Solutions works with First Nations leaders to implement effective human resources

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:44:34 +0000

First Nations�� band managers typically play dual roles, serving as both finance and human-resources manager, but finances are often their primary focus, says Miranda Kennedy, the Vice President of Human Resources at Okimaw Community & HR Solutions, a company that works with First Nations and related organizations. ��Rarely is anyone in the band office equipped to manage employee grievances, workplace safety or updating policies and procedures,�� Kennedy told Prof. Karl Moore in an interview for The Globe and Mail.

Bombardier��s business is flourishing within narrower niche of business jets

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:42:49 +0000

A series of missteps led Bombardier to the brink of bankruptcy in 2015. The Government of Quebec bailed out the Montreal-based manufacturer, but its stock cratered as it restructured its business. Fast-forward to 2023, and the aerospace company is once again on the rise. The company foresees increased revenues due to robust demand for business jets and its stock price is up 50 per cent from a year ago. ��Ten years ago, Bombardier was Canada��s biggest and most global company,�� said Prof. Karl Moore in an interview with Financial Post.

Dean Yolande Chan seeks to foster inclusivity, to generate future successes

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:34:38 +0000

The Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management wants to give out keys to doors that were once locked. ��The hope and dream is to create opportunities for others,�� Yolande Chan told Bill Brownstein in an interview for the Montreal Gazette. ��As a Black dean, I��m not about exclusion. I��m about inclusion. We want to be representative of the markets we serve as businesses. Diversity inclusion is a core, high strategic priority for this faculty, as well as throughout ��ֱ��bվ. It isn��t just race.

Philanthropist and visionary Marcel Desautels passes away at age 88

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:18:25 +0000

Marcel Desautels, LLD��07 (CM, O Ont, OM) generously donated both his resources and his time to furthering business education at ��ֱ��bվ. The business leader and philanthropist passed away on January 31 at the age of 88. Desautels invested over $38 million in students, programs, research and facilities at the Desautels Faculty of Management. ��Marcel was deeply passionate about inspiring others to give and get involved,�� says Dean Yolande Chan. ��And because he believed in us, so many others did too.

Faculty alumnus and Provincial Finance Minister now responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:12:05 +0000

Quebec��s Finance Minister, Eric Girard (BCom��89) recently added the portfolio of Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers to his responsibilities. This makes him a key voice on Bill 96, the French-language bill passed by the Coalition Avenir Quebec government in 2022. ��French is in decline in Canada, Quebec, Montreal, so the numbers are undeniable,�� says Girard, who has met with groups and individuals from the English community to understand their concerns. ��By now I understand a few things where we can do better.

Airlines struggling with multitude of factors, including a tight labour market that increases competition for workers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:09:06 +0000

Old software, bad weather, and high passenger volumes contributed to Southwest Airlines�� meltdown over the 2022 holiday season, which caused the cancellation of thousands of flights in just a few days. But there are other factors that have impacted airline performance too--during the pandemic, air traffic slowed down significantly, and airlines laid off part of their workforce, said Prof. Karl Moore in an interview with CBC Radio��s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

Study shows that executive education yields benefits for individuals, and entire organizations

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:00:43 +0000

According to a recent study by researchers at Lancaster University Management School in the UK, executive education can yield benefits for those who undertake it, as well as their wider organizations. Dr. Martin Brigham and Professors Mike Reynolds and Lucas Introna surveyed 76 participants in the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM), which is delivered by five partner universities, including Lancaster, ��ֱ��bվ, and institutions in India, Japan and Brazil.

Delve: How Digital Technologies Could Turn Crisis into an Opportunity for Societal Change, with Michael Barrett

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:45:13 +0000

How useful, overhyped, or even detrimental are digital technologies in a crisis? Zoom came in to save the day when work went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping and food delivery grew rapidly, even doctors�� appointments went online. What can be learned from experiences of crisis-driven technology use, both on an individual and organizational scale?

During the pandemic, many set new boundaries between work and their personal lives

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:19:38 +0000

Pandemic lockdowns allowed ample time for self-reflection, and some took it as an opportunity to make significant life decisions. One of those was setting new boundaries of what was acceptable in their working lives. This contributed to the so-called Great Resignation, which saw millions of people leave their jobs. But it��s a trend that could have some staying power, says Elena Obukhova, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization at Desautels.

Underutilized Maritime airport seeks to grow industrial and cargo operations

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:17:40 +0000

When it comes to passenger volume, the Saint John Airport doesn't crack the top 20 airports in Canada. And though Saint John is New Brunswick��s largest city, it has seen some of its flights migrate to Moncton, which is more convenient for many Maritime travelers. But the Saint John Airport wants to grow in a different direction: it is seeking partners for a logistics park, and hopes to attract industrial operations like air cargo, ground transportation, and aircraft maintenance. ��It��s a very good idea,�� says Desautels Prof.

Corporate gender dynamics are an important factor in women��s job-seekers decision-making

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:12:26 +0000

Male-dominated startups have more difficulty hiring female talent, and their company��s gender dynamics play a role. An article in Forbes.com cites research from Desautels Prof. Elena Obukhova, which has shown that female job-seekers give consideration to how women are treated in their prospective workplaces. Women MBA job-seekers do the same networking that their male counterparts do, but also use the networking process to assess a company��s gender dynamics and support for parenting.

Layoffs can burden employees that remain, contribute to resignations?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:50:21 +0000

Beneath the spectre of a looming recession, Microsoft announced that it would lay off 12,000 people in January 2023. Just a few days later, Amazon announced it would lay off more than 18,000. These measures could help the tech giants reduce costs and weather the downturn, but they also carry risk. "A layoff can be an information signal," said Elena Obukhova in an interview with Business Insider.

Authentic feedback is necessary to organizational growth, but leaders themselves must set the tone

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:47:54 +0000

We want everyone to thrive and succeed in the workplace, says Prof. Patricia Faison Hewlin, but organizations need feedback from their employees for relationships to develop and to learn from mistakes, to improve, to innovate. But asking people to speak up is its own challenge. On January 23, Faison Hewlin shared insights about how it can be accomplished as part of the University of Oregon��s African American Workshop and Lecture Series.

To overcome labour and skill shortages, airlines need to partner

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:43:49 +0000

High costs for labour and a shortage of key skills have contributed to serious challenges for airlines. And there is still turbulence ahead for the industry, says Ed Sims, the former CEO of WestJet. To make this situation even more challenging, shareholders are growing impatient after several years of losses, Sims told Prof. Karl Moore in an interview for Les Affaires.? According to Sims, increased cooperation through partnerships are a step that airlines could take to resolve the industry��s shortages of labour and skills.?

Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray named Top Retail Influencers for 2023?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:20:30 +0000

Two faculty members of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management were named to Rethink Retail��s Top Retail Influencers list for 2023.? Professors Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray were both recognized with this distinction, alongside some of the world��s top retail experts, consultants, analysts, academics, journalists, and thought leaders who are making an impact in the online retail community.

Desautels places first at Queen's I.C.B.C. Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:14:50 +0000

Congratulations to the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels accounting team for their first-place win at the I.C.B.C. case competition. The team consisting of Thomas Wakeham and Francois Kik was coached and assisted by Julia Scott and Peg Brunelle. The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) is one of the oldest case competitions in the world, held annually at the Smith School of Business at Queen��s University.

��ֱ��bվ��s Dobson Centre ranks as World Top 5 University Business Incubator

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:59:33 +0000

UBI Global announced that ��ֱ��bվ��s Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship ranked as a World Top 5 University Business Incubator.?

Weston Family Foundation funds new program at Dobson

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:08:20 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is launching a new hands-on program for entrepreneurs wanting to launch sustainability-driven businesses. Funded with a $1 million gift from the Weston Family Foundation, the new Weston Family Entrepreneurial Innovation & Sustainability Program will help aspiring changemakers accelerate the development of their startups through two 8-week sessions.

Delve: How Organizations Can Increase Gender Diversity by Rethinking Job Recruitment, with Brian Rubineau

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:40:10 +0000

In the past few years of the Covid pandemic, many people have left or lost their jobs and sought out new ones. Who has succeeded and who hasn��t depends not only on merit and ability, but on who you know��word-of-mouth is one of the most common ways that people learn about and are encouraged to apply for jobs. And who you know typically reflects your gender, race, and other influential differences that in policy terms are markers of diversity. Examining the role gender plays in job recruitment and hiring can lead to a more diverse workforce that benefits both organizations and society.

Desautels undergraduates bring home podium finishes at prestigious Jeux du Commerce

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:41:10 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students for their outstanding performance at the Jeux du Commerce (JDC) 2023! Hosted by HEC Montreal on January 6-9, it brought together 1,100 participants from 14 universities, and is the largest student case competition in Eastern Canada.

Cheekbone Beauty founder Jenn Harper incorporates Indigenous teachings into company culture

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:33:45 +0000

Many companies have missions and visions, and ours is helping every Indigenous person see and feel their value in the world, said Jenn Harper in an interview with Professor?Karl Moore for The Globe and Mail. Harper��s company is called Cheekbone Beauty, and it seeks to make sustainable cosmetics that won��t end up in a landfill. Cheekbone Beauty��s organizational culture draws from the ��seven grandfather teachings�� of Anishnaabe culture. These teachings are broken down into three pillars of humility, love, respect.

AI is advancing, but people management still requires a human touch

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:30:15 +0000

Data could tell you a lot about your employees�� performance, capabilities, and even mental health. But there are risks associated with using algorithms to process this type of data. Artificial intelligence isn��t yet sophisticated enough to deal with the nuances involved. ��It won't suggest improvements to reflect a changing context, such as a pandemic,�� says Matissa Hollister, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Desautels. ��It's a cutting-edge technology that encodes the status quo.

National Indigenous Economic Strategy is a road map for building Indigenous economies

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:27:16 +0000

There are more than 50,000 Indigenous businesses in Canada. They operate in every sector of the economy, and contribute $32 billion to the country��s GDP. And Indigenous businesses are poised to grow further, said Dr. Marie Delorme in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for The Globe and Mail. Economic prosperity is critical to achieving reconciliation, says Delorme, who is CEO and founder of the Imagination Group of Companies. The National Indigenous Economic Strategy is a road map.

EMBA alum appointed to Order of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:35:31 +0000

On December 29, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced the newest Order of Canada appointments and promotions. Among the 99 honourees are seven ��ֱ��bվians, including the current chancellor of Universit�� de Montr��al Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA��20). The graduate of the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal Executive MBA program is recognized with one of our country��s highest civilian honours for his contributions to innovations in leading-edge electronics technologies and to the country��s entrepreneurial diversity.

Employee scheduling system contributed to major Southwest Airlines service disruptions, but company is likely to survive

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:36:57 +0000

When things went downhill for Southwest Airlines, they went downhill fast. During the 2022 winter holiday travel period, the Dallas-headquartered airline cancelled 6,500 flights in just three days. Winter weather played a role, but the low-cost carrier was disrupted far more than other airlines. Reports from within Southwest suggest that an outdated employee scheduling system contributed, says Prof. Karl Moore. ��It may well be that Southwest relies on a system that very much needs to be brought up to date.

Both music and business demand improvisational skills and collective action

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:35:07 +0000

Even if executives solicit employee feedback, they don��t necessarily have the skills to enter into a dialogue about it. Being able to think on your feet is an important skill in a leader, and Prof. Saku Mantere says that music is one way to develop it. ��Jazz teaches us communication in the moment,�� says Mantere, who recently released his debut album, called Upon First Impression. ��And the creativity is, to an extent, always collective because you��re creating on the spot between people.��

Air Canada cuts Calgary-Saskatchewan service in profit-motivated move

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:52:10 +0000

Air Canada is discontinuing direct flights between Calgary, and Saskatchewan��s two largest cities. The move will leave travellers from Regina and Saskatoon with fewer options, but is a savvy business move, according to Prof. Karl Moore. It is part of the air carrier��s effort to focus on its major hubs in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. ��Air Canada considered which routes are profitable �C and which ones are not,�� said Moore in an interview with CBC News. ��And that is what good business people do.��

Maya Azouri and Jonathan Azouri named to 2023 Forbes 30 under 30

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:44:38 +0000

Finding available ice time or sports fields to book can be a challenge, but CatchCorner aims to change that. The app, which has been compared to OpenTable for sports facilities by Forbes, allows users to find and reserve fields and facilities that meet their needs. Co-Founders Maya Azouri (BCom��17) and Jonathan Azouri (BCom��16) have recently partnered with Sports Illustrated to become CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated.

��ֱ��bվ Personal Financial Essentials course helps people understand common investing mistakes

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:37:21 +0000

Human instinct is not well-suited to making wise investments, says Prof. Benjamin Croitoru in an interview with Global News. Fear of missing out is just one example of this. Following the crowd can lead to bad investments, and the crash of cryptocurrency values in 2022 is only the latest example of this. ��ֱ��bվ��s Personal Finance Essentials helps people understand investing �C and the common mistakes that people make managing their money.

High profile Verizon executive Rima Qureshi maintains strong connection to Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:34:35 +0000

Rima Qureshi��s (BCom��87, MBA��96) career has taken her to Stockholm, Dallas and New York, but she retains strong connections to Montreal and ��ֱ��bվ. Now the Executive Vice President and Strategy Officer at Verizon in New York, Qureshi began her career with Ericsson, and helped the company integrate thousands of new employees when it acquired parts of Nortel. Qureshi returns regularly to Montreal to spend time with family and mentors MBA students at Desautels.

Delve: How Banks and Institutional Investment Funds Are Driving the Road to Net-Zero

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:58:16 +0000

One of the biggest challenges today for financial institutions is how to meet net-zero climate targets while achieving high returns on investment and satisfying the needs of various stakeholders. What does the road to net-zero look like in the realm of long-term investment, who are the players, and how should the inevitable roadblocks be overcome?

Clothing repairs and thrifting can help reduce the environmental footprint of the clothing you wear

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:24:55 +0000

Clothing companies used to offer just a few collections each year. Today, fast fashion companies like H&M or Zara offer dozens. One way they accomplish this is by reducing the quality of their clothing, but this increases the resources needed to make what we wear, and increases their environmental footprint as a result, said Javad Nasiry in an interview with BNN Bloomberg.

Eco-fashion brand Ecova tells the stories behind its green initiatives

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:19:14 +0000

Positive storytelling can encourage consumers to make better, more eco-conscious choices. That��s the vision the Stephanie Beaulieu (MBA��22) shared with Karl Moore in an article for Forbes.com. Beaulieu founded the eco-fashion company Ecova to make change in the fashion industry.

Central bank digital currencies could help improve financial inclusion

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:13:37 +0000

People are using cash less, and plastic more. But this presents a problem for unbanked and underbanked people. There are still a significant number of Canadians who don��t have a bank account. They can��t participate fully in the digital economy, but central bank digital currencies could help them do that. The Bank of Canada is one of the central banks considering a digital currency, and one of its main benefits is inclusion, says Katrin Tinn, an Assistant Professor of Finance at ��ֱ��bվ.

Delve: Why Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Standards Need an Indigenous Perspective

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:21:13 +0000

In the high-stakes realm of finance and investment, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria play a larger role than ever in companies�� decision making and commitment to creating shared value. In this accelerated transition toward cross-sector economic change, whose interests are centred and whose concerns are left out of the sustainability conversation?

Desautels Professor named to Poets&Quants 50 Best Undergraduate Professors of 2022

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:15:34 +0000

We are proud to share that Warut Khern-am-nuai, Associate Professor in Information Systems, has been named to the Poets&Quants 50 Best Undergraduate Professors of 2022 list. This fifth edition of the award received more than 500 nominations from more than 50 of the best undergraduate business programs, including a dozen international schools.

��ֱ��bվ��s Joanne Liu calls for global pandemic preparedness council in Scientific American

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:52:17 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic was incredibly costly, for the health of the population and the economy. But the next infectious disease pandemic could be even worse. Politicians can choose to prevent it, but they need to take action now, argues?Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM'91,?IMHL'14, DSc'16) in Scientific American.? For this to happen, there needs to be a leader-level council that identifies gaps in preparedness, mobilizes finances where they are needed, and holds its stakeholders accountable.

Excess inventory encourages steeper discounts in Black Friday sales

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:46:40 +0000

2021 was an anti-climactic year for Black Friday sales. Global supply chains had been disrupted, inventory was very low, and demand was very high. So, retailers had little incentive to sell items at discounted prices. 2022 has been a little different, said Prof Maxime Cohen in an interview with CTV News. Some supply chain disruptions have been alleviated, and there is excess inventory in certain product categories. This set of circumstances encourages retailers to discount products more aggressively.??

Green energy not yet mature enough to solve Europe��s energy crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:44:00 +0000

Europe��s energy crisis has highlighted the gap between the green energy production that we want, and the fossil fuel energy infrastructure that we actually have. When Russia cuts off the flow of natural gas to Europe, there simply is not enough green energy to compensate, said Eric Reguly of The Globe and Mail in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Les Affaires. Twenty years ago, green energy was growing faster than it is today, Reguly said.

Employees duties may differ from those in job postings

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:39:35 +0000

The job that you think you are applying for can be pretty different from the work that you actually do. It��s crucial to know why this happens, says Associate Professor?Lisa Cohen.? Sometimes hiring managers do not know precisely what their organization will need in the months and years to come. In other cases, the organization��s needs are evolving, and it needs to adapt to changing circumstances. This can be frustrating for employees, and can even lead to conflict in the workplace.

2022 Cundill History Prize recognizes the work of Harvard��s Tiya Miles

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:37:05 +0000

Harvard��s Tiya Miles won the 2022 Cundill History Prize for her book All that she carried: The journey of Ashley��s sack, a Black family keepsake.? The prize was launched by Peter Cundill (BCom��60) in 2008, and is administered by ��ֱ��bվ. It awards $75,000 each year to a book that embodies historical scholarship, originality, literary quality and broad appeal.?The Cundill History Prize awards an additional $10,000 to two other award finalists.

Air Canada is again named best North American airline, but competition is limited

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:30:05 +0000

U.S.-based magazine Global Traveler has named Air Canada the best airline in North America for the fourth year in a row, but this honour is a relative one, according to Prof. Karl Moore. According to Moore, it shows just how bad some of the other airlines in North America are.

GCPA guest lecturer Taryn Welikovitch receives teaching excellence award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:40:27 +0000

Congratulations to Taryn Welikovitch (BSc��16, GDip Accounting��18, GCPA'19) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

Circular economy can help mitigate environmental impact of frenzied Black Friday shopping

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:40:52 +0000

Black Friday offers cut-rate deals, but low prices can come with a high environmental cost. If shoppers don��t make choices wisely, their purchases could end up in the landfill.

A new immersion program aims to help Longueuil police better deal with mental health calls

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:38:05 +0000

People get in to policing to fight crime, but most calls to police are not about crimes at all, said Fady Dagher (EMBA��12) in an interview with CBC. Officers regularly respond to calls that involve people experiencing mental health crises, or people with disabilities. The new Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montr��al?(SPVM) wants his officers to better understand what it is like to be on the other side of these calls.?

Desautels ranked among world��s top 40 most sustainable MBAs by Corporate Knights

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:19:40 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management ranked among the 40 most sustainable MBAs in the world in 2022. The Better World ranking is conducted by Corporate Knights and considers criteria like sustainability research output and classroom teaching. Desautels made the cut in part because of its strengths in sustainability-related research intensity and the diversity of its faculty.

Learn more about the most sustainable MBAs

Crypto��s impressive returns led institutional investors to consider unconventional investments

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:17:18 +0000

Cryptocurrencies have always been volatile, but they have also generated some very impressive returns. Even large pension funds got in on the action, and some of them have been burned. By investing in the crypto exchange FTX, the Ontario Teachers�� Pension Plan (OTPP) hoped to avoid the risk of investing in individual cryptocurrencies. But that backfired spectacularly when FTX collapsed, and OTPP recently wrote down its entire $95 million (USD) investment.

Delve: Why the Job You Apply For May Not Be the Job You Get

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:40:08 +0000

When most people apply for jobs, they expect the job description to match the job that will be filled. But between the interview and the actual hiring, job duties sometimes evolve. At a time when many people are making career changes and employers are facing uncertainties and struggling to find employees, understanding why jobs change is crucial.

CFE Honour Roll for GCPA Participant

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:27:14 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Megan Robertson (BCom'21, GCPA'22) has been named to the Honour Roll of the

Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Recognizes Teaching Excellence at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:49:08 +0000

In 2018, when the Fetherstonhaugh family envisioned an award to recognize and reward teaching excellence, they hoped for great teachers and at the Desautels Faculty of Management extraordinary teachers emerged. As the recipient of the 2022 Fetherstonhaugh Family Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate Programs, Prof. of Practice Sujata Madan engages with students in a way that promotes and accelerates their classroom and lifelong learning.

Onex CEO Gerry Schwartz brought New York City thinking to Bay Street??

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:06:37 +0000

Gerry Schwartz founded Onex Corporation in 1984, and after nearly four decades at the helm, he grew the company in to one of Canada��s largest private equity and venture capital firms. Now, Schwartz is stepping down as Onex��s CEO. Schwartz is a big thinker and helped change Bay Street��s attitude to be a little more like New York, said Associate Professor Karl Moore in an interview with BNN Bloomberg.

Delve: Scale Deep Not Up for Sustainable Local Entrepreneurship, with Anna Kim and Suntae Kim

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:05:28 +0000

How would definitions of business growth and success change if entrepreneurship ventures decided that instead of scaling up, they would ��scale deep��? While scaling up allows an organization to pursue fast expansion with goals of going national or global, scaling deep lets an organization pursue enduring growth and sustainability anchored to its original location.

Official launch of the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:24:33 +0000

On November 14, the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics hosted students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and friends of ��ֱ��bվ Desautels for the official launch of the Centre.

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics will serve as a hub for ��ֱ��bվ researchers across disciplines, from law and religion to economics and engineering, to work toward solutions for the most pressing ethical issues of our time.

Reuniting In Person at Homecoming 2022

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:19:46 +0000

This October, we were pleased to celebrate our first in-person Homecoming since 2019, a terrific occasion for us to re-engage with our alumni ��in real life.�� Homecoming is always a great time to reminisce, expand your network, and to reengage with your alma mater and it was great to be back in person! Read on to hear about what went on at Desautels, and save the date for next year's Homecoming!

Master of Management Analytics students share analytics expertise with the community

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:13:17 +0000

In 2018, leukemia survivor Mai Duong founded Swab the World, a foundation that educates people about the lack of diversity among stem cell donors, the initiative is getting an assist from MMA Gives, a campaign that gives non-profits, SMEs and NGOs the opportunity to work with Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) students to help meet their analytics goals.

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre and MIF support innovation and entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:13:53 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps startups launch their innovative ideas and, along with the Office of Innovation and Partnerships (I+P)'s ��ֱ��bվ Innovation Fund (MIF), supports the ��ֱ��bվ community in ideation, validation, acceleration and fundraising.

Delve: Remix or Reinvent? How Deviance Can Drive Careers in the Creative Community of EDM, with Amandine Ody-Brasier

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:40:26 +0000

When does deviance from the norm propel a career or stop it in its tracks? Call it law-breaking or call it creative license, in creative industries and occupations, intellectual property concerns can make or break reputations, careers, and companies. Ask the creators themselves whether something is deviant, illegal, or illegitimate and the answers aren��t simply yes or no, they��re varying shades of grey. In the electronic dance music community, for one, the enforcement of certain norms and legalities around intellectual property isn��t always up to the law��it��s up to the community.

ICSC conference offers MMR students opportunities to learn and network

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:32:22 +0000

The Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) conference in Toronto aims to create connections and catalyze deals between the innovators, dealmakers and changemakers who are driving retail forward. The Bensadoun School of Retail Management was well represented at this year��s three-day expo and networking event, which was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Desautels management student named RSEQ rugby all-star

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:29:52 +0000

The R��seau du Sport ?tudiant du Quebec (RSEQ) named its rugby all-star teams for 2022, and Desautels�� Martin Laval was among the selections. Laval is a third-year management student, and was named to the Second Team All-Stars. He was one of seven ��ֱ��bվ players recognized for their play this season, and ranked ninth in the league in scoring, with 36 points in seven games. Congratulations, Martin!

Understaffed airlines are less able to recover from delays

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:22:29 +0000

The return of mass air travel has encountered some turbulence, to say the least. Lengthy delays and lost luggage are ubiquitous, even as air travellers often pay a premium for flights. At least 240 WestJet flights were recently cancelled as a result of a system outage caused by a computer problem at a data centre, and when delays like this occur, airlines are less able to cope with them than they were in pre-COVID times. They are understaffed, and overwhelmed.

A place to call home trumps portfolio diversification for some investors

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:34:57 +0000

Many households are heavily, or even exclusively, invested in real estate. That��s a lot of?money to have tied up in a single type of investment, but people don��t think of houses?like other investments, according to research from Associate Professor?Sebastien Betermier. Whether?they appreciate or not, they can still give you shelter, and some investors consider this?more valuable than portfolio diversification.

Companies can tap into the talent pipeline by engaging more with universities

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:31:25 +0000

Finding talent is a challenge for many businesses, and some of the most common approaches are not necessarily the best ones. The ��Post and Pray�� strategy banks on posting a job description, and hoping the best candidates will find you. The ��Reach-out and Pray�� strategy involves a manager leveraging their network to find candidates who might be suitable. But since most hiring managers are not human resources professionals, their network won��t necessarily land them the best candidate either. In an article in Medium.com, Desautels Prof.

Quantum tech is closer to commercialization, but few have the knowhow to commercialize it

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:18:48 +0000

Quantum technology has largely been confined to the lab, but it is moving ever closer to?the world of business, writes Karl Moore in Forbes.com. With $35.5 billion in government and business investment globally, technologies like quantum computers have the potential to transform multiple sectors of the economy. ��It's like science-fiction come to life,�� says Scott Crowder, Vice President of IBM Quantum Adoption and Business Development.

M��decins Sans Fronti��res brought business innovations to charitable giving

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:14:49 +0000

M��decins Sans Fronti��res (MSF) introduced a new business model for charitable giving. ��We?were the first ones to create the regular donation model," said Dr. Joanne Liu?(MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16), an emergency?physician, a professor at the School of Population and Global Health at ��ֱ��bվ, and the?13th President of MSF (2013-2019). ��One of our first fundraising campaigns was 1 euro per day,��?Liu said in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com.

Business leaders now operate at the intersection of business operations and global trends

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:11:37 +0000

Politics has pervaded the world of business, writes Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) and equity, diversity?and inclusion (EDI) are both?changing corporate practices.

Business leaders still need to have a strategic vision, but they also need to demonstrate compassion, empathy, and vulnerability on behalf of their company �C all?qualities that have historically been concealed to entrench a leader��s authority.

MIPC wraps up with MDIIM Symposium and Grand Finale

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:47:57 +0000

The Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management Symposium on The Road to Net Zero took place on November 2, marking the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).?Thank you to our panelists, Fanny Doucet, CFA, Managing Director & Head, Sustainable Finance at Scotiabank and Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada for participating in what was an ins

Chef Rich Francis revives Indigenous culinary traditions

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:01:22 +0000

Rich Francis, owner of Seventh Fire Hospitality Group in Six Nations in Ontario and Alberta,? never set out to be a chef, but leveraged his time on Top Chef Canada to launch a prominent culinary career. Francis focuses on the precolonial culinary traditions of Indigenous peoples, but there are limits on what he��s able to do. ��Most of my work is in First Nations communities,�� Francis told Prof. Karl Moore in an interview for The Globe and Mail. ��Partially because it��s illegal to do what I��m doing using Indigenous products.

��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course can help youth learn to manage money

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:59:28 +0000

Young Canadians are more engaged in their finances than they are sometimes given credit for. And there are things that parents can do to help them learn to manage their money, writes Canadian SME magazine, a publication produced for an audience of small and medium sized enterprises. ��ֱ��bվ��s Personal Finance Essentials course is one of them. The free course is a collaboration between the university, RBC and the Globe and Mail, and is to help Canadians of all ages enhance their knowledge.

��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters Program for Managers teaches successful managerial mindsets

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:55:50 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) gives its students a fresh take on business education, said Ron Duerksen, the Global Executive Director of IMPM. In an interview with the EMFD Global blog, Duerksen elaborated on what makes its approach distinctive.

Aldo Bensadoun gives master class at Bensadoun School of Retail Management

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:50:48 +0000

Aldo Bensadoun began his career at a chemical company, but that didn��t align with his values �C or his vision. The entrepreneur launched ALDO in 1972, with a vision of love, respect, and integrity. Fifty years later, the company has more than 3,000 stores around the world.

Congratulations to Fall 2022 graduates!

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:03:04 +0000

A heartfelt?congratulations?to our undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas during the October ceremony.

Best wishes and welcome to the illustrious alumni network at ��ֱ��bվ and the Faculty of Management!

Watch the ceremony

Desautels team represents at Lazaridis International Case Conference?Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:58:47 +0000

Coached by Senior Faculty Lecturer Niels Billou, BCom students Marc Ransom, Amy Pag��, Izabella Tyc and Hosseyn Al-Moussawi Wasserman traveled to Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, to compete at the Lazaridis International Case Conference Competition.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels undergraduate team wins ethics case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:38:39 +0000

Congratulations to Karen Zhuang, Lara Landauro, Ma? Vernet, and Thanh Nguyen who won the $2500 first place prize in the 2022 Scotiabank Ethics in Action Case Competition (undergrad track) hosted by Dalhousie University. The team, coached by Dr.

First graduating class of GCHM program

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:05:21 +0000

We are so proud to have graduated our very first cohort of the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM) program! As the group of 20 graduates move on to the next phase of their careers, we look forward to ��ֱ��bվ Desautels' continued partnership with the ��ֱ��bվ Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences for Cohort 2 in January 2023.

Congrats to MMF team on Challenge win

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:11:36 +0000

Congratulations to Master of Management in Finance (MMF) Team 6 students Pascal Audette, Heng Chang, Fenton Garvie, Eugenia Pan and Alexandre Touchette on their win at the 5th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge!

Delve: Why digital currencies could change the future of central banking

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:41:35 +0000

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) represent a possible next step in the technological evolution of banking and the financial intermediation sector, with advances in privacy, fraud protection, and efficiency��but their roles and risks on the high-tech path forward are only now becoming clear.

Inaccurate job descriptions can have unanticipated effects

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:08:07 +0000

A job description can be pretty different from the job itself. Sometimes this can be because the hiring organization��s needs are evolving, and they are responding to these changes, write Professor?Lisa Cohen?and?PhD candidate Sara Mahabadi in The Conversation. If an organization becomes aware of their evolving needs during the hiring process, it can help to repost the job ad, so they find the candidates that are best aligned with their actual needs.

Peer-to-peer lending platforms are a potential disruptor to a long-established industry

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:58:12 +0000

For small businesses �C and aspiring businesspeople -- banks have been a financial gatekeeper. Without assets and a business credit profile, businesses are often out of luck. But peer-to-peer lending services are beginning to disrupt an industry that is very set in its ways. Fintech lending platforms like October assign businesses a credit score based on a company��s financial history, default probability, and projected profit margin. Then, they allow their users to participate in lending to the companies �C and collecting interest.

Employee monitoring software could alienate remote workers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:55:59 +0000

Remote work promised office workers more freedom and flexibility, but digital surveillance tools are already eroding that. Some employers use digital surveillance tools that monitor employees�� computer activity by logging the keystrokes on their keyboard, and even taking web cam photos to ensure that they are dutifully staring at their screens. But this is short-sighted, says Desautels Prof Jean-Nicolas Reyt, as it may cause office relationships to take an unhealthy turn.

Real estate investment helps Canadian pension plans outperform peers

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:59:41 +0000

Canada��s pension plans consistently outperformed their peers between 2004 and 2018, largely thanks to their diversified their assets, which include investments in real estate and infrastructure assets. ��Here, the funds are doing it themselves,�� says Professor Sebastien Betermier in an interview with Benefits Canada. ��They are on the ground, building projects themselves in Toronto, in Montreal and abroad.��

RBC faces Competition Bureau inquiry for greenwashing

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:57:42 +0000

RBC has positioned itself as a champion of clean economic growth �C but has continued to finance fossil fuel industry, according to a complaint filed with Canada��s Competition Bureau. The Bureau has opened an inquiry into greenwashing at Canada��s largest bank, but that��s only the first step according to Dror Etzion, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization at Desautels.

Inauthenticity in the workplace can harm diversity and inclusion

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:55:20 +0000

Leaders are often faced with being their authentic self or doing what it takes to succeed. Decisions taken by senior management in the face of this authenticity dilemma can set a negative example for their juniors. This can be particularly insidious for people from underrepresented groups who may feel the need to suppress their identity to progress in their career.

Delve: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Management Insights and Solutions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:14:34 +0000

How can Artificial Intelligence augment and even improve management of and within organizations? In the interdisciplinary arena of management, AI is being applied to big-picture issues of organizational strategy and supply chain operations, as well as the ethical details of human resources and the many moving parts of the retail industry.

Montreal EdTech company Paper aims to address educational inequities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:11:11 +0000

When a parent pays a tutor directly, they are helping their own child succeed. But not every parent can afford to do that, and Montreal-based EdTech company Paper has a vision to address this inequity. The academic support platform, a finalist in the 2014?Dobson?Cup, sells its services directly to school boards, so that all students in a district are able to access them. ��Charging students�� families doesn't align well with our values,�� said Paper co-founder Philip Cutler (BEd��13) in a story by Prof.

The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone pitches Canadian businesses on the advantages of the UAE

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:48:47 +0000

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are household names in the west, but there are five other emirates in the United Arab Emirates vying to establish themselves on the world stage. One of the fastest growing is Ras Al Khaimah. It��s home to RAKEZ��the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, a major business and industrial hub, which claims to be home to over 15,000 companies in over 50 sectors.

War in Ukraine exposed how far green energy is from meeting electricity needs

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:30:35 +0000

The war in Ukraine jeopardizes the European Commission��s bid to become climate neutral by 2050, according to Eric Reguly, the European Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail. ��This crisis in Europe exposed the shortcomings of renewable energy,�� said Reguly in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com. ��There just was not enough of it around to make up for the gas shortfall when Vladimir Putin turned off the taps. This crisis really showed, to me anyway, that green energy is just not there yet.��

The best managers balance the science and the art of management

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:26:59 +0000

MBAs have their advocates �C and their detractors. Over the years, the MBA has suffered from comparisons with professional degrees that have more defined outcomes, like medicine and law. But management is part art and part science, and an overemphasis on the science side is partly to blame for this perception. As evidence of this, MBA News cites the work of Desautels Prof. Henry Mintzberg, who argued that successful business leaders need to exercise both analysis and intuition.

Delve: How Barriers to Foreign Investments Affect Risk-Taking in International Markets, with Francesca Carrieri

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:52:52 +0000

What regulations are at play when financial institutions, hedge funds, mutual fund managers, and others invest in stocks and businesses in another country��and who do those regulations ultimately benefit? Despite protecting both foreign investors and countries�� domestic markets, regulatory constraints still present certain barriers to foreign investment, especially in times of market stress, inflation, and increased interest rates. What level of risk will foreign investors take today in the name of diversification of their portfolios?

Second language pedagogy project at UQO will draw on lessons from Ie-KnowledgeHub / Le projet de p��dagogie des langues secondes �� l'UQO s'inspirera du Ie-KnowledgeHub

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:44:49 +0000

Desautels Associate Professor of Marketing Hamid Etemad wants to make it easier for people to learn the concepts of digital transformation in their second language and is working with researchers from Universit�� du Qu��bec en Outaouais (UQO) on a $150,000 initiative that will develop bilingual digital teaching tools for university classrooms.

The four-day work week can reduce turnover, reduce recruiting requirements

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:03:45 +0000

About a year ago, Poche et Fils conducted a trial of the four-day work week that has since become permanent. Employees at the Montreal-based clothing companies receive the same pay as when they were working five days a week, and the company has sought to maintain the same productivity too. The first step was identifying tasks that were time-consuming and useless -- and eliminating them. But there are other ways that a shorter work week can save time too. A new generation of workers is negotiating not on salary, but on hours, said Desautels Prof.

It is never too early to take learn the basics of investing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:57:36 +0000

Everyone should have basic financial knowledge, even if they have not yet accumulated much wealth, according to Benjamin Croitoru, Finance Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at Desautels. The ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course is a good place to start, Croitoru told CTV News Edmonton.

Strengthening communications networks will require many thousands of satellites

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:47:51 +0000

About 11,000 satellites have been launched since the Sputnik went in to orbit in the 1950s, but less than a third of them are currently active. The coming years will see a proliferation, with an estimated 70,000 satellites going in to orbit �C largely to bolster communications networks, writes Desautels Prof. Karl Moore in an article for Forbes.com.

FemTherapeutics applies AI to an unmet need in women��s health

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:51:32 +0000

Vaginal prosthetics known as pessaries are a critical tool for the maintenance of pelvic health in women. They are used as a first-line treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, a common condition that occurs when the muscles of the pelvis weaken, causing organs to drop into the vagina. But these devices are badly in need of an upgrade. Their failure rate is high, and the designs have changed little in the last 70 years.

Solfium app makes it easier to understand the costs and benefits of installing solar panels

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:09:01 +0000

Solar energy has a great deal of potential �C but the areas where it is produced are not always the same places the energy is needed most. That��s a barrier to widespread adoption, and Canadian-Mexican startup Solfium wants to accelerate solar��s adoption by making it easier to understand the economics of installing solar panels. The company��s mobile application is a one-stop shop for a quick estimate of the benefits and costs associated with installing solar energy. Users input information from their electricity bill and are instantly provided with a quote and financing options.

GSoft��s new onboarding platform aims to improve employee retention

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:05:52 +0000

Competition for top talent is fierce, and effective onboarding is key to employee retention. It is especially challenging to get this right in a digital-first environment. ��If you miss your onboarding, there's a good chance that the person will leave much earlier than expected,�� says Simon De Baene in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes. De Baene is the co-founder and CEO of the software company GSoft, which produces software like Softstart, an onboarding solution that��s meant to smoothen the process.

Delve: How FinTech Lending to Small Businesses Opens the Door to Bank Loans, with Paul Beaumont

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:34:51 +0000

Bank loans are the typical first step for most small and medium-sized businesses, but another form of business lending has emerged: FinTech companies that use algorithms to determine whether a business is worth the risk.

Master of Management in Analytics first in Canada, 10th globally in QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings 2023

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:09:15 +0000

Four years since the program launched in 2018, the Master of Management (MMA) program at ��ֱ��bվ has carved a spot in the top 10 business analytics programs in the world.

��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance ranks top-20 in the 2023 QS World Business Masters in Finance Ranking

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:06:09 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-20 programs in the world, according to the 2023 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA ranked 73rd in 2023 Global QS Rankings

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:04:05 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named the number three program in Canada and secured a top-75 spot in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023, performing amongst the top 24% globally out of 300 programs.

The Photons take 2022 Desautels Cup case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:40:33 +0000

Congratulations to ��ֱ��bվ MBA students?Shivansh Srivastava, Bingquan (Roger) Wu, Nimesh Mittal, Sundeep Ahuja, and Horacio Aguilera Salinas for winning the 2022 Desautels Cup Case Competition, the first in-person Desautels Cup since the pandemic! The internal case competition challenges participants to put their first-semester knowledge to the test by asking them to solve real-world challenges facing businesses today.

Why the CAQ��s proposed economic incentives may not be all they cracked up to be

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:34:13 +0000

��Many of the drivers of the inflation we are seeing today are coming from the supply and production side of the economy,�� says Associate Professor of Finance?Sebastien Betermier?in an interview with CTV News. The war in Ukraine, post-pandemic recovery and supply side frictions are all factors outside our control contributing to inflation. The CAQ promises tax cuts and one-time payments to deal with inflation, to the tune of $600 if you earn less than $50,000 a year.

Hazelview is investing in sustainability education through new scholarship and bursary program

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:28:09 +0000

Personal Financial Essentials course teaches key investment concepts concisely

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:25:16 +0000

Personal finances should be important to everyone, and over the past three years, more than 200,000 people have signed up for ��ֱ��bվ��s free Personal Financial Essentials online course. Desautels�� Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs Benjamin Croitoru spoke with The Just Word podcast about how the course fills an unmet need.

When a recession is coming, investors need to keep a level head

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:21:26 +0000

How should investors react to a looming market downturn? Don��t panic, says Prof. Sebastien Betermier, an Associate Professor of Finance at Desautels. This sounds simple enough, but it��s easier said than done. When a recession is coming, investors tend to think of all of the things that could go wrong, Betermier told Beyond the Headlines, a podcast produced by the University of Toronto��s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

RBC, ��ֱ��bվ and The Globe and Mail team up to offer free Personal Financial Essentials course

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:18:19 +0000

It is never too early to learn good financial habits, according Jamie Sioui, the vice president at Digital Channel Management at RBC. The bank is implementing a suite of initiatives that are designed to help youth prepare for the future.

More guns and drugs on the street fuel perception of increased violent crime in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:15:09 +0000

Quebec��s homicide rate is lower than it was a decade ago, but a slight majority of people that live in cities aren��t feeling as safe as they used to. This rests in the public��s perception that there is a lack of organization, according Fady Dagher (EMBA��12), Chief of Police in Longueuil, in an interview with TVA��s Le monde �� l��envers. But the way that violent crime is occurring contributes to that fear �C there are more guns and drugs on the street, and lockdowns have had a pronounced impact on low-income neighbourhoods.

Delve: How Cities Can Make Ride-Hailing Services Environmentally Sustainable, with Animesh Animesh

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:20:44 +0000

What if using a ride-hailing app like Uber or Lyft could help decrease a city��s carbon emissions? Combined with public transit use and municipal policy changes, that��s beginning to happen. However, the bigger, less understood question is what motivates people to choose their cars over the bus, or Uber over walking to work. New data-driven research from Desautels Professor Animesh Animesh shows the environmental impact of ride-hailing and how comprehensive urban planning policies could make the skies a lot clearer.

Alberta politician who is spreading conspiracy theories could become premier

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:22:48 +0000

Danielle Smith is running for the leadership of Alberta��s United Conservative Party, and could become Alberta��s next premier. But Smith is campaigning on a platform that includes internet conspiracy theories. In a newsletter, she cautioned that Canada��s currency could be replaced with an international common digital currency, and the federal government could use it to ��punish and reward�� Canadians. But that��s not very likely, according to Mo Chaudhury, an Assistant Professor of Finance at Desautels.

Aspire Food Group is making pet food more sustainable with insect protein

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:17:19 +0000

Insects have always been part of the diet of cats and dogs �C but they haven��t always been a part of the pet foods that we feed them. That��s changing, and a company with ��ֱ��bվ roots is helping drive a transformation in the industry. Aspire Food Group cultivates crickets to produce high-quality protein with a low environmental footprint. Their plant in London, Ontario, will be the world��s largest, fully automated cricket production and processing facility, and Aspire sees plenty of potential for growth.

Negotiators can leverage shared interests to the mutual benefit of all parties

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:01:19 +0000

Barry Nalebuff has advised the National Basketball Association in negotiations with the league��s players union, and provided consulting advice to over 50 multinational companies. But the professor at the Yale School of Management doesn��t advise negotiators to project aggressiveness. ��You don't have to be a jerk to succeed,�� Nalebuff told Prof. Karl Moore for an article in Forbes.com. ��I want people to start negotiation by talking about how to negotiate,�� says Nalebuff.

Desautels MBAs make Poets&Quants list

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:27:21 +0000

Our fantastic students are receiving some well-deserved recognition yet again! Congratulations to Scott Brereton and Yehya Siddiqui for being named to the Poets&Quants 2022 MBAs to Watch list, which highlights outstanding individuals from across 75 top full-time MBA programs.

Learn more in Poets&Quants

Delve: Lessons on Economic Growth from the Informal Economy, with Robert Nason

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:31:38 +0000

What does the word ��entrepreneurship�� immediately bring to mind? Risk and reward, innovation and hard work, funding and financial growth, filling gaps in the market? In truth, that answer looks different around the world, in both formal and informal economies, depending on how the local, state, and national economies function and on how the culture views business ownership.

AI-driven automated checkouts are coming soon to Couche-Tard��s Quebec locations

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:44:13 +0000

Over the next two years, Alimentation Couche-Tard is installing more than 7,000 automated check-outs that use artificial intelligence to recognize the products that customers want to purchase, without having to scan each item individually. There are already more than 500 of these point-of-sale units in place �C including at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management��s Retail Innovation Lab, where Alimentation Couche-Tard tested the technology. It has been deployed at locations in Arizona, and is being tested in South Carolina and Denmark.

After unionization, corporate foot-dragging is a challenge to contract negotiation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:41:56 +0000

Unionization is having a moment. Employees at Amazon, Starbucks and Apple have all held successful union drives. But forming a union and negotiating a contract are not the same thing. In a 2008 study, Desautels Prof. John-Paul Ferguson found that union election victories resulted in first contracts only 56.3 per cent of the time. ��It��s even harder now,�� says Ferguson.

Inflation is a major challenge for seniors on fixed incomes

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:05:40 +0000

When food prices rise, seniors on fixed incomes pay a heavy price. Seniors living on federal pensions have lost $1,600 in purchasing power, according to Pierre Lynch, the president of the Association qu��b��coise de d��fense des droits des personnes retrait��es et pr��retrait��es. And it��s difficult to predict when those costs could come down, says?Associate Professor of Finance?Sebastien Betermier. Geopolitical issues like the war in Ukraine are exacerbating the factors causing inflation.

To stay ahead of the game elite athletes and business leaders must embrace change

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:49:00 +0000

When Tim Murdoch played lacrosse at Princeton in the 1980s, his coaches were prone to yelling and screaming. And Murdoch brought that coaching style to ��ֱ��bվ��s lacrosse team, but when he had a group of underperforming athletes, he found it just wasn��t working. So, Murdoch re-evaluated, and began focusing on the positive. It paid off. Over the next decade, ��ֱ��bվ won most of its games and two national championships. ��I focused on strengths instead of weaknesses,�� Murdoch told Prof. Karl Moore in an interview for Forbes.

Montreal��s new professional women��s hockey team will feature Desautels alum Ann-Sophie Bettez

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:46:42 +0000

Montreal is getting a new team in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), a professional women��s hockey league �C and it will have Desautels representation. Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom��11) is a forward for the team, and was the 2011-12 CIS Player of the Year. The Montreal Force will be playing its home games across Quebec this year, and Montreal, Gatineau, Quebec City, Rimouski, Rivi��re-du-Loup, Saint-Jerome, and Sept-Iles are all possible host cities.

Rio Tinto Aluminium hopes new smelting process can reduce emissions from smelting process

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:52:40 +0000

To generate and store low-carbon energy, we will need large quantities of minerals and metals. Aluminum is among the most important. Its production accounts for 2% of human-produced emissions, and demand for the lightweight metal is predicted to increase. New technologies could help, said Ivan Vella, the Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Aluminium in a Forbes.com article written by Prof. Karl Moore.

GM plans to use dealerships to upgrade charging infrastructure, accelerate EV adoption

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:49:43 +0000

GM plans to eliminate all tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles by 2035 �C but right now, we don��t have the electrical grid we need to power all the electric vehicles (EVs) that we would need to replace the existing petroleum-powered ones. That��s a big barrier to EV adoption, especially in rural and remote areas. But GM has a plan to overcome this. ��We are going to use our dealerships, which are already well-dispersed and distributed, to help us place those chargers and install them within their communities,�� said GM Canada President Marissa West for an article by Prof.

CCHL Renews Strategic Alliance with ��ֱ��bվ / Le CCLS renouvelle son alliance strat��gique avec ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:55:44 +0000

The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) has once again awarded LEADS certification to the Desautels Faculty of Management��s International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) program and initiated a new strategic alliance with the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM), offered jointly with the ��ֱ��bվ ��ֱ��bվ Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

At-work interactions can help build trust that transfers to remote work environments

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:53:06 +0000

Nearly 90 per cent of Americans would choose to work remotely, and the trend holds true among different occupational categories, demographic groups, and geographical locations. But there are still advantages to in-person contact, according to Kira Newman the editor of Greater Good Magazine. When Newman got the job, she moved to California to develop relationships in person. ��It makes it easier to work together and cooperate remotely once you know someone better,�� Newman told Prof. Karl Moore in an interview for Forbes.com.

Indigenous women are fastest growing group of entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:50:06 +0000

There are about 60,000 Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada, and Indigenous women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. ��They are outpacing all other segments�� says Monica James, a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and the regional manager for client diversity at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Indigenous women have been in business for many years, said James in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for The Globe and Mail.

��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials teaches money management skills

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:59:32 +0000

Ever wanted to know the difference between the tax implications of a TFSA and a RRSP, but were too afraid to ask? The ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials teaches that and more. It��s an online course that��s free, self-paced, and open to everyone. It teaches real-life money management skills like budgeting, saving, debt, borrowing, and real estate. Delivered in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail, ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials is a non-credit course that offers the public the opportunity to learn from some of ��ֱ��bվ��s top professors.

Delve: Striking a New Balance in Management and Society, with Henry Mintzberg and Saku Mantere

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:53:26 +0000

How has management thinking changed in the past 50 years and where might management be headed today? In his research and writing, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Henry Mintzberg covers not only the past 50 years but looks toward the future of managing organizations, developing managers, and rebalancing society, from business to politics to higher education.

Offering a signing bonus can help companies recruit new worker��s, but industry-wide worker shortages remain

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:05:47 +0000

Canada��s trucking industry has a worker shortage, and competition for qualified drivers is high. The last-mile delivery company Sysco is offering truck drivers up to $30 an hour �C with a $10,000 bonus once they meet all of the company��s service standards. This type of incentive can help address a company��s need for employees in the short-term, but it doesn��t address the larger problem, said Prof. Mehmet Gumus in an interview with CTV News.

Countries with high debt and a reliance on imports could face tough times

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:03:16 +0000

Sri Lanka is facing down a liquidity crisis. It has $50 billion in debt to foreign creditors, but no foreign currency reserves. The country foreign currency was depleted when pandemic-related travel restrictions undermined its thriving tourism industry. It also imports many goods, and costs soared as energy prices rose.

Health data analytics can help improve access to health care

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:33:31 +0000

Health questionnaires are time-consuming �C for doctors and patients alike. ��The digitalization of all of those questions would allow patients to do lot of work before visiting a physician,�� says Maxime Cohen, a Professor of Retail and Operations Management at Desautels and the Chief AI officer for ELNA Medical, Canada��s largest network of clinics. That would save a lot of time, and could help physicians see more patients, and increase access to health care for more people.

Interpersonal skills are key to managing staff during times of crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:28:32 +0000

Even the darkest cloud has a silver lining �C but there is a time and a place to mention it. When employees are struggling through a crisis, putting a positive spin on the situation can make them feel as though their concerns aren��t being taken seriously, according to Patricia Faison Hewlin, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Desautels. Instead, managers should seek to maintain open lines of communication, demonstrate empathy and know how to seek additional resources when they are needed.

Delve: How Collaborative, Open-Minded Management Could Heal Healthcare

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:53:58 +0000

Walk into any hospital and you��ll witness a complex, multi-level system of personnel in action, interacting with each other, with patients, and with high-tech equipment around the clock. Healthcare systems naturally face management challenges��the COVID-19 pandemic amplified those and introduced new ones. How can management insights gleaned from the pandemic help healthcare move forward into sustainable systems that prioritize the well-being of both practitioners and patients?

Betty Zoller launches Aviva, a maker of plant-based, nut-free cheese alternatives

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:33:47 +0000

Animal welfare and a desire to reduce carbon emissions inspired Betty Zoller (MBA��15) to adopt a vegetarian diet. But when Zoller was looking for a nut-free cheese alternative, there weren��t any options. Many plant-based cheese alternatives are made using a base of cashew nuts or coconut oil, and seeing a gap in the available options, Zoller founded Aviva. The Montreal-based company uses chick peas, lentils, beans and seeds to make plant-based alternatives for common cheeses like cheddar, gouda and feta.

When wages don��t keep pace with inflation, companies risk losing their top performers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:25:24 +0000

It is no secret that inflation has sent costs soaring, but wages are going up too. In a recent survey of US small businesses, more than two-thirds said they had increased the wages of their employees. Companies that don��t match inflation are essentially asking their staff to take a pay cut, says Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt?in an interview with BBC Worklife. That will make employees unhappy, and the best ones could choose to move on to companies where better wages make them feel more appreciated.

IMHL alum Dr. Mark Eisenberg named James ��ֱ��bվ Professor

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:23:41 +0000

Dr. Mark Eisenberg (IMHL'10) was one of nine senior scholars named a James ��ֱ��bվ Professor. The Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health was one of nine senior scholars who earned the distinction, which recognizes outstanding and original researchers, who are international leaders in their field.

��ֱ��bվ team wins honourable mention at EDI case writing competition

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:40:30 +0000

Congratulations to 2023 BCom Jaslie Denault and MBAs Alfonso Rodriguez Gomez, David Iacono and Kriti Pradhan, in collaboration with Faculty Lecturer Tatiana Gauvin, for their honourable mention at the annual DEI Global Case Writing Competition for their submission Diversity, Equity an

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBAs make Poets&Quants 2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA list

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:19:02 +0000

The influential business school news site Poets&Quants has named ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBAs Jean-Pierre Michael and?Carlos Andrade to its 2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA list. The graduates were among 101 individuals selected from 49 top business schools around the world for personifying excellence �C be it academic performance, extracurricular involvement, or professional achievement.

Clothing recycling programs do little to address fast fashion��s environmental impact

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:09:51 +0000

Speed and variety. These are the pillars of the fast fashion model. Retailers like H&M and Zara seek to bring style to the masses by emulating the trends of Paris and Milan, but their model of disposable clothing comes with a high environmental cost. With this business model in place, it simply is not possible for these businesses to be sustainable, said Prof.

Higher interest rates are already packing a punch

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:03:38 +0000

Payments on variable rate mortgages have gone up, and house prices have gone down. We are already seeing the impact of higher interest rates, and we are not done yet, according to Prof. Sebastien Betermier. ��I expect to see a continuation of what we are already seeing,�� Betermier told CTV News. ��An increase in the cost of credit, and a decrease in the use of credit.�� Labour shortages are an added complication in guiding Canada��s economy through this rough patch.

Shopify��s work-from anywhere model unlocks a globe-spanning talent pool

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:18:52 +0000

Some might see the model of hybrid work as a half-measure, but Shopify is using it to transcend geography �C and as a work-around for the skilled worker shortage that��s plaguing the tech sector.

"We're trying to be more decisive to say, ��work from anywhere, but make sure you and your team are getting together,�� said Shopify President Harley Finkelstein in an interview with Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com.

The workplace has changed, and will continue to: Samer Saab

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:16:26 +0000

Leaders should spend less time worrying about people who leave, and more time celebrating those that stay, according to Samer Saab (BEng��93, MBA��96), the CEO of Explorance, a leading experience management solutions company.

In an era of talent scarcity, the balance of power between employer and employee has shifted, Saab told Medium.com in an interview for Authority Magazine.

Delve: Managing Ourselves Out of Climate Change

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:13:58 +0000

As heatwaves increase around the world and weather patterns become even more unpredictable, top researchers at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management are finding novel solutions to the climate crisis��solutions that link multiple industries, regulatory bodies, leaders, entrepreneurs, workers, and consumers. Because the only way forward is together.

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to GCPA student

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:18:30 +0000

Daniel Powell (BCom'21, GCPA'22), student of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among his graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $2,750, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agr��es du Qu��bec, and is awarded each year to honour Mellor��s enduring contributions to both ��ֱ��bվ and his profession.

New SEC reporting requirements will be a challenge for companies without strong CSR strategies

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:05:28 +0000

With the specter of climate change looming large, the Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to standardize environmental and social governance reporting.

Many companies aren��t prepared for it. ��This is coming fast and companies that have not really started on their corporate social responsibility journey need to get organized,�� said H��l��ne V. Gagnon (LLB��93), the chief sustainability officer for CAE, a provider of flight training and simulation solutions.

Chafik Hamad establishes RAFAH bursary to honour his mother��s memory by helping students who face systemic barriers

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:03:16 +0000

��ֱ��bվ celebrated its bicentennial in 2021, and as the university community began looking toward the next hundred years, it launched the Third Century Challenge Fund. Created by Chancellor Emeritus Michael Meighen, it encourages others to give by matching funds. Forty-eight new scholarships and bursaries have been created since the launch of the fund in 2019, and Chafik Hamad (MBA��15) is one of the donors who took up the call.

Luxembourg is investing in innovation to power its future

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:58:14 +0000

Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world. At 2,586km², it��s less than half the size of Prince Edward Island.

Kalina Newmark brings an Indigenous lens to management in a Fortune 500 company

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:55:18 +0000

As a brand manager for Starbucks�� Instant packaged coffee business, Kalina Newmark seeks to make each team member feel that their contribution is valued at the same level. It��s just one of the ways that Newmark seeks to incorporate Indigenous teachings into her work. For Newmark, who is Sh��htagot��??n? and M��tis from the Tulita Dene First Nation, the idea of valuing each person��s contribution at the same level is really important, writes Prof. Karl Moore in The Globe and Mail.

BCom graduate recognized by PRME as Global Students Regional Leader in North America

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:47:43 +0000

Congratulations to Alice F��lix da Silva (BCom��22) on being recognized by Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), the United Nations' largest initiative to advance responsible management education in the world, for her outstanding contributions while representing ��ֱ��bվ Desautels as the 2021/22 PRME Global Students (PGS) Regional Leader in North America!

From Olympian to CEO, Craig Buntin shares his journey with ��ֱ��bվ��s entrepreneurship community

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:19:45 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA��13) represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, but during the lead-in to the 2010 Games in Vancouver, the pairs figure skater sustained torn ligaments in his shoulder that would prevent him from competing on home ice. It was a setback, but he ably pivoted toward the next chapter. Buntin went on to complete an MBA at Desautels, and is now the CEO of SportLogiq, a Montreal-based company that uses standard sports game footage to track players and generate automated game statistics.

Mini-MBAs for Time-Poor Executives

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:09:15 +0000

Have you ever thought about pursuing an MBA, but felt short on time? Enter the Mini-MBA. These short, non-degree awarding programs cover a broad range of business topics �� finance, marketing, strategy, and more �� and provide an introduction to each subject. The crucial difference being that while an MBA degree can take multiple years to complete, mini MBAs programs take days or weeks to finish.

Canada is experiencing major air travel headaches, but isn��t the only one

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:15:02 +0000

After more than two years of intermittent lockdowns and travel restrictions, summer 2022 was the season that many Canadians decided they were ready to travel again. Our return to the skies hasn��t gone so smoothly, to say the least. Extended delays at the country��s airports have made headlines across the country, and with Air Canada��s announcement that it will cancel 154 flights per day for the rest of the summer, it could get even worse for air travellers, according to Prof. Karl Moore.

FIRM Labs seeks to make AI tools more accessible to individual investors

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:12:54 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way the way that equities are managed �C but it has mostly been used by institutions. Prof. Ruslan Goyenko wants to change that. Goyenko is the Scientific Director of Finance Innovation and Risk Management (FIRM) Labs, which brings together financial economists and computer scientists to develop AI-driven portfolio management models that it will distribute to the public.

Sport-life balance can help elite athletes perform and thrive

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:10:10 +0000

To achieve peak performance, many elite athletes become full-time professionals. But there can be benefits to keeping a day job, according to Anna-Maria Broomes, a doctoral student in organizational behaviour at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management. Sport-life balance can help athletes recognize their value as a person that exists beyond sport. ��Athletes are holistic beings who want to excel and flourish,�� says Broomes, ��but to do so, they will need the support of their loved ones and professionals who are in their corner.��

Persistent inflation could contribute to a recession, but there are steps that can take to ease the pain

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:22:52 +0000

The recovery from the pandemic created strong demand for products and services, but supply remained weak as a result of supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and the rising cost of food and oil. Together, these factors have contributed to high inflation, which central banks are fighting by raising interest rates. But some of these factors are beyond the reach of central bank��s efforts, like rising energy prices caused by the war in Ukraine, said Prof.

The novelty of celebrity collaborations can drive sales, build brands

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:19:03 +0000

For years, paparazzi have been clicking candid shots of Justin Bieber cradling Tim Hortons coffee cups, but it still came as a surprise to see Biebs Brew become an official menu item at Canada��s most popular coffee chain. The novelty aspect of this type of collaboration can help drive sales, said Charles de Brabant in a story in The Globe and Mail. Biebs Brew might only be available for a limited time, but some collaborations can last for decades �C like those between athletes and apparel brands.

An employer's choice of words can reveal much about their return to office plans

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:14:20 +0000

For many parents and caregivers, working from home has made life a lot easier. And any return to the office will have consequences for them. Some employers have used surveys and online forums to gauge employee sentiment about returning, but the language they use can be telling, according to Patricia Faison Hewlin, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Desautels.

Management Masters Office achieves Gold-Level Sustainable Workplace Certification

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:09:44 +0000

Improvements in sustainability are often motivated by a desire to reduce environmental impact, but for the ��ֱ��bվ Management Masters Office, friendly competition plays a role too. In 2021, Sustainable Workplace Ambassador Wesley McCoy challenged a colleague to see who could reach Bronze-level Sustainable Workplace Certification first. The Management Masters Office achieved that goal, and then some. It was recently certified at the gold level, and the effort has had a profound impact on work habits in the office, according to Lauren Houghton, also an Ambassador.

Montreal named top Canadian city for students

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:09:55 +0000

After naming ��ֱ��bվ?Canada��s top university?earlier this month, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has ranked Montreal as the most desirable Canadian city to be a student, and one of the most sought-after and praised destinations for international students in the world.?

Family-owned firms outperform over the long term: National Bank of Canada report

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:48:43 +0000

Publicly traded Canadian family businesses provide superior long-term performance, according to a new report by the National Bank of Canada. To better understand what makes these firms distinctive, the Bank analyzed 44 Canadian corporations under family or founder control.

Forbes names Desautels�� 2022 Valedictorian one of top 11 purposeful women leaders positively impacting the world

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:35:31 +0000

Th��adora Sauv�� (BCom��22) believes that the power of the Law can be a powerful tool in making peace. The 2022 Valedictorian has plans to study Law at ��ֱ��bվ, and was recently named one of 11 purposeful women leaders who are positively impacting the world. Sauv�� has taken on a leadership role with Million Peacemakers, a youth initiative that seeks to co-create a culture of peace. To promote conflict resolution, the organization plans to work with other youth-led organizations and educational institutions.

WestJet expected to reduce service in the east, increase focus on western Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:33:30 +0000

WestJet is expected to reduce service in the Toronto-Montreal-Ottawa triangle to focus on growth in western Canada. That could leave the east with a competition problem, but it��s likely a good move for Calgary-based WestJet, according to Professor Karl Moore. The choice doubles down on WestJet��s strengths �C and pulls out of routes where Air Canada is dominant, and it��s difficult for WestJet to compete.

Spotlight on EMBA Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:15:03 +0000

Kimberly Quinn (BA��99, BA��01, EMBA��21) was on the lookout for new opportunities to learn when she came across the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al Executive program, which stood out for its bilingual structure and its Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin.

For Robert Auclair (EMBA��22), another of the scholarship��s recipients, the EMBA was the perfect way to uphold his family legacy by following in his mother��s footsteps, all while fulfilling a personal goal.

Delve podcast: New Normal: Can Global Financial Transparency Deter Corporate Tax Avoidance? with Preetika Joshi

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:18:59 +0000

While tax policies are complicated and often seem unfair, new global solutions can both simplify how corporations pay their taxes and make payment more equitable for countries owed their share of tax revenue.

More efficient capital management could help pension funds strained by longer life expectancy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:18:56 +0000

Canadians are living longer than ever. Life expectancy at retirement has increased by about four years since 1980. This creates a cash crunch for pension funds. Increasing current plan members contributions is one way to address this, but more efficient capital management can help too. Pension funds have a distinct advantage over other investors, argues Prof. Sebastien Betermier in Policy Options.

BCom students earn CPA Quebec Assistance Towards Success Scholarships

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:38:49 +0000

Congratulations to Rebecca Welden, Lo?c Brassard?and?Gabriel Ouellet?on each earning CPA Quebec Assistance Towards Success Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to accounting students across Quebec who are active in social and extracurricular activities while achieving success in their post-secondary studies.

Scarf Ceremony marks end of Spring Convocation season

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:53:42 +0000

As Spring Convocation season draws to a close, a Scarf Ceremony celebrating graduating Indigenous students was held on Monday, June 20th, during which 110 First Nations, Inuit and M��tis students were honoured for completing their certificates and programs across ��ֱ��bվ's Schools and Faculties, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

impact200 finalists pitch their start-ups on NYC networking tour

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:56:24 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s impact200 asked students to develop innovative solutions to address society��s most pressing challenges.

First recipient of Sujata Madan Award celebrated at MBA Summer Social

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:12:43 +0000

Last week, Desautels' Career Management and University Advancement teams hosted the beloved MBA Summer Social event. After a two-year hiatus, attendees were able to reconnect with classmates and meet other members of the Desautels community?over drinks and appetizers in-person.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Masters Office attains Gold level of sustainability certification

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:17:34 +0000

After receiving a Silver certification under the ��ֱ��bվ Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Masters Office has taken it to the next level, earning its Gold certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the ��ֱ��bվ community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Masters team for this stellar achievement; next up, Platinum!

��ֱ��bվ MMF ranked 25th globally by Financial Times

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:37:36 +0000

The Financial Times has included the Desautels Faculty of Management��s Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program on its annual list of top master��s in finance programs, placing it in the top 3 in North America, and 25th globally. The Financial Times ��global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.

Learn more about the Financial Times Rankings

Taxing waste could help make fashion more sustainable

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:30:46 +0000

Reducing waste can help lower the environmental impact of any business, and Javad Nasiry believes that policy can help achieve this. The fashion industry is a major source of carbon emissions, and fast fashion retailers have made it worse with low-quality apparel designed to be worn only a few times.

Technology used in Retail Innovation Lab to be deployed at scale

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:24:08 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Retail Innovation Lab is a testing ground for new technologies, and an automated check-out system that it is currently using will be deployed in 7000 Couche-Tard and Circle K locations. The computer vision technology uses eight cameras to automatically detect multiple items simultaneously at check-out, and Couche-Tard��s Vishnu Subramaniam gave TVA Nouvelles a demo of the cutting-edge tech in action �C no scanning required.

Dobson Cup prize winners prepare to pilot colour-changing artificial nails

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:19:35 +0000

Alejandra Huerta and Isabela Dominguez envision a future where the shade of your nails can change with a tap of your phone. During Huerta��s PhD in chemistry, she considered how organic materials could be used to change the colour of cosmetics. But by brainstorming with her sister Dominguez, a computer engineer, they determined that wearable electronics could be a better approach.

Dobson Cup finalist attracts investment from leading venture capital fund

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:12:54 +0000

Many service-oriented businesses suffered during the pandemic, but it was a boon for Paper, an online tutoring company. Led by Philip Cutler (BEd��13) and Roberto Cipriani (BSc��08), the company was a finalist in the 2014 Dobson Cup, an annual start-up competition that fosters entrepreneurship and gives cash awards to the best budding businesses. Today, Paper counts more than 450 staff, and over 2,200 tutors.

CEO ?ric Lachance is guiding ?nergir toward a greener future

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:08:57 +0000

The future of energy needs to be flexible, according to ?ric Lachance (BCom��96), the CEO of ?nergir. The company is seeking to replace natural gas with renewable energy generated by hydro, solar and wind. But the alternatives need to fit the situation. Quebec��s short winter days could make wind a better option than solar, says Lachance.

Louis Morissette��s career combines business training with comedic instincts

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:04:12 +0000

When Louis Morissette (BCom��95) was studying at Desautels, he was also performing in comedy shows. And when he went to the ?cole Nationale de l��humour, he found himself wondering what the business plan for comedy could be.

In the years since then, he��s figured it out. Morissette is the co-founder and President of the production company KOTV and has been an actor and producer for television and film.

Ann-Sophie Bettez inducted into ��ֱ��bվ Sports Hall of Fame

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:01:22 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Sports Hall of Fame is honouring Desautels graduate Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom '11) as part of its Class of 2022. Bettez��s induction follows a decorated university hockey career in which she was named the CIS rookie of the year as a first-year student, and Canadian university hockey player of the year as a senior. That same year, Bettez was also ��ֱ��bվ's top female athlete and won the BLG Award as Canada��s top female student-athlete.

HITLAB is using artificial intelligence to identify the hit songs of the future

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:54:26 +0000

A hit song can capture lightning in a bottle, but what is the exact mix of characteristics that make one song a global phenomenon - and another a hidden gem. There has always been a bit of alchemy to this formula, but HITLAB is using machine learning to demystify it. Led by Michel Zgarka (BEd��1975), the company has created the Music Digital Nuance Analysis (DNA) tool, writes Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.com.

After more than forty years with the IOC, Dick Pound is retiring

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:52:16 +0000

While he was still a law student, Dick Pound (BCom��62, BCL��67) competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. But that was only the beginning of the Desautels alumnus�� decades-long involvement in the Olympic movement. Pound was elected to the International Olympic Committee in 1978, and is now its longest-serving member. He has been the IOC��s Vice-President and the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency, and as he approaches retirement, he credits his success to a no-nonsense approach and an ability to get the job done.

Liette Vigneault honoured with Women in Communications and Technology Leader Award

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:50:40 +0000

Women in Communications and Technology celebrated its 30^th anniversary with a gala event that recognized the contributions of leaders who have championed women in Canada��s innovation industries. Among those honoured at the event was Liette Vigneault (EMBA��18), who received the WCT Leader award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the organization.

Learn more about the awards

Serge Postigo stars in the Paris adaptation of Mel Brooks�� award-winning musical The Producers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:47:51 +0000

When The Producers launched on Broadway in 2001, it took home the Tony Award for Best Musical. Its French adaptation repeated the feat at this year��s Moli��re awards, which recognize achievement in live French theatre. In Les Producteurs, Serge Postigo (EMBA��15) plays the lead role of Max Bialystock, a theatrical producer who seeks to get rich by convincing investors to back a play that��s all but certain to flop �C only to find himself with an unexpected hit on hands.

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:45:01 +0000

The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients?Sujata Madan?and?Juan Serpa?were honoured at ��ֱ��bվ��s 2022 Management Convocation ceremony on June 1, for their excellence in teaching.

Delve: Can Loyalty in Investor Relationships Calm the Competitive Disruption of ETFs?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:45:46 +0000

On the surface, the Exchange Traded Fund or ETF is a relatively straightforward concept, but it has become a major disruptor in the sphere of money management. In the past few years, mutual fund managers started to also manage ETFs for their clients��a way to potentially alleviate competition, maintain client loyalty, and keep institutional money within a growing family of funds.

Government of Canada Deputy Minister encourages employees to seek practical ways to encourage reconciliation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:28:11 +0000

Talking about racism in the workplace can be uncomfortable, but that��s how you know that it is working, according to Gina Wilson, the Deputy Minister, Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Senior Associate Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage. Wilson encourages managers and employees to talk about practical things that encourage reconciliation.

Th��adora Sauv�� named valedictorian for Spring 2022 Convocation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:18:15 +0000

Th��adora Sauv����s classmates pushed her to become a better student, and Sauv��s hard work was be recognized at the Spring 2022 Convocation, where she gave the valedictory address. The Bachelor of Commerce grad is preparing to study law at ��ֱ��bվ, but when she came to university, this path was not yet clear. Sauv�� initially studied psychology, but switched to Desautels after taking an Organizational Behaviour class taught by Chantal Westgate, a Senior Faculty Lecturer.

Ukraine��s strong territorial defence owes much to strong sense of civic duty

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:13:56 +0000

Russia��s attack on Ukraine was not unexpected, but its scale surprised many. ��There was a common expectation of escalation in the East and the South,�� says Mykhaylo Petechuk (MBA��13), who has worked for McKinsey & Company in Ukraine. ��But no one expected the launch of missiles into every region of the country.��

Competition from Flair Airlines could contribute to lower airfares in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:01:05 +0000

Canada��s airline duopoly has kept airfares high, and Flair Airlines set out to challenge that with ultra-low-cost flying. A foreign ownership stake brought the company under investigation by the Canadian Transportation Agency, but many Canadians are sympathetic to the notion of a feisty underdog challenging the status quo, according to Professor?Karl Moore.

Prof. Betermier lands new role as Director of ICPM

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:49:38 +0000

Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance and Finance Area Coordinator at the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ has been appointed as the new Executive Director of The International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM).

Announcing the 2022 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:26:04 +0000

Congratulations to Justin McGregor (BCom��21), James Akkaoui (BCom��21), Megan Abellera (BCom��21), Juliette Lapointe (BCom��21), Guillaume Ouimet (BCom��21), and Marie-?ve St-Jacques (BCom��21) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (CGPA) program.

In the memory of Lionel Pelham Kent, CA, this scholarship was established in 1998 to recognize academic excellence and strong communication skills among students entering the final year of the GCPA program.

Delve: An Ethical, Human-Centred Approach to AI in Human Resources, with Matissa Hollister

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:05:02 +0000

Could Artificial Intelligence tools decide who gets hired or fired, who gets a raise, or who��s ready to be a mentor? Some already are, to varying levels of success, and it��s often difficult to discern their use value, let alone how to use them effectively and ethically, an arguable essential in HR.

Desautels alumnus is accelerating accessibility at Procter & Gamble

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:46:13 +0000

Thibault Trancart (BCom'15), Desautels Faculty of Management's first blind graduate, is helping make one of the world��s biggest consumer goods companies more accessible. Trancart is a Manager in Responsible Beauty for Europe Hair Care at Procter & Gamble, and has become one of its Accessibility Champions. ��Originally, I didn��t want to be the blind guy working on accessibility,�� he says. But Trancart, intrigued by the practicality of the work, now addresses the challenges he personally faces. ��I��m 80-90% on accessibility and can��t see myself doing anything else.��

Sustainable materials could help solve the fashion industry��s emissions problem

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:41:30 +0000

The fashion industry is responsible for about 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and most originate with the raw materials used in clothing -- like leather, cotton, and synthetic fibres. Evoco is working to reduce fashion��s emissions. Led by James Robinson, the Toronto-headquartered company provides sustainable materials to leading footwear producers like Kodiak and Timberland. The company claims to have saved 948,900 kg of carbon emissions, and in an interview with Prof.

Environmental pressures are one factor in the increased probability of pandemics

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:39:36 +0000

Joanne Liu?(MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) is no stranger to health emergencies. The physician and former International President of M��decins sans Fronti��res is leading ��ֱ��bվ��s efforts to prepare for future health emergencies. As the director of the Pandemic and Health Emergency Readiness Lab, Liu is seeking to develop solutions to current crises and prepare for future ones. There is an acceleration of local epidemics becoming pandemics, and that is somewhat linked to pressure on our environment, Liu told Desautels Prof.

��ֱ��bվ��s Retail Innovation Lab is the first frictionless store in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:34:20 +0000

At a glance, the Couche-Tard in the Bronfman Building looks much like any other. But it is actually an innovative research facility that uses technology to improve our understanding consumer behaviour. Known as the?Retail Innovation Lab, a partnership between ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management and Alimentation Couche-Tard,?it is the first frictionless store in Canada. At the Retail Innovation Lab, computer vision systems recognize grab-and-go items in real time, and payments are processed digitally, so customers can shop quickly.

Investing experience can help navigate market downturns

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:29:58 +0000

Many young investors have never lived through a major market downturn, and some novices could overreact as markets fall, according to Sebastien Betermier, an Associate Professor of Finance at Desautels. Analysis has shown that novice investors sold their holdings in greater numbers following the recession of 2008, and saw their portfolios perform more poorly than experienced investors, who were more likely to have bought in while prices were low and to stay the course.

Delve: How Predictive Data Analysis Illuminates the Future of Retail, with Maxime Cohen

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 May 2022 17:06:27 +0000

Artificial Intelligence innovation thrives in an environment where business arenas, fundamental research, and thought leadership overlap. As seen in recent AI initiatives in Montreal, determining the capacities of AI and related data analytics applications is essential to understanding how they will play out in the wider world, whether analyzing healthcare data or implementing predictive analytics in retail.

��ֱ��bվ launches the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 May 2022 16:49:51 +0000

��ֱ��bվ is proud to announce the launch of the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), a new hub anchored at the Desautels Faculty of Management dedicated to providing businesses with actionable solutions for building a more sustainable economy. Through research-to-action projects, engagement workshops, global student competitions, thought leadership and education, this innovative cross-faculty venture will address some of the key challenges businesses face every day.

Delve: Could New Algorithms Ensure Everyone Pays Fair Prices Online?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 May 2022 19:33:23 +0000

Dynamic pricing algorithms set the prices we pay online��and few rules govern how they work. Even if an algorithm doesn��t ostensibly consider race at all, research shows that it can be biased and discriminatory on the basis of race, as well as gender, economic level, and other personal information openly gathered from consumers.

Dean Chan in Jamaica Gleaner: "Do not accept mediocrity"

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 May 2022 15:53:52 +0000

��Seize the opportunities that come your way. The opportunities will come, and if you are determined you will succeed. The world is yours if you give it your best." This is the advice Dean Yolande Chan had for young Jamaicans in an interview with The Gleaner, one of Jamaica's leading news outlets. She also urged Jamaican students not to accept mediocrity, emphasizing that the island��s educational system is comparable to anywhere in the world.

Montreal telecom company Oxio is a leader on salary transparency, but many companies are unlikely to volunteer this information

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 May 2022 20:21:43 +0000

If a company doesn��t want to share salary information, there could be a reason for that. About 75 per cent of people don��t negotiate a higher salary for themselves, and women and minorities are underrepresented among those who do not, according to Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt. But Montreal-based telecommunications company Oxio is taking steps toward salary transparency.

Desmarais family inducted into Canadian Business Hall of Fame

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 May 2022 20:15:15 +0000

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame honours more than 200 of Canada��s most illustrious business people, and this year, three ��ֱ��bվ alumni were added to the list. At a ceremony in Toronto in early May, Power Corporation Chairman Paul Desmarais, Jr. (OC, BCom��77, LLD��12) and Deputy Chair Andr�� Desmarais (OC, OQ, LLD��12) were inducted alongside their father Paul Desmarais, Sr. (OC, OQ, LLD��92), who passed away in 2013. Desmarais Sr.

Economics graduate Teresa Tolo selected as valedictorian for Black Grad 2022

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:51:39 +0000

As Teresa Tolo addressed Black Grad 2022 as valedictorian, she was overcome with emotion. The 4th annual edition of the event brought together a cohort of students who have excelled in a wide range of pursuits in academia and beyond. Tolo is graduating with a major in Economics and a double minor in International Development and Management, and credits the ��ֱ��bվ experience and the city of Montreal with providing the space to become comfortable expressing her own convictions and unique personality.

Ultra-fast fashion company Shein has grown rapidly, but product quality could limit growth

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:25:27 +0000

You might not know Shein��s brand, but chances are you��ve seen their clothing. The Chinese fast fashion company has quickly and quietly grown into an e-commerce giant. Shein targets young shoppers with an online-only business model and rock-bottom prices. They have been able to scale quickly because without physical shopfronts, Shein can sell anywhere that it can ship their products. But companies shouldn��t try to compete with Shein on price, according to Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Bombardier��s shift to business jets coincided with sustained increase in demand

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:22:48 +0000

Bombardier is all in on business jets, and that seems to be a good thing. The Montreal-headquartered aerospace company sold off its commercial aviation business to focus on building the business jets that serve the travel needs of the ultra-wealthy, and the pandemic has given that choice a boost. Demand for private jets soared as COVID-19 restrictions were enacted, and it has not yet come back to earth. For every business jet that Bombardier ships, it��s receiving 2.5 new orders. While some might long for the days that the company was manufacturing commercial aircraft, Prof.

Poets&Quants recognizes Professor Robert Nason in 2022 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:05:40 +0000

The influential business school news site Poets&Quants has named Professor Robert Nason to its annual Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list. The outlet annually recognizes professors under the age of 40 who are masters in the classroom, influence business and policy, are prolific researchers and have demonstrated meaningful impact on their fields.

Professor Maxime Cohen makes Poets&Quants 2022 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:03:34 +0000

Poets&Quants has named Professor Maxime Cohen to its annual Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors of 2022 list. The influential business school news site annually recognizes professors under the age of 40 who are masters in the classroom, influence business and policy, are prolific researchers and have demonstrated meaningful impact on their fields.

Delve podcast: How Information Technology Can Drive Efficiency and Spark Creativity, with Alain Pinsonneault

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:27:14 +0000

What do Cirque du Soleil, American Airlines, and Canadian Tire have in common? They��ve all shifted their perspective on the value of Information Technology. On the Delve podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Alain Pinsonneault discusses how the overall mindset towards Information Technology��s value is changing, especially in times of broader turbulence like the COVID pandemic.

International Management Student Fellows present creative solutions to societal challenges

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:35:04 +0000

Bread and grain waste is a leading cause of food waste in Canada, and but this can be reduced by transforming spent brewing yeast and stale bread into flour that can be sold to businesses or directly to the consumers. It's just one of the pressing problems that Desautels undergraduate students are addressing through the Integrated Management Student Fellowships (IMSF) program, a two-semester, six credit experiential leadership development initiative that is designed to help BCom students prepare for impactful and fulfilling careers.

The International Masters for Health Leadership students analyze health care systems for lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:29:43 +0000

The pandemic demanded a rapid response from health care systems around the world. This revealed both strengths and weaknesses�Cand now there is an opportunity to examine the experience for lessons about the future. The International Masters for Health Leadership is doing exactly that. Groups of students studied a health care system and the unique challenges that it faces, which ranged from a dearth of e-health records to a culture of vaccine hesitancy.

The pandemic forced brick and mortar retailers like ALDO to reimagine what a physical retail space can be: CEO David Bensadoun

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:24:40 +0000

The pandemic hit brick and mortar retailers hard. Lockdowns pushed consumers toward e-commerce websites. ALDO was forced to close more than 250 stores, but it rapidly pivoted its business model to accommodate changing retail trends, says ALDO CEO David Bensadoun, who spoke to undergraduate and graduate students from Professor Marie Jos��e Lamothe's classes at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Noberta Faustin is named as a finalist for rising star award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:19:34 +0000

Math is abstract, and it can be complicated, but it is also central to our everyday lives. Without math, it is impossible to operate a cell phone, a satellite, or a subway network. And as a math tutor, Noberta Faustin seeks to demonstrate that centrality to students. A Desautels EMBA student and the Senior Director of Market Risk at PSP Investments, Faustin is a finalist for the Prix ?toile Montante by the Association de femmes en finance au Quebec (AFFQ).

Even when good data is available, an organization��s culture can sway managerial decision making

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:16:41 +0000

Analytics can tell a story�Cbut they don��t tell the whole story. In any organization, managers need to have an awareness of personalities and politics, and that can affect the decisions they make, writes David Creelman in Talent Management and HR. Creelman��s conclusions are partly based on a study of accountants carried out by Desautels Prof. Henry Mintzberg several decades ago. Mintzberg found that managers didn��t use accounting information the way that the accountants thought they should.

Canada��s largest pension plans are driving green development through real estate investments

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 15:59:05 +0000

The skyscrapers of Toronto��s financial district house Canada��s largest banks, and some of its most successful companies. The buildings themselves are largely owned by Canada��s largest pension funds, which have directly developed real estate across major Canadian cities. This approach has generated high returns for the funds over the past two decades, but it has also allowed the pension funds to be leaders in the implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Prof.

Introverts and extroverts can both benefit from breaks that lean into their inclination

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 15:56:44 +0000

Acting like an extrovert is exhausting for introverted people�Cand vice-versa. Prof. Karl Moore encourages everyone to take mental breaks during the day to recharge. An introvert with a meeting-heavy schedule that demands a lot of interpersonal interaction might need to schedule a solo walk, while an extrovert who is working from home might need to take time to get outside and talk to their neighbours.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:59:06 +0000

The second week of May marks the start of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) Program for a new cohort of 50 students. Forty-five of the incoming students are ��ֱ��bվ?Bachelor of Commerce graduates, while the remaining join the program from other Canadian Universities.

Alumnus Lawrence S. Bloomberg to receive honorary doctorate at ��ֱ��bվ's Spring 2022 Convocation ceremony

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 May 2022 13:20:03 +0000

To celebrate the Class of 2022, ��ֱ��bվ will award 14 inspirational individuals? honorary degrees �� the highest order it can bestow �� at the Spring 2022 convocation. Desautels alumnus Lawrence S. Bloomberg, C.M., O.ONT (MBA��65) will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.) during the Faculty��s ceremony on June 1, 2022.

Dean Chan addresses 2022 graduates at 4th annual Black Grad

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 May 2022 19:08:41 +0000

Black members of ��ֱ��bվ��s Class of 2022 celebrated the completion of their degrees in-person at the fourth annual Black Grad event on Sunday, May 1 at the Omni Mont-Royal. The event, inspired by similar ones at Harvard, Yale and the University of Toronto, honours graduating students ahead of next month��s Convocation �C and highlights their accomplishments despite the institutional, economic and socio-cultural barriers to accessing higher education.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How Fast Fashion Can Slow Down and Go Green, with Javad Nasiry

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 May 2022 14:50:21 +0000

Fast fashion is a rapidly expanding subsection of an already environmentally problematic industry. What does a truly sustainable fashion industry model look like��and will customers buy it?

Alumni create digital platform that helps businesses collect unpaid bills

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:17:18 +0000

When customers don��t pay their bills, it can be a major drain on a business. To collect unpaid bills, creditors have long relied on credit control specialists who use techniques like outbound phone calls. But that��s 20th-century technology, and Dimitri Raziev (BCom��09) spotted an opportunity to modernize the approach.

Supply chain disruptions caused inflation, and the war in Ukraine is making it worse

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:13:58 +0000

Inflation is up. Way up. In March 2022, Canada experienced its biggest increase in inflation in more than three decades. The oft-cited monthly inflation figure represents the rate of change in the consumer price index, and many consumers are already feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks.

But why is it happening? Inflation is typically caused by either increased consumer demand in a strong economy, or by supply shortages that drive prices higher.

Graduating MBA student Emily Gogarty makes Poets&Quants�� 2022 Best & Brightest MBA��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:58:27 +0000

Emily Gogarty (MBA'22) has been named one of Poets&Quants�� 2022 Best & Brightest MBA��!

In virtual work environments, leaders must take steps to ensure employees feel free to share ideas

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:52:06 +0000

The specifics of leadership in a virtual environment differ from in-person, but some core aims remain the same. Whether a team is working remotely or at the office, it��s important that managers create a psychologically safe workplace, according to Prof. Karl Moore. In a virtual environment, leaders must be purposeful in planning meetings and communications, and foster an environment workers feel able to freely speak and share their ideas without fear of punishment or humiliation.

PIVOT platform shares small businesses climate action stories to inform and inspire

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:46:25 +0000

Small and medium-sized enterprises play a huge role in Canada��s economy but lag behind large corporations in addressing climate change.?Prof. Dror Etzion wants to change that. The Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization co-founded PIVOT, a peer-to-peer social community that works with the National Film Board of Canada to showcase how entrepreneurs in different sectors are taking action.

Edmonton-headquartered discount carrier Flair Airlines under preliminary investigation by the Canadian Transportation Agency

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:39:06 +0000

Flair Airlines wants to bring low-cost airfares to Canadian cities, but despite strong demand, the Edmonton-based carrier could lose its license this May. At issue is the role of the investment firm 777 Partners LLC. The Miami-based company owns a 25 per cent stake in Flair, leases aircraft to it, and controls its board of directors. The control they exert is the reason that Flair is facing preliminary investigation by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Prof. Karl Moore told the Financial Post.

Executives should understand what data tells them about the present �C and the future

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:36:04 +0000

Data can tell you a lot about the current state of business, and what the future holds. That��s information that companies can use to make strategic decisions, and it is multiplying quickly. Up to 90 per cent of all data was created in the past two years alone. To leverage, Prof. Maxime Cohen recommends executive education programs in data science as a way to understand the possibilities, and communicate effectively with data scientists.

Understanding the five languages of workplace appreciation can help managers make employees feel valued

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:28:56 +0000

Employees need to feel appreciated to maintain workplace morale �C but not everyone receives positive feedback in the same way. Gary Chapman and Paul White��s book The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace provides managers with a framework to make their employees feel that their contribution is valued, writes Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.com.

Integrated Student Management Fellowships apply academic learning to real-world challenges

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 18:18:47 +0000

The Graphix Project is creating an intellectual history of human rights in graphic novel form �C over 3,000 years of conflict and social movements. Third-year student Nada Al Mgharbel has been contributing research to the initiative, which is a collaboration between ��ֱ��bվ and Yale University, and will be the centrepiece of a human-rights education program.

Desautels MBA alumna is helping corporate issuers and institutional investors on climate action

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 May 2022 17:04:39 +0000

Involved in community service since as early as high school, Mariel Langlois (MBA��20) worked in advertising and media for years before enroling in the?Desautels�� MBA program to pivot her career as she developed a?growing interest in sustainability and social impact.

Now, as an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Consultant at Millani, Mariel advises both corporate issuers and institutional investors on integrating ESG into their strategies.

Psychological safety in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:18:42 +0000

In a two-part series in Forbes, Prof. Karl Moore and Lainie Yallen (BCom��18) explore psychological safety in the workplace.

Former Desautels professor Kunal Basu explores human experience through fiction

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:05:10 +0000

An author��s job is to empathize, to go outside of their world to explore and understand. To indulge in life, and not be judgmental �C to immerse yourself as much as possible. Kunal Basu has used this approach to author a series of best-selling novels that explore diverse experiences, from 6th-century painters to contemporary sex workers in India.

High margin impulse buys can help retailers boost profits

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:02:44 +0000

The check-out counter is the last place paying customers visit before they leave the store �C and it is a retailer��s last chance to make a sale. The counter and the aisles that lead up to it are called a cash wrap, and can be arranged to entice customers to made additional purchases. A good cash wrap should incentivize impulse buys without being pushy, according to Prof. Maxime Cohen, a Professor of Retail and Operations Management at Desautels.

Prof. Sebastien Betermier talks investment strategies with Rational Reminder podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:59:52 +0000

Stocks with high expected return appeal to many new investors, but can be exposed to high risks. Investors must consider how these risks can impact their overall financial situation,?Prof. Sebastien Betermier tells the Rational Reminder podcast. Dual-income families might be able to accept a higher degree of risk, while single-income earners with a mortgage could experience cascading impacts when a high-risk security goes south.

��ֱ��bվ alumna Stephanie Gutnik shares insight from career path at tech giant

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:56:50 +0000

In order to grow, you need to get outside of your comfort zone. For Stephanie Gutnik (BA��11), many of the most memorable experiences and important contacts have come from situations where she put herself out there. Now Yahoo��s Global Head of DOOH (Digital Out of Home Advertising), Gutnik encourages ��ֱ��bվ students to get involved in their workplace beyond their actual job description. Participating in committees and volunteering your time can be a great way to learn new things, make new contacts, and help achieve career success.

Mentorship is one way to support women in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:52:54 +0000

Mentors can provide guidance for professional growth and help young employees with their long-term career development. For young women, this can be especially important, according to Christine Silva and Emma Mohns, who shared their workplace experiences at the #BreakTheBias Office Hour.

Canadian university champion swimmer to represent France at World Swimming Championships

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:48:32 +0000

In March, Cl��ment Secchi earned All-Canadian honours at the Canadian university swim championships. Now, Secchi has qualified to represent France at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest this June. The fourth-year management student won the 100m butterfly at the French Elite Championships with a personal best time, and will swim the butterfly leg of the 4x100 metre for the country��s medley relay team.

Desautels alumna advocates for low carbon energy in Washington, DC

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:44:38 +0000

Abigail Hunter (BCom��16) wants to usher in the clean energy revolution. She represents the Government of Quebec as an attach��e in Washington, DC, where she works to help lawmakers understand the benefits of working with Qu��bec �C like how its hydroelectricity and energy storage can supplement less predictable solar and wind energy generation. While at Desautels, Hunter learned about impact investing, social enterprise and advancing ethical, social and governance standards. She credits this education with helping her choose a career path.

Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship announces 2022 Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Winners

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:39:01 +0000

On March 28^th and 29^th, 24 startups competed in the final round of the Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Program for over $200,000 in funding across 18 prizes. The winners were announced at the Dobson Cup Awards Ceremony on March 30^th, presided by ��ֱ��bվ Principal, Suzanne Fortier, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, Yolande E. Chan, as well as the program��s contributors, donors, and sponsors.

Dobson Founder Series launch with Francis Davidson, Co-Founder, and CEO of Sonder

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:03:04 +0000

On March 22^nd, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship held the inaugural Dobson Founders Series event, with special guest Francis Davidson, co-founder, and CEO of Sonder Inc.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How Healthcare Systems Impact Practitioner Distress, with Dr. Martin A. Koyle

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:38:40 +0000

What can be done when healthcare leaders say that they simply can't work anymore? On Delve��s The "New Normal" podcast, Dr. Martin A.

Tech companies are doing more international hiring �C and paying engineers top dollar

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:26:52 +0000

Technology has long had the capability to enable work from anywhere that has a solid internet connection �C but many companies haven��t been willing to use it that way. Even tech companies that create the tools for remote work have tended to concentrate their workforce in major tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Seattle.

Soci��t�� Place des Arts CEO Marie-Jos��e Desrochers honed decision-making skills in ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:19:43 +0000

Marie-Jos��e Desrochers (EMBA��14) moved to Montr��al to study music when she was just sixteen years old, and has spent most of her career working in the arts. Desrochers spent two decades with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montr��al, and decided to take on a mid-career ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al Executive MBA. She credits the experience with helping her evolve as a leader and giving her the confidence to take decisions in times of crisis. Since 2019, she��s been putting those skills to use as the CEO of Soci��t�� Place des Arts.

The reason behind the rankings �C Prof. John-Paul Ferguson explains how FT MBA ranking metrics are calculated

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:16:34 +0000

Global MBA rankings are dominated by American Universities �C but why? In this year��s Financial Times Global MBA rankings, Desautels ranked 90th, below a number of U.S. schools with lower research output. One reason that top American business schools do so well is high post-graduation salaries �C but this metric doesn��t tell the whole story, according to Prof. John-Paul Ferguson, the Academic Director of Desautels�� MBA program.

The workplace has evolved �C and managers need to evolve with it

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:13:10 +0000

E-commerce. Telecommuting. Digital transformation. In just a few years, the workplace has changed dramatically. And management is not linked strongly enough to these new realities, according to Prof. Henry Mintzberg. In this new world of work, creative solutions can foster future success. Flattening hierarchies and seeking client feedback can help organizations unlock their employees�� potential.

Desautels BCom students win Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:57:05 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Idir Hamrioui, Marc-Antoine Millaire, L��o Tousignant and Anthony Ladal, who won the 2022 Van Berkom Small Cap Case Competition hosted by JMSB March 25 and 26. In the final round the team of four was up against 8 other teams including another from Desautels. The team keeps up a winning tradition, as a delegation from Desautels won last year's edition of the competition.

Encouraging fathers to take parental leave can demonstrate a company��s values �C and help them compete for talent

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:20:04 +0000

Parental leave is available to both mothers and fathers, but men often do not take this time off�Ceven though it helps them bond with their children and support their partner. This is partly due to work culture, but competition for top talent could help change this, according to Prof. Karl Moore. By encouraging male employees to take parental leave, companies can differentiate themselves.

Desautels Commerce student Haris Elezovic named to U Sports All-Rookie team

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:44:47 +0000

First-year Bachelor of Commerce Haris Elezovic helped the ��ֱ��bվ Redbirds win this year��s Quebec men��s basketball championship, and was named to U Sports All-Rookie team for his efforts. In his first year with the team, Elezovic averaged 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, and was the only player from a Quebec university to earn the All-Rookie honour.

Desautels management student Clement Secchi wins four gold medals at U Sports Swimming Championships

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:40:51 +0000

Desautels�� Clement Secchi excelled at the 2022 U Sports Swimming Championships, earning four gold medals and two silvers. Secchi led the ��ֱ��bվ Redbirds to a third-place overall finish, and set three national swimming records in the process. The fourth-year management student from was named swimmer of the year at the event, and was the most decorated individual male swimmer of 2022.

Tech giants' business ecosystems transcend traditional economic sectors

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:38:12 +0000

Technology is always evolving, and keeping up with the pace of change is an ongoing challenge for business leaders. Companies can be vulnerable to competition from entirely different sectors��consider how Apple made a MP3 player called the iPod and killed the compact disc forever. It was the first time the computer hardware company had even ventured into the music business.

Desautels�� alum Gabriel Gervais named President and CEO of CF Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:33:03 +0000

Gabriel Gervais (MBA��08) has been named the President and CEO of Club de Foot (CF) Montr��al, the city��s Major League Soccer team. Between 2002-08, Gervais was a player for the Montr��al Impact, a predecessor of CF Montr��al that played in the United Soccer League and later, the North American Soccer League. After his playing career, Gervais completed his MBA at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels, and went to become a partner at Deloitte.

Surge in private jet sales bolsters Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:31:08 +0000

When Bombardier announced it exiting the commercial aviation business in 2018, its stock price tanked. But the company has forged a path forward with its focus on private aviation, writes Prof. Karl Moore. The pandemic proved to be an unexpected boon for the company. As travel restrictions were imposed, demand for private aircraft soared. And with few used aircraft available, buyers turned to Bombardier, according to company President and CEO ?ric Martel.

Urban planner brings Indigenous worldview to architecture and developments

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:23:39 +0000

Regardless of who owns the land, we have a shared responsibility toward it. At Montreal��s Sid Lee Architecture, Pascal Harvey is bringing an Indigenous lens to urban planning, and believes this worldview can be reconciled with real estate development by treating land occupation with collective responsibility�Ceven when land is privately owned. The Innu sociologist, urban planner and entrepreneur shared insights about how Indigenous world views can inform urban planning with Prof. Karl Moore.

To get inclusion right, companies need to ask what they��re doing wrong

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:11:12 +0000

Inclusion isn't a warm and fuzzy feeling of belonging. Inclusion means being an integral part of an organization, and having the resources to get the job done, said Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour Patricia Faison Hewlin in Business Insider. In order to achieve it, organizations need to listen.

The Morty Yalovsky Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes excellence in academic leadership �C starting with Yalovsky himself

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:13:36 +0000

Prof. Morty Yalovsky started teaching at ��ֱ��bվ in 1969 - the same year that the Montreal Expos played their first Major League Baseball game. The Expos moved on nearly two decades ago, but Prof. Yalovsky has been enriching university life ever since. On March 28, he was honoured with a Desautels Lifetime Service Award for more than five decades of service to the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Delve: Why Organizations Need Authentic People and Inclusive Policies, with Patricia Hewlin

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:50:07 +0000

The complex issue of authenticity at work isn��t only about people within an organization��it��s connected to the organization��s own integrity, including policies on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The value of authenticity for employees, customers and clients, and management is linked to a diversity of people and innovative ideas suited to today��s world.

DGFRC-sponsored finance workshop concludes successfully

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:36:58 +0000

The 9th edition of HEC-��ֱ��bվ Winter Finance Workshop as a special edition in collaboration with Goethe University successfully concluded on March 29, 2022. The conference, sponsored by the?Desmarais Global Finance Research Centre, took place March 27-29 in Ischgl, Austria, and featured presentations of academic papers in all areas of finance, including interdisciplinary work in law and finance.

Delve: Are Consumers Spoiled For Choice or Too Overwhelmed to Choose?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:56:20 +0000

Today��s consumers demand and expect a wealth of choices in everything from sneakers to potato chips, but while large product lines provide abundance and variety, they don��t always result in sales��and can even take away from a company��s bottom line. In new marketing research, Desautels Professor Demetrios Vakratsas explores breadth and depth in product lines to determine their role in consumer choice-making today.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels places among top 50 in the UTD Top 100 Worldwide and North American Business School Rankings Based on Research Contributions

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:38:55 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management has been ranked 37th in the UTD Top 100 North American Business School Rankings Based on Research Contributions 2017-2021, placing it 2nd in Canada. This positions Desautels 46th in the University of Texas-Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management��s Worldwide annual list, released March 14. The rankings are based on the number of academic research publications a business school has published in 24 leading business journals over the last five years.

Desautels alumnus catalyzes crowdfunded bursaries for Lebanese students impacted by financial crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:50:04 +0000

In the summer of 2020, the financial crisis in Lebanon deepened when a major explosion rocked the port of Beirut, causing extensive property damage and loss of life. By that time, Lebanese students studying at ��ֱ��bվ were already in a bind �C banking restrictions were limiting the ability of their families to access savings, and provide financial support. Jade Dagher (BSc��89, DipManTour��92, MBA��98) wanted to do something to help.

To reach a diverse audience, you need a diverse team

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:46:25 +0000

Everybody buys stuff. And in order to reach us all, advertising agencies need to be able to speak effectively to people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. To do that effectively, an agency must be diverse itself. Dentsu Canada views diversity as an ongoing process, writes Professor Karl Moore in Forbes.

Desautels alumnus named International Educator of the Year by the Academic of International Business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:40:34 +0000

Resilience. Caring. Integrity. These are the habits that Arshad Ahmad (MBA��81, PhD��2000) seeks to instil in his students. They can make an immediate impact on students�� career �C and a positive impact on the people in their lives. Ahmad has been named the International Educator of the year by Academy of International Business (AIB), an organization of international business and management. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor of the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan, and an EMBA professor at McMaster��s DeGroote School of Business.

In-store shopping technologies can replicate the ease of online shopping

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:36:47 +0000

Standing in a check-out line is the least pleasant part of the shopping experience �C and it could become a thing of the past. New technology is allowing shoppers to make in-store purchases with their phones, and a variety of self-checkout pilot projects are already underway at stores in Montreal. Some are as simple as scanning a QR code, and confirming your credit card information.

Takeaways from Office Hour with Karolina Nanowski

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:40:06 +0000

DesautelsConnect welcomed?Karolina Nanowski,?Account Director at Good Apple, as host of the February Office Hour. Nanowski imparted advice to?help Desautels students with their journey at ��ֱ��bվ and beyond, citing her own?her own mentors and experiences as stepping stones into the marketing world.?Nanowski is also passionate about volunteering and helping her community, as such DesautelsConnect��s?opportunity was ideal.?

Victor Luis shares success story in Retail Leaders Talk

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:29:55 +0000

Victor Luis, Chairman and CEO of Moose Knuckles, explains his unique view on success and how he rose through the corporate ladder during the Bensadoun School of Retail Management?Retail Leaders Talk. Students in the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) were given insights into how to view success and pave one's own way rather than following others.?

The best leaders have traits of both introverts and extroverts

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:30:14 +0000

Leadership makes many different demands. Certain situations require the quiet contemplation of an introvert �C like taking time to consider all implications before a decision is made. Other situations need an extrovert��s gregariousness, like taking the time to ensure that employees know their hard work is appreciated. The best leaders will do both, according to Karl Moore, a Professor at Desautels.

Award-winning spirit brand launched by a one-time Montreal janitor with a vision for better vodka

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:28:27 +0000

The purest water makes the best vodka, but despite having water in abundance, Quebec had no vodka makers until relatively recently. Nicolas Duvernois observed this disconnect, and, in 2010, he founded Duvernois Creative Spirits, writes Desautels Professor Karl Moore in Forbes. He was working as a hospital janitor when he launched the company, with a vision to leverage Quebec��s natural resources to make a premium spirit. Since then, the company��s Pur Vodka has been named the best vodka in the world six times.

The Russian economy has cratered �C but most Canadian investors are unlikely to have much exposure to it

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:23:19 +0000

Russia produces about 10 per cent of the world��s oil, but the rest of its economy is more of a lightweight. Before it attacked Ukraine, and had its financial system crippled by severe sanctions, Russia accounted for about three per cent of global GDP. Because Russian stock markets were closed after the invasion, investors have been unable to sell their holdings.

Communities in the Global South found innovative ways to adapt technology during COVID

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:20:59 +0000

Access to technology is deeply uneven. Many of us take the internet for granted, but nearly 40 per cent of the world��s population has never even been online. When the pandemic closed schools, not everyone could just switch to online learning. But communities that lacked access to technology found other ways to stay connected. A new study co-authored by Desautels Dean and James ��ֱ��bվ Professor Yolande E.

Online impulse buys have helped some cope with pandemic disruptions

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:19:05 +0000

During lockdowns, access to luxury services was severely limited. Fine dining establishments were reduced to haute cuisine in take-out containers, and spas forced to close altogether. But some shoppers have tried to fill that void with consumer goods. Everyone��s life was disrupted, but those who kept their jobs had some extra money in their pocket, and many of them spent it, says Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Dean Yolande E. Chan in conversation with Isabelle Mass��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:21:35 +0000

Serving as the head of a major business school, there are a lot of moving parts and things to consider. Desautels Dean Yolande E. Chan joins Isabelle Mass�� of La Presse to discuss what led her to Montreal, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, how business schools play a role in preparing students to adapt to an ever-changing world, and the importance of entrepreneurship in business education curricula.

Delve: Using International Supply Chains For Peace in Times of War with Juan Camilo Serpa

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:35:00 +0000

Risk is a fact of life in business��it��s also an ever-present reality in times of war. Wars and armed conflicts embroil 60% of the developing world, and now Ukraine and Russia, posing a constant threat to commodity production, the flow of international supply chains, and the economic lifeblood of these nations.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master��s Office receives new level of sustainability certification

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:31:01 +0000

After receiving a bronze certification under the ��ֱ��bվ Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master��s Office has taken it to the next level, earning its silver certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the ��ֱ��bվ community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Master��s team for this stellar achievement; keep up the good work!

Should we leave KPIs in the past?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:28:21 +0000

In an ideal economy, hard work and creativity would be rewarded �C and each person could lead a life of meaning and dignity. But our obsession with metrics can get in the way, according to Prof. Henry Mintzberg, the John Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

The potential long-term impact of unprecedented economic sanctions on Russia

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:25:51 +0000

While the use of economic sanctions for political means is no new strategy, the magnitude of the sanctions imposed on Russia in the wake of Putin��s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine is unprecedented, says Professor Sebastien Betermier in an interview with CTV Montreal. Perhaps most impactful is the freeze on Russian Central Bank assets and SWIFT, a financial messaging platform used by banks to make international transactions.

Adjusting leadership strategy to even the playing field

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:23:15 +0000

Women still face barriers in attaining leadership roles, and rethinking leadership is one part of solving this problem, writes Marine Thomas. For that, the Editor-in-Chief of Les Affaires looks to the ideas of Desautels Prof. Henry Mintzberg. By dispersing leadership throughout an organization, companies can create a flexible and inclusive workplace that is more conducive to the advancement of women��s careers.

Rethinking how we lead

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:21:28 +0000

Obsessing over leadership can lead to a world full of followers. Prof. Henry Mintzberg has identified 52 qualities of effective managers, and no one person has all of them. No matter how competent a manager is, they will always have strengths and weaknesses.

Prof. Maxime Cohen lands new role

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:18:39 +0000

Canada��s largest integrated network of medical clinics is using technological innovation to improve the patient-physician experience, and Bensadoun School of Retail Management Prof. Maxime Cohen will help them do it. ELNA Medical recently announced that Cohen will be their first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. The Professor of Retail and Operations Management will use his expertise AI to help ELNA Medical achieve better health outcomes for their patients.

Turning a new leaf in the service industry

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:13:39 +0000

Workers in the service industry have often endured low wages, few benefits, and poor treatment. The pandemic has changed what they are willing to accept, and employers can no longer afford to treat workers like they can be easily replaced, says Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. With workers in high demand, many will simply move on from a bad situation, but companies can help reduce the strain on their workforce through measures like reduced operating hours.

The truth behind divestment at public and private firms

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:09:19 +0000

The transition to a clean energy economy is only beginning, but its reverberations are already being felt in global markets. Institutional investors like the Caisse de d��pot et placement du Quebec are divesting from fossil fuel companies, and divestment strategies are one factor in the drop in the share prices of fossil fuel companies, according to Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at Desautels.

Authenticity and allyship in the business world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:03:29 +0000

Black leaders carry extra burden. Organizations often expect them to take on advocacy roles in equity, diversity and inclusion, but that should be everyone��s responsibility, argued panelists at the Desautels Faculty of Management��s Black History Month virtual event. Moderated by Lysie Salomon (BCom��17), the panel considered authenticity, leadership, and allyship in the workplace. It featured Dr.

Community connections take start-ups to the next level

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:21:24 +0000

In conventional accelerators, start-ups seek venture capital to scale their business, but that doesn��t work for every type of business. For social enterprises, community connections can be more valuable than money.

Tackling delinquent payments using machine learning

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:01:14 +0000

Delinquent payments are a major challenge for small businesses �C but collecting each individual debt is a difficult and thankless task. To make it easier, Dimitri Raziev (BCom��10) co-founded Kolleno. This fintech start-up helps businesses manage their accounts receivable by sending customers email and text reminders to settle unpaid bills, and directing them toward a payment portal. Kolleno uses machine learning to determine which approaches will yield results - from the method of contact to the tone of voice.

Poets and Quants celebrates ��ֱ��bվ MBA alumna for IWD

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:04:26 +0000

For International Women's Day last week,?Poets and Quants?spoke with a number of female business school graduates who have successfully started their own enterprises.?Aur��lie H��louis?(MBA��16), Founder and CEO of infinityQ, a quantum analog computing start-up, shared how her time at Desautels helped her discover how to apply the skills she acquired as a former senior officer and CTO in the French Navy to her entrepreneurial endeavours and develop her own business.

Delve: Constructing Narratives and the International Monetary Fund with Lindsay Holmgren

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Narrative theory is about looking at worlds, from their construction and governance to the real people living within them. This perspective is useful for understanding the complexities of not only literature, but the mechanisms of medicine, law, management, and economics. In the process, questions arise around established paradigms��the answers have the potential to bring about concrete disciplinary, practical, and policy-oriented outcomes.

Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ) & Bensadoun School join forces

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:31:23 +0000

A generous donation from the Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ) will support the Retail Innovation Challenge at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management by contributing to the development of the next generation of retailers. This partnership will help to deepen the Bensadoun School��s ties with Qu��bec��s business ecosystem and further shape the future of retail.

Celebrating accomplishments of women within the Desautels community

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:18:14 +0000

On International Women��s Day we highlighted some of the outstanding and accomplished women within the Desautels community, who positively impact our students through their teaching, research, guidance, or mentorship.?

Global Experts program fosters partnerships between students and alumni

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:33:58 +0000

The Desautels Global Experts program connects current students with alumni experts across industries, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities to help students thrive in their academic and professional careers.

Desautels MBA shapes new generation of business leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:48:35 +0000

Students enrolled in the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master of Business Administration program weigh in on what aspects of the program have provided the most value. Ebuka Obiakor (MBA��21) and?Husham Hajhamid?credit the program��s small class sizes, diverse cohort, and experiential learning opportunities for shaping them into professionals who are equipped to lead in a changing business environment.

Elevating student voices

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:42:43 +0000

A recent Explorance report highlights Desautels as a global leader in using student feedback to improve course offerings and other university programming. According to Angela Guadagno, Academic Associate, Teaching and Learning Services, at Desautels, faculty can actively adapt their methods to meet student needs by taking the time to gather student perspectives mid-semester.

Healing and reconciliation in healthcare

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:39:12 +0000

In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W��hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jennifer Robinson provides insight on how communities can promote Indigenous leadership in public healthcare. As a resident physician at ��ֱ��bվ Health Centre, Robinson plays a central role in breaking down systemic barriers and helping Indigenous peoples heal from historical traumas within the Canadian health system.

Alumni transform milestone investment into impact

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:36:13 +0000

��ֱ��bվ alumni Philip Cutler (BEd��13) and Roberto Cipriani (BSc��08) recently raised $270 million in Series D funding to combat academic inequity across the U.S. In 2014, their K-12 tutoring company, Paper, made it to the final round of the ��ֱ��bվ?Dobson Cup, and their reach has only grown since then. Serving more than two million students across 30 states, Paper��s mission is to offer flexible academic support to ensure all students have the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.

Three tips for going green

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:48:15 +0000

On a recent segment of CTV News Montreal, Professor Sebastien Betermier shared three key takeaways from the 5th annual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Competition, an event designed to help guide corporate and political leaders toward a greener economy. First, managers should create clear milestones, he says. Second, they must integrate change across industries. Finally, they should develop proactive stakeholder policies.

Defining the post-pandemic world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:46:00 +0000

During the 7th annual Global Leadership Research Conference at Amity Business School (India), Professor Karl Moore and fellow researchers discussed shared challenges of transitioning into a post-pandemic reality. In his presentation, Moore pushed for greater support of Indigenous leadership and innovative thinking across industries.

Prof. Maxime Cohen to develop AI systems in healthcare

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:44:34 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Maxime Cohen, Desautels�� Scale AI Chair in Data Science for Retail, on his recent appointment as ELNA Medical��s inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. In his new role, Cohen will leverage AI methodologies to improve health access and outcomes at primary and specialty care clinics across Canada.

Advancing literacy worldwide

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:41:10 +0000

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, former Microsoft executive John Wood provides a behind-the-scenes look at his work to increase literacy among women and children in developing nations. As the CEO and founder of two nonprofit organizations, Room to Read and U-Go, Wood is committed to confronting systemic barriers to earning a high-quality education.

Celebrating the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:31:45 +0000

Congratulations to the five recipients of the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards, including three accomplished alumni: Meagan Prins (BCom��17), Maria Eitel (BA��84), and Monika Ille (EMBA��20) as well as?Patrick Odier and Brian J. Porter. During the virtual celebration earlier this month, Desautels students had the opportunity to network with the recipients and hear their words of advice.

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MMA Gives: Leveraging data analytics expertise

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:26:44 +0000

Addressing Dr. Nii Addy's proposal on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Transitions Project at ��ֱ��bվ, Maguette Paye (MMA��21) used knowledge gained during the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)?program to lay the groundwork and develop the database and dashboard for the MCF Transitions Project.

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on A?cha Traor��

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:23:23 +0000

A?cha Traor�� (MMF��20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to C?te d��Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.

Desautels delegation takes Canadian final of Accuracy Business Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:07:07 +0000

On Friday, Feb. 11, the Desautels delegation emerged victorious in the Canadian final of the Accuracy Business Cup for the second year in a row, advancing to the International final set to take place in Paris this March.

The unique magic of luxury

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:21:15 +0000

What makes luxury? Is champagne��s charm found in its effervescent lightness, or the ceremony of its uncorking? It can be both. Consumers will pay a premium for all kinds of reasons, and luxury goods acquire their reputations through their rarity, provenance, or workmanship. But luxury is also in the eye of the beholder, according to Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. Once the exclusive domain of the rich, luxury goods are now more widely consumed than ever before.

How to tackle EDI issues in any setting

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:06:26 +0000

Many organizations say that equity, diversity and inclusion is a priority, but in order to actually achieve equitable outcomes, organizations need to make a real commitment. As part of the MBA lecture series, Prof. Patricia Faison Hewlin and former Faculty Lecturer Jay Hewlin shared some of the common shortcomings they��ve encountered in their research in this space �C as well as strategies that organizations can use to make more meaningful change.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How Flexible Healthcare Leadership Eases Crisis with Dr. Lynn Mikula

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:32:24 +0000

How have some healthcare organizations maintained stability and trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? On Delve��s The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr. Lynn Mikula (IMHL'21), the Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Chief Medical Executive of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and a graduate of Desautels Faculty of Management International Masters for Health Leadership discusses lessons learned from the pandemic and the importance of embracing flexible social structures and psychological safety in the face of wide-scale change.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How AI Is Reshaping Post-Pandemic Retail with Warut Khern-am-nuai

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:47:51 +0000

On Delve��s The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai from the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss the data behind pandemic buying and how retailers can use an Artificial Intelligence framework to react in real time to unexpected fluctuations in consumer purchasing.

BCom students place third at Melbourne case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:22:06 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Sarah (Zeshi) Wang, Pragna Patel, Alex Buisson and Yurou Zhang for their third-place finish at the Melbourne Meets 2022 Virtual International Case Competition last week hosted by the University of Melbourne (AU).

Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:32:05 +0000

The 2022 Financial Times Global MBA ranking places the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA program 90th globally and 2nd in Canada.

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA program is 1st in Canada in the following sub-categories evaluated:

Salary % increase
International faculty %
International students %
International mobility
International course experience

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Quebec government backs A220 jet expansion

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:05:37 +0000

The Quebec government has attracted criticism in the wake of announcing it would contribute $385 million toward production of the Airbus A220 jet, but Professor Karl Moore fully supports the move. The province��s aviation industry has consistently provided employment opportunities and reliable customer service, he says, making the sector a profitable investment for Quebec.

DMCC takes third place at Financial Open

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:03:57 +0000

On February 5, the Desautels Management Competition Committee took third place at the 14^th annual Financial Open, the largest Finance and Accounting base case competition in Eastern Canada. The BCom students competed against their peers from 14 other universities, securing 4 podiums, including first in financial accounting and stock market simulation, good for third place overall. Congratulations to all the delegates who represented ��ֱ��bվ Desautels at this event!

The true meaning of the Olympic Games

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:58:09 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Dick Pound (BCom��62) to discuss the politics and athleticism behind the Olympic Games. A former Olympian and a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978, Pound says audiences should focus on celebrating exceptional athletes rather than the drama of political boycotts.

Bensadoun MMR is defined by experiential learning

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:42:33 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Bensadoun Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) continues to reinvent retail education through offering experiential learning opportunities. By solving real problems in collaboration with industry partners during their internships, MMR students gain early career experience and establish meaningful connections with mentors even before they graduate.

Inspiring value-driven innovation among Indigenous leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:38:39 +0000

In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W��hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jeff Ward provides insights on how technology can be leveraged to help Indigenous leaders thrive. As the founder of Animikii, a company that creates digital solutions for Indigenous organizations, Ward believes innovation should be driven by love and sustainability, two key Indigenous values.

Preparing young leaders for climate action

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:30:26 +0000

The Holme Grange School (U.K.) recently became the first school in the world to earn the eduCCate Global Gold Award in recognition of its efforts to equip students with tools to fight climate change. Inspired by Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg��s book, Rebalancing Society, the school developed a 15-week sustainability program for Year 9 students called ��Radical Renewal.�� To commemorate the launch, Professor Mintzberg spoke with students on the importance of collective action.

Desautels alumnus David Laidley donates $5 million to create new Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:12:13 +0000

Thanks to alumnus David Laidley (BCom��67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley��s gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for ��ֱ��bվ researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement. The Centre will also have a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.?

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF��20)

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:09:45 +0000

Learn how the?��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF)?has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber?(MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.

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MMR Retail Leaders series features John Gerhardt

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:07:36 +0000

John Gerhardt, Creative Director at Mo?t Hennessy (LVMH), recently spoke with Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students about brand identity, sustainability, creativity, and his career trajectory. For Gerhardt, creativity is a vital business skill that ensures differentiation, and he feels risk-taking is crucial to being successful.

Professor Maxime Cohen Launches New Book

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:05:27 +0000

Professor Maxime Cohen��s new book, Demand Prediction in Retail �C A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics, co-authored with Arthur Pentecoste, Paul-Emile Gras and Dr. Renyu Zhang, demystifies how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context.

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Avoiding pitfalls of AI recruiting

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:02:05 +0000

While AI software could eliminate some bias in recruiting, Professor Matissa Hollister says the tool can exacerbate other types of bias, especially related to gender or education, by relying too heavily on an employee��s previous hiring patterns. She urges companies to be transparent with their candidates about the use of AI and acknowledge the technology��s shortcomings when deploying it as a hiring tool.

Desautels Masters Office earns certificate of sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:57:59 +0000

Four ��ֱ��bվ offices, including the Desautels Faculty of Management Masters Office, have committed to advancing sustainability in concrete ways through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. In the year ahead, the Masters Office will strive to reduce its ecological footprint with the goal of moving from bronze-level certification to gold and platinum.

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The role of the inner self in entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:54:17 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sat down with Lightspeed Founder Dax Dasilva just before he stepped down as CEO to unpack the role of spirituality in entrepreneurship. In Dasilva��s experience, spiritual understanding and self-reflection have been critical drivers of creativity and innovation.

Keeping cryptocurrency alive

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:52:34 +0000

Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based financial services company, recently announced plans to push for digital currencies to be used in day-to-day transactions beyond trading. Professor Katrin Tinn says the recent downturn in cryptocurrency use emphasizes the need for stakeholders to innovate cryptocurrency for real-world applications.

A call to integrate science and religion

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:50:06 +0000

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Oxford theologian Alister McGrath emphasizes the mutuality of science and religion. Instead of opposing each other, he says, the two spheres can work hand in hand to promote human flourishing.

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��ֱ��bվ alumna becomes CH Group��s first woman executive in 104 years

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:48:13 +0000

France Margaret B��langer (EMBA��14) was recently appointed President of Sports and Entertainment for the Montr��al Canadiens, owned by the CH Group. In an interview with La Presse, she shares her experience so far as the first woman to serve on the team��s executive committee.

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A foundation for lifelong learning

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:32:50 +0000

Tony Guglielmin (BA��82, MBA��84) praises Desautels�� diverse, forward-thinking environment for helping propel him to success in business. As the SVP and Chief Financial Officer at Ballard Power Systems, he encourages future generations of ��ֱ��bվ students to pursue lifelong learning and embrace change throughout their professional journey.

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Driven by empathy

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:30:47 +0000

Midway through her doctoral thesis research at ��ֱ��bվ, Anita Nowak (BCom��97, PhD��11) discovered a deep passion for supporting social and environmental innovators. With the encouragement of former faculty member Dr. Michael Hoechsmann, she zeroed in on empathy as the driving force for entrepreneurial success and developed a ��Pedagogy of Empathic?Action.�� This early research continues to inform her work as a global expert in empathy and adjunct lecturer at Desautels.

BCom student leads charge toward sustainable business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:27:34 +0000

As a current BCom student majoring in Managing for Sustainability, Maxime Lakat embodies Desautels�� commitment to integrate sustainability into all facets of business. In only a short time at ��ֱ��bվ, Lakat has already rallied students around the cause through founding the Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) and the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development.

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The business of hockey

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:24:44 +0000

Mathieu Darche (BCom��00) turned down an NCAA Division 1 hockey scholarship to study business management at ��ֱ��bվ, but he never strayed far from the ice. As the current Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Darche is grateful to Desautels for equipping him with the tools he needed to turn his dual passion for hockey and business into a successful career.

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Blazing a trail for women in medicine

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:20:17 +0000

Susan Riddell-Fitzpatrick (BCom��61) was one of only three women to graduate from ��ֱ��bվ with a Commerce degree in 1961. She went on to become Chair of the Montreal Neurological Hospital Board from 1993 to 1995. Looking back, Riddell-Fitzpatrick is grateful for the space ��ֱ��bվ has given her and her family members to make history and pursue their dreams.

Delve podcast: New Normal: Ideal Workers, Gender Equality, and COVID-19 with Alyson Gounden Rock

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:33:36 +0000

What do ��ideal workers�� look like today? New research explores the history of gender differences in work and points to a more equal��and genuinely ideal��future of work for all.

In conversation with Lisa Cohen, Director of EDI

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:19:58 +0000

The Faculty's first ever Director of EDI,?Lisa Cohen, joined the?��ֱ��bվ?Reporter to reflect on the past year and a half of her mandate. She discusses the progress that has been made so far, but admits there is still a long way to go. A major step towards that is the Faculty's new EDI Strategic Plan, which launched earlier this year.

20 questions with Professor Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:09:46 +0000

Earlier this month, Policy Magazine hosted a Q&A-style webinar with Professor Henry Mintzberg, author of Managers Not MBAs. Moderated by Professor Karl Moore, the discussion focuses on common barriers to managing well in a pandemic environment.

Making space for healing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:02:48 +0000

In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W��hiakatste Diome-Deer, Chellie Spiller offers insights into how society can better empower Indigenous youth. Currently a professor of leadership and management at the University of Waikato Management School in New Zealand, Spiller affirms the need for Indigenous youth to study their identity in more depth and for non-Indigenous people to prioritize genuine, not performative learning about Indigenous cultures.

Stephen Harper launches investment fund

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:53:55 +0000

Plenty of people did a second take when Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his plan to launch an activist investment fund, but Professor Karl Moore wasn't surprised. According to Moore, Harper has spent years trying to bridge the gap between private and public sectors in Canada through supporting entrepreneurship and social ventures.

Delve: What Robotic Surgery Reveals About Organizational Change

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:30:25 +0000

At first the operating room appears to be missing its surgeon��in the surgeon��s place, a robot, surgical tools at the ready, towers over the patient. Surgical robotic technology is specialized in design and purpose, yet in practice it illuminates more universal insights into how the introduction of new technologies spurs changes to people��s embodied actions, causing both intended and unexpected impacts.

How far is too far for retail innovation?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:24:08 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray, academic director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, is concerned that the ongoing rise in retail technologies like self-checkout kiosks and smartphone-based order facilities may backfire as some shoppers find these features inconvenient and frustrating. While technology has proven useful for navigating social distancing guidelines, it can only go so far before it disrupts people��s sense of comfort and control, he says.

Innovative Laval University program looks to ��ֱ��bվ��s IMHL for inspiration

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:21:47 +0000

Inspired by ��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) program, Laval University��s Faculty of Medicine recently designed an internship for rising medical graduates to tackle challenges in pandemic management and rural medicine. Thanks to the model of collaboration developed by Professor Henry Mintzberg, IMHL Faculty Director, these students are equipped to serve on the frontlines of COVID-19 research and practice.

Plans for Canadian digital currency remain on hold

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:19:27 +0000

With digital currencies like Bitcoin gaining traction in the e-commerce space, banks are considering the challenge of integrating digital and paper currencies while protecting user privacy. Although the Bank of Canada has no immediate plans to implement a government-backed digital currency, Professor Katrin Tinn wouldn't rule out a shift to cryptocurrency in the future.

New trucker vaccine mandate adds to supply chain woes

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:14:23 +0000

As of January 15, truckers crossing from the U.S. to Canada must show proof of vaccination to enter the country. Canadian truckers are exempt from the federal mandate but must quarantine for 14 days upon their return. In a recent broadcast of ��CBC News: The National,�� Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says the mandate could result in significant supply shortages. The segment begins at the 8:50 mark.

Desautels professor named top retail influencer in 2022

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:09:08 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Maxime Cohen for making Rethink Retail��s list of Top Retail Influencers of 2022 in the academia category. Recognized for his groundbreaking leadership as co-director of ��ֱ��bվ��s Retail Innovation Lab, Professor Cohen is making a name for himself at the forefront of retail transformation.

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Putting ESG front and center

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:10:35 +0000

Meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards continues to weigh heavily on the agenda for Canadian companies across industries. As Desautels strives to prepare students to meet evolving demands, Professor Sebastien Betermier highlights the importance of integrating ESG considerations into coursework--but not at the expense of fundamental concepts.

Desautels finishes strong at 2022 ICBC

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:31:00 +0000

Five BCom case teams made the finals at the 44th annual Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) hosted virtually by Queen's University from January 13 to 16, 2022 with the Finance and Ethics teams each taking first place.

Winning teams:

Finance: Julia Jin and Lucy Chen, coached by Mo Chaudhury

Ethics: Karen Zhuang & Anish Umasuthan, coached by Melissa Sonberg and Julia Scott

Dr. Adrian Dancea Recognized for his Efforts in Co-creating the GCHM

��ֱ��bվ — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:20:09 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Adrian Dancea, co-director of the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management on receiving some well-deserved praise from Dr. Beth Foster, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at ��ֱ��bվ. In addition to his role as co-director of the GCHM, Dr.

Delve: Can Wikipedia Fix Its Information Inequality Problem?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:11:09 +0000

Wikipedia has revolutionized the way that knowledge is produced and dramatically increased access to information. A closer look at the 300,000 active editors who contribute to Wikipedia��s millions of articles shows that they play a powerful role in shaping the world-wide information ecosystem, generating positive feedback loops that leave other topics in the dust, under-researched and unread. Their impact on the most visited educational resource on the planet affects us all.

PIVOT Project Celebrates Heroes of Sustainable Business

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:05:31 +0000

In a new episode of ��Canada��s Podcast,�� Professor Dror Etzion describes the PIVOT Project��s ongoing efforts to shine a spotlight on Canadian SMEs that are leading the charge toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

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A call to share the vaccine with the world

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:09:21 +0000

According to Dr. Joanne Liu (IMHL'14), countries like Canada can accelerate the end of the pandemic by lending support to developing countries where vaccination rates are lower, and variants tend to originate. Liu feels ��heartbroken�� over missed opportunities to share vaccines with other countries but hasn��t been able to convince the Canadian government to change its approach.

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Desautels alumnus makes list of most influential personalities

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:07:07 +0000

Congratulations to Ronald Ajavon (IMPM��15) for receiving one of Francopresse��s 2021 Canadian Francophone Influential Personalities Awards. As the Director General of the Council of Fransaskois Schools, Ajavon spearheads social and political efforts to raise up new French-speaking schools throughout Saskatchewan.

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Solving the pandemic puzzle in 2022

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:04:20 +0000

In an interview with Radio Canada��s Maxime Couti��, Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) outlines several potential challenges and solutions for another year of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Dr. Liu��s perspective, there will only be light at the end of the tunnel when wealthy countries like Canada share the vaccine with the rest of the world.

Making investing more transparent

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:02:13 +0000

In a new paper, Professor Maxime Cohen and his colleagues push for IPOs to adopt ��triggered disclosures�� instead of one-size-fits-all disclosures about their operations. Although currently voluntary, mandatory triggered disclosures would maintain company privacy while setting a precedent for greater transparency with investors.

Pushing back against fast fashion

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:39:23 +0000

The past five years have seen a rise in privately owned apparel resale companies, bucking previous trends toward fast fashion. Between ongoing clothing supply shortages and growing concern about sustainability, younger Millennials and Gen Zers are turning to curated vintage retailers to stock their wardrobes, explains Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing.

��ֱ��bվ professor at the forefront of environmental change

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:36:59 +0000

Since its publication in 2014, Professor Henry Mintzberg��s book, Rebalancing Society, has been heralded as a handbook for environment and social sustainability by the United Nations and hundreds of universities and organizations across the globe. Recently, principles included in Rebalancing Society were integrated into the Sulitest (Sustainability Literacy Test), a tool promoted by several branches of the United Nations.

Airline industry loses altitude

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:31:39 +0000

Airlines have experienced a hit to their reputation as well as their bottom line as Omicron leads to thousands of cancelled flights and stranded passengers. These disruptions may signal distress in the industry, according to Professor Karl Moore, but many airlines are already doing everything in their power to balance budget, safety, and customer needs.

Bridging generational gaps through pension reform

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:27:13 +0000

In light of ongoing Dutch pension reforms, Professor Sebastien Betermier underscores the need for successful pension funds to balance individual and collective responsibility for risk-taking. From his perspective, a hybrid plan is crucial to meet stakeholder needs across generational lines.

Retailers are hoping for better days ahead after Omicron

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:10:09 +0000

In recent weeks, the highly transmissible Omicron variant has dampened once-sunny retail forecasts for 2022. But according to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Canadian retailers may experience a sizable increase in sales after emerging from the latest round of lockdowns.

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The impact of AI on human resources

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:00:28 +0000

In 2019, Professor Matissa Hollister began a Resident Fellowship at the World Economic Forum��s The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in San Francisco. While at C4IR, Hollister authored a WEF white paper on the state of AI in HR and led the creation of a toolkit for HR professionals that provides practical guidance for HR professionals on how to use it responsibly, which aims to equip HR professionals with practical knowledge to help integrate AI responsibly.

Q&A with Professor Katrin Tinn

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:55:23 +0000

Get to know Assistant Professor?Katrin Tinn,?who teaches in the?Finance area, in a new Q&A. She discusses her research on digital currencies and stock trading, her teaching style -?including how she integrates her research - and her interest in art.

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Building AI Leadership in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:41:53 +0000

Artificial intelligence has taken over the world, and Canada is quickly emerging as the leader of the pack. Learn how a Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) can help you excel in this fast-paced, innovative field from leaders at top investors in AI like Microsoft, Google and IBM.

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MIPC winners prepare to present ideas to Dutch pension funds

��ֱ��bվ — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:53:42 +0000

Students from the Copenhagen Business School took home the $25,000 first prize of the fifth annual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) this November. According to Professor Sebastien Betermier, who founded the student-organized competition and serves as MIPC��s faculty adviser, the Copenhagen team will have the unique opportunity to present their ideas on retirement reform to Dutch pension funds in 2022.

A call to revamp disaster response

��ֱ��bվ — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:49:56 +0000

As the CEO and President of Canadian Red Cross, Conrad Sauve (IMHL��14) has a front-row seat to how climate change continues to wreak havoc through massive floods and extreme droughts. In a new episode of ��The Current�� podcast, Sauve advocates for a greater emphasis on disaster recovery in addition to emergency responses. From his perspective, a robust disaster response should include ongoing financial and social support for people who are rebuilding their lives, not just short-term supports.

Shedding light on liquor shortages

��ֱ��bվ — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:47:22 +0000

Amid supply chain bottlenecks overseas, Canada is facing a significant shortage of imported liquor, leading provincial liquor authorities to encourage early, local shopping for holiday favourites. According to Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director?of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, the ongoing scarcity of transportation resources is only making the shortage more acute.

Holiday shopping will take creativity and patience this year

��ֱ��bվ — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:41:13 +0000

Between historically high levels of demand and ongoing supply shortages, holiday shoppers will have to get creative with their gift-giving this year, says Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. As delayed shipments and back orders become the new normal, consumers may have to wait until February or March 200 for heavily discounted wish list items to finally hit the shelves.

Delve podcast: New Normal: How the Pandemic Changed Shopping Forever with Mehmet Gumus

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:51:12 +0000

How we shop today certainly isn��t the same as it was before March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic launched a swift if unsteady shift in shopping habits��and retailers quickly learned that adaptation was essential to survival. Today, a hybrid retail approach is leading the way to increased sales.

MMA alumni praise Desautels�� emphasis on applied learning

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:07:32 +0000

Four Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) graduates share how their time at Desautels enabled them to achieve new levels of personal and professional growth. As they navigate leadership roles in industries ranging from technology and sports to data analysis and engineering, the alumni credit the program��s ample experiential learning opportunities with equipping them with the technical and networking skills needed to drive corporate and community impact.

The key to successful management

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:06:24 +0000

According to Professor Henry Mintzberg, the greatest quality a manager can embody is empathy. As liaisons between executive leadership and employee teams, managers must be able to build trust and respect in order to accomplish company goals across a large network of stakeholders.

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From pitch to practice

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:00:02 +0000

In the 2021 Desautels Capital Management Virtual Experience, Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students had the unique opportunity to present financial strategy pitches to investors and ��ֱ��bվ alumni. This experiential learning event opens the door for students to network with and receive constructive feedback from stakeholders in major firms based in New York City.

Transforming revenue into community impact

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:57:27 +0000

When COVID-19 hit Canada, Catherine Dagenais (EMBA��18) successfully maintained employee and consumer operations at SAQ, Quebec��s liquor commission. As the government retailer��s CEO since 2018, Dagenais spearheaded company efforts to implement strict sanitary protocols and develop contactless delivery solutions to meet consumer needs. Under Dagenais�� innovative leadership, SAQ plays a pivotal role in giving back to Quebec, generating $35 million in weekly government revenue to fund schools, hospitals, and other services.

Building sustainable brands

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:51:55 +0000

In an upcoming Retail Leaders Talk, Liza Amlani will speak with Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students about her vision for helping retail brands build more equitable and sustainable strategies.

As the founder of Retail Strategy Group, a consulting firm that helps retailers build more effective organizations, Amlani believes data and technology can be leveraged to create climate-conscious and consumer-facing solutions to a vast array of industry problems, from sourcing materials to selling a final product.

Storytelling in luxury retail

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:49:36 +0000

Earlier this fall, Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students had the chance to hear from Lanita Layton, a luxury retail and brand consultant with over two decades of retail experience. Throughout the pandemic, Layton stood at the forefront of helping companies reimagine their brand stories to sustain loyal relationships with existing customers and expand their reach to new audiences.

New scholarship honours Devon Haye

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:46:21 +0000

A new scholarship has been launched in honour of Devon Haye (BCom��20), who passed away after a long and courageous battle with lymphatic cancer.

The future of leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:30:28 +0000

In his forthcoming book, We Are All Ambiverts Now, Professor Karl Moore explores the nuances of extroversion and introversion in leadership. Whatever their natural inclination, the best leaders are those who can energize their team and actively network while adopting a humble attitude of listening and observation.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Cohen receives teaching excellence award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:25:09 +0000

Congratulations to Michael Cohen (BCom��15, GCPA'16) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

This holiday season is make-or-break for retailers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:11:40 +0000

In light of ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and labour shortages, businesses may not offer their deepest discounts this holiday season. According to Professor Saibal Ray, the Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, 2021 sales will signal whether many retailers can stay afloat despite production delays.

Putting passengers first

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:09:15 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with WestJet CEO Ed Sims to discuss the challenges of running an airline in the middle of a pandemic that has made domestic and international travel unpredictable. Sims emphasizes the importance of maintaining open lines of communication with travelers and offering a wide array of travel planning services in order to give passengers a feel of hope and control in times of crisis.

Consumers call for authenticity in the food industry

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:07:23 +0000

As fast food and takeout continue to increase in popularity during the pandemic, major chains like Jack in the Box and Wendy��s are seeing sizable revenue growth. According to Professor Daphne Demetry, chains will need to consider ways to meet the rising consumer demand for transparency to maintain a competitive edge. On the other hand, she acknowledges, more cost-efficient ��ghost kitchens�� that prepare food out of sight of diners are often necessary in a season of high demand and labour shortages.

Rethinking the five-day work week

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:05:13 +0000

Employers across the globe are shifting to a four-day work week to boost productivity and morale. According to Professor Lisa Cohen, a longer weekend doesn��t just create wider margins for rest and recovery��it also allows ideas to percolate off the clock, fostering a climate of creativity. Professor Cohen recommends that whenever possible, managers adopt a hybrid model to maximize flexibility for their employees.

GCPA participants named on the CFE Honour Roll

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:22:26 +0000

Two Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Elizabeth Roy (BCom'20, GCPA'21) & Arye Richards (BCom��20, GCPA'21) have been named to the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

Air Canada CEO sparks debate over bilingualism in Montreal C-suites

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:24:58 +0000

Amid controversy surrounding the inability of Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to speak French, Professor Karl Moore says the incident is prompting companies to re-evaluate who they place in executive positions and what skillsets should be prioritized.

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A renewed call to unite against climate change

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:26:14 +0000

In response to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this month, Professor Dror Etzion and his colleagues call for accelerated global action against the ongoing impact of climate change. International collaboration is key to the success of initiatives geared toward cutting down on carbon emissions, they say. They also emphasize the need to invite more diverse, non-governmental voices to the table.

Delve podcast: New Normal: Climate Change and the Supply Chain with Sanjith Gopalakrishnan

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:17:25 +0000

Carbon emissions from a typical company��s supply chain are on average 5.5 times that of direct emissions, including from facilities and company vehicles. In certain sectors such as retail and food & beverage, that ratio goes up to 10 or 20 times. Reducing the environmental impact of supply chain emissions depends on both public pressure and government regulation.

Shedding light on the supply chain dilemma

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:51:32 +0000

As retailers anticipate a welcome uptick in sales amid the holiday shopping season, manufacturing and delivery delays continue to limit just how much profit retailers can expect.

Booming niche for luxury retail

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:46:47 +0000

Sequoia Capital recently valued the luxury fashion e-commerce platform, Ssense, at $4.1 billion. Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, attributes the company��s success to its ability to appeal to its Gen Z and millennial target audience. This decision is a marked contrast to many other luxury retailers who try to satisfy too many consumer groups, he says.

China widens gender and sexuality gap in media

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:44:29 +0000

Earlier this fall, the Chinese government banned coverage of feminine-presenting men from TV shows and other broadcasted programming. The news provokes new fears and questions surrounding gender, culture, and art among Chinese communities, says Professor Elena Obukhova. Despite the crackdown, the lines between how the government views feminine and masculine traits remain blurry and undefined, especially in the entertainment industry.

Solving for the economic impact of Airbnb rentals

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:42:16 +0000

In a new paper, Professor Maxime Cohen and his colleagues find that rental platforms like Airbnb help increase real estate investment and economic development in the long term. While jurisdictions like New York City have issued city-wide bans on these short-term rentals, primarily due to housing shortages, the researchers recommend establishing guidelines that meet community needs on a more local basis.

Fortnite shuts down servers in China

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:27:19 +0000

On November 15, the popular multi-player computer game, Fortnite, indefinitely closed its Chinese servers. In pulling out of China, Fortnite creator Epic Games follows the lead of Microsoft, which pulled LinkedIn out of China last October, and Google, which has been absent from the country for over a decade.

IKEA Canada's Michael Ward shares vision of a retail future with MMR cohort

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:59:28 +0000

In a recent Master of Management in Retailing Retail Leaders Talk event, guest speaker Michael Ward, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA Canada, shared his insights on business from a digital and global perspective. Following the discussion, students had the chance to ask questions, allowing them to engage with the material further and gain a deeper understanding.

Q&A with Professor David Schumacher

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:57:39 +0000

Get to know Associate Professor David Schumacher, who teaches in the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master of Management in Finance, in a new Q&A. He discusses his research on institutional investment, his teaching style, his love of road biking and more!

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Desautels�� Juan Camilo Serpa earns Principal��s Prize for Excellence in Teaching

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:54:10 +0000

Juan Camilo Serpa, Associate Professor of Operations Management, was recently recognized with the Principal��s Prize for Excellence in Teaching for an approach that engages students by asking them to use data analytics to see familiar data in novel ways.

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Black Friday: Forever changed by COVID-19 and digitization?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:30:06 +0000

With online shopping more convenient than ever, Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, discusses how retailers have adapted their strategy around Black Friday to drive innovation, offering lessons for future leaders in retail.

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��ֱ��bվ students spearhead hybrid MIPC

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:51:42 +0000

A dedicated group of ��ֱ��bվ students successfully planned the first hybrid iteration of the annual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge.

This year, ��ֱ��bվ invited 114 teams from 26 countries to tackle the challenge of designing sustainable retirement system plans in light of Dutch pension reforms.

New school launched by EMBA grads

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:41:27 +0000

A new school for First Nations leaders was launched on Nov. 25, ahead of the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec, which took place this past Nov. 25 and 26. Initiated by First Nations, this new school is propelled by Executive Education H?C Montr��al and will welcome its first cohort starting December 9, 2021.

Black Friday sales make a comeback, mid-pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:49:17 +0000

Anticipating supply shortages, consumers began shopping for holiday gifts as early as September, says Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. Looking ahead to Black Friday, he predicts huge crowds and empty shelves amid surging demand.

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Delve: Why Ultra-Low Yields Don��t Mean the End of Sustainable Pension Funds

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:30:10 +0000

Retirement systems around the world, from public pension plans to private funds, are weathering a storm of ultra-low bond yields that threaten not only adequate returns for pensioners but the sustainability of the systems themselves. Designing retirement systems that are resilient to low yields requires balancing risk with resilience and innovative approaches.

Desmarais Faculty Scholar Awards reward leading finance research

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:27:58 +0000

First awarded in 2007 and generously supported by Paul Desmarais, Jr., the?Desmarais Faculty Scholar Awards are given in three year cycles to leading?Desautels finance researchers.

An investor��s top tips for success

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:47:46 +0000

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Canadian investor Mitch Garber (BA��86) shares his best tips for success. In addition to well-honed networking skills and a healthy appetite for risk, Garber emphasizes the importance of increasing representation of leaders from historically marginalized communities as a tool for collective growth.

Students on the frontlines of climate change

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:45:15 +0000

Maxime Lakat (BCom��21) is the executive director of the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development. Together with peers from ��ֱ��bվ and other universities, Lakat is spearheading a campaign for Canadian business schools to increase student representation on governance boards and actively integrate sustainability and climate change into their course curricula.

Reimagining sustainable production

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:43:11 +0000

Jaquelynn Mateluna (MBA'21) is leveraging her background in biology, plant sciences, and business to help her clients develop environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable production practices in the food, agriculture and energy industries. As she builds her career as a strategy consultant at EY Parthenon, she expresses gratitude for the ongoing support she receives from her professors and former classmates at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

The case for a four-day work week

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:40:10 +0000

According to Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt, making the switch to a four-day work week will require significant shifts in social and economic rhythms at a personal and professional level. Fortunately, the change could naturally carve out more time for leisure by boosting productivity during more limited work hours.

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Hope for Qu��bec investors

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:34:59 +0000

As the French stock market wobbles and the value of the Euro continues to decline, manufacturing company Alstom and its new subsidiary, Bombardier Transportation, are fighting to maintain financial health. But Professor Karl Moore remains hopeful for Alstom��s future growth.

The acquisition of Bombardier may present multi-billion-dollar losses in the short term, he says, but the long-term stock returns will make those losses worthwhile.

Delve podcast: Closing the Inventor Gender Gap with John-Paul Ferguson, Lucy Gilbert, and Negin Ashouri

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:27:04 +0000

Social inequalities are responsible for the loss of millions of ideas and inventions over hundreds of years. This loss over time is measurable today in a decline in innovation, slowing economic growth, and repercussions on all sectors, from technology to health care. The gender gap among inventors affects what gets invented��and consequently who benefits from innovation.

From Academics to Analytics: How the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MMA Collaborates with Hiring Managers at Major Industry Players

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:11:03 +0000

Landing a career in a competitive field like data analytics may seem like a daunting task, but with the right connections and the right skills it can be easier than you think.

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Master of Management in Analytics has partnered with top firms like Brother and Slalom to help students find the right fit for their career.

Read more on how MMA students can build connections and kickstart their careers right out of our program.

Putting QE in the rearview mirror

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:44:20 +0000

With the winding down of Canadian quantitative easing policies, announced recently by the Bank of Canada��s Governor Tiff Macklem, Professor Sebastien Betermier comments on the effects of rising bond yields on pension plans. Yields across the Canadian economy currently remain at historically low levels due to inflation and supply shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship unveils program dedicated to women entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:37:45 +0000

On November 19, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship announced the creation of the Entrepreneurial Women Lean Startup Program, slated to launch in the Fall of 2022. The reveal was a grand finale to a two-week-long celebration of International Women��s Entrepreneurship Day. The eight-week program will lead rising women entrepreneurs through the early stages of conceptualizing and implementing viable ventures.

New frontiers for frictionless retail

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:16:59 +0000

With a simple app download, customers can shop in-person at several Couche-Tard stores in Arizona without even taking out their credit card. And, with new contactless technology, stores can track which items consumers remove from the shelves in real time. Couche-Tard continues to work closely with the Retail Innovation Lab at ��ֱ��bվ to study this technology��s impact on consumer behavior and retail profits, with the hope of expanding the system to additional stores across the country.

Nova Steel Award to benefit outstanding MBA students

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:11:44 +0000

Scott Jones, MBA��91, headed the rebirth and expansion of his father��s steel manufacturing company after the company went bankrupt under different owners in 2009. He credits his time at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels with equipping him to manage every aspect of the corporation, from marketing and sales to accounting and organizational change. Jones�� experience inspired him to give back to the ��ֱ��bվ community through a company-backed monetary award for students who demonstrate stellar leadership, academic scholarship, and innovative thinking.

Retail Innovation Lab inaugurated by Quebec Minister of the Economy

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:06:46 +0000

The Retail Innovation Lab at ��ֱ��bվ in partnership with Alimentation Couche-Tard has been officially inaugurated by Lucie Lecours, Quebec��s Minister of the Economy. As the first of its kind in the world dedicated to on-the-ground simulation research for retail technology, the lab represents monumental progress and future growth for the Bensadoun School of Retail Management and its industry collaborators.

Dean Yolande Chan leads charge toward equity, diversity, and inclusion at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:57:31 +0000

Throughout her decades of service in academia and administration, Dean Yolande Chan has been a stalwart champion for designing and implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across Canadian universities. She is committed to enabling every student, regardless of background or identity, to thrive at ��ֱ��bվ Desautels and find their unique place in the world.

Debunking myths about entrepreneurial education

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:54:28 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ-H?C EMBA program is built upon a foundation of accessibility, hard work, and groundbreaking change. Dedicated to helping leaders grow their teams and organizations, the program is open to executives in diverse stages of their lives and careers. In a new article for La Presse, EMBA alumni debunk four common myths about what is possible for working professionals in the entrepreneurial education space.

Slowing the vehicle supply chain

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:47:31 +0000

In the race to cut down on global carbon emissions, many experts are turning their attention to automotive manufacturers and their customers. As a potential solution to slowing the vehicle supply chain, Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, suggests a collective pivot toward car rentals or other ride-share services in place of purchasing personal vehicles. The move would significantly decrease the number of cars in factories and on the road.

Risk and return at the fifth annual MIPC

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:35:19 +0000

To kick off the fifth edition of the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge, Professor Sebastien Betermier moderated a Delve?Integrated Management symposium powered by?Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRI) entitled ��Designing Sustainable Retirement Systems in the Current Environment of Ultra-Low Yields.�� The event invited University Pension Plan Ontario��s Barbara Zvan and PSP Investment��s Eduard van Gelderen, leading experts in pension management, to share their perspective on designing

New Sujata Madan Award recognizes community-minded students

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:54:49 +0000

Eleven Desautels alumni have banded together to establish a new student award in honor of Professor of Practice Sujata Madan. Rather than being based on academic merit, the scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding collaboration, empathy, kindness, and respect toward their peers and wider communities.

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Management Undergraduate Society Equity Survey

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:26:43 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Management Undergraduate Society Council has commissioned the MUS Equity Survey to gauge the sentiments of MUS members related to diversity, inclusion, and discrimination so that the Society may engage in action to make itself more inclusive for all its members. Voice your opinions!

Undergrads - take the survey?>

Financial Literacy Month

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:24:01 +0000

Did you know November is Financial Literacy Month? Sharpen your personal finance skills with ��ֱ��bվ��s Personal Finance Essentials course in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail. From budgeting to borrowing, real estate and beyond, invest a few hours in this free, online course and you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make a lifetime of smart financial decisions. Taught by professors from ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, the course is open to everyone. Registration is open now, so don��t miss out!

The gift of service

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:10:44 +0000

Soon after the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, Laura Parny Germain (BEng��15, MBA��21) moved from Port-au-Prince to Montreal with a deep resolve to use her education for the benefit of others. With engineering and MBA degrees from ��ֱ��bվ under her belt, she looks forward to working toward socially and environmentally sustainable solutions to the challenges her hometown faces.

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Transforming Eastside LA

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:05:32 +0000

Guy Vidal (BA��87, MBA��92) is the co-founder of Vidal Design Collaborative, an interior and landscape design company dedicated to bringing style and hospitality to Eastside Los Angeles. He credits his time at Desautels with teaching him the language of business and preparing him to take risks as an entrepreneur.

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Portrait of a leader

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:59:10 +0000

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Adam Bryant reflects on more than 30 years of research into the traits of a successful leader. As author of The CEO Test and a current managing director of ExCo, a coaching and mentoring platform for leaders around the globe, Bryant emphasizes that the world��s most successful leaders find a way to demonstrate authenticity and honesty. These key characteristics foster trust in the workplace, opening the door to mutual growth and learning.

Delve podcast: Navigating Digital Ecosystems & Transforming Strategy with Yolande Chan

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:16:12 +0000

Digital technologies today are highly generic and highly specific at the same time �C even a mobile phone is also a translator, a map and an entertainment system �C complicating the design of organizational strategy. In the latest episode of the Delve podcast, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management and James ��ֱ��bվ Professor Yolande Chan discusses a ��digital ecodynamics�� approach to organizational strategy, where technology is at the core of strategy from the start.

Retailers can ease customer anxiety after the pandemic changed grocery shopping

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:04:54 +0000

COVID-19 caused massive shifts in the way we do even the most mundane of things. Take grocery shopping, for example. This past October, Dr. Yu Ma, Associate Professor of Marketing and Academic Director of the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR), spoke at Grocery Innovations Canada. Here, he shared his insights on how COVID-19 has transformed the grocery shopping environment and what retailers can do to mitigate shopping anxiety and provide a positive shopping experience for consumers.

Industry insight on MMA experiential learning

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:02:32 +0000

One of the things we pride ourselves on at the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management is offering a well-rounded learning experience, emphasizing not only what is taught in the classroom but also what can be gained through real-world experience.

Through partnerships with corporate enterprises and public entities, our Master of Management in Analytics students have the opportunity to get hands on and solve real and pressing issues using data analytics.

Take Euler Hermes, an Allianz brand, for example!

Delve: A Digital Currency for the Public by the Public

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:10:32 +0000

Could a Central Bank Digital Currency ensure privacy and transparency for every transaction? A new model of digital currency by Desautels Professor Katrin Tinn proposes a secure yet anonymous ��asymmetric privacy�� alternative to cash, traditional bank transactions, and cryptocurrency. ��A public institution is in a better position to design a digital currency that has the correct incentives,�� says Tinn.?

Dynamic diplomacy

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:59:40 +0000

In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Pham Cao Phong, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada, highlights how international diplomacy has shifted throughout the pandemic. Despite travel limitations and the stress that comes with crisis, Phong says his highest priority is to recognize the humanity in fellow leaders and work to build relationships that pave the way to effective collaboration.

Finding solutions for fair, online pricing

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:52:59 +0000

With e-commerce here to stay, dynamic pricing algorithms are adjusting what individual consumers pay for their items online using a complex system of price comparisons and purchase histories. In a new episode of the podcast "In Machines We Trust,�� produced by MIT Technology Review, Professor Maxime Cohen recommends clearer regulations for data collection to better protect the privacy and fair pricing experience of consumers.

Cleaner energy for a cleaner world

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:49:26 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with ?ric Lachance to discuss how companies around the world can improve environmental sustainability. As the CEO of ?nergir, a top natural gas distributor in Quebec, Lachance says it is imperative for companies to draw from multiple renewable energy sources rather than monopolizing fossil fuels. To generate a smaller carbon footprint on the production side of energy use, ?nergir is currently focused on developing solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Redefining success in top leadership roles

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:38:52 +0000

According to Professor Henry Mintzberg, only 10% of organizational changes are successfully implemented in the workplace. In Lucy Kueng��s book, ��Hearts and Minds: Harnessing Leadership, Culture and Talent to Really Go Digital,�� Professor Mintzberg joins more than 100 experts across a vast array of disciplines to deliver recommendations for successful leadership, such as remaining grounded in humility and building teams with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.

Delve podcast: New Normal: The Pivot to Climate Sustainability for SMEs with Dror Etzion

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:31:39 +0000

Small and medium-sized enterprises account for as much environmental impact as the entire Canadian transportation industry��yet solving their climate impact requires a unique approach. In the "New Normal" Delve podcast series, Desautels Professor Dror Etzion discusses the role of SMEs in the global fight for climate sustainability. Etzion illustrates the power of a ��peer-to-peer inspiration model of change�� and how the ��ֱ��bվ-founded PIVOT project is encouraging SMEs to take action.

Desautels competes in Lazaridis International Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:00:32 +0000

October 10-16, ��ֱ��bվ Desautels fielded a team at the Lazaridis International Case Competition hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University. The event involved 16 teams from around the world, with Professor Melissa Marginson leading the Desautels team to first place in their room in the short case preliminary round. Congratulations to Prof. Marginson, Pragna Patel, Fr��d��rique Boucher-Alain, Zeitha Biney and Louis Roncador on a stellar performance!

Research Proposal Presentation: Paolo Vincenzo Leone,

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:07:27 +0000

Mr. Paolo Vincenzo Leone, a doctoral student at ��ֱ��bվ in the area of Strategy & Organization will be presenting his research proposal entitled:

Altering How We Know What We Know: the Case of Open Science

Please note that the presentation will be conducted via Zoom and only the student and committee members may participate.

Student Committee Chairs: Professor Samer Faraj and Professor Saku Mantere

Empowering Indigenous women leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:53:46 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Bobbie Racette to hear about how her Indigenous values inform her work as an entrepreneur. As the founder of Virtual Gurus, an online platform that helps connect businesses with freelance creators, consultants, and other collaborators, Racette plays an active role in breaking down stereotypes about Indigenous women and inspiring new generations to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity.

Delve: Crafting Local Terroir & Putting Quebec Cheese on the Map with Robert David

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:09:33 +0000

Terroir conjures European flavours and landscapes, flora and fauna, champagne and Parmigiano-Reggiano, but Quebec terroir has become a player in the terroir game. On the Delve podcast, Desautels Professor Robert David discusses the lucrative realm of Quebec terroir and how it has flourished not only for its flavours but as an identity crafted by social and cultural factors

Meet ��ֱ��bվ��s first Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Kate Richardson

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 02:14:48 +0000

In September 2021, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management concluded its first edition of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Kate Richardson, a graduate of the ��ֱ��bվ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, became the first graduate of this new program. As a senior manager, she felt the Black Belt would be a key asset to her role and credits the program with deepening her understanding of data, its significance and how it can be used to solve problems.

Delve: Occupational Evolution or Extinction?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:24:01 +0000

Despite being essential in organizations across sectors, data scientists wrestle with the implications of writing the code that will replace their own jobs. New research by Desautels Professors Emmanuelle Vaast & Alain Pinsonneault analyzes six years of what data scientists have been saying about their occupational identity and its interlinked evolution to new digital technologies.?

��Sorry�� limits success for women in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:12:04 +0000

Excessive apologizing at work may hinder a woman��s ability to succeed professionally, according to Professor Patricia Hewlin. The habit of saying sorry, even when an apology is unwarranted, stems from societal beliefs about what it means to be feminine in the workplace and contributes to higher stress levels and feelings of inauthenticity. Professor Hewlin and her colleagues urge companies to examine how they can better empower women, rather than only asking women to change the way they operate.

Adopting a holistic approach to environmental change

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:09:12 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Joachim Rosenberg, the president of Volvo Energy and a champion for climate change, to discuss the resounding global call to cut down on carbon emissions.

Rosenberg underscores the need for corporations to consider both the values and the practices behind long-term environmental goals.

From product creation to product use, creating sustainable solutions is key to protecting our planet and its inhabitants for generations to come.

Alimentation Couche-Tard expands frictionless retail experience

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:06:40 +0000

Through its partnership with the retail innovation lab, Alimentation Couche-Tard is working steadily to develop frictionless shopping solutions using AI tracking and smartphone technology.

Now, the company is expanding its efforts to pioneer a new customer experience as Circle K, one of its daughter brands, rolls out a fully frictionless option in several Arizona stores.

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Bridging the racial attention deficit

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:46:05 +0000

A new study out of Columbia University reveals that white American professionals pay significantly less attention to the work and words of their Black colleagues than to those of their white colleagues. According to Professor Karl Moore, occasionally amplifying Black voices or developing diversity training programs is not enough to eliminate this attention bias. To bring about lasting relational transformation, organizations must actively foster dialogue and listening among their employees.

Explore a ��ֱ��bվ Desautels graduate business degree

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:41:37 +0000

Whether you are looking to begin an MBA or delve deeper into the world of finance, retail or analytics, when considering a graduate degree there are four main things to look at: what you learn, who you learn it from, who you learn it with, and who else has learned it. In other words, the curriculum, the faculty, your classmates, and the alumni.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management MBA ranked #4 in Canada by Bloomberg Businessweek

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:26:27 +0000

Bloomberg Businessweek has released their 2021-2022 MBA rankings, with ��ֱ��bվ Desautels jumping three spots to #4 in Canada. The rankings were based on four major factors: compensation, learning, networking and entrepreneurship. ��ֱ��bվ Desautels�� MBA ranked #2 in Canada in compensation and networking.

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Delve podcast: New Normal: COVID-19 and the Leadership Crisis with Jean-Nicolas Reyt

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:38:08 +0000

Launching the second season of Delve��s The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt discusses why businesses should embrace a hybrid work method, why the future of workspaces needs to change from the status quo, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced management to change in order to adapt to a new reality �C plus the one thing companies can do for remote workers to make sure they��ve got their backs.

A straight shot from Calgary to New Delhi

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:41:05 +0000

Thousands of citizens in Calgary have signed a petition asking major airlines to establish a direct flight to New Delhi, India. A new route, they argue, would help meet the business and recreational travel needs of a rapidly growing South Asian community in Alberta��s largest city. Currently, travelers to New Delhi must catch a connecting flight in Vancouver or Toronto.

William Shatner to make ��Star Trek�� role a reality

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:36:59 +0000

In a prime example of life imitating art, William Shatner (BCom��52, DLitt��11) will channel Captain Kirk, the character he plays in "Star Trek,�� as he blasts off into space aboard Jeff Bezos�� Blue Origin rocket.

In a record-breaking occasion, the 90-year-old actor will become the oldest person ever to visit space. He will join Bezos, a NASA engineer, and a software company co-founder on the two-pilot, 10-minute flight beyond Earth��s atmosphere.

Creating a greener ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:32:47 +0000

Professor Dror Etzion is passionately committed to leveraging his expertise in sustainability to help reduce ��ֱ��bվ��s carbon footprint. As the leader of the Divest ��ֱ��bվ movement, he advocates for ��ֱ��bվ to join institutions like Harvard in withdrawing investments from oil and gas companies.

Until significant progress is made, he will continue to sound the alarm about the dangers of maintaining linkages between Canadian universities and companies that perpetuate climate change.

EMBA alumnus appointed chancellor of the Universit�� de Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:20:49 +0000

Congratulations to Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA��20) on his appointment to the role of chancellor at the Universit�� de Montr��al. A driven entrepreneur with a long track record of success, Saintellemy serves as president and chief operating officer for LeddarTech Inc., an artificial intelligence company on the forefront of developing assisted driving technology. He is also the founder of Groupe 3737, a centre that promotes diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship.

��ֱ��bվ joins national call to honour Indigenous peoples

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:28:31 +0000

In observation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, ��ֱ��bվ hosted a full day of in-depth discussions, workshops, and performances, including a virtual storytelling session facilitated by the Desautels Faculty of Management. Each event was designed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples throughout Quebec. The new federal holiday honours the lives of Indigenous children who suffered abuse and lost their lives under the Indian Residential School System.

EMBA prepares today��s leaders for tomorrow��s opportunities

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:26:37 +0000

Based on Professor Henry Mintzberg��s multidisciplinary theories of management, the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program has mastered the art and science of empowering business professionals to lead successfully. By bringing together leaders from a wide scope of academic and industry backgrounds, the EMBA program creates a unique space for collaborative problem-solving and offers the flexibility students need to balance coursework with other responsibilities.

Delve podcast: Gourmet Food Trucks and the Authenticity Recipe with Daphne Demetry

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:20:11 +0000

An entrepreneurship venture high in creativity, culture, and community and low in risk, gourmet food trucks illuminate how authenticity and associated identities��like the ��cultural omnivore��are constructed by business owners and consumers alike. On Delve's podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Daphne Demetry discusses the drive for authenticity and the gourmet food truck trend that shows no sign of slowing down.

Welcoming inaugural cohort of MMR program

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:28:07 +0000

On September 1, 2021, the first ever cohort in the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) commenced with 31 students in total. Hailing from eight nations across the world and with eight languages spoken among them, this cohort features a diverse set of academic backgrounds. Our inaugural class holds degrees in economics, finance, business, engineering, marketing and communications, and retail management, from universities around the globe. Welcome to our first ever MMR students!

2021 MAA Honours and Awards recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:06:55 +0000

We are pleased to announce that three Desautels alumni have been selected to receive 2021 ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association (MAA) Awards. This year��s recipients will be honoured at a special virtual ceremony on Thursday, September 30 at 5:30 PM (EDT).

Raising the bar for real-world learning in analytics and retail

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:30:28 +0000

KPI Digital entrepreneur Benny Cohen (BCom��82) shares business acumen and scholarship support with students in ��ֱ��bվ��s Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) and Master of Management in Retail (MMR) programs.

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Introducing the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:23:16 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Don Lewtas (BCom��75), students will soon benefit from the Lewtas Experiential Learning Office.

In collaboration with Desautels Career Management, the new Office will help students connect with companies and campus departments that can provide on-the-job experience in their respective fields of study.

It will also serve as a main point of contact between faculty instructors and business leaders who are looking to recruit student talent.

Building belonging on Broadway

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:07:22 +0000

Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin and her husband, CEO of The Hewlin Group, Jay Hewlin, are working to carve out diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces for success on Broadway. As they partner with hit Broadway shows, including Hamilton and Moulin Rouge!, they advocate for initiatives that go beyond diversity statements, pushing for a balance between policy change and personal development.

Endowed prize honours Richard G. Donovan

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:49:52 +0000

Professor Richard G. Donovan passed suddenly on August 3, 2019, but the legacy he left behind continues to this day. Through generous donor support, the $50,000 Richard G. Donovan Prize in Case Excellence is awarded to graduating students who have excelled in case competitions in their time at ��ֱ��bվ. Now, Desautels is raising funds to endow the prize in order to support students for generations to come.

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A call for hybrid work models

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:44:41 +0000

Research conducted by Professor Karl Moore features prominently in a new piece that advocates for a hybrid office environment. Recently, Professor Moore found that at least half of American employees who work remotely are working longer hours, and a majority of young professionals suffer from loneliness on a regular basis. Although many companies continue to support remote work, the weakening of social ties may prove harmful in the long term.

No substitute for face-to-face interaction

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:39:41 +0000

In an overview of MBA learning environments throughout the pandemic, La Presse surveys MBA directors and faculty members about their ingredients for success. While he doesn��t discount the value of online learning, John-Paul Ferguson, Academic Director of the MBA program at Desautels, maintains that the most impactful learning happens face-to-face, on-the-job.

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Karl Moore joins star-studded lineup at C2 Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:34:35 +0000

C2 Montr��al, a popular annual conference that brings together leaders at the intersection of commerce and creativity, will return in a virtual and in-person format from October 19-21.

This year��s theme will focus on the prefix ��re�� in keeping with the return and renewal of pre-pandemic social connection.

Professor Karl Moore has a spot on the speakers roster alongside top executives from Google and TikTok, First Nations leaders, actress and producer Mindy Kaling, and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn.

Spotlighting Inuit leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:58:01 +0000

Professor?Karl Moore sits down with Kilikvak Kabloona to hear about how her Inuit identity informs her role as a business and community leader. As the CEO of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., she plays a key role in helping First Nations navigate the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.

Desautels alumna named to Poets & Quants list of Best and Brightest EMBAs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:07:03 +0000

Congratulations to Kate Arthur (EMBA��21) on being named to Poets & Quants�� 2021 list of Best and Brightest EMBAs.

Dedicated to ensuring education for all, Arthur is the CEO and Founder of Kids Code Jeunesse, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Canadian children the opportunity to learn computer programming and coding skills.

Managing up: how to maintain a strong relationship with your boss while working from home

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:59:14 +0000

Managing up, the art of managing your manager, could be the secret to a successful career. But how does it work when working from home? Hybrid working arrangements are here to stay, says Professor Karl Moore. For your best chance at improving communication and managing your relationship with your boss, take the time to learn more about your direct supervisor and schedule regular one-on-ones with them to make up for other informal moments of face time that would have occurred in an office setting.

IMPM ranked #1 in International Management by EDUNIVERSAL EEA for fifth consecutive year

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:54:51 +0000

The International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) has been ranked #1 for International Management by EDUNIVERSAL EEA Best Masters North America in 2021.

Reimagining tutoring models in public schools

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:43:31 +0000

��ֱ��bվ alumni Philip Cutler (BEd��13) and Roberto Cipriani (BSc��08) are combatting academic inequity in over 110 United States public schools and counting. In 2014, their tutoring company, Paper, made it to the final round of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Competition, and their reach has only grown since then. With more than 1,000 paid tutors to-date, Paper's goal is to offer flexible academic support to ensure all students have the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.

Where technology meets retail

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:34:22 +0000

According to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, investing in smart technologies may help retailers profit in the long-term despite a steep upfront cost. In a pandemic world, frictionless alternatives to face-to-face interactions prioritize consumer safety, which could lead to increased brand loyalty and in-person browsing.

Integrating business and beauty

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:29:32 +0000

Anastasia Bezrukova (BCom��12) is the founder and CEO of Minori, a beauty brand based in San Francisco. She credits her time at Desautels, especially her courses in finance and entrepreneurship, with helping her understand how a degree in business could meld with her passion for the beauty industry.

Motivating a lifetime of discovery

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:28:44 +0000

From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to interacting with penguins in Antarctica, Ron Calderoni (BCom��66) has embraced a life of adventure and ambition. The Deloitte auditing partner expresses gratitude to ��ֱ��bվ for instilling in him a profound curiosity about the world around him and an enduring commitment to working hard for everything he has.

��ֱ��bվ student shines in Bourstad simulation challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:15:53 +0000

Congratulations to Elisabeth Massicotte (BCom��22), one of 17 grand prize winners for the Bourstad Challenge 2021. First launched in 2016, the stock simulation challenge awards $33,000 in prize money to outstanding high school and university students who compete in financial performance, portfolio management, and responsible investment categories. Massicotte earned a 1st grand prize in portfolio management and responsible investment.

Weekend hope for retail

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:05:59 +0000

The labour shortage created by the pandemic forced many large retailers to decrease their hours of operation, leading to significant revenue losses, particularly over weekends. As the academic year progresses, Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, predicts more students will be willing to work weekends if it means regaining some semblance of normal, pre-pandemic life.

Advancing success in the digital workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:01:35 +0000

Based on interviews with more than 20 young professionals from leading tech companies, Professor Karl Moore developed a series of best practices to help both introverts and extroverts flourish while working remotely. From creating new mentorship and learning opportunities to making the workplace more comfortable, employers must act intentionally to cultivate success in a digital space.

QS ranks ��ֱ��bվ MMF among top 5 programs in North America

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:53 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-5 programs in North America, according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.

QS ranks ��ֱ��bվ MMA best in Canada for second year

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:57:23 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) has been named the top program in Canada for a second year in a row, and is among the five best programs in North America according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Business Analytics Ranking.

��ֱ��bվ MBA performing amongst top 26% globally according to QS Rankings

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:51:35 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named the number four program in Canada and secured a top-75 spot in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2022, performing amongst the top 26% globally out of 286 programs.

Digital currency a solution to dwindling cash transactions?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:37:41 +0000

Over the last ten years, cash payments have been in a free fall and experts predict that by 2030, they could make up for just 10% of monetary transactions.

Establishing a global support network for education leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:34:14 +0000

In his 2019 book, ��Bedtime Stories for Managers,�� Professor Henry Mintzberg pointed out a lack of opportunity for managers to come together and discuss progress, growth, and the unique challenges they face in leading teams.

Hope for business air travel despite falling demand

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:31:53 +0000

With the business travel sector continuing to struggle in light of teleconferencing and work-from-home options, Professor Karl Moore believes the new reality is an opportunity for airlines to start offering more competitive pricing to business professionals on domestic flights. The lower airfares would also benefit consumers, making travel for business an ideal option in terms of affordability and the known benefits of in-person communication.

Developing breakthrough patient care solutions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:29:37 +0000

The pandemic prompted hospitals across Canada to implement new technologies that minimized human-to-human contact, such as a text messaging service provided by the University of Montreal Health Centre that updates family members on changes to a patient��s condition throughout their surgery or other extended treatment.

��ֱ��bվ��s Retail Innovation Lab can help solve labor shortage in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:00:38 +0000

Eric Bosco, the head of business development and partnerships at MITACS, provides recommendations for solving the current labour shortage in Quebec. He cites the Bensadoun School of Retail Management��s new Retail Innovation Laboratory as an essential partner in encouraging and supporting innovation within local companies.

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The decline of the movie theatre

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:56:14 +0000

Associate Professor (Teaching) Louis Gialloreto weighs in on the shifting market for movie viewing in Canada. Although movie theatres are open to the public once again, a significant portion of the public moved on to streaming platforms and other affordable entertainment options during the pandemic. Gialloreto anticipates this trend will continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uptick in back-to-school spending

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:52:37 +0000

Across Canada and the U.S., schools are opening their doors for in-person learning, causing a spike in back-to-school revenues that retailers haven��t seen since before the pandemic. Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, predicts that parents will spend more money than usual on supplies in their eagerness to give their children a normal back-to-school experience.

Normalizing flexible communication

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:49:47 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Kira Newman, editor-in-chief of Greater Good Magazine at University of California, Berkeley��s Happiness Research Center, to hear her thoughts about the impact of remote work on face-to-face interaction. From Newman��s perspective, flexible communication should become the norm for both remote and in-person work. Whether it��s a phone call, coffee chat, or email, employees benefit from having multiple avenues to connect with their team members.

How to create a successful hybrid workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:42:14 +0000

Although remote employees have more flexibility to establish a work/life balance that suits their needs, there are several downsides to the arrangement, says Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt. Remote workers often report feeling isolated from the team, and they may feel pressure to work longer hours, leading to burnout.

Going green in the concrete jungle

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:19:05 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier and his co-researchers published a paper on financial and environmental solutions for sustainable urban development. Canadian pension funds are doing something right, and they outline strategies for other funds and investors to follow suit.

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Supporting Desautels student leadership aspirations

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:17:50 +0000

While leading a pharmaceutical company, Samira Sakhia (BCom��90, DPA��94, MBA��01) is also volunteering her expertise in the broader ��ֱ��bվ community and supporting students in realizing their leadership potential through the Samira Sakhia MBA Leadership Award.

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��ֱ��bվ alumna appointed president of Groupe CH

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:45:26 +0000

After eight years of climbing the ladder at Groupe CH, Quebec��s premier sports and entertainment organization, France Margaret B��langer (EMBA��14) has reached new heights. In her new role as president of sports and entertainment, she will oversee team partnerships, event promotion, and other collaborative initiatives geared toward building community among fans.

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Desautels alumnus makes list of ��Best and Brightest EMBAs��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:42:27 +0000

Congratulations to Ian Picard (EMBA��21) for being named to Poets & Quants�� 2021 ��Best and Brightest EMBAs�� list. A prominent member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, Picard serves as Deputy Manager of Development and Asset Management for RBA Financial Group, an organization dedicated to providing financial planning assistance and pension funds to First Nations communities across Canada.

A Conversation with Yolande E. Chan, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:28:30 +0000

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Dr. Yolande E. Chan has spent the past 30 years in Kingston, Ontario, where until recently, she served as Associate Dean of Research, PhD and MSc Programs, and the E. Marie Shantz Chair of Digital Technology at Smith School of Business at Queen��s University. Now, she is bringing her considerable talents and experience to ��ֱ��bվ as she begins a five-year, renewable term as Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Persevering through high-pressure situations

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:03:31 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Mark de Rond, a professor of organizational ethnography at the University of Cambridge, to discuss how humans physically and emotionally respond to extreme adversity. In Professor Moore��s experience, the perseverance of individual leaders in the face of stress is critical to team success when encountering unexpected challenges.

In-store technology is transforming retail spaces

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:58:51 +0000

Throughout the pandemic, in-store technologies like price-check kiosks and self-checkout have created a more convenient shopping experience for consumers and provided retailers with greater access to valuable data on shopping habits. But consumers are concerned about privacy, and retailers may not have the necessary resources to purchase and upkeep in-store tech.

How to reform tax opportunity zones

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:55:26 +0000

Professor Maxime Cohen joins Boston College��s Dmitry Mitrofanov to weigh in on tax opportunity zones in the U.S. Designed to generate cash flow in lower-income areas, opportunity zone programs have proven useful for both residential and corporate real estate developers. On the other hand, these programs would benefit from clearer metrics and more adaptable protocols for identifying communities in which to invest.

Pandemic breeds empathy in leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:52:43 +0000

Professor Karl Moore discusses his recent research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced extroverted and introverted leadership styles. Most people slowly became ambiverts in lockdown, Professor Moore says, with extroverts learning how to be alone and introverts realizing how much they missed social interaction. When leaders on both sides of the social spectrum are forced to step outside their comfort zones, they bring a greater degree of empathy and collaboration to the workplace.

Professor of Practice Sujata Madan Receives Prestigious Academy of Finance Excellence in Teaching Award

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:31:13 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is pleased to announce that Professor of Practice Sujata Madan is the recipient of the 2021 Academy of Finance Excellence in Teaching Award. This prestigious award is given annually to recognize excellence in teaching, to encourage teachers to share experiences that have led to them becoming great educators and how they continue to improve their teaching skills.

After pandemic lockdowns, consumers are ready to spend

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:08:47 +0000

Retail experts like Charles de Brabant, Executive Director at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, are signaling the rise of revenge shopping, a phenomenon describing how consumers purchase more for pleasure as retailers re-open their doors to the public. Clothing retail will see a particular uptick in sales, de Brabant predicts, along with home decoration and renovation. But consumer behaviour continues to evolve in response to the pandemic, and retailers must be ready to adapt to budget, time, and safety concerns.

Desautels Alumnus Appointed Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:53:29 +0000

This fall, Kamal Munir (Ph.D.��00) will step into a new role as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (UK). Munir taught at ��ֱ��bվ for four years before moving to Cambridge, where he has served as an instructor of policy and strategy at the Judge Business School for the past 20 years.

Saint-Hubert airport searches for competitive edge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:52:49 +0000

Montreal��s Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport is intent on expanding its services to include more frequent, lower-cost flights, some to international destinations. Professor Karl Moore believes that most business professionals will continue to fly through Billy-Bishop Airport for convenient flights between downtown Toronto and Montreal. On the other hand, he says, Saint-Hubert may well become a viable travel hub if new rail infrastructure projects in Montreal go forward as planned.

The rise of passive fund investments

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:50:24 +0000

Professor Laurent Barras joins the hosts of RikaTillsammans, a Swedish podcast and video series that provides followers with weekly financial insights. In this episode, Professor Barras discusses his research on the correlation between manager performance and fund performance. Whether a fund is actively or passively managed, its success does not necessarily reflect the skill of the manager, he finds.

Taking a deep dive into pension plans

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:47:27 +0000

In a Q&A for the Montreal Gazette, Professor Sebastien Betermier takes a closer look at the terms and metrics related to the funding status of a pension plan. The growth rates and termination costs of a fund, he emphasizes in the piece, largely depend on the type and risk level of assets owned.

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MBA alumnus steps up to serve victims of domestic violence

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:45:11 +0000

Kamran Shojaei (MBA��13) spends his weekends volunteering with Transit Secours, a Montreal-based organization that provides moving and storage services for women and children fleeing domestic violence. In addition to providing logistical support in high-risk, time-sensitive contexts, Shojaei and his fellow volunteers work to build trust with clients by providing a safe space for them to share their stories.

Ashton Kutcher��s twin brother inspires with story of overcoming adversity

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:10:12 +0000

Michael Kutcher never let his cerebral palsy diagnosis stop him from impacting the lives of thousands through his public speaking, not-for-profit service, and memoir. Professor Karl Moore spoke with Kutcher, who is actor Ashton Kutcher��s twin brother, about the innovative mindset, values, and family support that led Kutcher to his current role as the Assistant Vice President of Transamerica.

Montreal ranked #1 student city in North America

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:08:26 +0000

In the recently released QS Best Student Cities 2022 Rankings, Montreal is tied for #1 in North America (with Boston) and #9 globally (with Boston and Paris). Montreal��s consistently high ranking reflects its wealth of career opportunities, safe environment, high student satisfaction ratings, and welcoming attitude toward international students.

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New bursaries to support BCom undergraduates

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:04:59 +0000

Inspired by the academic talent he sees in his students, Professor Gregory Vit is committed to eliminating any financial barriers that might stand in the way of pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. With the support of generous alumni and friends of ��ֱ��bվ, he has launched two endowed funds dedicated to BCom students: The Professor Gregory Vit Entrance and In-Course Bursaries.

New study calls for greater female representation in innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:12 +0000

In a new study published in Science, Professor John-Paul Ferguson underscores the necessity of identifying and supporting woman-owned patents and innovations, particularly in the biomedical and personal healthcare spheres. Female representation in innovation is crucial to progress in women��s health, Professor Ferguson says, especially because most male inventors focus on male-specific health or otherwise neglect to account for female health patterns when creating new treatments and products.

Working less to accomplish more

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:08:44 +0000

More Quebec workplaces are making the transition to a four-day work week in an effort to boost the productivity and wellbeing of their employees, particularly young professionals who place a higher priority on work-life balance. From Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt��s perspective, employees work more efficiently during shorter weeks because they��re more rested and focused.

Canada emerges as a leader in green bonds

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:05:41 +0000

Canadian retirement pensions are shaping up to be global leaders in issuing green bonds, or funds designated for environmental initiatives. Professor Sebastien Betermier views Canada��s commitment to sustainability as an advantage over other countries in growing both pensions and sustainability projects in the long term. Despite issuing debt, pensions will see increased returns as Canada moves to decrease emissions and create other green solutions to technology, transportation, and real estate.

A new act for Cirque du Soleil

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:02:58 +0000

At the end of 2020, a creditor consortium led by Catalyst Capital became the new owner of Cirque du Soleil only months after the famed circus producer made a failed bid for bankruptcy protection. While Catalyst Capital has been plagued by controversy in the past, according to a new investigative article from La Presse, it offered a way out for a company that has endured a catastrophic year.

Provost awards 27 ��ֱ��bվ professors with distinguished rank

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:36:52 +0000

Congratulations to incoming Dean Yolande E. Chan for receiving the James ��ֱ��bվ Professor award and to Professor?Robert Nason?for receiving the William Dawson Scholar award!

These awards are given internally each year by ��ֱ��bվ's Provost for outstanding world-class scholarship and research excellence.

Prognosis: The future is bright for the next generation of healthcare leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:39:16 +0000

New ��ֱ��bվ program champions real world training to address leadership and management skills gap among healthcare professionals

Predicting the future of digital currency

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:15:56 +0000

A recent survey found that Canada has the most cashless economy in the world, with most consumers using the credit card system. Professor Katrin Tinn joined CTV News Montreal to share her insights on the potential for the Bank of Canada to approve other forms of digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. She explains how new digital currencies could be used concurrently with physical cash and credit cards, giving consumers greater choice and control over their spending preferences.

��ֱ��bվ��s Personal Finance Essentials course garners accolades

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:10:56 +0000

In collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail, ��ֱ��bվ's Personal Finance Essentials course offers a primer on the nuts and bolts of personal finance, including how to budget, where to invest, and how to navigate the ever-evolving real estate market. Paul Delean, a financial columnist at the Montreal Gazette, praises the course for its accessibility and clear teaching.

From professional soccer player to management consultant

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:05:58 +0000

After a career-ending injury left Gabriel Gervais, MBA��09, unable to continue playing professional soccer, his ��ֱ��bվ MBA landed him a permanent role at Deloitte. Since 2009, he has leveraged his expertise to help companies improve their supply chain management and manufacturing operations. The former defender, who had his sights set on playing in the World Cup, still makes time to follow the sport and maintain friendships with former teammates.

Graduate spotlight: Kelly Gonzalez, MBA ��21

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:07:54 +0000

Poets&Quants recently featured Kelly Gonzalez (MBA��21) on its ��2021 MBAs to Watch�� list. In one of the highlights of her Desautels tenure, Gonzalez served as the president of Marketing Club. In this capacity, she teamed up with the Desautels Graduate LBGTQ+ Association to launch the first edition of the Desautels Business Challenge, a case competition focused on improving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Gonzalez will soon take on a new challenge in the Customer and Marketing unit of Deloitte��s Vancouver office.

Graduate spotlight: Ugo Umeano, MBA ��21

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:05:53 +0000

Ugo Umeano (MBA��21) is one of Poets&Quants�� 2021 MBAs to Watch�� as he graduates from Desautels and launches his career as an associate in CIBC��s Technology Leadership Advancement Program.

With a vast array of experiences in business, music, athletics, technology, and community outreach, Umeano has amassed skills that he can transfer to any industry.

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The pros and cons of digital currency

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:02:47 +0000

Professor Katrin Tinn weighs in on the ongoing debate about the sustainability of digital currency in Canada. In her view, consumers would benefit from a more up-to-date understanding of their spending habits, and the lending process could be streamlined. But the picture isn��t entirely rosy. Adopting digital currencies presents an inevitable security risk. As an added concern, it would be easy for digital providers and lenders to be biased against customers based on their spending activity.

The value of ambiversion

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:55:29 +0000

Amidst the ongoing debate on the value of introversion versus extroversion in leadership, a growing body of literature suggests the extrovert and introvert labels do more harm than good, portraying personality as less complex than it really is. In his upcoming book We Are All Ambiverts Now, Professor Karl Moore explains the need for leaders to possess characteristics from both sides of the social energy spectrum to lead their teams most effectively.

Chef entrepreneurs hold the ingredients for success

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:51:25 +0000

Keeping a restaurant alive during a pandemic requires a high degree of creativity and tenacity. Antonio Park, the founder and owner of Montreal restaurant Park, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on the strategies that carried him through one of the most challenging seasons for the restaurant industry in recent memory.

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Leveraging social media to land jobs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:48:20 +0000

Social media is dramatically reshaping today��s hiring landscape, says Professor Patricia Hewlin. With the accessibility of LinkedIn and other platforms like Instagram, communication between candidate and employers or hiring committee has become more casual and informed, potentially creating a less daunting job application process.

Entrepreneurial spirit fuels economic growth in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:46:23 +0000

In the decades following the Quiet Revolution, Quebec saw the rise of ��Quebec inc.,�� a new category of francophone owners and companies who were determined to make a mark in a largely anglophone-dominated business ecosystem.

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to GCPA student

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:02:07 +0000

Elizabeth Roy (BCom'20, GCPA'21), student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $3000, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agr��es du Qu��bec, and is awarded each year to honor Mellor��s enduring contributions to both ��ֱ��bվ and his profession.

Delve - "New Normal" podcast: A Shock to the System with Saku Mantere

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:40:48 +0000

In episode 5 of?The?��New Normal�� hosted by?Dave Kaufman, Delve Editor-in-Chief Professor Saku Mantere?discusses how organizations have responded and adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic: whether universities, governments, or businesses, many responded to the crisis by adapting quickly and performing beyond expectations. Why are some organizations at their best when facing a problem, while others flag?

��Communicating Effectively�� seminar makes list of 10 Executive Courses in Leadership Communication

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:53:16 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute��s seminar ��Communicating Effectively�� has made a top 10 list of executive courses in leadership communication. The four-week online course equips participants with the skills they need to foster productivity in the workplace, from navigating difficult conversations to developing strategies to cultivate diversity and inclusion.

Three BCom students accepted into Women in Financial Markets Internship Program

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:49:38 +0000

Congratulations?to BCom students Julia Jin, Jasmine Liu, and Izabella Tyc, who have all been accepted to the 12th Women in Financial Markets Internship Program hosted by National Bank. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship to complete a summer internship with National Bank��s Montreal-based Corporate and Investment Banking team.

Cultivating authenticity in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:45:34 +0000

When ��work from home�� ceased to be a moniker and became a long-term reality for countless professionals around the globe, workplace wellness also took on a new meaning. Professor Patricia Hewlin points to authenticity as the root of personal wellbeing in every aspect of life. When employees feel that they can be true to themselves at work, their engagement rises, both in completing tasks and interacting with colleagues.

Going the distance

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:40:42 +0000

Dan Park, BCom��03, is redefining the used car sales industry with his start-up, Clutch Canada, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars without the hassle and uncertainty usually associated with the process. Clutch Canada gives customers the option to shop for a car from the comfort of home and have it delivered directly to their driveway.

Discovering a new normal in retail

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:35:55 +0000

As national borders and business doors open once again, retail experts are taking a careful look at how this newfound freedom and mobility impacts consumer behaviour. According to Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, many retailers are concerned about how to bring customers back in-store in a time when online shopping is becoming an increasingly convenient and reliable option. On the other hand, he says, some shoppers miss the old days just enough to set foot in-store for a more traditional shopping experience.

MMF ranks among top finance programs on Financial Times list

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:26:58 +0000

For the first time, the?Financial Times?has included the Desautels Faculty of Management��s Master of Management in Finance (MMF) degree on its annual list of top master��s in finance programs. Listed as #1 in North America and 36th globally, Desautels is the highest-ranked new entrant. The?Financial Times�� global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.

Announcing the 2021-22 CPA Foundation Scholarship Recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:59:04 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Antoine Bertrand, Andrew Hong, Kara L'Ecuyer and Etienne Pouliot who were awarded the 2021-2022 Undergraduate Scholarships by the CPA Foundation.

Every year, the Foundation supports almost 190 students from across Quebec by offering over $310,000 in scholarships and awards. Thanks to its various scholarship programs, the Foundation helps underprivileged youth achieve success, encourages social involvement and highlights the excellence of future CPAs.

Appointment of new Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:20:39 +0000

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Sean McNally crowned valedictorian at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:48:32 +0000

Congratulations?to Sean McNally (BCom��21), this year��s valedictorian at the Desautels Faculty of Management, for his academic achievements and contributions to the Desautels community. As McNally moves on to a management consulting role at Oliver Wyman in Montreal, he reflects on his time at Desautels and his intention to continue cultivating personal and communal growth in every stage of his career.

Desautels ranked among top 20 MBA programs in the world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:45:09 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management ranks #20 among MBA programs around the world, according to Am��ricaEconom��a. Despite the economic slowdown from the pandemic, business schools continue to experience high student demand for their programs.

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��ֱ��bվ ranks among the top 30 global universities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:38:20 +0000

For the second consecutive year, ��ֱ��bվ is tied for 27th place among the best all-around higher education institutions in the world, according to the?QS World University Rankings. ��ֱ��bվ excels in the six major areas reflected in the rankings: academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio.

Building the digital currency space

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:29:57 +0000

Professor Katrin Tinn is at the forefront of the effort to reimagine Canada��s monetary backing system.

With the right innovations in central bank digital currencies, she believes, everything from paying taxes to earning income as an independent artist could become more reliable and more efficient.

Frictionless shopping pays off

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:25:43 +0000

As convenient becomes more synonymous with contactless, Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, sees a wealth of opportunity for retailers to innovate.

By providing more digital options, both in-store and online, retailers can set the stage for a boost in sales and customer loyalty that exceeds their investment in technology upgrades.

Delve - "New Normal" podcast: Life��s Good on Top, But For Everyone Else? with Samer Faraj

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:13:28 +0000

In episode 5 of?The?��New Normal�� hosted by?Dave Kaufman,?Professor?Samer Faraj?speaks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has created an over reliance on corporate technological behemoths. Faraj breaks down the ever-growing role of digitization in our society and examines who benefits from the UBER-ization of our daily lives: all who take part in the gig economy or only to those who are ��on top��?

Financial Literacy in Canada: Insights from Teaching and Research

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:35:29 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials?Director and Desautels Associate Professor?Benjamin Croitoru?recently sat down with?Pierre-Carl Michaud, Director of HEC Montreal��s Retirement and Savings Institute, to discuss the state of personal finances in Canada.

Nancy J. Adler becomes first Desautels professor to win prestigious ��ֱ��bվ Medal

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:15:04 +0000

��ֱ��bվ recently recognized Nancy J. Adler with the Medal of Exceptional Academic Achievement for her prolific contributions to the University, the Desautels Faculty of Management, and the discipline of global leadership for more than 40 years.?

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Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:47:29 +0000

The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients Jiro Kondo and Lisa Cohen were honoured at ��ֱ��bվ��s 2021 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.

Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2021 teaching awards!

Ready for takeoff

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:41:31 +0000

With the dip in domestic air travel as a result of the pandemic, pilot David Morgan redefined the flight experience by launching AxAir Aviation, a charter plane service for local business and tourist travel along the coast of Nova Scotia.

Underscoring verbal connection

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:36:01 +0000

Eric Saine, Executive Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute, reflects on the importance of practicing communication skills in classrooms and professional settings.

By offering seminars on healthy leadership communication, institutions like ��ֱ��bվ set a table for dialogue surrounding social and emotional learning; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and conflict resolution.

Timing is everything

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:31:42 +0000

Branding and marketing initiatives across industries rely heavily on trend-spotters like Laura Saunter, who predicted millennials�� obsession with pink several years ago. Professor Karl Moore outlines Saunter��s methods, which utilize a creative assembly of artistic and mathematical tools to discern what product characteristics will catch the consumer��s eye in weeks, months, or years down the line.

Untapped potential

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:27:18 +0000

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, provides insights on the $5 billion, Montreal-based luxury clothing retailer, SSENSE.

The company's success, he says, bodes well for the fashion industry in Montreal. It��s a chance for high-end retail brands to build into a niche group of customers yet unreached, particularly millennials with deep pockets.

Moving the ball forward

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:22:12 +0000

Claude G��n��reux (BEng��85) and his wife, Myriam Legault (BEd��85), announced a donation of $1 million to the ��ֱ��bվ Athletics and Recreation. Their gift will support student athletes, both in and out of the stadium, by providing scholarships, funding community service opportunities.

The investment will extend to?the men��s lacrosse team,?on which their son Louis-Charles G��n��reux (BCom��18) played when it?won the national championship in 2015.

Advancing financial markets across the globe

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:14:35 +0000

Seven years ago, Olivier Babin (BCom��18) won the Bourstadt Stock Market Simulation. Now, at age 25, he has his sights set on launching his own startup in the financial technology sector while continuing to build Mkono, a non-profit he co-founded to provide microcredit without interest to entrepreneurs in Kenya.

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Job design matters

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:45:09 +0000

Professor Lisa Cohen joins the hosts of Talking About Organizations to share her insights on job design, particularly the approach that companies should take in defining job responsibilities and crafting job descriptions. She also weighs in on the value of the Job Diagnostic Survey designed in 1975 to help employers gauge employee performance and satisfaction.

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Gauging progress in Canada��s vaccination efforts

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:43:26 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins a group of experts on the Bill Kelly Show podcast to share his perspective on the status of Canada��s COVID-19 vaccination rollout initiative, including the growing pressure to expand vaccine access on a global scale.
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From the corporate office to live television?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:46:46 +0000

Right out of university, Dick Irvin (BCom��53) enjoyed a stable career in Montreal��s finance sector.

On the cusp of transitioning to a new role as a history teacher, he was interviewed by a CFCF television reporter for a segment about Irvin��s father, a former head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The reporter spotted Irvin��s untapped potential and offered him a job. So began Irvin��s 30-year career in sports broadcasting, which took him across the country to interview icons like Wayne Gretzky and Jackie Robinson.?

Embracing the journey

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:38:18 +0000

Samer Saab (BEng'93, MBA'96)?fled?a civil war in Lebanon to pursue a degree in engineering at ��ֱ��bվ in 1990. He realized early in his career that he was best suited to launching his own company. Since returning to his alma mater for an MBA, he has leveraged his business school experience to launch what has become one of Canada��s most desirable employers.?

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Blazing a trail for reconciliation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:55:01 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins W��hiakatste Diome-Deer in a conversation with Jolain Foster to learn about how her identity as a Gitxsan informs her career in accounting at Deloitte. Foster is committed to building bridges between peoples from different cultures in every aspect of her work, something she sees as the cornerstone for creating more efficient and successful corporations.

Practical tips for introverted leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:32:17 +0000

Based on interviews with more than 400 CEOs, Professor Karl Moore offers practical suggestions for introverted leaders to support their more extroverted employees. For the introvert, he says, verbally responsive listening and taking on the role of an engaged ��sounding board�� are helpful ways to encourage creative yet actionable ideas in the workplace.

Creating entrepreneurial solutions in the arts

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:25:06 +0000

Childhood friends William Lande and Sam Tannenbaum are taking the art world by a storm with their online sales business, Bidgala, which connects artists with potential buyers. Professor Karl Moore delves into the duo��s vision for growing an accessible, user-friendly platform for emerging artists that emphasizes the personal stories and experiences behind each piece.

Taiga solidifies head start in race to produce off-road electric vehicles

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:15:54 +0000

Taiga Motors Corporation, formerly Canaccord Genuity Growth II Corp., recently announced completion of the Qualifying Transaction, solidifying its status as a leading publicly-traded manufacturer of off-road electric vehicles.

In 2016, Taiga Motors won first place in the Innovation Driven Enterprise category of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup.

Building the right foundation

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:06:53 +0000

After graduating from ��ֱ��bվ, Michael Pesner (BCom��63) took over his father��s accounting and insolvency practice before joining a KPMG predecessor firm as a chairman and managing partner. Over the next 26 years, he navigated challenges in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and insolvency so adeptly that he was invited to serve on the KPMG board of directors. Looking back, he points to the influence of ��ֱ��bվ professors and classmates in building a foundation for success.

Delve - "New Normal" podcast: COVID-19, Ethics, and Stock Tips with Patrick Augustin

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:48:50 +0000

In episode 4 of?The?��New Normal�� hosted by?Dave Kaufman,?Professor?Patrick Augustin?from The Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ examines the allegations of?insider trading?levied against former Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler at the dawn of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Should politicians be held to a higher ethical standard when lives are at stake?

Recapping the 2nd ��ֱ��bվ Accounting Research Conference (MARC)

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:45:39 +0000

The 2nd ��ֱ��bվ Accounting Research Conference (MARC), organized by professors Hongping Tan, Dongyoung Lee, and Guang Ma at the Desautels Faculty of Management, reaffirmed the status of ��ֱ��bվ as one of the major research universities in Canada. It was successfully held virtually on May 27-28, 2021. In total, 275 participants from 125 institutions in 12 countries attended the conference, including 178 research professors, 89 PhD students, and 8 accounting professionals.

Desautels thought leadership?publication?Delve?launches delve.mcgill.ca and?new?podcast?episodes?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 31 May 2021 13:03:00 +0000

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Delve, the thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management, has examined how organizations grapple with a rapidly changing world. In the spirit of embracing transformation and leveraging insight from the latest management research, Delve launches into uncharted post-pandemic directions with a new website and ��New Normal�� podcast episodes, aiming to inspire conversation and shift perspectives on some of the most consequential economic, social, and ecological topics of our time.

Stand for Something?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 May 2021 22:09:17 +0000

Inez?Jabalpurwala?(BA��89, MA��91, MBA��01) credits her years at ��ֱ��bվ with inspiring her to take a stand for the causes she supports. As a member of the ��ֱ��bվ Debating Union, she learned to express herself clearly and persuasively, a skill that served her well as the Global Director of?VineX?and former CEO of Brain Canada. Now, as a member of the ��ֱ��bվ Board of Governors,?Jabalpurwala?works to ensure that those who come after her receive the same high-impact education.

EMBA alumnus leads?Longueuil?police department to receive top municipal honours??

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 May 2021 22:06:22 +0000

Under the directorship of Fady Dagher (EMBA��12), the police department for the urban agglomeration of Longueil (SPAL), along with the City of?Longueuil, recently received a top municipal prize from the Union?Des?Municipalit��s?Du Qu��bec (UMQ).

The Joseph-Beaubien Prize, awarded during a virtual gala held on May 13, recognizes Dagher and his colleagues for developing a successful five-week immersion project that trains police officers to respond more effectively to evolving citizen needs.??

When introverts should act like extroverts?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 May 2021 22:03:09 +0000

Professor Karl Moore has interviewed hundreds of CEOs to research the impact of introversion and extroversion on leadership. While those who fall squarely on the introvert end of the spectrum have their advantages, there are times when acting like an extrovert is crucial to success, he argues.????

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Luxury retailer embraces athleisure during pandemic?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 May 2021 21:59:48 +0000

Menswear retailer Harry Rosen Inc. built its brand by dressing Canadian men in tailored designer suits, but the mass exodus from offices and boardrooms across the country during the pandemic sent demand spiraling downward. In response, Harry Rosen expanded its casual collections and made a foray into the male grooming and personal care product arena.

Anwar White, Program Director for the Master of Management in Retailing, weighs in on the luxury brand��s ongoing efforts to address shifting demand.?

BCom alumnus publishes first novel

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 May 2021 21:44:14 +0000

Daniel Aleman (BCom��16) landed a role at a marketing services firm immediately after earning his degree at the Desautels Faculty of Management, but it wasn��t long before he pursued a different calling as a full-time author. Now, as he promotes his first novel, he expresses gratitude for the marketing and communications skills he honed as a BCom student.

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Announcing the 2021 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 May 2021 22:58:32 +0000

Congratulations to?Laurent?Bri��re-Dulude?(BCom'20),?Paige Doyle?(BCom'20),?Fran?ois-Xavier Lord?(BCom'20),?David Masella?(BCom'20),??tienne Poulin-Leblanc?(BCom'20)?and?Sara?Shin?(BCom'20) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the?Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.?

Delve - The "New Normal" podcast: Black Swan Event with Saibal Ray

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 20:36:07 +0000

In episode 1 of?The?��New Normal�� hosted by?Dave Kaufman,?Professor Saibal Ray?highlights the successes and failures of the COVID-19 vaccine procurement and global distribution, compares Israel's effort to Canada's, and questions if Canada will want to do all that��s necessary to be prepared should similar incidents arise in the future.

Delve - "New Normal" podcast: Grocery Shopping Anxiety with Yu Ma

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 20:42:18 +0000

In episode 3 of?The?��New Normal�� hosted by?Dave Kaufman,?Professor?Yu Ma discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected our relation to grocery stores, how shopping has changed in the last year, and what can be done from a technological perspective to improve the shopping experience and perhaps even help the consumer make more informed and healthier choices at the store.

Delve - "New Normal" podcast: Working from Home, Living at Work with Lisa Cohen

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 20:39:34 +0000

In episode 2 of The ��New Normal�� hosted by Dave Kaufman,?Professor?Lisa Cohen discusses how the shift to working from home that has been hastened by the Covid-19 pandemic, how the work from home phenomenon has been more disadvantageous to some members of society than others, and ways in which working at home has given us all more time to think about how to make our world a more equitable place.

8 signs you could be an ambivert

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 17:55:44 +0000

Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the age-old debate about extroverts and introverts, pointing to the middle of the spectrum: ambiversion. In his experience, ambiverts can gain a competitive advantage through drawing from both orientations as needed.

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Desautels alumna becomes President & CEO of Knight Therapeutics Inc.??

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 17:42:36 +0000

Congratulations to Samira Sakhia (BCom��90, DPA��94, MBA��01), who will take on a new challenge as President and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Therapeutics Inc., a Montreal-based company focused on acquiring or in-licensing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical products for Canada and Latin America. Sakhia brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry to the role.???

Lessons from a new graduate?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 17:38:52 +0000

As she transitions into her first post-graduate role at Deloitte Canada, Chelsea Mang (BA��21) reflects on the most valuable lessons learned during her four years at ��ֱ��bվ: embracing the power of connections, broadening your horizons, conducting thorough research, and critiquing the system.

Mang served as the?DesautelsConnect?Ambassador for the 2020-21 academic year.

Building a digital culture

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 May 2021 16:49:37 +0000

According to Nigel Vaz, the CEO of a digital consulting firm called Publicis Sapient, digital transformation is becoming an existential imperative for businesses of every size and sector. Professor Karl Moore points to Vaz��s new book, Digital Business Transformation, as a valuable guide for learning how to drive customer and business value through digital solutions.

Toward a greener future for SMEs

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:55:03 +0000

Professor Dror Etzion joins CanadianSME Business Magazine��s Small Business Podcast to share about the PIVOT project, a new online platform that showcases steps taken by Canadian SMEs to advance sustainability. SMEs make up more than 90% of the total private labour force, making their business practices vital to Canada��s environmental and economic future.

The future of ETF regulation

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:43:23 +0000

Professor Patrick Augustin provides an expert perspective on questions surrounding the regulation of a Bitcoin-traded fund (ETF) proposed by VanEck Associates Group. While the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deliberates, it runs the risk of making space for a digital shadow finance industry to emerge, says Augustin.

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Expectation vs reality in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:40:07 +0000

Romanticizing a career can lead to disillusionment, Professor Lisa Cohen concludes in her recently published study. The employees she interviewed for the study had at least one thing in common: their job was ��glossy�� and glamorous on the outside, but boring and frustrating behind the scenes. To avoid disappointment, job seekers should conduct careful research into the day-to-day requirements of a potential job, says Cohen.

Leading the field in food production sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:37:34 +0000

Jaquelynn Mateluna (MBA��21) is featured in Poets and Quants�� 2021 ��Best and Brightest�� list for her commitment to advancing sustainability in local food production. As Chief of Staff for Lufa Farms, an urban farm-to-table e-commerce platform based in Montreal, the British Columbia native has played an instrumental role in supplying fresh, responsibly-sourced food to more than 20,000 families during the pandemic.

BCom alumna makes Women in Fintech Powerlist 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:34:44 +0000

Congratulations to Laviva Mazhar (BCom��15), who made the Innovate Finance��s 2020 global Women in Fintech Powerlist in the investor category. For the past six years, the Powerlist has highlighted female talent with the growing FinTech sector. As an investment associate at Luge Capital, a FinTech-focused venture capital firm, Mazhar sources and evaluates investment opportunities and supports portfolio companies.

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MBA alumnus wins prestigious Prix Hommage

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:31:21 +0000

Congratulations to Claude Mongeau (MBA��88), who received this year��s Prix Hommage Les As de la finance at an annual ceremony hosted by the Quebec Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) Canada. Mongeau joins nearly 100 other notable leaders in Quebec finance who have received an award since the event began in 2011. He has served as a Chief Financial Officer for 100 years and President and CEO for six years with CN.

New online platform tells stories of sustainable business in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:28:15 +0000

Led by Professor Dror Etzion, a new online platform called PIVOT shines a spotlight on Canadian SMEs that are taking tangible steps to address the climate crisis in their day-to-day operations. In partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, Etzion and his fellow researchers at the ��ֱ��bվ Sustainability Systems Initiative designed the platform to empower other members of the Canadian business community to make a change.

MMA students lend helping hand to SMEs during pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:22:32 +0000

For the second year in a row, ��ֱ��bվ��s Master of Management in Analytics students will work with Quebec SMEs that are struggling to weather the effects of the pandemic. Each SME will receive the support of one to three students who will offer up to 100 hours of consulting free of charge. The students will aim to provide actionable data-informed insights to accelerate economic recovery.

The pace of technological innovation picks up in Canada��s retail sector

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:18:30 +0000

The retail innovation lab at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management is redefining the way technology and consumer behaviour impacts the retail experience. Professor Maxime Cohen and Charles de Brabant reflect on the push for a safer, more frictionless experience in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Former president of Doctors Without Borders joins School of Population and Global Health

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 May 2021 14:10:50 +0000

Joanne Liu (MDCM��91, IMHL��14, DSc��16) brings decades of experience as a pediatric emergency room physician and former international president of Doctors Without Borders to ��ֱ��bվ��s School of Population and Global Health. In her new role as a professor, she will focus on pandemic and health emergencies. Liu, who currently sits on the Independent Panel of Pandemic Preparedness and Response, was named one of the 100 most influential people on the planet by Time magazine in 2015.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 May 2021 14:35:37 +0000

The second week of May marks the start of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting program (GCPA) for an incoming cohort of 49 students. This year��s cohort consists of 43 of ��ֱ��bվ��s very own Bachelor of Commerce graduates, with the remaining students coming from other Canadian universities.

An additional 46 students will return to the program after completing eight months of work experience. They are entering their final semester in preparation for the National Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2021.

Playing the odds

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 May 2021 20:34:27 +0000

From Olympic figure skater to CEO of a multi-million-dollar company, Craig Buntin (MBA��13) has never shied away from risk. As he and his team at Sportlogiq harness the power of AI to offer analytical insights to professional sports teams, Buntin points to the role of ��ֱ��bվ and the surrounding community in providing a launching pad for success.

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8 signs you��re an ambivert

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 May 2021 20:31:09 +0000

It��s rare to find a pure introvert or extrovert. Most people fall somewhere on the spectrum between the two, and those who can combine traits from both dispositions have a significant advantage in the workplace. Professor Karl Moore shares eight indicators that someone is an ambivert.

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Former Dobson startup aims high

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 May 2021 20:28:07 +0000

Sonder, an industry-disrupting hospitality company created by former ��ֱ��bվ student and ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre alumnus Francis Davidson, aspires to become a ��hosting Amazon�� through an IPO. The new entity, whose shares will trade on the NASDAQ, just obtained a $30 million loan from the Quebec government to create 700 jobs at a new technological growth center in Montreal. In the long-term, Sonder has plans to operate in the 100 largest cities in the world.

What indigenous communities can teach us about sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 May 2021 20:19:11 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Sean McCormick, a M��tis from Manitoba, about his journey to founding Manitobah Mukluks, an Indigenous-owned and operated global footwear brand. McCormick touches on the unique challenges that Indigenous entrepreneurs face and the excellence they demonstrate in preserving finite resources.

When sovereign debt becomes a problem

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:21:34 +0000

Professor Patrick Augustin and three other North American economists are ringing an alarm bell about the increasing risks associated with heavy borrowing at the state level. In their recent study of 30 developed countries and 30 U.S. states, they measure the effect of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic on the borrowing costs of governments.

Authentic leadership in indigenous communities

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:18:30 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins W��hiakatste Diome-Deer in interviewing leading indigenous scholars in business, science, and beyond to hear their stories and strategies for success. A central theme that emerges is the importance of developing an authentic leadership style that honours one��s history, culture, and beliefs.

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Canada��s fashion retailers are under pressure to go green

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:15:18 +0000

For Canada��s fashion retailers, reinvention is critical to success in a business landscape where consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of the fashion industry on global climate change and other forms of environmental degradation. Anwar White, Program Director for the Master of Management in Retailing program, shares his insights on the steps that brands should take to reduce their environmental footprint and appeal to a new generation of consumers.

BCom students earn CPA Quebec Assistance Towards Success Scholarships

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:28:44 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Mahsa Ghazi, Yi Li and Lucas Schachtler on each earning CPA Quebec Assistance Towards Success Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to students across Quebec who are active in social and extracurricular activities while achieving success in their post-secondary studies.

Yi Li and Mahsa Ghazi will be joining the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting?(GCPA Program) this summer.

Global banking executive gives back to her alma mater

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:18:44 +0000

Alberta Cefis (BA��75, MBA��79) was one of only a dozen women in her MBA class at ��ֱ��bվ, but she never felt discriminated against because of her gender. The male-dominated banking industry, on the other hand, was a different story. Fortunately, Cefis was able to land a managerial role at the Royal Bank of Canada through a recommendation from a professor.

Transforming air travel for people with disabilities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:14:33 +0000

An idea that arose from a nightmarish flight experience for Sandra Gualtieri, founder of Gualtieri Inventions, has blossomed into an innovative new product for people living with disabilities. Informed by her own experience in living with cerebral palsy, Gualtieri designed a prototype for the Universal Seating Apparatus, a portable device that allows people with disabilities to sit comfortably upright on airplanes.

Introducing the ��HENRYs��: ��Highly Educated, Not Rich Yet��

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:09:07 +0000

Coined in Fortune magazine in 2003, the term HENRY describes a sub-group of consumers with modest resources and luxurious taste. These individuals, typically older millennials with six-figure incomes and investable assets of less than $1 million, aren��t high-net earners just yet, but they��re spending like they are. Professor Karl Moore paints a richer portrait of the HENRYs and points to the opportunities that luxury brands should seize in appealing to this segment of the market.

Lean Six Sigma transforms care at Canadian Mental Health Association

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:04:17 +0000

In 2002, ��ֱ��bվ became the first university in Canada to offer the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program through the Desautels Faculty of Management. Alex Boussetta, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt who teaches the Green Belt and Black Belt programs at ��ֱ��bվ, has expanded his reach to help organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) improve the quality of their services. Through Lean Six Sigma training, members of the CMHA��s Halton Region branch have discovered new tools to measure and improve program effectiveness.

Vaccine benefits far outweigh the risks

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:01:56 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins the Scott Thompson Show to offer his perspective on the safety of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in the wake of health scares.

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Retail innovation lab on forefront of trends in convenience stores

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:57:47 +0000

For a glimpse into the future of convenience stores, look no farther than the Bensadoun School of Retail Management��s brand-new retail innovation lab, a live laboratory of innovation that is carefully designed to provide complex insights about consumer habits and preferences. Located in the heart of campus, the Couche-Tard convenience store features 15 invisible zones that monitor activity with the goal of eliminating slowdown points and meeting customer needs more efficiently.

How CEOs really feel about working from home during the pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:53:44 +0000

Jean-Nicolas Reyt, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management, has studied the dynamics of work-from-home culture for a decade. Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a live laboratory to test his theories. On this episode of Policy Options podcast, Reyt shares the results of a year-long project to track how North American CEOs perceive working from home.

BCom students earn several podium finishes at Happening Marketing

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:16:35 +0000

Congratulations to the 33 Desautels BCom students who competed at 2021 Happening Marketing, the largest marketing games in Canada. The ��ֱ��bվ delegation was led by Marie-No?lle Carrier and C��dric Jutras from the Desautels Management Case Competition (DMCC). ��ֱ��bվ finished with a total of five podiums at the virtual competition;

BCom student finishes third at L��Or��al Brandstorm 2021 competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:01:58 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom student Rachel Wisnia and her teammates from Concordia University for finishing in third place at L��Or��al Brandstorm 2021. Wisnia and her team (coached by BCom Career Coach Peg Brunelle) tackled the topic of making shopping for cosmetics engaging in a virtual setting. A total of 149 teams took part in the competition.

IMPM alumnus remakes Canada��s first gas-powered car

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:45:01 +0000

Ron Foss (IMPM��99) has rallied a team of tradespeople and vintage automobile experts to recreate the first gas-powered car in Canada, the ��Fossmobile.�� In the late 1800s, Foss��s grandfather, George Foote Foss, was a bike mechanic and blacksmith in Sherbrooke, Quebec, who began constructing the Fossmobile to see if he could improve upon the electric car he encountered on a trip to Boston. If all goes as planned, his grandson will reimagine the Fossmobile in time for its 125th anniversary next year.

MBA alumna shapes agenda at CN

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:41:13 +0000

Climbing the ladder from an MBA recruitment program to a top 200 leadership role as director of economics and strategic planning, Janet Drysdale (MBA��96) forged her own path to success at CN. Over the course of 25 years, she successfully navigated heavily male-driven sales, marketing, and revenue planning teams to make an impression among her coworkers, ultimately being named a winner in the WXN CIBC Executive Leaders category.

Bringing Air Canada back to life

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:17:32 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise the spectre of bankruptcy for Air Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra have stepped in with a $5.9 billion lifeline package for the country��s largest airline. Professor Karl Moore takes a closer look at the key components of the package, particularly those that came as a surprise.

Researchers find real-world case study in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:11:38 +0000

The just-in-time inventory system may have revolutionized supply chain management, but the staggering complexity of distributing COVID-19 vaccines calls for a more nuanced approach. Professor Saibal Ray brings his supply chain expertise to bear on the issue, painting the challenge in vivid detail and recognizing the opportunity to make supply chains more resilient in the future.

Predicting the future of domestic vaccine production

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:05:25 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray joins the Scott Thompson Show podcast to answers questions about current state of COVID-19 vaccine acquisition across Canada. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a substantial provincial investment in the construction of a new, state-of-the-art influenza vaccine facility.

��ֱ��bվ students partner with disability rights activist to design comfortable airplane seat

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:57:23 +0000

Sandra Gualtieri, an entrepreneur and disability rights activist with cerebral palsy, enlisted the help of four ��ֱ��bվ students to design a custom airplane seat that alleviates discomfort for people living with disabilities.

Constructed out of memory foam that is designed to rest on top of a traditional airplane seat, the Universal Seating Apparatus prototype won first place in the Social Impact Enterprise track of the 2021 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup Startup competition.??

Dobson Centre surpasses $1-billion milestone in startup seed funding

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:13:27 +0000

Over the past three decades, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has catalyzed the creation of 450 active startups that have generated more than 6,000 new jobs. Now, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre is celebrating another milestone: $1 billion in seed funding raised by the startups it has supported. Since the late John Dobson (BCom��49) funded its creation in 1988, the Centre named in honour of his vision has served as launchpad for entrepreneurs from all 11 faculties at ��ֱ��bվ.

��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute course makes top 10 list

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:46:32 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute��s four-week Strategic Problem Solving course has made a recent top 10 list of executive courses in strategy or strategic management. The online course teaches executives, engineers, and entrepreneurs to use the popular 4S method used by management consultants to devise and sell solutions with confidence.

MBA students place third at Wharton��s 2021 People Analytics Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:36:38 +0000

Congratulations?to Desautels MBA students?Beatriz Otero Russo Villaca,?Christopher Bahen-Taitand and Melissa Palumbo?for placing third at the Wharton��s People Analytics Case Competition. The team virtually showcased their findings to a panel of judges including representatives from Teach for America, academics and industry experts. They earned a cash prize and complimentary tickets to the 2021 virtual and 2022 in-person Wharton People Analytics Conferences.

MBA students emphasize importance of women in business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:49:13 +0000

Current MBA students Vivianne Yao and Emily Gogarty reflect on the importance of women in business, and their motivation for starting an advanced degree while at the top of their respective fields.

Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt named MUS Professor of the Year

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:13:27 +0000

The Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) has awarded the 2020-2021 Professor of the Year Award to Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt. This annual award recognizes a professor's meaningful involvement with the student body, eagerness to have an impact on students lives outside the classroom, and great insight on theoretical and academic matters. It is the highest honour given by the undergraduate student body at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Professor Karl Moore loves teaching on Zoom

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:51:13 +0000

He can��t speak for everyone, but Professor Karl Moore has enjoyed the advantages of teaching on Zoom during the pandemic. While he admits there are drawbacks, Zoom gives him an opportunity to welcome global guests to the classroom, which would be impossible in-person. Moore also finds that students are more receptive to participating through Zoom, as the virtual dynamic levels the playing field.

��ֱ��bվ partners with National Film Board on sustainability program

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:46:08 +0000

Professor Dror Etzion is one of the two minds behind a new online social platform that encourages Canada��s 1.1 million small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to act sustainably.

Together, ��ֱ��bվ Sustainability Systems Initiative and the National Film Board of Canada will use the platform to air a series of digital stories that focus on addressing the climate crisis in daily business operations.

Desautels Capital Management creates lasting value for students

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:40:18 +0000

Launched in 2009, Desautels Capital Management (DCM) gives students a unique opportunity to run multi-million dollar investments funds before graduation.

Current and former students point to the experience as a highlight of their time in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and Honours in Investment Management (HIM) programs.

Behind Canada��s COVID-19 vaccine shortage

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:34:01 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray recently made a guest appearance on The Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio to discuss the current vaccine shortage in Canada.

From Ray��s perspective, politics has played a central role in many countries�� decision to reserve vaccines for their own citizens, but navigating a complex supply chain has also factored into the difficulties experienced by countries like Canada.

Remote work, one year later

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:28:07 +0000

Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt recently joined The Conversation��s podcast to reflect on the impact that a year of working from home has made on companies and their employees.

To gain an inside perspective on the effectiveness of remote work, Reyt has tracked 250 Canadian CEOs throughout the pandemic and asked them about their experiences.

Flexible mindset key to business success in 2021

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:24:17 +0000

In a recent conversation with Louis Vachon, CEO of the National Bank of Canada, Professor Karl Moore discusses the key ingredient for business success in 2021: adaptability. Embracing change and cultivating a flexible culture in the workplace will set leaders apart in a shifting business landscape, he says.

How to avoid ��glossy work��

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:09 +0000

Professor Lisa Cohen once coined the term ��glossy work�� to describe the mismatch between an employee��s job title and their day-to-day responsibilities. By asking informed questions in job interviews and connecting with people who hold the same job they desire, candidates can avoid the glossy work trap and enjoy higher levels of career satisfaction.

BCom alumnus reflects on civic engagement at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:54:52 +0000

Daniel Tenenbaum (BCom��88) looks back fondly at his time at ��ֱ��bվ. He credits his alma mater with instilling a passion for civic engagement and laying a foundation for success in business.

Now, as the founder of an investment company, he encourages students to find a healthy balance between work and other interests.

William Shatner celebrates 90th birthday

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:48:31 +0000

Desautels alumnus William Shatner (BCom'52, DLitt'11) recently celebrated his 90^th?birthday. The actor jokingly wondered on Twitter: ��What happens when I get to 120?�� A native of Montreal, Shatner returned to his alma mater in 2011 to receive an honorary doctorate. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante reached out with warm wishes to Shatner on Twitter, and NASA also sent a birthday message to the Star Trek star.

The rise of the ambivert in business leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:30:35 +0000

Professor Karl Moore continues his research into introverted versus extroverted personality traits in the business world. From his perspective, blending the two personality types will foster success in the workplace. Contrary to popular opinion, becoming an ambivert is a skill that both introverts and extroverts alike can master.

Program redesign gives MBA students greater flexibility

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:27:20 +0000

MBA & PMBA Academic Director John-Paul Ferguson highlights the benefits of the newly redesigned MBA program.

From providing more flexible program length options to promoting a holistic view of sustainable business throughout the curriculum, the program meets the needs of a broader range of students.

Managing personalities is key to leadership success, says Moore

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:22:37 +0000

Professor Karl Moore continues his deep dive into the leadership style of introverts and extroverts in the workplace. Although extroverts may appear to be a more natural fit for leadership roles in the North American office, Moore points to ways in which introverts have become more integral to business processes over time. Whatever their personality, leaders must spend time with their employees to learn what motivates and inspires them.

EMBA student creates community to promote women of colour in business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:18:18 +0000

Entrepreneur Fabienne Colas (EMBA��21) recently created Women of Colour Thrive/Ellev Femmes de Couleur with a vision for cultivating diverse female talent in the workplace.

The organization will work in tandem with companies across Canada to identify and address opportunities to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

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Le Ch?teau fighting to stay in business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:08:32 +0000

Fashion retailer Le Ch?teau is currently under liquidation, but not all hope is lost.

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says it��s possible for the Quebec chain to stage a comeback by shifting to an e-commerce model.

MBA alumna credits ��ֱ��bվ connections for success

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:02:33 +0000

Ali��nor Armand-Linot (MBA��17) was building her career in investment banking on Wall Street when she made the decision to join ��ֱ��bվ��s MBA program in 2015.

After gaining a new set of skills and experiences thanks to mentors like Professors Jay Hewlin and Elliot Lifson, she went on to become a Director in the?Natural Resources group at PSP Investments.

Start-ups taking off in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:56:36 +0000

Although the pandemic has generated significant economic uncertainty, startups are thriving at ��ֱ��bվ��s Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, according to its director, Marie Jos��e Lamothe.

The Centre recently launched a virtual international tour that gives 18 Quebec startups the opportunity to explore potential markets in North America and Europe.

��ֱ��bվ24 campaign raises $3.8M

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:15:54 +0000

The sixth annual ��ֱ��bվ24 campaign went digital this year, raising over $3.8 million in 24 hours to support the next generation of students, faculty members, and student-athletes across the ��ֱ��bվ ecosystem. A record 55 student-led projects were hosted on ��ֱ��bվ��s crowdfunding platform to raise funds in support of student research.

BCom alumnus creates scholarship to honour father, support Iranian community

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:10:44 +0000

With strong familial ties to Iran, Kathy Fazel (BCom��91) knew she had to act when a plane was shot down in Iran, killing 176 people, including two ��ֱ��bվ students. She and her husband donated $24,000 to establish the M.A. Fazel Scholarship in support of Iranian-born students at ��ֱ��bվ. The announcement marks the seventh anniversary of the passing of her father, who attended high school in Iran and encouraged his children to pursue the higher education he never received.?

MBA alumna emphasizes human-centered thinking in career

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:05:16 +0000

Julie Savaria (MBA��15) credits Desautels with expanding her commitment to pursuing justice, equity, diversion and inclusion (JEDI) throughout her career.

In 2020, she founded Bindia Savaria Consulting to help organizations examine and improve JEDI initiatives worldwide.

Desautels alumni featured in ��ֱ��bվ podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:55:57 +0000

Four former Desautels students were recently featured in new episodes of Alma Matters, a podcast presented by ��ֱ��bվ Athletics and Recreation.

Mathieu Darche (BCom��00) won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020, while Richard Pound (BCom��62) is a former Olympic swimmer who currently serves as an International Olympic Committee Member.

Hubert Lacroix (MBA��81) has coached multiple ��ֱ��bվ sports teams, and currently works as a lawyer in Montreal.

Rogers purchases Shaw, erases competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:35:50 +0000

Following its $26 billion acquisition of Shaw, Rogers has been criticized for eliminating regional competition. If the sale is approved by the Trudeau government, the company would become the second-largest telecom provider in Canada.

Professor Paul Beaumont joins the conversation to discuss the continuing importance of keeping the telecom industry competitive.

Preparing future retail leaders for post-pandemic world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:29:50 +0000

Anwar White, Program Director for the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program,?recently joined ��The Voice of Retail'' podcast with Michael LeBlanc to discuss everything from the Faculty��s new retail innovation lab to future directions in retail.

He points to social media as the greatest factor in evolving retail trends, stressing that companies must continuously innovate post-pandemic to stay competitive.

Online shopping convenient but isolating

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:25:17 +0000

Professor Yu Ma, Academic Director of the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program, weighs in on the ongoing impact of the pandemic on Canadian retail trends, particularly the steep rise in e-commerce. From his perspective, the convenience of online shopping comes at the expense of the social aspect that encourages customers to spend their money in-store.

Pandemic-related shifts will cost Canadian airlines

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:19:49 +0000

CBC News explores five pandemic-induced issues on the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization��s pandemic declaration. Airlines were hit particularly hard from March 2020 onwards, but data shows that Canadians continued to travel domestically even as international travel was heavily restricted.

While Professor Karl Moore expects an increase in leisure travel after the pandemic, he predicts it will take more than three years for the industry to fully bounce back.

One year later, COVID-19 still disrupting supply and demand

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:15:09 +0000

According to Professor Saibal Ray, most companies were ill-prepared to deal with the surging demand for essential goods after the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020.

Panic buying and hoarding combined with transport shutdowns to make shortages even more severe.

One year later, we are still feeling the ripple effects of the initial shock to the supply chain.

The recipe for success

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:09:54 +0000

Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with Ola K?llenius, Chairman of the Board for Mercedes Benz, about the recipe for success in the business world. By listening to the needs of his team and keeping a close eye on market trends, K?llenius has positioned himself as a world leader in the automotive industry. From his perspective, better results stem from asking better questions, listening carefully, and constantly seeking new opportunities to learn.

��ֱ��bվ��s Lean Six Sigma instructor catalyzes process improvement in Region of Peel

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:27:53 +0000

Alex Boussetta, who has instructed Lean Six Sigma courses at Desautels since the early 2000s, shares a story of transformation within the Region of Peel in the Greater Toronto Area. Thanks to the training he provided, the Region of Peel��s analytical team approaches their work in a more systematic, efficient way.

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Takeaways from CEO virtual visit to ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:22:24 +0000

Professor Karl Moore shares the key insights he gleaned from a recent virtual event connecting ��ֱ��bվ MBA students with 50 CEOs.

He observes that many participating CEOs took winding roads to get to the top, but they remained intentional about their career choices and relationships throughout the journey. He also emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between long-term vision and short-term profit in order to succeed in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Former Dobson participant turns side gig into $1.3 billion startup

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:14:03 +0000

Just over seven years ago, former ��ֱ��bվ student Francis Davidson started a side business when he rented out his apartment to fellow ��ֱ��bվ students.

Today, he is the co-founder and CEO of Sonder, a hospitality company that leases and owns properties worldwide. Davidson has raised over $550 million from venture capital firms to value the company at just over $1.3 billion, with Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk both contributing.

MMF students win CFA Institute��s Research Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:34:06 +0000

Five Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students are off to the regional round of CFA Institute��s Research Challenge, an annual global competition that provides students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Facing stiff competition from HEC Montreal and Concordia University, Zirui (Bruce) Chen, Huiru (Audrey) Wu, Neil Wiacek, Chen (Andy) Yu and Haiwen Luo formed the team that came out on top.

Turning hobbies into business opportunities

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:50:13 +0000

In response to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are turning their pastimes into online businesses. Marie-Jos��e Lamothe, Academic Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, attributes their success in part to the public��s willingness to support businesses that are important to them rather than buying exclusively from e-commerce giants.

EMBA students celebrated for International Women��s Day

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:37:39 +0000

In honour of International Women��s Day, La Presse shines a spotlight on two members of the 2021 ��ֱ��bվ-HEC EMBA class: Jillian Ruiz and Sophie Provencher. Ruiz, the head of marketing at Local Logic in Montreal, says the key to a successful career is to identify personal values and build around those values. As Vice-President of Couche-Tard, Provencher strives to be a positive influence not only in the business world but also in her local community.

The power of ambiversion

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:11:06 +0000

In a world of emergent strategy, where more levels of an organization are involved in strategic decisions than ever, Professor Karl Moore points to the value of ambiversion in leadership. Naturally extroverted leaders must learn to mimic introverts in listening carefully and analytically, while introverted leaders must act like extroverts to energize a team. In the uncertainty of the pandemic, we must all become ambiverts, Moore argues.

A disconnect between job title and actual duties leads to ��glossy work��

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:06:19 +0000

Professor Lisa Cohen once coined the popular term ��glossy work�� to describe a mismatch between an employee��s job title and day-to-day responsibilities. In ��How to Recognize and Avoid the Toxic Glamour of Glossy Work,�� she highlights the disappointment that can result when a job fails to live up to employee expectations. In her experience, honesty and constant communication are key to correcting the mismatch.

Turning data into decisions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:02:16 +0000

Professor Mehmet Gumus, Academic Director of the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program, joins SAP��s On-Demand Webcast to highlight how data interpretation impacts business decisions at every level of an organization. According to Gumus, the primary goal in teaching data analysis to MMA students at Desautels is to help them understand ��what just happened, what will happen, and what should happen�� in a business setting.

Montreal workers tired of working remotely

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:59:11 +0000

The novelty and convenience of remote work has worn off for many Montrealers, according to new survey results released by Montreal Centre-Ville and the Urban Development Institute. The majority of employees surveyed admit that they have struggled to maintain professional relationships from home. Professor Karl Moore, who has taught remotely for the past year, is more than ready to return to a traditional classroom setting.

E-commerce booms during pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:49:37 +0000

Since its launch in 2016, EMERGE Commerce has risen to become a leader in direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands. Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with EMERGE Commerce founder and CEO Ghassan Halazon (BCom��06) to unpack the evolving relationship between consumers and the internet during the pandemic.

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Air Canada, Transat AT deal remains unfinished

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:35:52 +0000

Pandemic-related airline changes are making it difficult for Air Canada to finalize its planned purchase of Transat. The details of the deal remain mostly unknown following the passing of the original deadline of February 15th. While the airline industry continues to weather historic challenges, Professor Karl Moore believes that Air Canada should follow through with the deal as long as it passes an evaluation from the European Commission.

IMPM alumnus proves there��s no wrong age to go back to school

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:31:47 +0000

With nearly 15 years of professional consulting experience under his belt, Rick Heinick (IMPM��09) decided to return to the classroom in 2009 to earn a master��s degree. After graduating from ��ֱ��bվ at age 44, he founded the Boston-based pharmaceutical company Tear Clear, where he still serves on the Board of Directors. While Heinick believes that there is no wrong age to earn a graduate degree, he views prior experience as a major asset, not a liability.

BCom alumnus pays it forward

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:29:31 +0000

After receiving substantial financial support to complete his BCom degree at Desautels, Pierre LeBrun (BCom��72) has been paying it forward for over five decades. From the time he joined RBC as summer student in 1965 to his retirement from a Senior VP position in 2000, he has steadfastly worked to give students the same opportunity he received. In 2019, LeBrun became the inaugural donor for the Desautels Dean��s Legacy Fund, which will allow him to support students even after his death.

Airline industry could take two years to recover from pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:25:37 +0000

Following another round of Air Canada layoffs in Atlantic Canada, it could be well into 2023 before airlines return to normalcy, says Professor Karl Moore. As airline companies continue to wait for federal funding packages, Moore believes that robust government support is necessary to get the industry back to where it was before the pandemic.

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EMBA graduates excel at international public speaking competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:22:46 +0000

Two ��ֱ��bվ graduates have reached the divisional championship of the Toastmasters International, a speech evaluation competition created in 1924 to promote public speaking and leadership skills internationally. Jean-Francois Bertrand (EMBA��14) captured first place in the discourse of assessment in French, while Michael Rodrigues (EMBA��20) won the English speech assessment. They join two others in the next round of the competition, scheduled to take place virtually on March 20.

BCom students honour their role models at 41st DMAA

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:18:12 +0000

At?this year's 41st Desautels Management Achievement Awards, ��ֱ��bվ BCom students honoured four individuals who have made significant contributions to the Canadian economy and way of life throughout their professional careers. This was the first edition of the ceremony to be held virtually, with the organizers and honourees truly personifying the values of the DMAA - resilience, pushing ahead and innovation.

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KPMG donation will support retail education and fund EDI award at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:22:42 +0000

A generous $500,000 contribution from KPMG to the Made by ��ֱ��bվ campaign will support the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) through funding an annual retail summit that fosters collaboration among leading global retailers.

A portion of the contribution will fund a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) award for students enrolled in specialty master��s programs at the Desautels Faculty of Management, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to focus on education without financial restrictions.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA candidate makes 2020 Women of Distinction list at Women��s Y Foundation

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:42:06 +0000

Kate Arthur (EMBA��21) will soon be recognized as a 2020 Woman of Distinction at Women��s Y Foundation for her leadership at Kids Code Jeunesse, a non-profit organization that strives to give every Canadian child access to digital skills education, with a focus on girls and underserved communities.

Since she founded the organization in 2013, Arthur has expanded her team to more than 70 employees. Under her leadership, Kids Code Jeunesse focuses on three primary areas of influence: female role models, engaging content, and accessibility.

BCom team wins Canadian Finals of Accuracy Business Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:29:51 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Shelley Sorkin, Dixon Wong, and Angel Miao who won the National Finals of the Accuracy Business Cup case competition. The team will be representing Canada at the virtual international finals on March 12 to compete against seven other countries. Thanks to Melissa Sonberg, Desautels Professor of Practice, for coaching and mentoring the team.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA candidate breaks glass ceiling at Pratt & Whitney Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:24:28 +0000

Congratulations to Dominique Mathieu (EMBA��21), the first woman in the history of Pratt & Whitney Canada to be named Vice President, Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Mathieu��s promotion follows 19 years of experience in the company��s legal department, most recently as the deputy general counsel.

Airline competition tricky due to COVID-19 concerns

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:18:01 +0000

As Air Canada grapples with a year-end revenue loss of 70% due to the pandemic, its purchase of Transat AT has drawn criticism from competing airlines.

Professor Karl Moore sees both sides of the argument: On one hand, the merger makes sense considering the state of the industry. On the other, it will significantly reduce industry competition.??

EMBA alumnus explores impact of humour in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:14:15 +0000

Catherine Patry (EMBA��20) sits down with Quebec Reveille to discuss her final paper at Desautels, which examines the relationship between humour and women leaders in business.

In ��Humor, a coat of epoxy on the glass ceiling,�� Patry studies seventeen women leaders across industries and concludes that managerial humour remains gendered.

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Authenticity is key to successful personal branding

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:07:17 +0000

While the term ��personal brand�� remains fluid and difficult to define, Professor Karl Moore says the best way to influence others is to be authentic and stay true to your value system.

Moore uses Elon Musk as an example: The success of his personal brand stems from his authentic online presence.

BCom students win National Finals of KPMG Ideation Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:42 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Reda Ouazzani Touhami and James Xu, and their teammates from Concordia University and Western University, for winning the National Finals of the KPMG Ideation Challenge. Over 750 applications were submitted for the Canadian finals of the competition. The team will compete for the global title in April when each country will present their solution/prototype to a panel of industry judges.

Professor Katrin Tinn proposes unique design for digital currency

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:52:06 +0000

Professor Katrin Tinn recently teamed up with Professor Christophe Dubach from the Faculty of Engineering to propose a new design for the Bank of Canada��s digital currency. By protecting the identity and transactions of individual spenders, their design would address ongoing privacy and compliance concerns with Central Bank digital currency (CBDC).

Canadian retail recovering from pandemic ahead of schedule

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:46:11 +0000

Emerging ��shop local�� trends have helped set the Canadian retail industry on a fast track to recovery despite pandemic-induced closures.

According to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, the sense of community pride that has motivated shoppers to shop local makes all the difference for Canadian retailers that are struggling to weather the pandemic.

Mass vaccination possible for Canada despite supply shortage

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:39:13 +0000

As Canada struggles with a shortage of vaccine doses, Professor Saibal Ray says the government has an opportunity to get a mass vaccination plan in place by the time the supply chain stabilizes.

He points to indoor sites such as convention centres and malls as possible vaccination sites during the winter and larger venues like NHL arenas during summer months.

Alex Boussetta receives Dean��s Service Award for Outstanding Contribution

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:26:59 +0000

Congratulations to Alex Boussetta for receiving the Dean��s Service Award for Outstanding Contribution.

Former Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, established and awarded this special Dean��s Service Award to Alex, however, the original presentation was delayed until this year.

Teaching at ��ֱ��bվ since 2003, Alex is recognized for his considerable contributions to the Faculty through his work at the graduate and executive program levels, particularly in leading the Lean Six Sigma series.

Delve: Overcoming Bias in AI Technologies

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:12:38 +0000

A new study by Warut Khern-am-nuai, an assistant professor of information systems at ��ֱ��bվ, proposes a new approach to optimizing the way algorithms process data, without modifying the outcome. To eliminate discrimination in AI, algorithms should see race and gender, according to the study.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

BCom alumnus releases financial guidebook

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:36:30 +0000

Doug Allan (BCom��08) is on a mission to teach people financial tips and tricks they probably didn��t learn in high school. The Desautels alumnus recently released ��A Fighting Chance: The High School Finance Education Everyone Deserves,�� a 10-chapter guidebook that encourages readers to study financial literacy early in life. By discussing topics ranging from creating a personal budget to managing a credit card, Allan aspires to help young people transition into a debt-free adulthood.

COVID-19 devastating to brain health in long haul

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:34:48 +0000

Inez Jabalpurwala (BA��89, MA��91, MBA��01), Global director of the Viral Neuro Exploration (VINEx) initiative and the founding CEO of the Brain Canada Foundation, discusses the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on brain health. Initial research has uncovered possible links between the virus and other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases. According to Jabalpurwala, Canadian researchers must play a vital role in studying, recording, and analyzing the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the brain.

BCom alumnus joins Chief Outsiders executive team

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:32:55 +0000

Mike Rosenberg (BCom��89) recently joined Chief Outsiders�� team of digital marketing executives. A recognized customer acquisition leader with expertise in business development, Rosenberg brings a wealth of digital transformation experience to the table. Chief Outsiders operates as an ��Executives-as-a-Service�� firm as it facilitates operations for a group of 80 Chief Marketing Operators across the U.S.

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Adaptability is key to success

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:30:58 +0000

In 2020, Professor Karl Moore invited more than 40 CEOs to ��ֱ��bվ��s CEO Insights course to exchange perspectives on pivoting business operations in response to adverse events.

Based on their insights, Moore concluded that the single most important ingredient for successful leadership is adaptability, especially during a crisis like COVID-19. From his perspective, the events that cause the most disruption can also create the strongest opportunities for future growth.

��ֱ��bվ professors create AI-powered tool to monitor supply and demand of essential goods

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:28:11 +0000

Desautels professors Maxime Cohen and Warut Khern-am-nuai are the brains behind a new technology that monitors the supply of essential goods at grocery stores. A joint venture with a team of scientists from HEC Montreal and a Canadian supermarket chain, the tool uses artificial intelligence to prevent shortages in an environment of uncertainty.

MBA alumnus begins new adventure at La Maison Simons

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:25:09 +0000

One of the oldest companies in Canada will soon be getting new blood as Mike Ross (MBA��11) takes the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

A privately-owned retailer passed down through five generations of family ownership, La Maison Simons offers a diverse range of products, including clothes, accessories, and home goods. The company recently opened its first net zero store in Canada to support local creators and foster environmental sustainability.

��ֱ��bվ��s retail innovation lab tests ��frictionless store�� concept

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:09:44 +0000

Under the leadership of co-director Professor Maxime Cohen, ��ֱ��bվ��s new retail innovation lab is experimenting with contactless shopping, a rising trend in retail innovation.

By downloading an app, shoppers can use QR codes to unlock store doors and pick up any items they want without having to check out in the store. Cohen joins Global News Morning Montreal to share more.

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5 Takeaways Regarding Mentoring

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:23:18 +0000

During a DesautelsConnect event hosted by Ten Thousand Coffees, Mary DePaoli and Sam Effah discussed the importance of mentorship for young Canadians working towards their career development goals.

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Strong showing by Desautels BCom team at Financial Open

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:53:58 +0000

The Financial Open Case Competition, the second largest case competition across eastern Canada, reunited over 350 participants from 11 universities to compete on accounting and finance related academic cases. Congratulations to the Desautels delegation, led by Antoine Bertrand and Bruno Provencher, who captured four podiums:

2021 FT Global MBA Ranking

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:24:26 +0000

The 2021 Financial Times Global MBA ranking places the Desautels MBA program 91st globally and 2nd in Canada.

The program is 1st in Canada in the following sub-categories evaluated:

Canadian government do more to bolster airline industry

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:25:43 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joined City TV��s Breakfast Television on Tuesday morning to weigh in on the Canadian government��s new travel restrictions and mandatory testing requirements. The new directives are a mixed bag, he says. The government has largely failed to step up and provide the support the airline industry needs to stay afloat in a historically devastating season.?

Desautels professor lends expertise to Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) study

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:19:37 +0000

One of Wall Street��s least-known trading companies, Jane Street has quietly become a global market-maker. With a niche in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), the company was well-positioned to weather the COVID-19 crisis. Professor Sebastien Betermier recently entered the conversation with a new report that connects fixed-income ETFs to market liquidity during the pandemic.

Blending two company ideas into one

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:59:01 +0000

As entrepreneurship takes on different forms during the pandemic, fresh business ideas are in high demand. In a highly unconventional move, a Quebec-based company called Alchemy is inviting startups to blend their ideas with Alchemy��s own ideas to create something new. Instead of expecting payment, Alchemy takes a stake in the joint venture.

Canada��s airlines accept new government restrictions in hopes of greater financial support

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:55:43 +0000

Even as losses mount during the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines across Canada have suspended flights to Mexico and the Caribbean in response to new directives issued by the federal government. According to Professor Karl Moore, this decision indicates that the airlines are negotiating directly with the government with the goal of winning a financial support package.

��The Next Wave�� of female leaders congregate at Desautels National Women in Business Conference

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:51:40 +0000

The eighth iteration of the Desautels National Women in Business Conference returns to Montreal this week. With the summer 2021 recruitment process underway, ��The Next Wave�� provides a unique venue for female students to learn from and connect with industry leaders. Three events headline the conference: a keynote speech from Vice Ventures founder Catharine Dockery, a branding event led by Faryn Weiner, and a networking social.

Online education app raises $3M under leadership of BCom alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:43:58 +0000

Cyrus Moradian (BCom��12) co-founded educational platform Wize in 2017 with the goal of empowering students across North America to reach their full potential. Nearly four years later, Moradian has led his company to raise US $3 million in funding from investors. Wize will use the investment to develop new course-specific tutorials and tutoring resources for all grade levels, as well as MCAT and LSAT test preparation.

MBA alumnus becomes president-international of Delta Air Lines at historic time for aviation industry

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:39:12 +0000

Following a five-year term as Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc., Alain Bellemare (MBA��93) was recently named the president-international of Delta Air Lines. With a successful track record of leadership in the aerospace industry, Bellemare will work to improve the global reputation and financial stability of Delta, the world��s top airline in revenue, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The upside of regret

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:32:26 +0000

Professor Karl Moore��s distinguished career has spanned 35 years. As he approaches retirement, even he has doubts about some of the professional choices he has made. He questions those who don��t, because regret catalyzes positive change going forward. By admitting his desire to have done some things differently, Moore believes he is better prepared to write the final chapter of his career with greater intentionality and purpose.

Small investors change the game, but it won��t last

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:27:55 +0000

Earlier this month, a Reddit-driven investor coup sent shockwaves through the market as heavily shorted stocks skyrocketed in price. Professor Mo Chaudhury weighs in on the mania, attributing the rising number of new investors to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As free apps allow virtually anyone with a smartphone to buy and sell stocks, social networks are enabling inexperienced investors to act without performing any research or analysis. According to Chaudhury, the recent boom of shorted stocks exists inside a bubble that won��t last.

Stanley Cup Champion Mathieu Darche joins ��ֱ��bվ Athletics podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:23:01 +0000

In the first episode of ��Alma Matters,�� a new podcast from ��ֱ��bվ��s Athletics and Recreation department, Mathieu Darche (BCom��00) shares the story of his journey from ��ֱ��bվ to a Stanley Cup.

Darche dominated collegiate hockey before becoming the 10th Redbird to represent his alma mater in the NHL. After taking home a Stanley Cup ring, Darche looks back at the ways his ��ֱ��bվ education set him up for success.

Montreal startup reinvents food delivery

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:13:53 +0000

In 2018, a frustrating night out for three ��ֱ��bվ alumni sparked the idea for CHK PLZ, a food delivery application that leverages a contactless payment solution to handle ordering and delivery for local restaurants. Since they won the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup Start-up Competition (Small to Medium Enterprise Track) in 2019, the founders of CHK PLZ have grown their business into a popular low-cost alternative to UberEATS for more than 50 Montreal restaurants and counting.

Delve: How to Recognize and Avoid the Toxic Glamour of Glossy Work

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:25:41 +0000

A new study by?Lisa Cohen, an associate professor of organizational behaviour at ��ֱ��bվ, and Sandy Spataro, a professor of management at Northern Kentucky University, explores?how people cope with complex and conflicting perceptions of their job, and what HR managers can do to keep good people in a difficult role.

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Shopping centres face choice between reinvention and extinction

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:26:20 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape consumer preferences in the retail industry, large shopping centres will either pivot or fade into memory.

Charles de Brabant, the executive director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, is disappointed with the stagnancy and inefficiency he��s witnessed in recent years. With the rise of online shopping cutting into their profit margins, large shopping centres must adapt more nimbly to have a shot at survival.

Package-free stores aim to eliminate waste

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:21:06 +0000

A new wave of sustainability-focused retailers are embracing a package-free retail trend to minimize the environmental impact of shopping for groceries and everyday goods.

Professor Saibal Ray, the academic director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, applauds the innovative attempts to avoid packaging while pointing out the difficulty of implementation.

BCom alumnus voted Outstanding Individual at IJInvestor 2020 Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:56:22 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels Global Expert Steven M. Sonnenstein (BCom��96, DPA��98) for receiving IJGlobal��s prestigious Outstanding Individual Award in honour of the role he has played in redefining digital infrastructure over the course of his career.

Desautels BCom students attain nine podiums at 2021 Jeux du Commerce

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:55:21 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students for their outstanding performance at this year��s Jeux du Commerce (JDC), the largest student case competition in Eastern Canada. For the first time, JDC took place fully online and brought together 700 participants from 11 universities.

The Desautels delegation of 57 BCom students was led by Guillaume Ouimet and Sonam Levasseur as part of Desautels Management Case Competitions (DMCC). ��ֱ��bվ finished with a total of nine podiums including two first place wins.

Aix-Marseille University awards honorary doctorate to Professor Alain Pinsonneault

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:55:52 +0000

In honour of his exceptional commitment to academic excellence, France��s Aix-Marseille University recently conferred the title of Doctor Honoris Causa upon Professor Alain Pinsonneault.

Analyzing the cutting edge of business methods to create future managers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:17:39 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s MBA program leverages program flexibility, practical skills training, and experiential learning to prepare students to join leading companies and start their own. Daniel Franco (MBA��19) earned his degree after emigrating to Canada from Peru. After graduation, he co-founded Turbodega, a successful startup that digitizes the supply chain of bodegas in Latin America. Franco praises his alma mater for its educational commitment to exploring emerging business tools that have proven invaluable in his own career, including artificial intelligence and data analysis.

��ֱ��bվ MBA evolves to meet local and international demand

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:10:30 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s newly restructured MBA is designed to meet the needs of international students, says Professor John-Paul Ferguson, Academic Director of the MBA and PMBA programs. With the flexibility to choose between one- and two-year programs, students with less work experience can gain more exposure to the Canadian job market prior to graduation.

Successful leadership hinges on emotional intelligence

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:02:26 +0000

Following the unprecedented resignation of Governor General Julie Payette after allegations of a toxic work environment at Rideau Hall, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin stresses the importance of authentic leadership skills in the workplace.?Effective leaders rely heavily on the ability to connect to people meaningfully and with empathy, she argues.?

BCom alumnus joins RF Capital��s Board of Directors

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:58:46 +0000

Nathalie Bernier (BCom��86) was recently appointed to join the Board of Directors of RF Capital Group Inc. She brings nearly 30 years of experience as an Audit and Advisory Partner at Andersen and KPMG to her new role. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, Strategic and Business Planning and Chief Financial Officer for The Public Sector Pension Investment Board.

BCom alumnus returns to his roots to launch investment fund

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:52:56 +0000

After spending the last fifteen years on Wall Street, Aaron Stern (BCom��06) is fulfilling a longtime dream to launch his own investment fund in downtown Montreal.

With ten current employees, five of whom are fellow ��ֱ��bվ alumni,?Converium Capital?has already raised over US $125 million with a plan to begin investing at the beginning of April.

Squarefeet.ai offers new tool to monitor home sales across Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:42:45 +0000

After founding a reusable mask company after the onset of COVID-19, four partners have launched a second business: Squarefeet.ai.?Using proceeds from their former mask project to fund the product, the collaborators combined their real estate and technological expertise to build a user-friendly, accessible interface that monitors the sale of homes in real time across Canada. Professor Karl Moore interviewed Squarefeet.ai in his weekly blog for Les Affaires.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA blends online and in-person learning

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:34:04 +0000

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA program has introduced a bimodal learning style that allows students to choose between online courses and in-person instruction.

As co-director of the EMBA program, Professor Alain Pinsonneault recognizes that knowledge sharing is a less fluid process online. On the other hand, he points out the value of technological tools in teamwork situations for increasing collaboration and facilitating seamless virtual conferences.

Hudson Bay Co. entangled in rent payment disputes as pandemic hurts bottom line

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:48:51 +0000

In recent months, property firms behind prominent shopping malls across North America have taken Hudson��s Bay Co. (HBC) to court to claim unpaid rent totaling millions of dollars. While industry analysts question the financial security of the Canadian icon, recently taken private following a months-long process, key HBC executives cite the landlords�� unwillingness to absorb the share the costs of the pandemic as the primary reason for the dispute.

Pfizer delay causing vaccine shortage in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:44:02 +0000

Quebec will receive only half of the expected Pfizer-BioNtech vaccines by February 8^th?due to strategy adjustments made by production facilities in Europe. Accelerated vaccine deliveries are planned for February and March to address the shortfall. The shortage will mainly affect elderly patients in long-term care, who were set to receive the second round of the vaccine in mid-March.

BCom alumnus joins Resolute as Chief Financial Officer

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:39:28 +0000

Sylvain A. Girard (BCom��92) will begin the next chapter of a distinguished financial career when he is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Resolute Forest Products Inc. in March. Over the past two decades, Girard has established a proven track record of spearheading successful finance-related initiatives at General Electric and SNC-Lavalin.

Fondation de l��H?pital Maisonneuve-Rosemont welcomes EMBA alumna as Executive Director

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:35:47 +0000

Alumna Julie Desharnais (EMBA��19) recently accepted a new role as the executive director of the Fondation de l��H?pital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Desharnias spent eleven years as Deputy Director General of the Dr. Julien Foundation before rising to the position of Vice President of Canadian Strategic Initiatives at the Canadian Cancer Society. Desharnais brings a strong body of professional work and strategic expertise in the fields of health and philanthropy to her new role.

Jean E. Douville removes economic barriers for Finance students

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:24:26 +0000

As a French-speaking Catholic from small-town St. Alban, Quebec, Jean E. Douville, (BCom��58) overcame religious and linguistic barriers to thrive in Accounting at ��ֱ��bվ. Experiencing great success in his subsequent diverse financial career, he made regular donations to his alma mater. In 2019, he funded the creation of Jean E. Douville Bursaries, which provide $60,000 in awards to students without the financial resources to pursue their education and career goals.

Seeds of Change campaign helps Lebanese students in wake of Beirut explosions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:08:38 +0000

When alumnus Jade Dagher (MBA��95) realized the pressure placed on over 300 Lebanese students studying at ��ֱ��bվ by the tragic Beirut explosions on August 4, 2020, he moved into action. An active volunteer mentor and guest lecturer, Dagher contacted Desautels senior development officer, Joy Bennett, and jumpstarted a support fund by donating $12,000 and calling on ��ֱ��bվ alumni to contribute.

Language skills are key to success for international MBA students

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:28:43 +0000

If international MBA students want to gain a competitive edge, they should learn the local language, says Marie Jos�� Beaudin, Executive Director of Career Services at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Though most students can get by with English only, bilingualism is a requirement for client-facing roles and an asset across industries.

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Investors anticipate low-carbon economy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:24:32 +0000

As the renewable energy sector grows in leaps and bounds; pension funds, banks, investment companies, and insurance companies are waking up to the risk of devaluation in fossil fuel investments.

Desautels team reaches semifinal round of impact200

��ֱ��bվ — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:13:07 +0000

A team of Desautels students and alumni has reached the semifinal round of impact200, ��ֱ��bվ��s Bicentennial Sustainability Challenge for students and recent alumni. The winning team, which includes analytics BCom students, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) students, Desautels alumni, and a software engineer student, created a platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance food security in Montreal. They will join 29 other teams for the semifinal round of the competition on March 16-18, 2021.

��ֱ��bվ racks up accolades for excellence in higher education advancement

��ֱ��bվ — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:56:52 +0000

On January 11, ��ֱ��bվ Advancement (UA) took home seven awards from the annual Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District I Excellence Awards. UA faced stiff competition from counterparts at Ivy League schools and other top universities in Canada and the northeast U.S., but its quick, successful pivot to virtual programming during the pandemic made an impression.

Blending management and analytics on the world stage

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:57:35 +0000

The experiential, real-world focus of ��ֱ��bվ��s Master of Management and Analytics (MMA) program has catapulted the program to the top of the rankings list, marking it as one of the 10 best analytics programs in the world.

Ottawa must step up to save struggling airlines

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:02 +0000

As Canadians receive their first injections of the COVID-19 vaccine, Canadian airlines also need a jab in the arm, says Professor Karl Moore.

He calls on the federal government to implement a ��Made in Canada�� plan to offer repayable loans to Air Canada, WestJet, and other airlines. Last October, the government began talks with union leaders to discuss the terms of a loan, but no deal has been reached.

Pandemic changes risk calculation for would-be entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:52:04 +0000

The high-risk, high-reward gamble of startup life has lost some of its gleam during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Professor Lisa Cohen.

Startup founders are working harder than ever to recruit top talent for their companies as the environment of economic uncertainty pushes potential recruits toward more stable, predictable career options.

Canadian philanthropic community will survive COVID-19

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:38:57 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Elizabeth Gomery, co-founder of Montreal-based philanthropic consultancy Philanthropica, about the path forward for the philanthropic community in a time of profound global crisis.

Crowdshipping could be answer to delivery delays as e-commerce soars

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:33:16 +0000

The sharp rise in e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the ability of Canada Post and private couriers alike to keep up with demand.

Even standard IT can impact front-end innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:26:59 +0000

When employees are motivated to master computer technologies like business analytics programs, point-of-sale systems, and knowledge management systems, creativity ensues.

A new study co-authored by Professor Alain Pinsonneault establishes that with the right employees, even standard IT can become a tool for generating new ideas. The key to innovation is not necessarily specialized technology, the study finds. Instead, it all comes back to the employee��s ability to leverage what already exists.

BCom alumnus appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Nouveau Monde

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:21:14 +0000

David Torralbo (BCom��93) was recently appointed to the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Nouveau Monde Graphite, a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that provides graphite-based material solutions to the lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Torralbo moves into his new role with substantial legal experience under his belt, having specialized in corporate and securities issues as the Chief Legal Officer of Atrium Innovations Inc. and a member of the corporate group at Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg.

Choose your communication method carefully

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:13:31 +0000

As a professor of strategy and organization, Professor Karl Moore spends a lot of time considering the most effective way to communicate in a given scenario. While he isn��t averse to sending a quick text, he has also been known to fly across the Atlantic for a single face-to-face conversation. The more risky the conversation, the more bandwidth is needed to handle it effectively, he believes.

EMBA alumna promoted to Senior Vice President role at Autodesk

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:07:15 +0000

After two decades at Autodesk, Diana Colella (EMBA��11) has risen through the ranks to become the new Senior Vice President of Autodesk��s Media & Entertainment vertical solutions group, which oversees the collection of tools that video game developers and film and television producers use for visual effects, simulations, and rendering. In a Q&A session, Colella shares her business philosophy and looks back at the milestones along the road to success.

AI-driven mobile app designed to save infant lives

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:57:49 +0000

An innovative new mobile app called Ubenwa uses artificial intelligence to analyze the sound of a newborn baby��s cries. Founded by Charles Onu, a doctoral student in Computer Science at ��ֱ��bվ, Ubenwa provides a cost-effective, non-invasive tool to detect newborn asphyxia and save lives.

Onu credits the 2016 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup competition with helping his team to improve their product.

Delve: The Divided State of American Public Health

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:33:33 +0000

Even as the pandemic radically reshaped American life, the federal government failed to provide strong and consistent guidance about how best to manage this public health crisis. Not surprisingly, individual states diverged in what they chose to do, and when they chose to do it

Telework is here to stay

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:14:44 +0000

2020 marks the before and after of telework. According Professor Karl Moore, many C-suite leaders have recognized the need for greater workplace flexibility in their human resources strategy. Throughout the year, Professor Moore invited more than 40 leading executives to virtually address his management classes. Most guests affirmed that their employees would not return to the office in the same capacity after the pandemic.?

Women network harder for same outcomes

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:08:04 +0000

Most job seekers rely on networking to land the next position, but women candidates take extra steps to identify workplaces that are inclusive and supportive. In tandem with a professor from Dartmouth College, Professor Elena Obukhova released a study that focuses on the concept of ��scouting�� for a job.

Canadians flout travel warnings over holidays

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:03:27 +0000

Health warnings from federal and provincial governments fell on deaf ears as planefuls of Canadians departed for Mexico, Cuba, and other destinations despite the surge of COVID-19 cases. According to Professor Karl Moore, the absence of a full non-essential travel ban is partly the result of successful lobbying efforts from the struggling airline industry.

Hope for Quebec retail

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:56:50 +0000

Charles de Brabant,?Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, is optimistic about the future of retail following a horrendous year for most Canadian retailers. Giants like Amazon and Walmart, who account for 20% of the retail market, still generated profits in 2020, but the remaining 80% fared so poorly that they brought overall industry profits down by 93%.

Prevent members of U.S. Congress from trading individual stocks

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:17:21 +0000

Professor Patrick Augustin wades into the debate over the heated race to fill Georgia��s two Senate seats in a runoff and special election scheduled for January. From his perspective, Senator David Perdue��s stock-trading activities illustrate the hazards of allowing sitting members of Congress to trade individual stocks and highlight the need for legislative reform.??Learn more

Boxing Day comes early for Quebec retailers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:10:16 +0000

In anticipation of a two-week shutdown of non-essential businesses starting December 25, Quebec retailers are moving Boxing Day sales up a week. According to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Boxing Day sales have already lost ground to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, making them less vital but for moving year-end inventory off the shelves.??Learn more

Dobson startup leverages Quebec funding to create 700 high-paying jobs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:13:14 +0000

Sonder, one of the first unicorn startups from the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship community, is partnering with Investissement Qu��bec (IQ) to build a centre for global growth in Montreal. The project will create more than 700 jobs to support Sonder��s mission to provide next-generation hospitality in 35 cities around the world.

Avoiding a vaccine vial shortage

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:28:33 +0000

The launch of the largest vaccination campaign in history involves the mass production of medical vials constructed out of borosilicate glass.

Restaurant automation gains new appeal during pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:19:42 +0000

As social distancing measures remain in replace across Canada, consumers are flocking to buy automated food and drink kiosks for fresh, made-to-order food and beverages with little to no human contact.

Logistical challenges stand in the way of COVID-19 vaccine

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:59:21 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, describes the daunting complexity involved in ramping up the first round of COVID-19 vaccine production. From transportation to coordination, getting the right amount of vaccines to the right place and the right time is no small feat.?Learn more

For Canadian retailers, digitization is key to surviving the pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:56:41 +0000

Only 30 percent of Canada��s small business are hitting normal sales numbers as the second wave of the pandemic crashes into their bottom line. According to Professor Yu Ma, Academic Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, nothing short of digital transformation will equip these businesses to survive.

How can we reinvent and renew commercial spaces?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:29:28 +0000

The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal hosted a Strategic Forum of Retail Trade with the goal to highlight how the COVID-19 crisis is shaking up the Quebec retail sector. This forum allowed key players in retail to take stock of the current transformations and consider courses of action to innovate and relaunch the retail trade in a sustainable manner.

New policies needed to address the CEWS controversy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:16:11 +0000

Between April and September 20, 53 publicly-held Canadian companies paid out nearly $2 billion to their shareholders despite receiving more than $10 million in federal assistance through the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Prof. Preetika Joshi proposes policy changes that will direct future subsidies to the companies that need them most.?Learn more

��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge illustrates growing importance of impact investing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:14:31 +0000

BCom student Tania Kuoh, Executive Director of the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), makes the case for impact investing following the recent success of the first virtual MIPC event this year. Since 2015, the MIPC has granted students from around the world a unique opportunity to tackle the Triple Mandate through integrated asset allocation.?Learn more

Entrepreneur��s Day in NY Celebration

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:11:46 +0000

On December 1st the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship celebrated Entrepreneur��s Day in the U.S. by hosting a panel of notable New York City entrepreneurs and investors. It was a lively discussion that focused on their passion for entrepreneurship, which they shared with an audience of startup founders, students, alumni and industry professionals.?Learn more

Michael Sabia appointed Federal Deputy Minister of Finance

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:05:03 +0000

Prime Minister Trudeau appointed Canadian businessman Michael Sabia to the position of Deputy Minister of Finance.

Sabia, who previously served as CEO of Caisse de d��p?t et placement and Bell Canada, has ties to ��ֱ��bվ through his role as a past advisory board member for the Max Bell School of Public Policy.

From the prospective of Professor Karl Moore, Sabia has the right blend of talent and experience to lead in a challenging financial environment.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course leverages data to inspire change

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:03:23 +0000

Building on the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course turns process experts into change agents within their organization. Geared toward high-level executives, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course uses AI, machine learning, and other data tools to help participants identify and forge a path to success.

��Shareholder capitalism�� sparks controversy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:57:13 +0000

The news that more than 60 publicly held Canadian firms have received the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) while continuing to pay out dividends has sharply divided public opinion this week. Professor Preetika Joshi enters the debate, pointing to the complexity of balancing profit with corporate responsibility during a crisis.

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Virtual Meet ��ֱ��bվ event expands access to employers across Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:47:59 +0000

This year��s virtual Canada, Meet ��ֱ��bվ event organized by the Desautels Career Services team helped students, staff, alumni and employers connect over the Faculty Blackout Period from November 18^th to 20^th, 2020.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course provides blueprint for change

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:48:02 +0000

In lean times, leaders face the challenge of delivering results without additional resources. Since 2002, ��ֱ��bվ��s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course has equipped mid-level and aspiring managers with the data-driven tools they need to improve their quality of operations while cutting down on time, waste, and cost.

50 years of generosity

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:37:45 +0000

More 50 years have passed since Terry (BCom��69) and Bonnie Jackson (BA��69, BEd��70) graduated from ��ֱ��bվ, but they maintain close ties to the ��ֱ��bվ community through their generous giving. In recent years, they played a significant role in supporting the Faculty expansion into the Donald E. Armstrong Building.

Now, they��re responding to ��ֱ��bվ��s 200 for 200 Legacy Challenge by committing a legacy gift that will make an impact long after their passing.

Retailers must adapt to survive holidays as COVID-19 lockdown remains in place

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:41:55 +0000

Historically, December yields the largest profits for retailers, who are accustomed to ramping up their year-end operations to keep pace with the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. This December, however, is a different story.

As the recent surge of the COVID-19 pandemic forces businesses across Canada to close their doors once again, retailers must adapt to survive.

BCom course inspires students to negotiate $30k in savings this semester

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:32:59 +0000

Every fall, students enrolled in Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt��s undergraduate Negotiations and Conflict Resolution course compete on teams to out-negotiate each other in real world situations. Through negotiating everything from phone bills to starting salaries, one of Prof. Reyt��s student sections earned a return on negotiation of more than $30,000 for a total of 209 negotiations��no small feat during a pandemic.

Canadian retailers in turmoil as pandemic lockdown continues

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:13:55 +0000

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of retailers across Canada to shut their doors during the holiday season. Some will never open them again. Anwar White, Program Director, Master of Management in Retailing, puts the struggle that retailers are facing into context and points to a silver lining.

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68 Canadian companies pay out billions in dividends while receiving government subsidies

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:03:04 +0000

A recent investigation reveals that as 68 publicly-traded Canadian companies received at least $1.3 billion government assistance through the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), they paid out more than $5 billion in dividends during the same time period. According to Professor Preetika Joshi, certain countries were more discerning than others when distributing corporate subsidies.

Students turn to university-based impact investment funds to gain competitive edge

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:57:26 +0000

As the demand for impact investing jobs outstrips the supply, students are increasingly drawn to opportunities to work for funds like the Desautels Capital Management��s Socially Responsible Investment Fund to get a leg up on their competition.

Created in 2009, Desautels Capital Management hires students in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program and the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) program to manage four multi-million dollar funds.

Fashion designer leverages ��ֱ��bվ experience to make a social impact

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:52:04 +0000

Tanya Taylor (BCom��07) has taken the New York fashion world by storm, designing fashions for A-list celebrities and becoming the first designer to launch a collection at New York��s Museum of Modern Art. She credits ��ֱ��bվ for equipping her to build a successful enterprise and Montreal��s thriving arts scene for sparking creative ideas. Now, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor��s company has launched a #MakeAMask campaign to produce nearly 30,000 face masks for healthcare workers.

EMBA candidate makes list of Canada��s 100 most powerful women

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:45:09 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Kate Arthur, a current EMBA candidate, on being named one of Canada��s top 100 Most Powerful 100 Women in 2020. The annual Top 100 Award Winners list released by the Women��s Executive Network (WXN) recognizes Arthur in its BMO Entrepreneurs category for her inspiring leadership as CEO and founder of Kids Code Jeunesse, a nonprofit organization that empowers communities through digital skills education.

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Quebecers adjust to an unusual holiday season

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:37:40 +0000

Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, weighs in on current shopping trends in Quebec as the COVID-19 pandemic casts a shadow over the holiday season. From a growing trend toward e-commerce to in-store pickup, shoppers seek a balance between health concerns and convenience as they adapt their holiday plans to a new reality.

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Professor Julia Scott receives prestigious FCPA designation

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:27:16 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Professor Julia Scott for being recognized with CPA Ontario��s coveted FCPA designation. The FCPA distinction is reserved for those at the pinnacle of their careers; it is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a member.

Deliver criticism with praise

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:12:06 +0000

Constructive criticism without praise can become destructive, writes Prof. Karl Moore in a recent blog post for Les Affaires. Prof. Moore reflects on the past 30 years of his career in industry and academia, pointing out what works and what backfires when it comes to managing employees.

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MBA alumna named one of Canada��s most powerful women of 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:09:09 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Sonya Branco (MBA��06) for being named one of Canada��s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020 in the ��C-Suite Executives�� category. Released by the Women��s Executive Network (WXN), this year��s Top 100 Award Winners list recognizes 106 Canadian women who advocate for workforce diversity and make an impact in their sphere of influence. Branco was appointed Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, for CAE in 2016. She oversees the company��s operations in more than 35 countries.

GCPA guest lecturer Michael Richardson receives teaching excellence award

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:55:30 +0000

Congratulations to Michael Richardson (GCPA'18, 2018 CFE Honour Roll and Gold Medal in Quebec) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

Retail for a post-COVID world

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:03:25 +0000

Professor Saibal Ray weighs in on the strategies that will propel retailers to success in a post-pandemic landscape where the optimal customer experience is a frictionless experience. As the academic director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Prof. Ray oversees the newly launched Master of Management in Retailing and the upcoming opening of a retail innovation lab that will give customers a glimpse of the future of retail.

Two international teams claim victory in ��ֱ��bվ portfolio-building competition

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:00:12 +0000

The first virtual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Competition (MIPC) drew 93 university teams from 18 countries to design portfolio strategies that address the rise of social inequalities and protectionism in the U.K.

BCom alumna appointed Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:27:54 +0000

Congrats to Carmela Gumelli (BCom��87) for her recent appointment to the position of Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College in Westmount, Quebec. Gumelli joined Dawson College in 2005, rising through the ranks to become the Dean of Academic Systems in 2014.

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��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winner raises $4.7 million to expand operations in 2021

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:13:29 +0000

A ��ֱ��bվ-born event platform startup has found a way to weather the COVID-19 pandemic and raise venture financing in hopes of returning to in-person events in 2021. Co-founded by Desautels alumnus Marc-Antoine Bonin (BCom��19) and Emeric No?l,?Planned offers a unique tool for event planners to connect with a curated list of venues and suppliers in one place. This week, Planned announced that it had raised $4.7 million in venture financing led by Inovia Capital, with participation from Telegraph Hill Capital and N49P, bringing its total capital raised to $7 million.

Prime Minister Trudeau encourages Desautels finance class to stay positive

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:42:39 +0000

When Professor of Practice Sujata Madan noticed that her finance students seemed overwhelmed in the final weeks of a difficult semester, she recruited help from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and ��ֱ��bվ��s Principal Suzanne Fortier, among others, to lift their spirits. The students left class with a renewed sense of optimism for a post-pandemic future.

GCPA participant makes CFE National Honour Roll

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:42:16 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Min Park (BCom��19, GCPA'20) has made the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for academic excellence and exceptional abilities.

MBA alumnus named Executive VP of Desjardins Group

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:47:05 +0000

Congratulations to Jean-Yves Bourgeois (MBA��93) for his recent appointment to the role of Executive Vice President, Business Services of the Desjardins Group, the world��s sixth largest cooperative financial group. Bourgeois will also join the Desjardins Group Management Committee, deepening his commitment to improving his company��s products and services throughout Canada.

Desautels BCom among top 5 in Canada for sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:20:26 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management��s Bachelor of Commerce program has ranked 4^th in Canada in Corporate Knights�� inaugural Better World BComs Top 10 list. Schools were evaluated on the following criteria:

BCom alumnus joins board of directors for sustainable energy company

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:13:08 +0000

Jamie Scarlett (BCom��75) was recently appointed to the board of directors for Nouveau Monde Inc., a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that supplies carbon-neutral graphic-based material to the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Scarlett comes with more than 35 years of experience in senior roles at the Ontario Securities Commission, Hydro One, and Canada��s leading corporate law firms.

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Malls face uncertain future in COVID-19 era

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:11:06 +0000

Are malls on their way out? Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins the debate about the future of the traditional shopping centre in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

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Prof. Elliot Lifson appointed to Order of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:07:00 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Elliot Lifson, C.M., Professor of Practice in the Strategy and Organization area, on his appointment to the prestigious Order of Canada for his extraordinary contributions to the Canadian apparel industry and service to the greater community. Prof. Lifson, who joined the Desautels Faculty in 2005, serves as the Vice-Chairman of V��tements Peerless Clothing Inc. and President of the Canadian Apparel Federation.

From call center agent to telecommunications president

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:25:59 +0000

Fr��d��ric Perron (BCom��97) leads Conego Connexion with an ear to the ground. At a recent virtual business conference organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Trois-Rivi��res, he shared his journey from call center agent to president of a major Canadian telecommunications company and reflected on the key features of successful leadership.

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MBA alumnus leverages expertise to support SMEs in Quebec��s agri-food sector

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:23:53 +0000

Eric Waterman (MBA��04) was recently named Vice-President for Agribusiness at Inno-center, a Montreal-based consulting firm. Waterman brings more than 20 years of experience in operational marketing roles at companies like L'Or��al, Maison Le Grand, and Ernst & Young to the challenge of supporting the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Quebec��s agri-food sector.

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MealCare pioneers model for tackling hunger and reducing food waste

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:07:54 +0000

Since 2017, MealCare has diverted thousands of pounds of surplus food from cafes and cafeterias around ��ֱ��bվ��s campus to nearby homeless shelters and soup kitchens in downtown Montreal.

As co-president of the ��ֱ��bվ chapter of MealCare, which has grown into a national organization, BCom student Mathilde Ensminger joins a dedicated group of ��ֱ��bվ students who are seizing an opportunity to confront food insecurity in a challenging time.

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Remote work through the lens of a CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:03:52 +0000

While some Canadians are going stir crazy in their ninth month of working from home, others hope to continue working remotely after COVID-19 pandemic ends. Whether or not they get their wish depends largely on how senior management perceives the pros and cons of maintaining a remote workforce. In his recent research, Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt analyzes hundreds of calls between CEOs and investors to map out the corporate landscape of the future.

Microcredit Montr��al ramps up funding for new business ventures

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:57:37 +0000

Led by Managing Director Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA��15), Microcredit Montr��al has loaned $5.8 million to 9,500 entrepreneurs from economically disadvantaged backgrounds since its inception. Now, with nearly $500,000 in funding from the City of Montreal, along with the Saputo Foundation, the organization is poised to contribute vital support for entrepreneurs who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Pandemic sparks higher demand for locally made products in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:42:19 +0000

As the pandemic continues to strain local businesses, a greater percentage of Quebecers has stepped in to keep them afloat. Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Bensadoun School of Retail Management, weighs in on what to expect from shoppers this holiday season.

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Desautels alumna appointed Director General of Dawson College

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:35:43 +0000

Congratulations to Diane Gauvin (BCom'93, MBA��96) on her appointment to a five-year term as Director General of Dawson College. With 23 years of leadership experience at Dawson College under her belt, she is well-positioned to lead the institution through the challenges of COVID-19 and build a strong foundation for the future.

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EMBA alumnus drives innovation in autonomous vehicle sector

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:31:30 +0000

Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA��20) has made a career out of building microprocessors that make autonomous vehicles possible. Now his company, LeddarTech, has been named one of the five future Canadian unicorns as it provides a critical component for vehicle designs.

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Telework is here to stay

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:25:01 +0000

Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt joins the ongoing discussion about the future of telework in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the workplace as we know it evolves rapidly, Reyt identifies and analyzes the trends with the highest potential to reshape the future.

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Dobson X-1 startup wins prestigious Quebec innovation award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:22:04 +0000

Off the Grid, a participant in the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre��s 2020 X-1 Accelerator, was recently named ��Startup of the Year�� at the Quebec Gala des Prix de l��innovation.

Co-founded by?S��bastien Brunelle-Jestin and?Charles Couture-Lebrun, Off the Grid creates smart fitness equipment that harnesses energy generated during exercise to help power fitness centres.

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The power of an indigenous voice in Canadian TV

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:10:12 +0000

Professor Karl Moore and W��hiakatste Diome-Deer sit down with Monika Ille (EMBA��20) to learn about her transformational 25-year career in the media industry. Ille, a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec, actively promotes greater recognition of indigenous communities in Canadian society through her role as chief executive officer of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).

Student teams compete to win 2020 ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:53:46 +0000

The fourth annual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) drew a record number of teams to solve a complex portfolio construction problem designed by Desautels students. This year��s case study, which focused on themes of social inequality and protectionism, was more relevant than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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First NY Retail Startup Tour opens new doors for Dobson Centre startups

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:40:39 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship recently launched its first virtual New York City Retail Startup Tour with the goal of connecting Dobson entrepreneurs to key players in the New York investment community. Planned in collaboration with the Minist��re de l��?conomie et de l��Innovation du Qu��bec, the flagship event is already creating new business opportunities for participating startups.

Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:18:00 +0000

Master of Management in Finance (MMF)?students at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management flock to Canada from 30 countries around the globe. Recently ranked the?top program in Canada?and 17th?globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021, the MMF program is recognized for its diversity, alumni outcomes, employability and value for money.

Graduates Laura Santiago (MMF'19) and Yayu Xu (MMF'19) reflect on the time spent in Montreal pursuing their studies in the Master of Management in Finance program.

Delve: It��s Difficult to Breathe Behind a Facade, but Psychological Safety is the Antidote

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:34:47 +0000

According to ��ֱ��bվ��s Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin, today��s socio-political climate has placed diversity and inclusion at the forefront, revealing the depth to which psychological safety has been absent in many workplaces. As a result, many employees, especially those from traditionally marginalized groups, are experiencing the adverse effects of repressing their authentic selves at work on a regular basis.

MBA alumna drives advancement in virus research

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:05:49 +0000

In his regular Forbes column, Professor Karl Moore profiles Inez Jabalpurwala (BA��89, MA��91, MBA��01), global director of the Viral Neuro Exploration, known as ��VINEx,�� a private initiative that studies the ways in which viruses affect the central nervous system. Previously, Jabalpurwala served as the founding president and CEO of the Brain Canada Foundation from 2001 to 2020.

Interius Farms reaches new heights in vertical farming

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:19:17 +0000

Desautels alumni Jonnie Lawson (BCom��20) and Tristan Zeman (BCom��17) are hard at work to make sustainable, year-round produce accessible to Canadians through indoor vertical farms. Over the summer, their innovative hydroponic growing system won first place at the annual ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup start-up competition. As they expand into a larger growing facility in Montreal, they��re not slowing down anytime soon.

Dobson Cup winner uses AI to help railroads cut costs, reduce environmental footprint

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:58:42 +0000

As a student at ��ֱ��bվ, Dev Jain (BEng��19) launched a company aimed at introducing North America��s 650 railways to industry-disrupting innovation. This year, RailVision Analytics won first place in the Innovation Driven Enterprise category of the ��ֱ��bվ?Dobson Cup. Now, Jain aspires to raise more than $1 million to commercialize and expand his business.

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��ֱ��bվ��s redesigned MBA program equips students to lead in shifting business climate

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:04:13 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ announced the launch of a newly redesigned MBA program that prepares students to confront the challenges of a rapidly evolving business environment.

BCom alumna appointed COO of Desjardins Capital

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:41:45 +0000

Marie-H��l��ne Nolet (BCom��94) brings more than 25 years of expertise in business governance, venture capital investment, and mergers and acquisitions to her new role as Chief Operating Office of Desjardins Capital. As Quebec��s small- and medium-sized enterprises struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nolet will play a leading role in promoting and supporting their long-term growth.

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BCom alumnus makes Corporate Knights�� list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:39:02 +0000

Charles Beaudry (BCom��16) joins a distinguished class of changemakers on the Corporate Knights�� list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders. In the absence of a provincial plan for Quebec to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Beaudry is mobilizing more than 50 organizations through the newly created Acc��l��rer 2030 pour le Qu��bec consortium.

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MBA Japan alumnus realizes dream of opening eco-tourism resort

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:26:56 +0000

Canadian entrepreneur St��phane Beaulieu (MBA��19) recently opened the eco-friendly Yuzkyu Resort near Mount Daigenta in Yuzawa, Japan. Beaulieu��s brainchild capitalizes on the surging popularity of ��glamping�� by offering visitors the choice of geodesic dome tents, a larger luxury lodge, and an open space for setting up tents near the pristine rivers and lakes of the region. Undaunted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Beaulieu hopes to draw summer visitors to an area that has historically been a hotspot for winter sports.

New award honours Professor Richard Donovan��s legacy

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:41:52 +0000

Students, colleagues, friends and family of the late Professor Richard Donovan have paid tribute to his legacy with the new Richard Donovan Graduating Prize in Case Excellence at ��ֱ��bվ. Veteran MMICC judge George Attar (BCom��82) and BCom alumna Shonezi Noor (BCom��14) reflect on the legacy of an inspiring colleague and professor.

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Marcel Desautels: 15 years of support broadens horizons in business education

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:37:52 +0000

The impact of Marcel Desautels�� giving is dramatic, both on individual students who receive his awards, as well as on the Faculty��s programs. Two previous scholarship recipients and the Director of the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management comment on how Marcel��s generosity has benefitted them.

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Desautels celebrates 15th anniversary of historic $22-million gift

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:07:20 +0000

In 2005, Dr. Marcel Desautels made the largest donation to a Canadian business or management faculty in history. His game-changing $22-million gift to name the Desautels Faculty of Management has equipped the Faculty to breathe new life into its world-class programs, talent, and facilities.

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As the retail industry evolves, so too does retail education

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:24:13 +0000

The retail industry is rapidly evolving under emerging technologies and shifting consumer demands. Discover how the new ��ֱ��bվ-Bensadoun Master of Management in Retailing will prepare the next generation of retail leaders to shape the future of this exciting, in-demand industry.

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IMHL��18 alumnus plays pivotal role in eradicating polio

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:49:28 +0000

Mohammed Mohammedi (IMHL��19) has spent the past 25 years fighting to eradicate polio and other deadly diseases in the developing world. Now, as he confronts the complex challenge of eradicating polio in Afghanistan with his team at UNICEF, Mohammedi credits the IMHL program for honing his ability to lead in crisis situations.

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COVID-19 pandemic spurs growth in data analytics and business intelligence

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:47:28 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, companies are relying more heavily than ever on data analytics and business intelligence applications to weather the storm. Led by Professor Juan Serpa, a student-run initiative called COVID-QC is providing approximate real-time information about infection, death, and recovery numbers in Quebec to help leaders make more strategic, data-informed decisions.

93 student teams tackle social inequality and protectionism at MIPC 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:38:38 +0000

The fourth annual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge invited 93 student teams from 18 countries to compete to solve a complex portfolio construction problem. This year��s case study challenged participants to invest a fictitious sovereign wealth fund in a way that addressed social inequalities and protectionism in the wake of Brexit.

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BCom student makes Top 30 under 30 list of leaders in sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:35:16 +0000

Maxime Lakat (BCom��21) recently joined an accomplished roster of change agents on the Corporate Knights�� 2020 list of Top 30 under 30 leaders in sustainability. In 2019, Lakat founded the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development to bring together student organizations focused on sustainable business.

Desautels retained its 14^th place ranking on Corporate Knights�� 2020 Better World MBA list and placed 4^th on its inaugural Better World BComs Top 10 list.

COVID-19 pandemic creates new opening for innovation in primary care

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:08:59 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight weak points in global healthcare systems, Professor Laurette Dub�� identifies an opportunity for large-scale innovation with primary care at the centre.

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EMBA alumnus leads manufacturing company to success during pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:05:55 +0000

With Jos�� Chagnon (EMBA��11) at the helm, Quebec-based manufacturer Plasticase has reimagined its operations to meet the rising demand for medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Olympic gold medalist and BCom alumna grateful for ��ֱ��bվ support

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:51:31 +0000

With multiple Olympic medals, World Championships, and World Cup titles to her name, mogul champion Jennifer Heil (BCom��13) is currently spearheading a new effort to support elite Canadian athletes. Heil received the 2020 Young Alumni Achievement Award at the Desautels Management Achievement Awards.

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MBA alumnus appointed Chairman of the Board for leading biotech company

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:48:13 +0000

Donald Olds (MSc��88, MBA��91) will leverage his vast experience as a life science executive, entrepreneur, and nonprofit board director in his new role as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Cannara Biotech, Inc.

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BCom alumnus appointed Chief Financial Officer of SOCAN

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:46:06 +0000

Robert Bennett (BCom��91) recently landed a new role as Chief Financial Officer of the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). He brings to the table more than two decades of leadership in the financial services industry.

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Montreal retailers plan for month-long Black Friday to stay afloat

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:35:21 +0000

Struggling Montreal retailers hope to build a critical mass of shoppers downtown through offering traditional Black Friday sales and events for multiple days, even up to a month in some stores. Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, weighs in on their Hail Mary strategy.

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Conversations with the Class of Fall 2020: Meet Karla Sayegh

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:31:15 +0000

Beirut native Karla Sayegh (PhD��20) says that pursuing a PhD as a mother of two young children was the ��single most challenging undertaking of [her] life.�� We sat down with her to hear about the highs and lows of her journey to make a difference in the field of global healthcare management.

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Omnichannel strategy essential for retailers during holidays

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:43:17 +0000

Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR), weighs in on the efforts of leading retailers to capture the attention of consumers during the holidays. He explains why an omnichannel engagement is critical to driving sales as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake up the retail landscape, and why the MMR is ideal for budding retail leaders.

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Delve: Canada��s Pension Plan Is the Envy of the World, and Now We Know Why

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:23:47 +0000

A new study by Prof Sebastien Betermier is the first to use real data to do a quantitative analysis of asset allocation strategies and cost structures for hundreds of pension, endowment, and sovereign wealth funds across 11 countries. The results hold valuable lessons not only for financial planners, but also working Canadians dreaming of retirement.

The future of telecommuting

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:46:41 +0000

Recent polls show that 89% of Canadians think that telecommuting is a positive experience. Professor Lisa Cohen joins MAtv Montreal to discuss the future of telecommuting

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Welcoming exceptional First Nations leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:42:43 +0000

Since 2014, the Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin has supported Indigenous students enrolled in the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA program. La Presse speaks to two recipients, Manon Jeannotte and Robert Auclair, about how the scholarship helped them rise as leaders in their communities while bringing rich perspectives to the classroom.

The case for a long-term divestment strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:39:00 +0000

Pressure is on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to divest from fossil fuel companies in support of Canada��s transition to a low-carbon economy. Professor Sebastien Betermier comments.

From industry to academia: pursuing a PhD in Management

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:37:19 +0000

Former PhD student?Jos�� Carlos Marques, who is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa��s Telfer School of Management, is interviewed by?Sara Mahabadi forTrace ��ֱ��bվ?about completing his PhD and the transition to academia.

Desautels Capital Management on sustainable investing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:34:52 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Honours in Invest Management (HIM) and Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students recently published reports on gender diversity on boards across select countries and sectors and America��s transition to a fossil-fuel free economy for Desautels Capital Management��s The Sustainable Investor.

Strengthening the economy through convergence and innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:10:46 +0000

Professor Laurette Dub�� joins The Future Economy to discuss how convergence and innovation can work together to build Canada��s economy.

MMF students tackle Deloitte Synergy Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:50:54 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students competed in the Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30. Three teams went head to head in the finals on November 2, with students Katerina Paraschis, Dakota Zaharichuk, Marc-Olivier L�� and Haiwen Luo presenting the winning case.

Lessons learned from women leading family-owned businesses

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:27:18 +0000

Professor Karl Moore shares three key takeaways from women leading large family-owned businesses in Canada.

Balancing logic and magic

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:57:55 +0000

As technology shifts further toward AI technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that human qualities remain essential in business. Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says that in retail, you must find the balance between data and human experience.

Abolishing racism through systemic integration

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:56:00 +0000

An article by La Presse proposes the integration of Indigenous communities into economic life as a first step in abolishing systemic racism. EMBA alumnus and CEO of Soci��t�� de D��veloppement ?conomique de Uashat mak Mani-utenam Ken Rock (EMBA��13) comments on their economic development strategies to generate more synergies between Uashat mak Mani-utenam and Sept-?les.

MMF student Mathew Kwan honoured for academic excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:37:50 +0000

Mathew Kwan, a 2020 graduate of the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program, was recently awarded the Peter Christoffersen Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)��Canada��s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give ��ֱ��bվ students invaluable experience in the industry.

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Meet the MMR program directors

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:35:19 +0000

The new Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program is the latest offering by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) at ��ֱ��bվ.?

Yu Ma, Academic Director, and Anwar White, Program Director, discuss the MMR program ahead of its launch in fall 2021.

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Dobson startup rated top invention in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:06:20 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship startup Sensequake (��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator 2015) has been recognized as one of the top inventions in Quebec in 2020.

Desautels students earn all three podium places at Global Goals Jam Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:58:13 +0000

��ֱ��bվ graduate student Michael Bourkas (MBA��22) has taken home first place in the Global Goals Jam Case Competition at the Smith School of Business at Queen��s University, with peers Conor Grieve (MBA��21) and Nandini Biswas Jain (MBA��22) following close behind in second and third places, respectively.

To weather the health and social crises, lead with compassion and authenticity

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:08:32 +0000

As the world faces an uphill battle against the pandemic and social injustices, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin is calling on educators to ensure a focus on authenticity, emotional intelligence and race, equality and inclusion is present in their conversations on leadership.

How retailers can survive Montreal��s shift to red alert

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:06:13 +0000

On September 30, 2020, Quebec announced that Montreal��s COVID alert system would be upgraded to red, with various businesses forced to close their doors for an initial 28-day period. If Quebec cannot get cases under control before then, businesses may be hit with extended closures.

Companies are addressing racism through open dialogue sessions �C but is it working?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:03:28 +0000

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to shine a light on systemic racism, many companies are committing to ��listening and learning�� to the lived experiences of underrepresented groups through open dialogue sessions to help make concrete plans that will advance equity, diversity and inclusion. Despite the well-intentions, these sessions have been subject to criticism.

Expanding a business during a pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:25:49 +0000

Fred Jalbout, CEO, chairman, and owner of events lighting business SACO Technologies, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss how he is growing his business during the global pandemic��despite most events being put on hold.

The future of air travel

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:24:22 +0000

In conversation with Yahoo! News, Professor Karl Moore says that while airlines expect a return to normal traffic in 2024, they need to see an increase in traffic or receive government assistance in order to break even.

EMBA alumna joins ranks of Hammerson as CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:21:47 +0000

EMBA alumna Rita-Rose Gagn�� (EMBA��12) will be joining real estate investment trust company Hammerson as CEO and executive director at the end of this year.

Gagn�� has most recently served as president of growth markets for real estate company Ivanho�� Cambridge, where she was responsible for $7.6 billion of real estate assets across Asia Pacific and Latin America.

��The retail and real estate sectors are going through a period of unprecedented change which makes this a very exciting time to be joining the business,�� Gagn�� comments.

The power of music in an MBA classroom

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:59:46 +0000

Organizational behaviour faculty lecturer Jay Hewlin joins La Presse to share how he uses music in the classroom��whether it��s pop music to get his students moving or jazz music to teach the basics of negotiation.

What we��ve learnt since the youth-led climate march

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:57:46 +0000

Twelve months ago, youth across the world took to the streets to demand action against climate change. Now, more than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see that change is possible��a promising feat for the climate movement.

��We��re suddenly realizing that systems can change, things can be different and we just need to press forward and make those changes,�� Professor Dror Etzion told CityNews.

Students, here's how to juggle this virtual semester

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:18:16 +0000

Professor Karl Moore shares five tips to help students make the most of the virtual learning experience.

This article was written with help from Marie Labrosse, a student at ��ֱ��bվ.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC EMBA welcomes great leaders of tomorrow

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:30:07 +0000

Two new ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA participants sit down with La Presse to share what motivated them to enrich their professional lives with the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA.

For Isabelle Langlois (EMBA��22) and Dave Bourdages (EMBA��22), the program presented an opportunity to get out of their comfort zones, adapt to their new realities, and learn from renowned professors and executives.

��ֱ��bվ among world��s leading universities for female founders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:59:15 +0000

��ֱ��bվ has been named in the top 25 undergraduate programs for female founders in the 2020 PitchBook University rankings.

Quebec��s new COVID-19 ad campaign exposes virus impact

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:30:06 +0000

The Quebec government is rolling out a new public health campaign featuring individuals who have first-hand experience with the severity of COVID-19. Professor Laurette Dub�� comments on the polarizing responses to fear campaigns.

Advocacy for a second Caisse de d��p?t

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:27:00 +0000

An article in La Presse features Sebastien Betermier��s research that reveals the superiority of Canadian pension funds. Using the Canadian pension funds as a model for success, the article proposes a second institution be introduced in Quebec for employees of cities and universities.

��ֱ��bվ MMF secures top spot in Canada in QS World University Rankings

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:05:27 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the top program in Canada and secured a top-20 spot in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021.

Released today, the QS World University Rankings places the ��ֱ��bվ MMF 1^st in Canada and 17^th internationally out of 166 programs. The rankings were informed by five indicator groups: employability, alumni outcomes, value for money, thought leadership, and class and faculty diversity. Of these five criteria, the MMF program performed strongest in:

��ֱ��bվ MBA ranked 2nd in Canada, QS reports

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:23:30 +0000

The QS World University Rankings today released its 2021 QS Global MBA Rankings, placing the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Business Administration (MBA) second in Canada.

Of the 258 programs considered for this prestigious ranking, the ��ֱ��bվ MBA ranks 59^th worldwide, climbing 12 spots from 71^st in 2020. The rankings were based on five indicator groups: entrepreneurship & alumni outcomes, return on investment, thought leadership, employability, and diversity. Of these, the ��ֱ��bվ MBA program performed strongest in:

QS ranks ��ֱ��bվ MMA best in Canada, 10th in the world

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:18:13 +0000

Only two years since the program launched in 2018, the Master of Management (MMA) program at ��ֱ��bվ has carved a spot in the top 10 business analytics programs in the world and taken the top spot in Canada.

Released today, the QS World University Rankings places the ��ֱ��bվ MMA 10^th in the QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings 2021.

The long-term impact of corporate tax disclosure

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:07:13 +0000

Companies are experiencing increased pressure to open their tax affairs to public scrutiny. But for Assistant Professor Preetika Joshi, it is crucial to first determine how tax transparency will affect corporate behaviour in the long term.

MBA alumnus Philip Jenkins pays it forward with leadership and diversity scholarship

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:03:57 +0000

��Talent is equally distributed across the population but unfortunately opportunity is not,�� says Phil Jenkins, a ��ֱ��bվ Engineering and MBA graduate who established the Philip Earle Jenkins MBA Leadership & Diversity Award in 2018 to create more business and management education opportunities for visible minorities.

��I started this scholarship because it��s my firm belief that access to education has always been and will continue to be a significant contributor to reversing the institutional inequities that have existed throughout time.��

Professor Robert David named Vice-Dean of Faculty

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:56:21 +0000

Professor Robert David has been appointed Vice-Dean (Faculty) of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ.

Banks turn to selfies to simplify identity verification

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:01:30 +0000

Banks have turned to selfies for facial recognition to help simplify identity verification methods. Professor Mo Chaudhury joins Bank Innovation to discuss the prospects and risks of facial recognition technology in mortgage applications.

MBA programs adapt to a post-pandemic world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:59:10 +0000

As the pandemic continues to change the economy that our graduates will soon navigate, business schools are changing priorities and adapting their programs to better prepare students for success. Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou speaks to Macleans about how ��ֱ��bվ is aligning learning outcomes to a post-COVID world.

Prospective students turn to MBAs to weather the economic storm

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:56:38 +0000

The economic downturn resulting from COVID-19 is expected to increase MBA applications as individuals turn to business schools to boost their employability. Academic Director of ��ֱ��bվ��s MBA John-Paul Ferguson comments on the evolving demand for MBA programs.

A call for government support for aviation and aerospace industries

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:48:24 +0000

With COVID-19 grounding a large portion of the aviation and aerospace industries, there is a need for governments to focus on their financial viability and regulatory structures, Professor Karl Moore explained at a global aviation webinar hosted by the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS).

Can COVID-19 travel through polluted air?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:45:35 +0000

In March, a team of scientists reported that the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted through polluted air particles. Looking at the pandemic through this lens, Professor Henry Mintzberg proposes a strategy for businesses and organizations to minimize risk from transmission through polluted air.

The importance of financial literacy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:43:41 +0000

Professor Benjamin Croitoru talks to iHeartRadio about the importance of financial literacy and how the ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course makes financial education accessible to all.

��Everyone deserves the feeling of financial security that you can get with a little bit of knowledge that makes it easier to make the right decisions,�� Professor Croitoru comments.

Toward a more resilient convergence economy

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:08:58 +0000

Contrary to the prevailing model, a convergence economy emphasizes resilience over hyper-competitiveness, writes Professor Laurette Dub�� in an op-ed for the Montreal Gazette.

Fall 2020 Faculty Member Updates

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:03:03 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to welcome 13 new academic colleagues:

Update to ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan program

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:56:32 +0000

It is with a heavy heart that the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ announces the discontinuation of the ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan program in its current format.

The MBA Japan program is incredibly proud of its accomplishments since it launched in 1998, taking enormous satisfaction in developing numerous highly successful, responsible leaders and having enabled a multitude of graduates to achieve their goals. With its 22-year history, it is an important achievement of ��ֱ��bվ.

Rethinking the food sector for a post-pandemic world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:01:52 +0000

The inaugural Retail Innovation Challenge hosted by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management in June set out to help businesses adapt to their new reality brought on by COVID-19. A report by Lightspeed, in partnership with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management and Canada Post, reveals solutions presented by student teams during the challenge.

Professor Etzion on the fight against climate change

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:28:32 +0000

In an interview with Catalan publication La Vanguardia, Professor Dror Etzion shares how he is fighting climate change through his advisory role for the Canadian Government through ��ֱ��bվ and for the National Film Board of Canada is Canada.

Addressing systemic racism in the police force

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:22:06 +0000

An exchange between a rookie officer and senior officer in the moments before George Floyd��s death is a telling interaction revealing how?systemic racism continues to be enforced by officers in the field. In instances when?these interactions aren��t caught on a bystanders�� camera, Professor Brian Rubineau says, rookie officers are more likely to accept these on-the-job lessons from their superiors.

Delve: How Will Tariff Uncertainty Affect Financial Markets?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:17:31 +0000

Against the backdrop of tariff wars and a pandemic, one question that investors are asking is whether they can trust financial analysts�� earnings projections for their investment decisions. On the one hand, financial analysts are professional earnings forecasters whose livelihood depends on the accuracy of their work. On the other hand, trade uncertainty might be severe enough to undermine the credibility and accuracy of analysts�� forecasts.

Desautels announces first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:51:53 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ has appointed Professor Lisa Cohen as its first Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

From sommelier to brommelier: adapting during the pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:58:10 +0000

In his regular Forbes column, Professor Karl Moore profiles Jon Cercone, general manager, co-owner and sommelier at Tavern on the Square in Montreal��s Westmount. As a prompt response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cercone pivoted to the concept of brommelier, working with private import wine companies to help customers enjoy new wines from the safety and comfort of their homes.

A DIY approach to personal finance education

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:56:28 +0000

The Vauxhall Advance outlines ways to develop a solid financial plan, maintain a healthy financial life, and reach financial goals, featuring the free online ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course as an accessible means of becoming financially literate.

Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:54:25 +0000

An opinion piece outlining lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis explores Professor Henry Mintzberg's argument for communityship��the idea that instead of managing companies top-down, managers should start leading center-out, reaching out to the wider ecosystem that surrounds and makes all businesses possible.

The article emphasizes that post-COVID businesses should focus on communityship to support their employees, partners, and affiliates to see them through the current pandemic and any future crises.

How businesses should prepare for another pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:52:11 +0000

Professor Karl Moore talks to The Street, warning readers that the current pandemic-caused economic recession is not a "black swan", or a rare catastrophe. He predicts global warming or mass migration as a result of climate change as other agents of change to anticipate.

In the article, Professor Moore also touches on the challenge faced by managers to maintain a corporate culture during the age of working remotely and differences in management styles across generations.

Desautels students honoured by Fondation des CPA du Qu��bec

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:33:15 +0000

Congratulations to the following ��ֱ��bվ students on receiving the Fondation des CPA du Qu��bec undergraduate scholarships:

MMA students support Montreal Children��s Hospital during pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:21:53 +0000

Students from the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program recently teamed up with the Montreal Children��s Hospital to analyze telehealth services and plan personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. As part of the program��s MMA Gives initiative, Omar Chehab, Katia Sory, Victoria McKeown and Kyle Gomes (MMA��20) gained meaningful experience helping the hospital plan and adapt to their new reality brought on by COVID-19.

MIPC to tackle questions around protectionism and social inequalities

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:54:28 +0000

Students behind the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) are planning the first virtual rendition of the premier case competition to be held in September. MIPC invites university students from across the world to tackle pressing socioeconomic issues faced by asset managers.

��This year��s case centres around investing in a time of protectionism and rising inequalities, a theme that is very representative of our current reality,�� co-executive director Darius Kuddo explains.

Canada is a global leader in pension funds

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:50:27 +0000

Canada��s pension funds are outperforming global peers in investment performance and are stronger at hedging against liability risks, according to research co-authored by Professor Sebastien Betermier.

A message to Black women scholars

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:41:31 +0000

Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin, together with Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts of the University of Virginia, has penned an open letter addressing the unique experiences that Black women scholars are facing during the ��double pandemic�� confronting our society.

Potential insider trading following landmark Kodak loan

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:39:57 +0000

In July, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) provided a $765 million loan to support Kodak��s transition from photo giant to producing drugs for the U.S. domestic market. The first loan of its kind under the Defense Production Act, it is not surprising that ensuing events have hinted at the possibility of illegal insider trading, writes Professor Patrick Augustin.

Desautels alumni appointed CFO of Patriot One Technologies

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:35:14 +0000

Alumna Karen Hersh (BCom��88) has been appointed as CFO of Patriot One Technologies. Hersh brings to the role more than 20 years�� experience in finance including several senior leadership roles, most recently serving as CFO for a global private equity company focused on cybersecurity technologies.

Can unions become social media opinion leaders?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:33:43 +0000

Professor Emeritus Robert Hebdon has co-authored an article for the London School of Economics and Political Science, analyzing the response and performance of unions on Twitter during the Fight for $15 (FF$15) wage campaign.

The authors looked at unions�� patterns of communication, endorsement, and social media content in the context of the FF$15 Twitter campaign to see if they were able to emerge as opinion leaders, and to highlight ways of improving social media strategies.

Challenging systemic racism through entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:31:42 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA��20), the co-founder and chairperson of the Board of Groupe 3737, an organization set up to help members who identify as visible minorities start their own business. Saintellemy shares how he is challenging systemic racism through business incubators.

Empowering authenticity in diversity discussions

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:28:58 +0000

At a panel discussion on ��Antiracism, Allyship, and Authenticity: Building Internal Capacity for Institutional Change�� hosted by University of Michigan��s Center for Positive Organizations in its Ross School of Business, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin addressed various diversity measures taken by organizations.

Delve: Leading Global Health Sustainably��Now and Beyond COVID-19

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:13:20 +0000

While the five-phase project management cycle developed by Duncan is, for many, the gold standard, the long-term commitment among recipient populations, health care professionals, and/or governing bodies is not specifically addressed. Thus, Nathalie Duchesne, MD and Eliane Ubalijoro, PhD propose a management and leadership framework that ensures sustainability through the three overarching themes: appreciative inquiry, trust, and culture.

How large investment firms impact financial markets

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:04:52 +0000

The mergers and acquisitions of major asset management firms send shockwaves through the financial market, says Assistant Professor David Schumacher.

Alain Bellemare joins The Carlyle Group as an operating executive

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:02:30 +0000

Private equity firm The Carlyle Group has named Alain Bellemare (MBA��93) as an operating executive consultant for the company��s global aerospace, defense and government services group.

As an operating executive, the former president and CEO of Bombardier will identify new investment and partnership opportunities while helping to build, grow and transform portfolio companies across Carlyle��s global platform.

Welcoming our new cohort of MMA students

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:23:40 +0000

On Friday July 31, the Desautels Faculty of Management welcomed a new cohort of 52 Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) students, selected from among 608 applicants. The incoming cohort hails from 17 nations across the world. Their academic background is equally diverse, with students holding degrees in engineering, business, computer science, economics, science and mathematics.

How to embrace authenticity at work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:21:18 +0000

Despite the pressure to perform, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin��s research shows that being authentic and showing your true self in the workplace leads to higher work satisfaction.

Delve: Here��s How to Check in on Your AI System, as COVID-19 Plays Havoc

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:04:01 +0000

A number of AI systems are breaking down in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, spotlighting a well-known limitation of AI systems: they do not handle novel situations well. Professor Matissa Hollister of ��ֱ��bվ provides guidance on how to adapt your AI systems in the wake of disruption.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Entrepreneurs build community to get through the pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:02:31 +0000

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on small businesses, with almost half of Canadian small businesses battling significant reductions in sales and staffing. Elena Obukhova and Daphne Demetry, Assistant Professors in Strategy and Organization at ��ֱ��bվ, share how startup entrepreneurs are getting through the pandemic, with group conversations building a sense of community and reassurance during challenging times.

EMBA graduates named in Poets and Quants�� Best & Brightest

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:57:41 +0000

Two recent graduates from the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program, Frantz Saintellemy and Lindsey Kettel, have been named in Poets and Quants�� 2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs.

The politics behind the stock market

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:52:53 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier weighs in on the link between politics and stock returns, noting that while there is indeed a correlation, buying shares as a political statement isn��t a ��sound investment strategy��.

Leadership insights from Lush North America brand director

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:36:37 +0000

Brandi Halls, the brand director for the North American division of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, talks to Professor Karl Moore about a career in communications, leadership and how Indigenous women can carve out their own path.

EMBA student partners with Netflix to amplify voices of Black filmmakers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:31:37 +0000

Fabienne Colas (EMBA��21), president and CEO of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, has announced new support for the Being Black in Canada program from presenting sponsor Netflix, in collaboration with National Bank, and the support of Canada Media Fund.

Empowering startups to thrive during the global crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:53:49 +0000

The pandemic has created many challenges for small businesses, but ��ֱ��bվ��s startup incubator has been given a boost thanks to a generous $3-million gift from the John Dobson Foundation.

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship��s Academic Director Marie-Jos��e Lamothe and Dobson alumna?Ophelia Sarakinis join?CTV News to share how startups are finding ways to adapt and thrive through the COVID-19 crisis, and how the gift will help get more startups off the ground during a time of economic uncertainty.

Adapting for the future of work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:49:22 +0000

The recent shift to remote work is changing the types of skills graduates need to succeed in the workplace. According to Marie-Jos�� Beaudin, Executive Director of Career Services at the Desautels Faculty of Management, employers will be looking for candidates with strong emotional intelligence.

��[Graduates] need to be particularly sensitive to and aware of the needs of those they interact with,�� Beaudin says. ��Written and verbal communication will be increasingly important.��

Delve: Adapting our Global Supply Chains During a Historic Pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:55:36 +0000

For the last several decades we have been conditioned to assume that necessities like food items and cleaning supplies will be readily available whenever we require them. But the COVID-19 pandemic has upended those supply chains, as well as those for other necessities, such as medical devices (e.g. respirators) and personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, gloves). In this context, ��ֱ��bվ��s Saibal Ray explores how Canada can best adapt its global supply chains and the lessons to be learned.

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou steps down as Dean of Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:52:58 +0000

After five years at the helm of the Desautels Faculty of Management, Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou has been appointed the new Dean of Carnegie Mellon University��s Tepper School of Business. Dean Bajeux-Besnainou will end her second term as Dean in October 2020.

In conversation with valedictorian Elizabeth Chima

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:46:09 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter sits down with Elizabeth Chima (BCom��20), Valedictorian for the Desautels Faculty of Management. A recent graduate with a double major in Finance and International Management and a minor in Economics, Chima sheds light on life at ��ֱ��bվ and finishing her degree during a pandemic.

��The Desautels Faculty of Management is a community of doers and truly a force to be reckoned with,�� says Chima.

��ֱ��bվ wins big at Retail Innovation Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:32:19 +0000

Hosted by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, the first-ever Retail Innovation Challenge concluded on June 21 with a ��ֱ��bվ MMA student bringing home the top prize.

Bringing together 80 teams from 20 universities across Canada, the event challenged students to aid the economic recovery of small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With a focus on the food sector, the event drew four companies from the restaurant and grocery industries.

Blurring the line between introversion and extraversion

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:11:57 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins Work and Life with Stew Friedman to chat about his new book We��re All Ambiverts Now.

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C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to GCPA student

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:10:36 +0000

Erin Janna (BCom'19, GCPA'20), student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $3,000, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agr��es du Qu��bec, and is awarded each year to honour Mellor��s enduring contributions to both ��ֱ��bվ and his profession.

Air travel during the COVID era

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:06:09 +0000

Airline industry expert Professor Karl Moore comments on the public health measures implemented by two major Canadian airlines travelling between the Montr��al-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport.

U.S. states facing financial hardship need unity

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:04:29 +0000

As the pandemic takes its financial toll on states across the U.S., Professor Patrick Augustin suggests that compromise and unity from the federal government could provide a lifeline for those facing economic harship.

Desautels professors celebrated for their teaching excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:54:51 +0000

Congratulations to Sebastien Betermier, Professor of Finance, and Wei Qi, Professor of Operations Management, who were honoured at ��ֱ��bվ��s Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.

To manage upward, find solutions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:51:49 +0000

A key part of managing upward is bringing solutions to the table. According to Professor Karl Moore, this is a win-win: it demonstrates a proactive and creative mindset in employees while allowing companies to leverage the insights of younger generations.

This article was written with help from Matthieu Manzoni, a student in the BCom program in the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Delve: The Retailer��s Post-Pandemic Playbook

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:06:46 +0000

Even if the spread of COVID-19 shows signs of slowing down and retail stores begin to reopen, the economic recovery from the shutdown will be long and convincing people to visit brick-and-mortar stores will be a challenge. Professors Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray of ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management share two retail strategies that will be useful moving forward.

Reach new heights with an Online Mini-MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:25:50 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute��s flagship Mini-MBA will be offered online for Fall 2020.

Since the onset of the global health pandemic, businesses across the world have rapidly evolved to meet the changing demands. As we move to the next phase of economic recovery, managers are now tasked with navigating the disruption and redefining their new normal.

Police departments in need of reform, says EMBA alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:23:26 +0000

Protestors across the world are calling for the dismantling of the police force, but for Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA��12), police departments need to be reformed to develop a culture of proximity within their communities.

Five lessons for businesses in a post-pandemic world

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:20:41 +0000

Professor Karl Moore is one of five Quebec business experts to weigh in on lessons learned during the pandemic. Given the disruptions to the global supply chain at the peak of the health crisis, Professor Moore anticipates that we will see more businesses rely on local manufacturers.

Dobson Cup participant Sonder raises US$170M during current health crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:25:04 +0000

Despite an economic downturn that brought the travel industry to a near standstill, Dobson Cup participant and ��ֱ��bվ��s first unicorn Sonder has raised US$170-million to stay ahead of the curve.

Restaurateurs take steps to protect their business and customers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:18:14 +0000

From offering takeout and delivery services to using thermal cameras to detect fevers, restaurateurs have responded to the pressures of the pandemic in their own way. Professor Karl Moore talks to restaurant owners in Montreal and Mexico City to hear how they are protecting their businesses and their customers.

Reflecting on strategy and healthcare in a pandemic with Susan and Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:03:16 +0000

In a ��ֱ��bվ Alumni webcast, Professor Karl Moore is joined by Professor Henry Mintzberg and his daughter Susan Mintzberg, a PhD candidate at ��ֱ��bվ who studies the role of family caregivers in mental healthcare. The three cast light on how we can build better systems and more balanced societies based on lessons learned from COVID-19.

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Preparing case studies for today��s learners

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:58:30 +0000

In business schools, operations management (OM) and analytics courses often use case studies to drive student learning. While OM cases have traditionally focused on applications in production and manufacturing, millennial and Gen Z students are increasingly drawn to more practical, hands-on cases that develop their skills in areas like?programming and data analytics.

$1-million gift accelerates student mental health effort at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:46:28 +0000

A generous donation from Gis��le and Neil Murdoch (BCom��81) has accelerated student mental health efforts at Desautels, creating a new Local Wellness Advisor position in the Faculty.

Delve: Consumer Behaviour in the Post-Pandemic Retail Landscape

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 21:30:04 +0000

As the world rallies to contain the spread of COVID-19, consumers continue to adapt to the new normal, characterized by stringent physical distancing and self-quarantining measures. In such a context, few aspects of consumer behaviour will be left unchanged over the long term. Professors Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray of ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management outline four shifts that we can expect to see.

Desautels ranked top MBA in Canada by America Economia

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:15:20 +0000

America Economia has ranked the Desautels Faculty of Management 21st in their 2020 Global MBA Ranking, placing the Desautels MBA program in the top spot for Canada.

This annual ranking of global MBA programs measures several variables for Latin Americans, including multicultural experience, network potential, selectivity, innovation, and the program��s percentage of Latin American students.

America Economia recognizes Desautels�� diverse student body and faculty, with 74 per cent and 71 per cent of foreign students and faculty members, respectively.

Reducing the racial divide through economic emancipation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:11:22 +0000

In 2013, EMBA alumnus Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA��20) co-founded startup incubator Groupe 3737 to help facilitate the economic emancipation of diverse communities.

Now facing economic uncertainty, Saintellemy would like to see concrete actions from government agencies and large corporations in supporting businesses like Groupe 3737 that aim to bridge the racial divide.

Retail Innovation Challenge helps retailers through economic recovery

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:28:50 +0000

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, joins Retail Insider to share how the Retail Innovation Challenge is empowering students to help local and national companies on their road to economic recovery.

How business school deans are handling the COVID-19 crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:24:48 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou speaks to Bloomberg Businessweek about the steps that the Desautels Faculty of Management has taken to adapt student learning in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.

Empowering the future of work with AI

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:20:25 +0000

Professor Matissa Hollister, ��ֱ��bվ Fellow with the World Economic Forum, recently co-presented at the Virtual CogX conference on AI policies that enable the future of HR work.

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Navigating a new reality with document imaging solutions

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:18:17 +0000

Yasunari Shimizu, president and CEO of Fujitsu Computer Products of America, talks to Professor Karl Moore about finding new ways to connect communities with document imaging solutions.

Professor Henry Mintzberg on lessons learned during the pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:02:57 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Le Devoir to discuss lessons learnt during the pandemic, from the surprising intimacy of remote work to the three pillars of a prosperous democracy.

New Montreal company joins race to produce reusable masks

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:59:51 +0000

In the race to produce masks amid the current health crisis, Montreal brothers Mark and Jordan Owen (BCom��16) and friend Sean Tasse founded Bien Aller, a mask manufacturer with a sustainable edge.

Professor Karl Moore speaks to the founders of Bien Aller about forming a business during a pandemic and how their business model aims to give back to the community.

Business schools help revive industries hard hit by COVID

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:47:14 +0000

In an environment of uncertainty, business schools have a unique opportunity to fill in the gaps and help businesses evolve to meet the demands of a post-pandemic world. As North America starts to slowly reopen the economy, Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou shares how business schools can support the industries most impacted.

Delve: Six Ways Introverts and Extroverts Can Make the Most of Working in Isolation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:53:58 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has upset both introvert and extrovert habits, but these six tips from ��ֱ��bվ��s Professor Karl Moore may be useful as we continue to practice physical distancing.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Desautels alumna honoured by the Association des femmes en finance du Qu��bec

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:34:19 +0000

Desautels alumna and vice president of RBC RH&N Kathy Fazel (BCom��91) has received the Inspiration-Andr��e-Corriveau Award from the Association des femmes en finance du Qu��bec.

Fazel, whose finance career spans 25 years, credits her early career mentors with ensuring she never felt disadvantaged as a woman in a field still dominated by men. She is now inspired to give back through causes close to her heart.

Business schools must adapt to empower future-ready students

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:31:05 +0000

COVID-19 has permanently altered the way the world does business. Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ, believes that business schools have a responsibility to empower students to thrive in this altered world.

Turning protest into policy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:52:32 +0000

The recent police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked an uprising across the world with people from all walks of life coming together to fight against systemic racism and violence.

Joining CJAD 800��s The Aaron Rand Show, Patricia Faison Hewlin asserts that, although this is a global movement, reform must happen at the local level, with commitment from leaders to turn their words into tangible actions.

The value of a flexible MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:23:20 +0000

Starting in Fall 2020, ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management will offer 12-, 16-, and 20-month MBA options to meet changing student needs.

��As we witnessed changes in what students are looking to get out of an MBA, we recognized the need for different lengths of programs,�� explains?Dr. John-Paul Ferguson, the Academic Director of the MBA Program at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Protecting consumers from supply chain disruptions during global crises

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:05:01 +0000

COVID-19 has resulted in significant disruptions to the supply chain, particularly for necessities such as medical devices and personal protective equipment (PPE). Such large-scale disruptions have?become a matter of life or death for some, with manufacturing and transportation systems almost coming to a global standstill.

Desautels students named in Poets and Quants�� MBAs to Watch

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:02:11 +0000

Three graduating ��ֱ��bվ students, Anastasia Budaeva, Ysa Cao and George Oriokot, have been named in Poets and Quants��? 2020 MBAs To Watch list.

The three ��ֱ��bվ students were among 142 students selected on the list, which focuses on distinctive, eclectic and ��rarely conventional�� students. According to Poets and Quants, individuals who make the MBAs to Watch list are ��the students with the courage to bet on themselves��.

Delve: The Epidemic of Managing without Soul

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:18:58 +0000

Managing without soul has become an epidemic in society, according to ��ֱ��bվ��s Professor Henry Mintzberg. Many managers these days seem to specialize in killing cultures, at the expense of human engagement. Why do we tolerate this?

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

National Bank appoints EMBA alumna as Chief Information Officer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 May 2020 15:26:53 +0000

EMBA alumna Julie L��vesque (EMBA��16) has been promoted to Chief Information Officer at National Bank. L��vesque brings an abundance of experience to the table, having held various executive roles in IT at National Bank and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board across her extensive career.

Remote work offers more gains than losses, says Professor Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 May 2020 14:20:57 +0000

In conversation with The New York Times, Professor Henry Mintzberg considers the implications of working from home. Most surprising to Professor Mintzberg is that very little is lost in the remote setting, with video conferencing strikingly similar to in-person meetings.

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Leadership framework for a post-COVID retail industry

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 May 2020 20:53:29 +0000

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, proposes a framework to help retail leaders navigate the path to recovery as we begin to reopen our economies.

Will remote work become the new normal?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:20:16 +0000

Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt joins Radio Canada to shed light on the growing interest around remote work.

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Professor Mintzberg revives the Declaration of Independence with a modern-day spin

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:18:02 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg, once described by Forbes as ��the rebel of management theory��, has published a Declaration of Our Interdependence in collaboration with nine like-minded thinkers. Now with more than 800 signatures, Mintzberg hopes it will inspire the restoration of balance across all sectors of society.

Job recruitment continues in an unstable market

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:15:57 +0000

Since COVID-19 transformed the way we do business in March, recruiters have been quick to move into virtual spaces. Marie-Jos�� Beaudin, Executive Director of Career Services at the Desautels Faculty of Management, notes that full-time positions are more at risk than internships, with some employers opting for shorter contracts as they await the economic impact of the pandemic.

Protecting our frontline health workers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 May 2020 14:11:48 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Dr Joanne Liu (IMHL'14) campaigns for the protection of frontline health workers, emphasizing the need for more personal protective equipment, psychological support, and transparency from government officials.

Announcing the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:15:46 +0000

Congratulations to Jason Binette-Adams (BCom'19), Alexandra Ch��n�� (BCom'19), Sadaf Zaywari (BCom'19), Kriti Jain (BCom'19) and Saranjot Kaur (BCom'19) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

��ֱ��bվ MMA teams head to semi-finals of Microsoft Discover AI Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 May 2020 19:24:35 +0000

Two teams from the ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) are heading to the semi-finals of the Microsoft Discover AI Challenge on May 27. Hosted by Microsoft, Agorize and ��ֱ��bվ, the case competition aims to leverage AI and analytics to create smarter and more sustainable economies using Microsoft��s Cloud and AI tools.

Specialize to stand out

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 May 2020 18:10:43 +0000

MBA students at ��ֱ��bվ are pursuing specialized skills to gain a competitive edge.

As part of an ambitious redesign of its MBA program, ��ֱ��bվ will increase the number of specializations offered to students beginning in Fall 2020. "We estimate that 80 to 90 percent of incoming students will choose to specialize in order to market themselves more effectively,�� says Dr. John-Paul Ferguson, Academic Director of the MBA Program at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Delve: Searching for the Pandemic��s Silver Lining? Look Online.

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 May 2020 02:00:08 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic and the requirements of physical distancing have created a sense of crisis that transcends most boundaries. While the imposed trauma is immense, the sharing of personal pandemic experiences online has been encouraging. As ��ֱ��bվ��s Professor Emmanuelle Vaast explains, people around the world are rediscovering the brighter side of social media, as these technologies take on renewed relevance and importance in times of crisis.

Professor Emmanuelle Vaast named Associate Dean of Research

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 May 2020 16:32:25 +0000

As Professor Vihang Errunza steps down from his role as Associate Dean of Research at the Desautels Faculty of Management, Professor Emmanuelle Vaast is gearing up to take the reins.

DesautelsConnect has helped me stay in touch with the Desautels community

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:45:14 +0000

We know that networking is crucial to career growth, and that university plays a key role in forming professional relationships. DesautelsConnect?simplifies the networking process by making it easy for members of the #DesautelsFamily �C students, alumni, staff, and faculty �C to connect with one another.

Muriele Colimon?(BCom��14) shares with us her experience of meeting relevant alumni in her field and staying connected with the #Desautelsfamily through DesautelsConnect.

COVID-19 ramps up demand for PPE by up to 17 times

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:18:10 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and ventilators increase by up to seventeen times. Healthcare improvement company Premier CEO Susan DeVore (IMHL��10) joins Yahoo! To talk boosting the PPE supply chain in the U.S.

Air Canada moves to acquire Transat AT

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:15:37 +0000

Airline industry expert Professor Karl Moore weighs in on Air Canada��s proposed takeover of Transat A.T. Inc, owner of Quebec airline Air Transat.

Entering the job market during the COVID pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:13:36 +0000

The graduating class of 2020 is facing an uphill battle as they prepare their move into a job market shaken by COVID-19. Despite this, Desautels graduating student Yuliya Novosad (BCom��20) is staying positive and devising her game plan, with support options available from the Desautels Soutar Career Centre and ��ֱ��bվ��s Career Planning Service (CAPS).

Delve: Insider Trading by Congress? It's Time to Fix the Law

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:52:15 +0000

The ��coronavirus trades�� made by Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and his wife just prior to the March ��20 market crash raise these questions and signal the need for changes to the law. Some proposals go as far as banning stock trading by members of congress outright. The other extreme is to allow full discretion. The right solution, according to ��ֱ��bվ��s Patrick Augustin and co-authors, is in between: Only allowing public officials to trade securities based on broad market indices.

Professor Anthony C. Masi named Academic Director of ��ֱ��bվ��s Executive Education

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:34:41 +0000

Professor Anthony C. Masi has been appointed Academic Director of Executive Education at ��ֱ��bվ.

Professor Masi joined the Faculty of Sociology at ��ֱ��bվ in 1979, and has since held several leadership roles across the University including Vice-Principal of Information Systems and Technologies (2000 to 2005) and Provost and Executive Vice-Principal (2005 to 2015). In 2015, he joined the Desautels Faculty of Management as Professor of Industrial Relations and Organizational Behaviour.

The art of managing upward

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:31:59 +0000

In recent years, leadership has evolved from a position of authority to one of influence. According to Professor Karl Moore, this shift gives individuals the confidence to share their perspectives, creating a more dynamic and creative workplace.

AI may predict COVID-19 progression on chest x-rays

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:29:28 +0000

Dr. Nathalie Duchesne (IMHL��18) and her team reveal how an AI algorithm can predict how COVID-19 cases will progress based on analysis of baseline chest x-rays.

Building leaders in sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:23:16 +0000

For MBA students at ��ֱ��bվ, sustainability is a crucial ingredient of successful leadership. ��ֱ��bվ alumni Justin Park (MBA��18) and Natasha Alani (MBA��17) reflect on how the program��s integrated approach to sustainability has informed their professional practices. Professor John-Paul Ferguson, Academic Director of the ��ֱ��bվ MBA, also weighs in on how the program promotes a sustainable mindset.

What the future of air travel may look like

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:21:09 +0000

As businesses across the world adapt their business models to meet evolving needs in the COVID-19 era, the airline industry looks forward with uncertainty. Professor Karl Moore weighs in what the airline industry��s eventual return to normal may look like.

Conflict Analytics Lab launches app for workers laid off during the pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 May 2020 21:04:31 +0000

In the wake of COVID-19, nearly two million Canadians have lost their jobs with many more facing employment uncertainties. For laid off workers, understanding their legal rights can be a daunting task in an already challenging situation.

��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute named among top executive education providers in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 May 2020 20:12:36 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the top education providers in Canada. This marks the Institute��s debut appearance in the prestigious FT rankings, one of the top global rankings for business education.

Accelerate your startup with the Dobson Centre

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 May 2020 20:37:13 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is now accepting applications for the 2020 X-1 Accelerator program. The X-1 Accelerator is a world-class program designed to accelerate early traction ��ֱ��bվ startups towards investment readiness and launch. This year, the 10-week intensive program will be held virtually.

Pandemic is taking a toll on mental health of young adults

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 May 2020 20:35:11 +0000

A new study conducted on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has left nearly half of young adults in Canada experiencing excessive anxiety and symptoms of depression.

Dr. Paul H��bert (IMHL��20), Special Advisor to the Canadian Red Cross and Professor of Medicine at the University of Montreal, is calling on the public to check in on young adults in their lives.

Why Montreal is a dream location for MBA students

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:04:52 +0000

In the 2019 QS Best Student Cities ranking, Montreal defended its title as the best student city in North America for the fifth consecutive year.

��ֱ��bվ MBA students flock to Montreal from more than 30 countries around the globe to enjoy the diverse culture, low cost of living, and strong job prospects��and they usually stick around long after graduation.

The disconnect between bureaucracy and reality

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:01:15 +0000

Dr. Jean-Simon L��tourneau (IMHL��21), emergency physician at the H?tel-Dieu de L��vis, sheds lights on the disconnect between messages from decision-makers and the reality on the ground for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Business schools to lend a hand in economic recovery

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:49:54 +0000

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, looks at how business schools are providing community outreach to reduce the economic burden of COVID-19.

COVID-19 reveals European Union in discord

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:45:27 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed economic weaknesses in some EU countries, with the stronger members reluctant to provide assistance.

Professor Patrick Augustin warns of the economic storm ahead if the EU does not reach solidarity.

The politics of reviving the global airline industry

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:39:30 +0000

The global airline industry has grounded to a halt with the COVID-19 pandemic closing borders across the world. Professor Karl Moore comments on the need for U.S. intervention to support the global airline industry with a particular focus on American multinational organization Boeing.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:26:25 +0000

The first week of May marks the start of the GCPA program for a new incoming cohort of 48 students. Joining the cohort are 37 graduates from ��ֱ��bվ��s very own Bachelor of Commerce graduates, seven Concordia graduates, and four from other Canadian universities. The cohort is comprised of 25 female students and 23 male students.

An additional 53 students will return to the program after completing eight months of work experience. They are entering their last semester in preparation for the National Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2020.

Delve: The Internet Effect in the Time of Coronavirus

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:14:30 +0000

It is difficult to imagine remaining at home for days without the Internet, particularly during physical distancing. According to Professor Ashesh Mukherjee, although the Internet is a boon in many ways, it might also have hidden dangers that require vigilance, especially now that we are spending more of our time online.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

BCom alumnus named CEO and president of Maya

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:19:09 +0000

Maya Gold & Silver Inc. has appointed Benoit La Salle (BCom��76) as its new CEO and president, effective immediately. La Salle brings to the role more than 25 years of experience as a corporate executive of mining companies, most recently as the founder and executive chairman of SRGGraphite Inc.

��ֱ��bվ Mini-MBA listed as one of the top 10 MBA alternatives

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:17:13 +0000

Find MBA has featured the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Mini-MBA as one of the top 10 alternatives to a full MBA degree. From strategy to marketing, the Mini-MBA is listed as a cost-effective way to learn all the essential topics for business leaders.

Why Canada��s airline industry needs rescuing

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:10:40 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented global changes, with the global airline industry among those hardest hit. The Canadian airline industry supports more than 600,000 jobs, generates substantial revenue, and acts as our lifeline to the world��it is for these reasons, Professor Karl Moore argues, that the industry must be rescued.

��ֱ��bվ MMA students offer help to businesses impacted by COVID-19

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:37:04 +0000

��ֱ��bվ students in the Master of Management in Analytics program are offering their expertise to help small businesses in Montreal bounce back in a post-COVID economy. Professor Shoeb Hosain joins City News to share more about the initiative.

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Insider trading by Congress reveals need for policy change

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:31:55 +0000

Trading by members of Congress shortly before the March 2020 market crash signals the need for policy change. In an op-ed for The Hill, Professor Patrick Augustin calls for a policy that only allows public officials to trade securities based on broad market indices.

BCom academic leadership announcement

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:21:55 +0000

On May 1, 2020, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin will step down as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, to assume her appointment as Omudsperson for Students at ��ֱ��bվ. With the support of a strong team in the BCom Office, Professor Hewlin has been instrumental in facilitating revisions to the BCom curriculum and program policies, and transitioning the program to remote instruction and a scaled down term due to the pandemic.

IMHL alumna Dr Larente provides urgent care for seniors left behind

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:29:16 +0000

When Dr. Nadine Larente (IMHL��13) discovered CHSLD Herron in dire need of help, she called on her family to provide urgent care for the seniors left behind during the midst of the pandemic.

Lessons from China in a post-COVID retail industry

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:26:25 +0000

As the Quebec government plans to progressively reopen the economy, Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, turns to China for lessons on reopening retail following a pandemic.

IMHL alumna promoted to Director of Professional Services at CIUSSS

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:11:47 +0000

Dr. Isabelle Samson (IMHL��18) has been promoted to Director of Professional Services at CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. Prior to her promotion, Samson served as Deputy Director of Professional Services. She is a committed leader with several years of management experience in addition to maintaining an active practice in family medicine.

Five tips for successful online networking

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:41:15 +0000

In this time of uncertainty, connectedness is more important than ever. With social distancing measures now in place, people all over the world are harnessing online tools to connect with family and friends. Why not take this time to connect with professionals in your industry, too?

Learn more about online networking through DesautelsConnect.

Rural regions are vulnerable, says IMHL participant

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:59:30 +0000

With declining resources available to support growing COVID-19 patients, rural regions may be hard hit, says Richard Fleet (IMHL��21). In this article, he proposes four solutions to minimize the impact on regional areas.

Will telework continue in a post-COVID world?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:57:48 +0000

History shows that global crises have often resulted in long-term change. For business, Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt notes that remote work will likely become more widespread.

Managing communications during an unprecedented global crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:59:42 +0000

Professor Karl Moore hears from Gavin Megaw and Karen White, members of the crisis communications team at AVENIR GLOBAL, as they share insight on managing internal and external communications during a global pandemic.

Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.

Services adapt to protect Montreal��s most vulnerable

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:52:57 +0000

Professor Karl Moore chats with Sam Watts, CEO of the Welcome Home Mission, about the increased vulnerability of people experiencing homelessness and the challenges his company faces in supporting them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professor Hewlin recommends business book to inspire during time of uncertainty

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:36:26 +0000

The Globe and Mail has curated a list of books recommended by seven business leaders, with Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin recommending Awakening Compassion in the Workplace by Jane Dutton and Monica Worline.

Startup companies struggle through COVID-19 pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:33:52 +0000

The startup industry is being particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many across the world experiencing declining sales, halted product development, and investors pulling out. Despite an industry in need, Professor Lisa Cohen notes that startups are often not included in government bailout plans.

What can we learn from China as we plan to reopen our retail industry?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:30:42 +0000

In an op-ed for Retail Insider, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Charles de Brabant highlights what we can learn from China��s experience reopening its economy post-COVID-19 lockdown. Brabant predicts a slow and progressive return to normal and considers how the relationship between brick-and-mortar and online stores may be impacted.

Delve: COVID-19 as an Organizational Learning Opportunity

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:16:45 +0000

Organizations learn constantly. They would not survive in the face of competition if they didn��t. Yet this learning is often gruesomely slow. Organizational practices and routines tend to stick and organizational structures tend to persist. But all this seems to change when there is a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic��and herein lies a possibility for organization learning, according to Professor Saku Mantere of ��ֱ��bվ.

��ֱ��bվ team creates COVID-19 dashboard to monitor Montreal and Quebec cases

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:51:56 +0000

Under the supervision of Professors Juan Serpa?and?Mehmet Gumus,?a team of ��ֱ��bվ Desautels students have partnered with students from the Faculty of Engineering to develop a dashboard that tracks COVID-19 cases in Montreal and Quebec.

Desautels Professor Maxime Cohen and student Matthieu Reed publish Tableau case study

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:48:22 +0000

Professor Maxime Cohen and Desautels student Matthieu Reed (BCom��20), in collaboration with Columbia Business School Professor Daniel Guetta, have created a case study entitled "Modern Retail Analytics: Data Visualization Using Tableau".

IMPM Alumnus Darren Cormack promoted to CEO of MAG

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:45:37 +0000

Darren Cormack (IMPM Cycle 17 participant) has been appointed as CEO of MAG, a global leader in humanitarian mine action. Cormack joined the company in 2008 and, for the past seven years, has served as Deputy CEO and Director and Strategy + Government Relations.

Pandemic shows health system in need of revival, says IMHL participants

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:34:17 +0000

In an article in Le Devoir, Jean-Simon L��tourneau (IMHL��21), Fran?ois de Champlain (IMHL��21), Richard Fleet (IMHL��21) and Joanne Liu (IMHL��14) reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic��s impact on the healthcare system and suggest measures to better prepare for the next one.

Delve: The Coronavirus is Changing How We Work �� Possibly Permanently

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:17:49 +0000

Job loss is only one of the many effects of COVID-19 on work and workers. These effects cascade beyond accelerating the ongoing work-from-home movement and could persist well beyond the pandemic itself, according to Professor Lisa Cohen of ��ֱ��bվ.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Understanding how AI can help combat COVID-19

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:05:14 +0000

Professor Matissa Hollister, ��ֱ��bվ Fellow at the World Economic Forum��s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, sits down with TVO to share how high-tech firms are using AI to better understand and combat COVID-19.

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IMHL alumna suggests steps to limit COVID-19 impact

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:37:41 +0000

As the former international president of M��decins Sans Fronti��res, Joanne Liu (MDCM'91, IMHL'14, DSc'16) is familiar with the full force of epidemics. In this article in The Globe and Mail, Liu proposes immediate actions that Canada can take to limit the impact of COVID-19.

The slower, safer path to entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:26:48 +0000

For working professionals, leaving their day job to pursue another passion may seem risky. A rise in ��part-time entrepreneurship�� in the culinary world is seeing amateur chefs set up exclusive underground restaurants in their homes as a way to test the waters before committing to a full-time venture. Professor Daphne Demetry explores how this trend is helping turn hobbies into startups.

How we can work together to stop the spread of the virus

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:23:52 +0000

Following an early account of the local transmission of COVID-19, Desautels alumnus Dr. Hamidah Meghani (IMHL��15) stresses the need for communities to practice social distancing to stop the spread of the virus.

��ֱ��bվ MBA continues to evolve with business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:10:39 +0000

As the business world continues to adapt to the modern day, the next generation of business leaders are seeking new ways to make their mark in the industry. For many, an MBA is no longer about climbing the corporate ladder; it is an avenue to take a break from their careers, change lanes, and contribute to a better future for all.

Professor Benjamin Croitoru shares how the ��ֱ��bվ MBA has diversified its program to meet the evolving needs of our students.

How the BMC is identifying COVID-19 patients through ��contact tracing��

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:06:24 +0000

Dr. Daksha Shah (IMHL��20), Deputy Director of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Health Department, explains how contact tracing has helped decrease the?spread of COVID-19 in Mumbai.

WHO hosts Q&A session featuring IMHL alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:02:36 +0000

Dr. Rosamund Lewis (IMHL��08) answers questions from viewers around the world on the subject of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Reinventing business in the global fight against COVID-19

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:52:23 +0000

In an op-ed for Les Affaires, Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou considers the far-reaching impact that the current pandemic is having on business. Dean Bajeux-Besnainou notes that in a tumultuous time like this, academic institutions and businesses alike have a responsibility to adapt?and contribute to society.

Virus exposes fragmented US health system

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:49:27 +0000

Susan DeVore (IMHL��10), CEO of Premier, Inc. (Nasdaq: PINC), discusses health care and medical supply issues surrounding COVID-19.

How great leaders act in times of crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:45:39 +0000

COVID-19 has been an exercise in crisis management for leaders across the global. Two EMBA graduates Monika Ille (EMBA��20) and Richard Lacombe (EMBA��20) credit the EMBA program for giving them the tools needed to lead during the crisis.

Are we doing enough to flatten the curve?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:41:15 +0000

A CBC interview with Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid (IMHL��14), Health Policy Researcher at McMaster University, reveals the challenges Canadians face in flattening the curve of COVID-19 infection.

China shares COVID-19 experience with Canadian doctors

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:34:12 +0000

Doctors from the Peking Union Medical College Hospital share their knowledge with frontline doctors in Canada, including Dr. Peter Goldberg (IMHL��11), Chief of Critical Care at ��ֱ��bվ Health Center.

Rethinking the workplace in a global pandemic

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:36:29 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the way we work, but it��s how teams respond to the new challenges that will determine what this means for businesses.

Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Assistant Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management, says that teams need to redefine communication, supervision, and work-life balance to encourage productivity and wellbeing.

Quebec initiative to boost local economy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:31:59 +0000

The Quebec government has introduced a new initiative called Le Panier Blue, or The Blue Basket, to encourage the online purchase of Quebec-made goods.

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at ��ֱ��bվ, comments on how the platform will help local businesses.

Delve: Pandemic Bonds: The Financial Cure We Need for COVID-19?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:08:56 +0000

Countries around the world are taking unprecedented action to stem the financial collapse due to COVID-19, at times requiring a degree of innovation. Like other financial players that have embraced innovation in recent years, insurers too have developed novel tools and products. One such innovation is catastrophe bonds. Professor Dror Etzion of ��ֱ��bվ explains whether and how ��cat bonds�� can be leveraged to respond to the global disruption engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI needs human creativity to flourish

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:21:40 +0000

AI has the power to transform our understanding of pandemics like COVID-19��but it is only when paired with human creativity that opportunities abound. Professor Matissa Hollister examines the complementary nature of human and artificial intelligence, showing the strides that the two can make in identifying new outbreaks.

Global pandemic likely to shape Gen Z��s worldview

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:20:05 +0000

From the Great Depression, almost every generation has experienced a global crisis that has shifted their understanding of the world. The current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the world in a way not experienced since World War II, says Professor Karl Moore, and will likely become the pivotal moment that shapes Gen Z��s worldview.

Desautels students create dashboard to track COVID-19 cases in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:23:34 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Desautels students Venkatesh Chandra and Ramy Hammam recently developed an analytics-based COVID-19 dashboard to monitor cases across Canada in an effort to combat the spread of panic and misinformation.?

Seven tips for learning from home

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:02:23 +0000

Tatiana Lamoureux Gauvin, course lecturer at the Desautels Faculty of Management, offers seven tips to help you be at the top of your game for remote learning.

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Professor Phelps named as new Dean at University of Oklahoma��s business school

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:48:21 +0000

The University of Oklahoma has named ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Professor Corey Phelps as the new Dean of the Price College of Business.

Phelps joined the Desautels Faculty of Management as Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization in 2014, and has taught in the MBA, ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA, IMPM, IMHL, and PhD programs, as well as the customized and open enrollment programs offered by the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute.

Professor Cohen wins early career award for operations management research

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:44:24 +0000

Maxime Cohen, Associate Professor of Retail Management and Operations Management at the Desautels Faculty of Management, has been awarded the Wickham Skinner Early-Career Research Accomplishments Award. This award was given by the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS).

The Early-Career Research Accomplishments Award recognizes researchers who have received their doctoral degree within the previous six years and whose research has broadened the way that POM is conceptualized, practiced, and viewed.

How to survive business school as an introvert

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:40:49 +0000

Business school can seem daunting to introverts who may dread the group work, networking, and interviews that come with it. Despite this, introverts continue to fill classroom seats in business schools and secure coveted positions in their career.

Professor Karl Moore suggests that the best way for introverted students to survive activities like networking is to fake it until you make it��at least until it is time to recharge again.

The ten commandments for managing in a crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:25:51 +0000

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted businesses across the world, with many employees now required to work from home. In a La Presse article outlining the ten commandments for managers in this time of crisis, Professor Karl Moore notes that it��s particularly important for managers to fine-tune their communication skills, take care of themselves, and reflect on how the situation has impacted their work.

Two ��ֱ��bվ finance students receive CFA scholarship

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:22:44 +0000

Investment leader CFA Montr��al has awarded two scholarships to Desautels students Rakan Lamy (BCom��20) and Xinyan Wang (MMF��20) for their high academic achievement and engagement in the investment community.

The scholarship, awarded to a total of six students based in Montreal, is given to finance students who have their sights set on becoming CFA charterholders.

An extrovert��s guide to working from home

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:13:40 +0000

As seasoned extroverts now navigating the challenges of working from home, Professor Karl Moore and Kathleen Garcia-Manjarres (BCom��16) offers five practical suggestions to help extroverts settle into their new work environments.

How coronavirus will change the way we do business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:10:12 +0000

From small startup companies to large organizations, the coronavirus pandemic is shifting the way business is done. In an article in The Conversation, Professor Lisa Cohen considers the impact of the pandemic across multiple sectors and questions the permanency of the transformed work structure.

Who are the gig economy workers?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:08:07 +0000

Professor Matthew Corritore joins Shawn Apel on CBC Radio to highlight his recent gig economy research, co-published by Professor John-Paul Ferguson.

An upcoming survey will help the two professors answer fundamental questions about the gig economy, in hopes of informing policy makers and the public about how the gig economy operates.

MBA alumnus named Canadian CFO of the Year

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:04:37 +0000

��ֱ��bվ MBA alumnus Nadeem Velani (MBA��98) has been named Canada's CFO Of The Year? for 2020. Velani has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of railway company Canadian Pacific since 2016.

This award, presented by the Financial Executives International Canada, PwC Canada and Robert Half, recognizes Velani for the strides he has made in Canadian Pacific��s financial performance, stakeholder relations, operational data usage, and sustainable growth.

From the prairies to the top of the slopes

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:00:50 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Canadian freestyle skier and Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Heil (BCom��13) reflects on the determination and resilience that led her from the Canadian prairies to the Olympic podium.

Her drive has followed her into her career off-slopes, where she wants to provide opportunities and support for others to follow their own sporting dreams.

Leadership shakeup at Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:45:02 +0000

Alain Bellemare (MBA��93) has lost his reign as CEO of Bellemare, with Hydro-Qu��bec CEO ?ric Martel taking the top spot at the struggling company.

Professor Karl Moore, who has long followed Bellemare��s leadership at Bombardier, notes that now is the time for a new CEO to lead the company into its next chapter.

��Alain was the right CEO for the right time but it��s now a very different business,�� says Professor Moore.

Delve: A Call for Social Reinvention (While Keeping our Distance)

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:08:31 +0000

Social distancing is on everyone��s lips and is well on its way to becoming the phrase of the year. The practices recommended under the social distancing banner offer our best chance to slow the progress of the COVID-19 virus and reduce the impact of this pandemic. However, the term itself, ��social distancing,�� is the wrong one and sends the wrong message. ��ֱ��bվ��s Professor Matissa Hollister explains why spatial distancing does not necessarily entail social distancing.

A glowing victory at Net Impact Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:58:52 +0000

A team of MBA students from ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management took the top prize at the Net Impact Case Competition on February 29.

Asian business schools see surge in demand

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:55:36 +0000

According to the Graduate Management Admission Council, applications to business schools in the Asia-Pacific region are on the rise. David Hackett, course director of the MBA Japan program, notes that the spike in MBA applicants corresponds with recent changes in the fabric of Japanese business.

Dean Bajeux-Besnainou on diversity in business schools

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:53:11 +0000

In a feature in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter, Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou reflects on the challenges business schools face in improving diversity and the strides both ��ֱ��bվ and Desautels have made in this area.

From the only female professor in her department at the start of her career to now one of eight female deans at ��ֱ��bվ, Dean Bajeux-Besnainou has witnessed remarkable change in the industry��but she knows that the fight for gender equality is far from over.

CANCELLED - DesautelsConnect Office Hour with BCom alumna Lysiane Proulx

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:49:44 +0000

Join us for a DesautelsConnect Office Hour on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. In a small group setting, chat with Desautels alumna Lysiane Proulx (BCom'06) about her journey from BCom graduate to healthcare IT specialist.

Delve: Converting Commuters into Carpoolers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:29:10 +0000

Congestion pricing policies, carpool lanes, and new light rail train or subway infrastructure are all expensive, long-term ways for governments to battle traffic. A simpler solution, focused on human behaviour more than infrastructure, is convincing people to carpool.

Desautels students take second place in CBS Global Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:52:45 +0000

Four ��ֱ��bվ students took home second place at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Global Case Competition, the largest case competition in the world, over the weekend.

BCom students Ariane Dusablon, Raphael Roel, Anne Sophie Levee, and Quentin Amaudry represented ��ֱ��bվ in the case competition, which invited students to solve a real-life business challenge faced by Novo Nordisk, the second largest insulin producer worldwide.

Despite recent store closures in Quebec, retail industry is thriving

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:34:29 +0000

Despite a significant number of store closures in recent times, the retail sector is alive and well. Joining CTV News, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Charles de Brabant reveals how retailers can keep up with the changing industry.

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No labour protection for gig workers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:25:21 +0000

The rise of the gig economy has made contract work more accessible, but recent research by ��ֱ��bվ professors John-Paul Ferguson and Matthew Corritore highlights its downsides. Often with no support from an HR department or union, economy workers are left vulnerable without the employee protection that salaried workers receive.

Professor Sebastian Betermier on sustainable investing

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:19:29 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter to talk about sustainable investment strategies. According to Professor Betermier, progressive divestment strategies offer the best of both worlds for investors: they create positive environmental change while respecting the needs of all stakeholders.

However, for progressive strategies to be effective, Professor Betermier says that companies need to clearly communicate the strategy and set tangible milestones.

Bringing life to healthy eating

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:13:48 +0000

In 2008, ��ֱ��bվ alumnus David Segal (BCom��04) found success with his first entrepreneurial endeavour, DavidsTea. Recognizing diet as one of today��s biggest health issues, Segal��s latest calling Mad Radish aims to elevate salads from mere side dish to an exciting, flavourful meal.

For Segal, business is a vehicle for change, so for every order placed the company donates a serving of fresh vegetables to community food centres in Canada.

Desautels professor Sujata Madan receives prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:02:01 +0000

Professor of Practice Sujata Madan was?named one of ten 2020 3M National Teaching?Fellows��the highest recognition of individual?teaching excellence and educational leadership?at the university level. The Fellowship is
jointly managed by the Society for Teaching?and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)?and 3M Canada.

Bombardier parts with its commercial aircraft and train divisions

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:59:06 +0000

With the recent news that Bombardier has sold its commercial aircraft business and train division, many are wondering where the company��s future will stand. In an op-ed for Montreal Gazette, Professor Karl Moore considers the repercussions for both Bombardier and the Quebec economy��and they aren��t all that bad.

Mastering the personal statement for your MBA application

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:51:55 +0000

Antoinette Molino, assistant director of admissions in the MBA program at ��ֱ��bվ, shares tips for submitting an impressive personal statement. Understanding the right balance between writing too little and too much and focusing on attention to detail are just two steps that Molino proposes for a successful statement.

Desautels Program for Operations Excellence offers new eco workshop

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:03:27 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management��s Program for Operations Excellence has released a new Eco Lean Sigma program. The program will help participants understand how their business can reach its environmental management objectives. Offering more than just a call to action, this program presents practical tools and approaches to help the participants make a significant impact in their organizations.

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Delve: Want to Motivate Your Employees? Learn from Weight-loss Superstars

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:52:46 +0000

When it comes to weight loss, can another person��s success motivate our own��and does this principle apply in the workplace?

New research from Nathan Yang, Assistant Professor of Marketing at ��ֱ��bվ, and co-author Kosuke Uetake from Yale School of Management looks at how a group setting affects a person��s dieting journey and reveals potential lessons for organizations that want to motivate staff.

Star employees can be greatly motivating, but context is key.

Reflecting on DMAA 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:22:50 +0000

Members of the Desautels community came together on February 7, 2020 at the Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate this year��s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA).

This year��s recipients included:

Jennifer Heil, BCom��13, Olympian, social innovator and activist (Young Alumni Achievement Award)

Leonard Schlemm, BCom��74, Entrepreneur, Chairman, Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Separating Corona from the Coronavirus

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:28:34 +0000

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, comments on the fine line that companies must walk when faced with unfortunate coincidences during global emergencies.

The complex nature of investment strategies

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:24:22 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier uses winning student proposals from the 2019 ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge as the model for sustainable investment strategies of university endowment funds, suggesting that divestment strategies should go beyond?a simple yes or no response.

BCom alumnus Doug Allan honoured by CPA British Columbia

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:08:19 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels alumnus Doug Allan (BCom��08), who recently received?an Early Achievement Award from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

The award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves early in their CPA careers through professional achievement and volunteer service.

Customer experience as the new product

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:03:08 +0000

Bijan Bolouri, CEO and co-founder of b.cycle, is on a mission to make fitness fun. Bolouri sits down with Professor Karl Moore to share his vision for the company, which focuses on creating a unique experience for customers.

A shift to cash in fixed-income exchange-traded funds

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:59:14 +0000

Financial Times has published an article featuring Professor Sebastien Betermier��s research on the increasingly common practice of creating fixed-income exchange-traded fund (FI-ETF) shares in cash.

How successful leaders change the world

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:54:42 +0000

Since childhood, Val��rie Pisano was driven to change the world around her to make it a better place. Over her career, Pisano has shaped and refined an approach to leadership that allows her to create the change she wants to see. Pisano chats to Professor Karl Moore about personal growth, embracing challenges, and unconscious bias.

Thirty-two teams set to compete at the Dobson Cup finals

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:51:33 +0000

After two days of deliberation, 32 teams have been selected to compete in final round of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup, powered by National Bank, on March 30, 2020.

Last week, 95 teams pitched their startups to 30 judges who were tasked with choosing eight finalists for each division: health sciences, social enterprises, small & medium enterprises, and innovation-driven enterprises.

Work your network with DesautelsConnect

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:09:50 +0000

We all know that networking can be instrumental when it comes to finding a job. According to a recent survey, workers are 64 per cent more likely to have found their most recent position through networking than a job listing.

Masters students tackle sustainability in Desautels Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:21:19 +0000

On January 31, the Masters Office hosted the annual Desautels Cup. The event brought together nine teams from the MBA, Master of Management in Analytics and Master of Management in Finance programs and welcomed back MBA and Executive MBA alumni as distinguished judges.

The public scrutiny of Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:52:51 +0000

Over the past five years, Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare (MBA��93) has faced his share of public criticism. But to people like Professor Karl Moore who have followed his every step, they see a hardworking president fighting for the future of the company.

Desautels team takes first place at Quebec CFA Research Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:45:33 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels students Olivier Arsenault (MMF��20), Pier-Olivier Lafl��che (MMF��20), Sai Kanthasamy (BCom��20), and Mitch McEwen (MMF��20) for placing first in the Quebec regional CFA Research Challenge.

��It was a great experience and privilege to represent ��ֱ��bվ and the MMF program,�� says McEwen. ��We owe a great deal to our advisors Professor Vadim di Pietro and Rebeca Yang, CFA.��

The team will head to New York in April to compete in the North America finals.

Eight BCom students named as Academic All-Canadians

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:03:05 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Andrew Biddell, Hannah Boshari, Kasey Boyle, Ambre Chaillet, Meggie Dargis, Erin Janna, Leah Simon, and Sandrine Veillette who were selected as Academic All-Canadians for their superior achievement in both sports and academics.

Should you borrow money to invest in your future?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:59:27 +0000

In an article in La Presse, Professor Sebastien Betermier cautions readers against the risk of borrowing money to invest.

Montrealer Lawrence Stroll takes the wheel at Aston Martin

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:56:42 +0000

Quebec billionaire Lawrence Stroll has recently taken the reins of British luxury vehicle maker Aston Martin. Stroll��s experience in the luxury market makes him a suitable fit, according to Professor Karl Moore.

Becoming an authentic leader

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:53:10 +0000

Life coach and chaplain Lorenzo Della Foresta sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on how his spiritual upbringing and work as a pastor has informed his leadership style.

Desautels alumnus joins Genworth MI Canada director board

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:49:27 +0000

��ֱ��bվ alumnus and Managing Director of Caisse de d��p?t et placement du Qu��bec Martin Laguerre (BCom��95) has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Genworth MI Canada Inc.

"We're delighted to have Martin Laguerre as a new member of the Board. Martin's experience and depth of knowledge will be invaluable to our organization," said David Nowak, Chairman of the Board of Genworth MI Canada Inc.

Taking the dread out of data entry

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:47:14 +0000

In an article in The Conversation, Professor Lisa Cohen looks at the often-dreaded task of data entry, noting that while it can be too complex for AI, it is often a stepping stone to more rewarding work.

Long live print media

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:45:00 +0000

Traditional media has undoubtedly transformed in the face of the digital era, but according to Phillip Crawley, publisher and CEO at The Globe & Mail, trusted platforms continue to draw in revenue.

Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.

Queen��s and ��ֱ��bվ partner up through the Conflict Analytics Lab

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:01:19 +0000

Two of Canada��s most storied universities have joined forces to apply cutting-edge technology to the legal profession.

The Queen��s University Faculty of Law and the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ have partnered to advance the work of the Conflict Analytics Lab, a research lab that will widen access to justice using technology.

Delve: Optimizing Oversight for Improved Project Delivery

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:31:01 +0000

Holding someone accountable is no simple undertaking. Oversight is a necessary part of doing business but it��s cumbersome, requires resources, and is riddled with paperwork.

While there may not be a single, all-encompassing technique to make scrutiny less cumbersome, ��ֱ��bվ��s Juan Serpa and co-authors find that companies and government agencies can make simple adjustments to improve the efficiency of their checks and balances. The key is to be flexible and open to innovation.

IMHL alumnus receives award for contribution to public health

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:59:37 +0000

In November, the Association pour la sant�� publique du Qu��bec (ASPQ) awarded the 2019 Jean-Pierre B��langer Prize to Dr. Yv Bonnier-Viger (IMHL��08). This award recognizes Dr. Bonnier-Viger��s contribution to the advancement of knowledge in international health and preventive medicine, and for his commitment to improving public health.

Desautels research reveals cross-media synergy

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:57:19 +0000

New research by Professor Demetrios Vakratsas and PhD candidate June Soo Lee looks at the complementary value of television and online advertising in China.

Professor Saibal Ray publishes new book

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:49:52 +0000

In his new book Channel Strategies and Marketing Mix in a Connected World, Professor Saibal Ray puts the spotlight on how the digitalization of the retail channel affects consumers, products, and sustainability.

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CDPQ appoints Charles ?mond as CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:46:28 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments on Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec��s (CDPQ) appointment of former investment banker Charles ?mond as CEO.

Professor Etzion highlights downside of catastrophe bonds

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:43:29 +0000

New research by Professor Dror Etzion highlights the systematic limitations of catastrophe bonds; rather than effectively tackling sustainability issues, they are simply putting more money into investors�� pockets.

Lowes Canada appoints new president

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:39:57 +0000

Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Charles de Brabant weighs in on Lowe��s decision to appoint Anthony Hurst as head of its Canadian division. Hurst was previously Senior Vice President of Strategy and Transformation of the American chain.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA program among top in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:19:10 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management MBA program is one of only three Canadian business schools on the 2020 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking. The ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA is ranked 2nd in Canada and 91st worldwide.

The Financial Times surveys alumni who graduated three years after completing their MBA, and publishes their annual ranking of the world��s top 100 MBA programs based on multiple categories.

This year, the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA program is #1 in Canada in the following criteria:

How introverts can manage up

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:35:56 +0000

Professor Karl Moore has penned an article outlining how introverts can adapt to different personalities and learn to manage up. This article was written with help from Leo Gelfand, a student in the BCom program in the Desautels Faculty of Management.

What��s holding up the glass ceiling?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:33:59 +0000

The glass ceiling still exists for many reasons, leaving some women reluctant to apply for promotions and senior leadership positions. To ensure more women are considered for promotions, Professor Brian Rubineau suggests employers generate their own list of potential applicants.

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��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup names 2020 semi-finalists

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:27:53 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has announced the semi-finalists in the upcoming ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup 2020, powered by National Bank. The semifinal pitches will take place from February 11�C12, before the final pitches on March 30.

When students invest in sustainable finance

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:18:14 +0000

Le Devoir sits down with four students from the Montreal Social Value Fund (MSVF) at ��ֱ��bվ, Lina Dieudonn��, Tanya Gandhi, Bhoomika Saxena and Maxime Lakat, to highlight ways in which they are investing in and advocating for sustainable finance.

The benefits of studying a bilingual course

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:03:06 +0000

For Marie-Pier Bergevin (EMBA��19), Senior Director in Sponsorship and Brand Engagement at BMO North America, enrolling in a bilingual program was an opportunity to strengthen her leadership skills, transfer knowledge and gain new perspectives.

During her ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA, Bergevin made it her mission to only present in English, giving her the confidence to present in her job.

The risk of bias in AI technologies

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:56:50 +0000

With AI technologies now able to perform HR duties, they are gaining the capacity to analyze candidate backgrounds and behaviour to determine their efficiency. A risk of this, Professor Matissa Hollister says, is that AI technologies may be capable of learning and perpetuating biases.

EMBA program inspires entrepreneur Claire Hayek

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:54:20 +0000

When EMBA alumna Claire Hayek (EMBA��15) was told that her engineering role would be abolished, she took the opportunity to pursue her dream of starting her own business.

Merging her experience as an engineer, manager and singer-songwriter, Hayek developed MSP Teambuilding.

Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher aims to reduce police biases

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:51:27 +0000

For Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA��12), providing his staff with adequate exposure to vulnerable communities in Montreal is an important step in reducing prejudices.

Through daily exposure to Muslim communities, people suffering from mental health problems, and children with autism, the Longueuil police staff will gain the experience needed to bring an element of human services to their role.

Delve: When Meritocracy Blinds us to Gender Discrimination

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:55:59 +0000

Meritocracies are predicated on the belief that only the best are chosen and that hard work and talent are always rewarded. If we presume that talent and hard work are not gender specific, then why is it that assumed meritocracies show extraordinary imbalances between men and women? Surprisingly, part of the answer is the assumption itself: Assuming a setting is a meritocracy can blind even those experiencing discrimination to its actual inequalities.

DesautelsConnect has introduced me to a global network

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:51:29 +0000

When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals�� smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.

��ֱ��bվ team scores second place at International Youth Leadership Finance Summit

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:22:19 +0000

A team of five ��ֱ��bվ students secured second place at the International Youth Leadership Finance Summit, hosted by the Master of Finance program at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University from January 11�C14. The event brought together 27 teams from universities across the world, including Stanford University, Columbia University and the London School of Economics, to explore how sci-tech companies are empowered through innovation and finance.

GCPA guest lecturer Melissa Marginson receives teaching excellence award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:09:27 +0000

Congratulations to Melissa Marginson?(GCPA��15, 2015 CFE Honour Roll) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Teaching Award for Guest Lecturers.

Bombardier rethinks A220 deal

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:58:21 +0000

Two years after the deal that led to Airbus��s acquisition of the A220, formerly Bombardier��s C Series aircraft, Bombardier is considering withdrawing from the partnership. Professor Karl Moore sits down with BNN Bloomberg to comment.

Understanding negative swap rates

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:54:40 +0000

A paper from Professor Patrick Augustin featured in voxEU looks at how the emergence of US default risk can help to explain the pattern of negative swap rates.

Desautels students look for sustainable business practices

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:50:57 +0000

��ֱ��bվ students are once again at the forefront of the climate movement, finding ways for businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Students in Professor Dror Etzion��s Strategies for Sustainability course are using solutions proposed by Project Drawdown to present viable business cases to help combat climate change.

The cash trend in fixed-income exchange-traded funds

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:47:41 +0000

Bloomberg has published an opinion piece featuring Professor Sebastien Betermier��s research on the shift from bonds to cash in fixed-income exchange-traded funds (FI-ETF).

Great Gulf Group appoints Desautels alumnus as new CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:00:37 +0000

Desautels alumnus Ilias Konstantopoulos (MBA��92) has been announced as the new CEO of real estate organization Great Gulf Group. Konstantopoulos brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in operations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, most recently as CFO of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust.

��He is an exceptional business leader and his wealth of experience will take the organization to the next level in line with the Board's strategic plan,�� says preceding CEO Jerry Patava.

Bridging the generational divide in workplaces

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:58:56 +0000

For the first time ever, we now have four generations occupying the workforce. With this resulting in more Millennials and Generation Z staff managing those from the Boomer generation, Professor Karl Moore outlines attitudes and behaviours that may bridge��or further widen��the generational divide.

Sid Lee CEO Bertrand Cesvet is proud to be made by ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:05:26 +0000

For Bertrand Cesvet, CEO and Senior Partner at leading creative agency Sid Lee, his connection to ��ֱ��bվ runs deep. In an article for ��ֱ��bվ Giving, Cesvet (BA��86; MBA��88; DLitt��16) reflects on his journey with ��ֱ��bվ, beginning in his undergraduate degree and culminating in the recent Made by ��ֱ��bվ campaign video.

GCPA participants named on the CFE Honour Roll

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:01:27 +0000

Three Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Charles-Olivier Boucher, Carlo Frediani and Sebastian Molina Calvo have been named on the Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for their outstanding results.

Delve: Romancing the User: Three Business Lessons from Digital Daters

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:37:30 +0000

New research from Prof Jui Ramaprasad explores how gender, comfort, and impulsivity are key for that perfect chemistry.

What��s next in the evolution of globalization?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:38:53 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Rajah Augustinraj, Principal of the Boston Consulting Group, reflects on globalization in the past decade, noting that shifting technology, geopolitics and societal expectations are changing the way businesses operate. Desautels BCom students Emily Moubayed and Willing Li contributed to this article.

New Bell CEO Mirko Bibic to focus on Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:36:54 +0000

As a native Quebecer, the new CEO and president of Bell Mirko Bibic (BCom��89) has big plans for the province, with a three-prong strategy aimed at increasing market share.

Insider trading rarely leads to prosecution, study shows

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:49:41 +0000

A recent article in Belgium��s L��Echo explores Professor Patrick Augustin��s 2019 research looking at the low prosecution rates following unexplained trading activity in the leadup to company takeovers.

Professor Richard Donovan honoured in MBA Japan case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:40:21 +0000

In honour of the late Professor Richard Donovan, the Desautels MBA Japan program recently hosted the ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan Case Competition. The internal event gives students a chance to put their knowledge to practice by bringing them together over 24 hours to solve a case competition.

Teams presented to a judging panel of ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan alumni before the winners��Hoson Kablawi, Naohisa Takahashi, and Hazuki Yamashita��were awarded the Richard Donovan Cup.

From Bombardier��s CSeries to the Airbus A220

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:31:12 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments on Bombardier��s 2017 decision to sell its CSeries program to the second largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus.

Can university pension plans help tackle climate change?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:50:35 +0000

In November 2019, teams in the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge were asked to provide a solution for a fictional pension fund reassessing its investments in the interest of climate action.

In a piece for The Globe and Mail, Professor Sebastien Betermier considers the winning solution in the context of university pension plans.

Desautels Dean Bajeux-Besnainou reappointed for second term

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:00:01 +0000

��ֱ��bվ has announced the reappointment of Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, for a second five-year term, which will begin on July 1, 2020. Dean Bajeux-Besnainou joined Desautels in 2015 as the Faculty��s first female dean.

Lean Six Sigma announces training opportunities in 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:53:01 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management��s Program for Operations Excellence has released a series of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training opportunities in Montreal and Toronto in 2020.

The training program is designed to help organizations continuously improve quality, manage projects and achieve higher levels of performance.

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��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials aims to democratize education

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:50:04 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management recently joined forces with RBC Future Launch and The Globe & Mail to deliver the free, online ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course. Philip Fine from the ��ֱ��bվ News sits down with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Professor Benjamin Croitoru, and Caroline Paxton (BCom��93) from RBC to share how they worked together to tackle concerns around financial literacy.

Stella-Jones announces Desautels alumna as VP and CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:52:55 +0000

Silvana Travaglini (BCom��88; GCPA'89) is set to take over as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of pressure-treated wood provider Stella-Jones Inc. With a proven record of driving strategic change, Travaglini will manage Stella-Jones��s financial operations and provide leadership in business planning, budgeting, accounting, and investor relations.

Desautels alumnus named CFO of Immersion Corporation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:50:19 +0000

��ֱ��bվ alumnus Aaron Akerman (BCom��91; GCPA'93) has been appointed as the next Chief Financial Officer of Immersion Corporation, a leading developer of touch feedback technology based in California. Following a successful career in financial leadership, Akerman is looking forward to driving growth alongside a quality team.

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��ֱ��bվ unicorn Sonder sets its sights on Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:21:08 +0000

��ֱ��bվ unicorn and hospitality startup Sonder has reserved premises in downtown Montreal as it makes plans to set up shop in Canada. If the move is successful, this could bring more than 500 jobs to the city within three years.

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Wrapping up a successful 2019 for DesautelsConnect

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:52:51 +0000

As the end of 2019 approaches, we are pleased to share what a successful year it has been for DesautelsConnect. Many of you leveraged the platform by connecting with other members of the Desautels community, in turn expanding your network and making valuable professional connections.

Delve: When a Good Boss is Bad for Workers

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:09:59 +0000

New research from Prof Patricia Hewlin explores how a boss��s integrity affects whether an employee is being true to her/his own identity, even when there��s a disconnect with the group��s values. If there were a boss who demonstrated integrity��who was consistent, trustworthy, and fair��would employees feel more comfortable being their authentic selves?

Students forging the path to sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:28:43 +0000

At the recent ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge, students once again demonstrated that they are leading the march to sustainability. Asked to consider the options of a pension fund under pressure to divest from the fossil fuel industry, the winning team from HEC Montr��al presented a solution that is both responsible and realistic.

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Alumnus Jens Bischof to take the reins of Eurowings

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:19:46 +0000

Desautels alumnus Jens Bischof (IMPM��02) has been appointed as the next CEO of German airline Eurowings. Set to take the reins in March 2020, Bischof will bring to the role his extensive experience in international airline leadership, most recently as CEO of Turkish airline SunExpress.

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Debunking the lure of the elite leader

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:52:57 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg, known for his radical approach to management, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to debunk the lure of the elite leader. Rather than placing leaders on pedestals, Professor Mintzberg suggests they remain on the ground, where they can play an active role in the team.

Our final step to gender equality

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:49:30 +0000

Sally Armstrong (BEd��66; DLitt��02), a veteran human rights activist, journalist, and ��ֱ��bվ alumna, has dedicated her career to the fight for gender equality. Talking to Professor Karl Moore, Armstrong notes that gender equality is on the horizon, with one final step required: the collaboration between men and women.

Desautels MBA students place third in social business case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:40:40 +0000

Desautels MBA candidates Tiffany K. Ellis, Kelly Gonzalez, Garima Singh, and Meghan McCoubrey placed third at the recent Creative Shock Case Competition. Initially competing against 600 teams globally, the Desautels team travelled to Vilnius, Lithuania from November 26 to December 2 to compete as one of the top 10 finalists in the social business case competition.

EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:38:24 +0000

Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA��19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.

Desjardins restructures following recent data breach

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:35:10 +0000

A recent data breach at Desjardins resulted in the leak of 4.2 million customers�� data. Professor Karl Moore comments on the consequent departure of the company��s Chief Operating Officer Denis Berthiaume and Senior Vice President of Information Technology Chadi Habib.

Desautels MBA student takes top spot at Deloitte case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:07:49 +0000

Congratulations to ��ֱ��bվ student Yuan Chu Zi Lao (MBA��21) on her first-place win at the recent Deloitte Impact Case Competition. The competition kicked off at the Deloitte offices in Montreal on November 22, where eight teams were formed, and the case was presented to students. Yuan was grouped with ��ֱ��bվ engineering student Dante Nesparoli and HEC Montr��al students Thao-Anne Le and Felicia ?lise Ngoma.

New business pursuit to help fund Dobson Cup��s Soular

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:56:29 +0000

Salima Visram, 2015 ��ֱ��bվ?Dobson Cup finalist and founder of social enterprise Soular Backpack, has launched her second business pursuit: a fashion company called SAMARA, selling vegan leather bags.

Earnings from SAMARA will help fund the production of the Soular Backpack, which is equipped with a solar powered battery pack to provide a cost-effective alternative to carcinogenic kerosene lamps for children in rural Africa without access to electricity.

Desautels MBA students win first place in ethical case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:52:01 +0000

From November 21�C23, twelve teams from across Canada participated in the Scotiabank Ethics in Action case competition at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Desautels MBA students Ajay Singh, Matthew Trecha, Yasmien Emara, and Ashna Agnihotri scored first place in the graduate category, taking home a cash prize of $2,000. The competition challenged students with complex ethical dilemmas that they were likely to face in today's corporate environment.

Congratulations to Ajay, Matthew, Yasmien, and Ashna!

Delve partners with World Economic Forum

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:35:43 +0000

Delve articles, videos, and podcasts now appear on the World Economic Forum��s (WEF) Strategic Intelligence Platform thanks to an agreement between the WEF and ��ֱ��bվ.

With over 250,000 subscribers so far, the Strategic Intelligence Platform consolidates ideas from leading universities and think tanks worldwide, and organizes them along 150 themes, making the connections between diverse topics clearer for decision-makers.

Recap of ��ֱ��bվ Startup Tour 2019

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:09:42 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Startup Tour (formerly Demo Days) is about developing the ��ֱ��bվ entrepreneurship ecosystem, showcasing the success�� of our start-ups, and promoting our highly beneficial program.

The tight-knit program was centered on three elements

Consumers show a rising interest in retail events

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:02:25 +0000

As we see a growing interest in retail events, retailers are tasked with the challenge of finding new and exciting ways to draw in customers. The expansion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales into a week-long event indicates that the retail industry is showing no signs of slowing down.

Professor Betermier on the management of exchange-traded funds

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:23:23 +0000

Following the rise of personalized exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Professor Sebastien Betermier comments on the choice between active and passive management.

Bridging the gap between English and French-speaking startups

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:20:56 +0000

Professor Karl Moore talks to ��ֱ��bվ alumnus Edgar Brown (BCom��19) about his path to entrepreneurship, which started at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Now co-founder and CEO of mobile fitness training company FYT, Brown suggests that bridging the gap between French-speaking and English-speaking entrepreneurs will help to diversify startups across Canada.

EMBA participant Kate Arthur takes home innovative leader award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:16:22 +0000

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA participant Kate Arthur (EMBA��21) has received the Digital Finance Institute��s Visa Entrepreneur/Innovation Leader of the Year Award. Kate is the founder and CEO of Canadian charity Kids Code Jeunesse, which aims to give every Canadian child access to digital skills education.

Bensadoun School on the rising popularity of Black Friday sales

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:45:37 +0000

For many stores, Black Friday is now a week-long sale catering to the needs of both online and in-store shoppers. Professor Saibal Ray talks to Global News about the rising popularity of Black Friday sales and how the Bensadoun School of Retail Management is preparing the next generation of retailers to enhance the customer��s journey.

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EMBA student Fabienne Colas named one of Canada��s most powerful women

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:35:02 +0000

Fabienne Colas (EMBA��2021) has been named one of Canada��s Most Powerful Women: Top 100? by the Women��s Executive Network (WXN).

This award recognizes Fabienne��s dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.

MIPC brings students together to tackle sustainable investing

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:49:01 +0000

With a focus on the sustainable investment of public pension funds, this year��s ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) demonstrated students�� ability to realistically solve a key issue facing investors today. The winning team��s strategy proposed a progressive, partial divestment while pursuing investment in diverse green initiatives, according to Professor Sebastien Betermier.

Desautels alumnus William Shatner inducted into Order of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:58:43 +0000

��ֱ��bվ alumnus William Shatner (BCom��52) has been inducted into the Order of Canada, in recognition of his 60-year acting career and philanthropic work. Presented by Governor General Julie Payette, the Order of Canada is one of the nation��s highest civilian honours.

Bensadoun School comments on closure of Lowes stores across Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:43:00 +0000

Following the announced closure of 34 Rona and Lowes stores across Canada, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Charles de Brabant joins City News to weigh in on the slow growth rate of the Quebec and Canadian markets.

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Lowes struggles to maintain market share in Canada, says Professor Moore

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:19:53 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments on the decline in market shares for Lowes and Rona and considers the impact of Lowe��s roots as an American company.

Desautels places second at Ethical Leadership Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:15:29 +0000

Desautels students have placed second in the Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership Case Competition at Ryerson University.

On November 15�C16, BCom students Darren Elias, Camille Thomassin, Dixon Wong, and Isabel Maier travelled to Toronto with Professor Melissa Sonberg to participate in the national invite-only competition. The case focused on aligning personal and corporate values and the ethical dilemmas faced by managers trying to balance the two.

Fighting fake news, one academic at a time

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:42:11 +0000

In the era of fake news, it��s important for media outlets to position themselves as credible, authoritative sources. To support the publication of factual news, Professor Karl Moore encourages academics to share their informed, educated and well-considered viewpoint when presented with the opportunity.

Segal Centre names Professor Elliott Lifson as Board of Directors�� president

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:40:18 +0000

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has welcomed Elliot Lifson, Desautels International Advisory Board member and Professor of Practice, as president of their Board of Directors. After serving 12 years as a board member, Professor Lifson looks forward to continuing to strengthen the centre��s standing as a leader in Canadian theatre.

Delve: Pension Plans for an Evolving World

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:03:41 +0000

Prof Sebastien Betermier explores the ways we can evolve from the?old system of defined benefits pensions that will no longer meet the needs of tomorrow��s retirees.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Desautels alumnus heads police initiative to lower rates of sexual exploitation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:25:26 +0000

Longueuil police have proposed a new initiative called ��John School��, which would educate individuals apprehended for soliciting prostitution as an alternative to criminal prosecution. Headed by ��ֱ��bվ alumnus and chief of Longueuil police Fady Dagher (EMBA��2012), the initiative aims to educate first-time offenders of the realities of the sex trade and reduce rates of reoffending.

Charities struggle to attract younger generations

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:23:06 +0000

As charitable organizations across Quebec adapt to changing demographics and technologies, they are looking for new ways to connect with younger generations. ��ֱ��bվ alumnus and founder and chair of Atypic, Pascal L��pine (EMBA��2012) comments on the industry��s challenges of converting younger generations to donators and the increased demand for funding transparency.

Alumnus Peter Mazoff joins GOLO Mobile as president and CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:52:00 +0000

��ֱ��bվ alumnus Peter Mazoff (BCom��96) has been named as the new president and CEO of delivery service GOLO Mobile Inc. Mazoff, who most recently served 11 years as president of online lender Thinking Capital, brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience and a customer-driven approach that leads to strong growth.

Michael Sabia stands down as CEO of CDPQ

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:50:11 +0000

Following Michael Sabia��s resignation as CEO of Caisse de d��p?t et placement du Qu��bec, Professor Karl Moore comments on the strides he made despite the initial controversy surrounding his appointment.

Celebrating 10 years at Desautels Capital Management

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:00:45 +0000

This year, ��ֱ��bվ celebrates the 10th anniversary of Desautels Capital Management (DCM), Canada��s first university-owned, student-run investment management firm.

At ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management, every student enrolled in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF)?and Honours in Investment Management (HIM) programs will enter the workforce with knowledge gleaned from managing more than $4 million in assets through DCM.

Aircraft safety grows in public consciousness

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:16:08 +0000

Joining CTV News, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the potential return of the Boeing 737 Max airliner and how its fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019 have changed the public perception of aircraft safety.

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Two DesautelsConnect Office Hours with MBA candidate Sonia Torres

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:13:17 +0000

Join us for one of two DesautelsConnect Office Hours in November to meet with MBA candidate Sonia Torres and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal.

These Office Hours will cover Sales & Trading and BMO Capital Markets, with a focus on internship opportunities and Sonia's experience with the bank.

Delve: How to Bring Planning to Your Startup Hiring Practice

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:38:52 +0000

Prof Lisa Cohen on how startups can approach hiring to ensure long-term success.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

��ֱ��bվ��s personal finance course takes the mystery out of money

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:29:22 +0000

For many people, understanding the intricacies of personal finances remains a mystery, made evident by the statistics that reveal that more than 35 per cent of Canadians are not saving for retirement.

Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou joins The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 to chat about the Desautels Faculty of Management��s endeavour to give control back to everyday Canadians through the delivery of the ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course.

Workplace ghosting: a change in power dynamics

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:24:17 +0000

Professor Patricia Hewlin joins CBC News to discuss the new phenomenon of workplace ghosting.

According to Professor Hewlin, recent years have seen a shift in power dynamics between employee and employer. Employees are more determined than ever to find the most suitable workplace culture fit, leaving some employers that don��t make the cut in the lurch.

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Dobson Centre sits among world��s best university business incubators

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:16:08 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has secured a spot in UBI Global��s Top 20 University Business Incubators for 2019�C20.

According to UBI Global, the universities that made the list surpass their global peers in regard to the value they provide their innovation ecosystems and client startup programs.

Desautels students campaign for a green future

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:33:26 +0000

BCom student Maxime Lakat, co-president of the student-led Desautels Sustainability Network, joins Corporate Knights to chronicle the network��s efforts in bringing sustainability to the forefront of their education. The award-winning network has taken a cross-disciplinary approach to sustainability, bringing students and industry leaders together for a sustainable business conference, with plans to publish a student handbook highlighting how students can get involved in their own institutions.

MCCHE heading to Mexico for sustainable development symposium

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:28:16 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) is an international strategic partner for the upcoming Innovation for Sustainable Development Network symposium to be held in Mexico on November 12�C15, 2019.

Samuel Compton, operations director of the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN), will present on the ongoing creation of the Food Convergence Platform in Canada, a joint initiative between GODAN and MCCHE.

Desautels ranked among world��s most sustainable MBA programs

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:25:25 +0000

Today Corporate Knights released its 2019 Better World MBA ranking. The Better World ranking, now in its 17^th year, analyzes how business schools across the world fare in integrating sustainability into their MBA programs. With rising concerns of climate change, business schools are ensuring the next generation of business leaders have the environmental know-how to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ has landed at #14 this year, climbing up two ranks from 2018.

Advance your career with great thinkers and educators

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:33:25 +0000

Sir Martin Sorrell, founder and director of advertising firm S4 Capital, joins Professor Karl Moore on Les Affaires to advocate for lifelong learning, suggesting that one��s education should not end after graduation.

Are these the new three Cs of business?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:29:12 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg shares three common factors that he sees in high functioning companies��change, continuity, and community��and how each of these rely on the delicate balancing of traditional business dichotomies.

Delve: Walking Away Rather Than Blowing the Whistle

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:17:22 +0000

Prof Desmond Tsang finds that higher turnover rates among boards of directors points to the possibility of corporate fraud.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

New ��ֱ��bվ online course to counter growing financial literacy concerns

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:08:31 +0000

In an interview with CTV News, Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou comments on gaps in financial literacy education, and how the new ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials course is set to inform everyday Canadians on how to better manage their money.

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EMBA student Monika Ille appointed CEO of Indigenous television network

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:58:27 +0000

Monika Ille (EMBA��20) has been appointed CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Network Television (APNT). With more than 16 years�� experience at the network, most recently as the executive director of programming and scheduling, Ille is well-positioned to drive global expansion while adapting to changing viewer habits.

Insurance platform finds success in challenging market

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:07:10 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Alan Lau, president and CEO of Chinese insurance platform WeSure, shares how he is overcoming the challenges of breaking into a reluctant market.

Making legal work accessible with AI

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:05:09 +0000

Professor Maxime Cohen has partnered with Professor Samuel Dahan, Director of the Conflict Analytics Lab, to support the development of an AI-powered dispute resolution tool that will provide legal predictions and negotiation support for self-represented litigants.

It��s never too early to learn financial literacy

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:35:11 +0000

In an opinion piece for The Globe and?Mail, Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou and Neil McLaughlin, Group Head of Personal and Commercial Banking at Royal Bank of Canada, highlight the growing importance of personal finance management and how education initiatives can support this.

Teachable lessons from today��s generations

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:32:08 +0000

From creating a more sustainable work-life balance to actively campaigning for their future, Millennials and Generation Z offer teachable lessons for other generations, according to Professor Karl Moore.

La Facult�� de gestion Desautels de l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ, en collaboration avec Objectif avenir RBC et The Globe and Mail, lance un cours national sur les finances personnelles

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:32:41 +0000

Le cours en ligne gratuit de Finances personnelles pour tous par ��ֱ��bվ outillera les Canadiens afin d��am��liorer la gestion de leurs finances personnelles.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management in Collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail Launch National Personal Finance Course

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:32:45 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Personal Finance Essentials free online course will empower Canadians to have a better relationship with their finances

Professor Maxime Cohen��s work recognized at 2019 INFORMS conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:46:00 +0000

At the 2019 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Professor Maxime Cohen, with co-authors Ruben Lobel and Georgia Perakis, was awarded the Best Operations Management Paper in Management Science Award within the past three years for their paper ��The Impact of Demand Uncertainty on Consumer Subsidies for Green Technology Adoption��. This paper also received an honourable mention for the best publication in environment and sustainability award.

Taking time to reflect strengthens leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:34:13 +0000

Nancy J. Adler, Professor in Organizational Behaviour and S. Bronfman Chair in Management, advocates for journalism as an effective leadership tool that permits ideas to flow and innovation to thrive. Taking 15 minutes out of your day for journaling supports professional growth, with Professor Adler��s preferred form of journaling by hand due to its meditative qualities.

Connecting academic research and public policy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:30:37 +0000

Following his research on the complex healthcare needs of refugees, Desautels alumnus Dr. Firas Khalid (IMHL��14) suggests ways in which academic research can be used to inform public policy.

Delve: Can Club Stores Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:28:43 +0000

New research from Prof Yu Ma suggests there are opportunities for marketers to encourage healthier shopping among warehouse store customers.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

From Olympic gold medalist to Mini-MBA alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:02:05 +0000

In September, Canadian speed skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist Catriona La May Doan was appointed the CEO of Sport Calgary. To glide into her new role with confidence, La May Doan completed an Executive Development Course (Cycle 1) of ��ֱ��bվ's Mini-MBA Series.

��Going into new situations, one of the biggest things is you feel like you should know everything, but you don��t��, says La May Doan. ��I feel like the program gave us a bit of background, a bit of confidence.��

Dobson startup tour showcases Desautels entrepreneurial spirit

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:53:59 +0000

In fall, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship went on the road as part of its annual Startup Tour. The six-week tour provided an opportunity for 10 teams to generate a buzz around their projects and network with industry experts and potential investors.

Desautels places second at Lazaridis International Case Conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:20:13 +0000

A Desautels BCom team has secured second place at the 2019 Lazaridis International Case Conference.

During the week of October 13�C19, 12 schools from around the world gathered for the event at Wilfried Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Desautels was represented by four BCom students: Devon Haye, Sara Duklas, Aleem Damji, and Angel Miao.

Election results cause speculation over SNC-Lavalin legal case

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:17:21 +0000

Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the return of the Liberal government at this week��s election and how this may impact the fraud and corruption charges currently against engineering firm SNC-Lavalin Group.

Delve: How to Keep Suppliers Honest��Instead of Allowing them Every Opportunity not to Be

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:37:33 +0000

New research from Prof Mehmet Gumus explores?the challenges that companies face when monitoring product quality in distant factories, and how choosing the right contract structure can incentivize suppliers to deliver higher quality products.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Why we should tackle climate concerns at the consumer level

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:12:31 +0000

In his latest blog on Les Affaires, Professor Karl Moore interviews Adam Waterous, Managing Partner and CEO of Waterous Energy Fund, about the regional divisions created by energy policies and how he aims to reduce consumer greenhouse gas emissions.

Enhancing company culture with humour

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:07:16 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Alumna (EMBA��16) and Director General and Founder of the ?cole nationale de l'humour Louise Richer positions humour as an effective management tool, emphasizing its ability to encourage communication, enhance productivity, and defuse tension in the workplace.

Promoting sustainability through impact investing

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:47:36 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, ��ֱ��bվ alumnus and Founder and CEO of Impact AND Geoff Moore shares his support of impact investing, an investment practice that generates positive, quantifiable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.

BCom100 Campaign will pave the way for future generations of students

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:02:02 +0000

In 2021, ��ֱ��bվ will celebrate its 200^th anniversary. To set the stage for another 200 years of impact, the University has launched its Made by ��ֱ��bվ campaign with a goal to raise $2 billion.

Before ��ֱ��bվ turns 200, the Desautels Faculty of Management will celebrate an exciting milestone in 2020: 100 years since our first class of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students graduated and went out into the world to leave their mark.

Who stands to benefit when companies collapse?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:59:56 +0000

Following the collapse of veteran tour operator Thomas Cook, Professor Patrick Augustin has co-authored an article that highlights the problem with ��empty creditors��, a growing financial market phenomenon impacting distressed firms, and how hedge funds stand to benefit.

Delve: Securing Good Development Outcomes Podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:12:57 +0000

David Malpass gives his first major address as President of the World Bank Group ahead of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meeting in October 2019. Hear more about what his organization is doing on the ground to reduce extreme poverty.

This podcast is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

First-ever Henry Mintzberg PhD Teaching and Mentorship Award goes to Professor Alain Pinsonneault

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:35:43 +0000

Professor Alain Pinsonneault recently received the inaugural Henry Mintzberg PhD Teaching and Mentorship Award in recognition of his high-quality teaching and commitment to student progress. He was nominated for the honour by PhD students and alumni.

The award was created in 2018 to recognize Professor Henry?Mintzberg��s 50 years of service to ��ֱ��bվ.

Strong career prospects for ��ֱ��bվ��s specialty masters students

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:27:57 +0000

Graduates of the Desautels Faculty of Management��s specialized masters programs are in high demand these days. As tech and AI companies flock to cities like Montreal and Toronto, they look for candidates with the type of practical experience that students receive at ��ֱ��bվ. Shoeb Hosain, Program Director of ��ֱ��bվ��s Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), explains the unique advantages of specializing at Desautels.

2019 SSHRC Grants awarded

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:21:35 +0000

Congratulations to the Desautels professors who received 2019 SSHRC Grants.

SSHRC Insight Development Grants

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour with Farid Guindo

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:30:00 +0000

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour on October 22 at 3:30 PM. Meet with Farid Guindo and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal about investment banking & the global energy sector, specifically hedge funds & buy side opportunities.

MMA Students Gain Hands-on Experience at Pratt & Whitney Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:09:37 +0000

As core to the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program, the EXP Analytics Consulting module has MMA students working alongside industry professionals over a 10-month period solving a significant Data & Analytics problem, aimed to boost the client��s top or bottom lines.

Take a look at what our MMA students have to say after working with partner Pratt & Whitney Canada.

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EMBA student helps expand Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:19:20 +0000

As the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) celebrates 20 years on the air, EMBA student Monika Ille reflects on the challenges of increasing viewership. In her role as the APTN��s general director of programming and the network��s grid, Monica helps produce content that is broadcast across Canada on four different channels and viewed by 72% of Indigenous?adults.

EMBA alumnus transmits First Nations heritage in new novel

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:15:01 +0000

Rapha?l Picard (EMBA��14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Rapha?l strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.

The key to survival for brick and mortar retail stores

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:20:06 +0000

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management, explains why some brick and mortar retailers survive while others collapse as e-commerce rises.

To succeed, leaders must evolve

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:16:02 +0000

Yves Daccord, CEO of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), sits down with Professor Karl Moore to share his insights on developing a flexible leadership style to confront the reality on the ground.

A case for managing with heart

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:13:18 +0000

In his new book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg criticizes the soulless, disengaged style of management that��s infecting the modern workplace and points to a better way.

World Bank Group president shares insights on development aid that works

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:31:03 +0000

What are some of the major opportunities and obstacles to helping developing economies grow? Professor Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ, moderates a lively discussion with World Bank Group President David Malpass.

For prospective MBA students, flexibility is king

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:20:15 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management is at the forefront of a national push to develop more flexible MBA programs. Starting this year, Desautels will offer 12- and 16- month alternatives to its traditional 20-month full-time MBA program. Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou explains why the expanded offering is essential to maintaining a competitive edge.

��ֱ��bվ meets rising demand for specialty business degrees

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:16:11 +0000

Masters degrees in fields like finance and big data are quickly becoming a popular alternative to the traditional MBA for students looking to specialize. Professor Mehmet Gumus, Academic Director for the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), and??Rida Mehdi (MMA'19) weigh in on the unique advantages of a specialty degree.

��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA team wins Social Business Creation competition at HEC Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:11:12 +0000

For the second year in a row, a team of ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA students won first prize in the Social Business Creation competition held at HEC Montr��al. The winning team unveiled their business plan for Turbodega, a social enterprise that would create management tools to help small grocers in emerging economies track their daily sales in real time. Jointly hosted by HEC Montr��al and the Yunus Centre, the competition challenges students to develop as social entrepreneurs.

Visit the links below for photos of Turbodega and last year��s winner, Kajou.

BCom student champions LNG Qu��bec project

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:05:10 +0000

Public opinion is split over the LNG Qu��bec project, which would build a liquefaction plant and marine terminal to transport goods on the Saguenay River. From the perspective of BCom student Chrystophe Simard, the economic windfall generated by LNG Qu��bec will outweigh the environmental impact.

Business success hinges on trust

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:57:42 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, ��ֱ��bվ alumnus David Hopkinson, the global director of partnerships for the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid and former sales manager for the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Group (MLSE), reveals the key to building lasting relationships in the sports industry.

��ֱ��bվ named Canada��s top medical doctoral university for 15th year in a row

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:51:12 +0000

For the 15^th year in a row, ��ֱ��bվ has edged out its competition to be named Canada��s top medical doctoral university by Maclean��s Magazine.

According to Maclean��s, the choice to award ��ֱ��bվ the top spot reflects factors like ��ֱ��bվ��s emphasis on research, environmental initiatives, and on-campus entrepreneurial opportunities.

��ֱ��bվ Israel study trip immerses students in startup culture

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:49:53 +0000

BCom student Huaide ��Iris�� Huang reflects on the value she��s gained from the two-week ��ֱ��bվ Israel Study Trip.

Delve: Finding the Silver Lining of Workplace Interruptions

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:48:27 +0000

Can e-mail interruptions actually boost your productivity at work? New research from Prof Alain Pinsonneault says yes; the key is to be mindful and determine task relevance.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Delve: What the Future of Work Holds in the Age of the Learning Algorithm

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:41:03 +0000

What will your workplace be like in the age of the learning algorithm? New research from Professor Samer Faraj explains why the current technological revolution is unlike any other we��ve seen and how we can adapt.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Delve: Disruption in the Workplace Podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:33:53 +0000

Yann LeCun, Director of AI at Facebook and 2018 Turing Award recipient, and Desautels Professor of Organizational Behaviour Matissa Hollister answer the burning question: Is AI coming for your job?

Professor Nancy J. Adler receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:38:04 +0000

Nancy J. Adler, Professor in Organizational Behaviour and?S. Bronfman Chair in Management, will receive the International Leadership Association (ILA)��s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Ottawa later this month.

Since 2008, the ILA has conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award upon 37 recipients who have made significant contributions to the field of leadership studies through ��prominent published works and their influential support of the body of leadership knowledge and practice.��

Alumnus uses sustainability education to grow urban agriculture business

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:54:46 +0000

Inspired by his studies in Entrepreneurship and Managing for Sustainability, Thibault Sorret (BCom��18) has accepted a management role at a Montreal-based urban agriculture company. Lufa Farms, co-founded by alumna Lauren Rathmell, uses hydroponics to grow pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, and other plants for 17,000 local customers.

Mehmet Gumus appointed to Editorial Board of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:53:18 +0000

Mehmet Gumus, Associate Professor in Operations Management, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (M&SOM).

Think small to go big

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:46:44 +0000

Are you a big picture or a details person? Professor Henry Mintzberg rejects the dichotomy and argues that both perspectives are essential for effective leadership.

Employee motivation starts with good management

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:43:24 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with ��ֱ��bվ alumnus and entrepreneur Jonathan Stent-Torriani to hear his thoughts on creating a company culture that motivates people to succeed. The South African native is the co-founder and co-chair of Newrest, a multi-sector catering company with 35,000 employees across 50 countries.

��ֱ��bվ��s revamped MBA program is more experiential, flexible

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:46:01 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou highlights the key features of ��ֱ��bվ-Desautels��s newly redesigned MBA program: a mandatory leadership course, a greater emphasis on experiential learning, and a more flexible pace. Now, students have the option to complete an accelerated full-time MBA in 12 months.

Read more in La Presse

Access management insights with Delve

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:08:13 +0000

Bringing Insight to the Surface

The official thought leadership publication of ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management, Delve offers the latest in management thinking to inform and inspire decision-makers across sectors.

Under the direction of Professor Saku Mantere, inaugural Editor-in-Chief, Delve features the latest in management thinking that stretches perspectives, sparks new ideas, and brings clarity to decision-makers at all levels and across sectors.

Meet our new DesautelsConnect Ambassador

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:46:06 +0000

Introducing Natasha, our DesautelsConnect Ambassador

My goal on Ten Thousand Coffees is to help make DesautelsConnect a valuable tool that serves and meaningfully brings together individuals within the Desautels community.

I��m currently familiarizing myself with the entire networking process (both online and offline) to see how the DesautelsConnect experience can be optimized to better suit our community��s needs.

BCom student retires from competitive snowboarding

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:55:27 +0000

After sustaining a series of injuries, 21-year-old BCom student?Oc��ane Fillion?has officially retired from competitive snowboarding. While she vows to hit the slopes as often as she can, the former Slopestyle and Big Air champion will focus on earning a business degree at ��ֱ��bվ and acting as a coordinator for the Quebec Snowboard Association.

At the height of her snowboarding career, Oc��ane won a gold medal at the Canada Games in 2015 and a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in 2016.

Championing diversity in the financial services industry

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:51:24 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Eileen Murray, the co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, about her efforts to fight hiring discrimination, communicate openly, and encourage risk-taking in the workplace.

Alumna appointed CEO of major cannabis pharmaceutical company

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:49:14 +0000

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA��06) has taken the reins of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, where she will drive expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU. Dr. Rinow brings to the table more than two decades of finance and business experience in the healthcare industry.

MBA alumna invests in next generation of business leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:32:18 +0000

Dr. Elise Perrault?(MBA��07) recently made the Marquis ��Who��s Who�� list in recognition of her achievements in the field of business management. Dr. Perrault has racked up multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research as a professor at the College of Charleston��s School of Business and visiting professor at Brown University.

She leverages years of entrepreneurial experience in the arts, music, and technology industries to develop strategic, socially conscious business leaders.

EMBA alumna climbs to top rung of SAQ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:29:22 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, SAQ chief Catherine Dagenais (EMBA��18) shares her best tips for leading with authenticity, fostering a culture of innovation, and striking an ideal work-life balance.

MBA alumnus becomes Hollywood stuntman

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:08:53 +0000

There��s nothing predictable about the career trajectory of Andrew Comrie-Picard (MBA/LLB��01), who has accumulated an impressive body of stunt work in Hollywood films like Atomic Blonde and Hobbs & Shaw, the latest instalment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Over the course of his career, Comrie-Picard has also tried his hand at law, race car driving, journalism, entrepreneurship, and hosting a reality TV show.

How BlackRock spooks markets

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:05:28 +0000

Professor David Schumacher pulls back the curtain on BlackRock��s oversized market influence in a new documentary produced by European television network ARTE.

He discusses his research paper, Who is afraid of BlackRock?, which links BlackRock��s acquisition of Barclays Global Investors to skittish investor behaviour and shock waves in the market.

Learn more
(Watch Professor Schumacher from 17:00 onwards.)

Leading with impact in the world of management consulting

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:21:01 +0000

What does it take to lead one of the world��s top consulting firms? Listen in as Professor Karl Moore talks strategy, impact, and industry trends with Scott McDonald (BCom��89), President & CEO of Oliver Wyman.

Learn more

Finding Joy in Problem-Solving

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:12:02 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Cirque du Soleil��s Davide Pisanu (MBA��13) to find out what motivates him as he sets out to transform a company of 5,000 people.

Read more in Forbes

Alumna named one of Australian Financial Review��s top 100 women of influence

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:08:59 +0000

Sophie Galaise (EMBA��12) recently claimed a coveted spot on the Australian Financial Review��s annual Women of Influence list. Sophie became the Managing Director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2016, having previously directed the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane, Australia, and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.

��ֱ��bվ named one of the world��s top 50 universities

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:32:36 +0000

��ֱ��bվ ranks among the world��s top 50 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020. At number 42 on the list, ��ֱ��bվ is one of only three Canadian universities to crack the top 50. The annual rankings rate 1,400 universities across 92 countries on the quality of their teaching, research, and international engagement.

Selling sustainability to small and medium enterprises

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:21:18 +0000

Professor Dror Etzion and his co-leads, Professors Catherine Potvin and Jaye Ellis, are on a mission to inspire sustainable business practices among Canada��s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which employ 90 percent of the population.

Recently, they teamed up with the National Film Board of Canada and a Montreal-based production company to develop a platform to share stories about the steps SMEs are taking on the path to environmental sustainability.

BCom alumna tapped to invest in next generation of digital infrastructure

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:56:49 +0000

Alumna Genevi��ve Maltais-Boisvert (BCom��05) will leverage 15 years of experience in global infrastructure funds management in her new role as Principal on the investment team of Digital Bridge Holdings, LLC. The Florida-based firm invests in companies that enable greater mobile and internet connectivity.

MBA alumnus to drive Canadian expansion for commercial finance company

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:54:20 +0000

Alumnus Ronnie Bloom (MBA��04) has been appointed Managing Director of Originations for Great Rock Capital, a U.S.-based commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending. Mr. Bloom contributes deep expertise gained from origination roles at Wells Fargo Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada.

Updates from the Business Librarians

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:28:32 +0000

We are happy to announce that Dawn McKinnon has agreed to join the team as the Liaison Librarian for Management and Business, alongside Amanda Wheatley.?

Dawn and Amanda will be jointly responsible for liaising with all research areas and programs within the Desautels Faculty of Management. Amanda will continue to provide service for all Entrepreneurship activities across campus.

For more information:

IMHL alumni launch project to improve health outcomes for at-risk children

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:42:59 +0000

Ahmad Firas Khalid, Padma Venkatasubramanian and Caroline Kisia, all 2014 alumni of ��ֱ��bվ��s IMHL program, have teamed up to create Amama (grandmother), a community-based platform that connects grandmothers with vulnerable children to improve children��s physical and mental well-being.

In 2013, the trio won a Canada Grant Challenge to field-test a copper device they created to kill deadly water-borne pathogens.

When the index fund bubble pops

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:40:41 +0000

Professor Mo Chaudhury weighs in on the market risks caused by the growing popularity of index funds.

��ֱ��bվ ranks highest in Canada for producing female entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:37:29 +0000

��ֱ��bվ ranks number 17 on the list of universities whose MBA programs produce the highest number of female start-up founders, making it the only non-U.S. institution to crack the top 25.

Israel��s startup boom

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:25:30 +0000

With the world��s highest volume of startups per capita, Israel is a buzzing hive of innovation. As Israeli tech companies work overtime to gain a competitive edge, Professor Jiro Kondo reflects on the uniqueness of their success story.

Through the ��ֱ��bվ-Israel Entrepreneurship Program, Israeli business students from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya recently hosted their counterparts from the Desautels Faculty of Management to collaborate and participate in a hackathon.

Go green, not paperless

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:23:36 +0000

Ren��e Yardley (MBA��97) shares her perspective on promoting innovation and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sustana Group, a producer of recycled fibres and paper products.

IMHL participant spearheads TB vaccine trial in Mumbai

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:19:25 +0000

Dr. Daksha Shah (IMHL��20) is leading a new TB vaccine trial in Mumbai, where an estimated 40 to 50 percent of the population carries a latent TB infection. The pilot project focuses on providing treatment to close contacts of TB patients.

Diverse teams drive innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 18:13:35 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Edelman executive ?ve Laurier (EMBA��11) about the lessons learned during her participation in the 2018-2019 International Women��s Forum Fellows Program. Ms. Laurier joined 35 other elite female executives from around the world for a leadership training experience that includes education modules at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.

When market logic fails

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:48:47 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg highlights the pitfalls of managing without substance or long-term vision in his new book, Bedtime Stories for Managers. Over his fifty-year career, Professor Mintzberg has watched the private sector rise in power in proportion to government and civil society. Now, he��s raising an alarm about the consequences to society when market logic fails to deliver.

��ֱ��bվ students encounter Israel��s startup ecosystem

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:46:20 +0000

Students from the Desautels Faculty of Management recently spent two weeks learning about Israeli entrepreneurship from their counterparts at the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship in Herzliya, Israel. The ��ֱ��bվ-Israel Entrepreneurship Program provides a collaborative, hands-on study of FinTech innovation in North America and Israel.

MBA alumnus appointed to lead Property Management Japan CBRE

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:42:47 +0000

Mitsuhiro Jimbo (MBA��14) was recently appointed to lead CBRE Japan��s Property Management Division. Mr. Jimbo brings to the table more than 20 years of corporate real estate experience in Japan and North America.

A recipe for successful entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:59:18 +0000

Arlene Dickinson, the CEO of Venture Communications and one of Canada��s most influential entrepreneurs, identifies the key ingredients for creating lasting success in business. Ms. Dickinson?received the Desautels Management Achievement Award in 2008 in recognition of her leadership.

Tim Horton��s Struggles to Capture U.S. Market

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:05:27 +0000

Assistant Professor (Teaching)?Robert Mackalski reflects on the distinctives of the Tim Horton��s brand and explains why the company is failing to overtake competitors in the U.S.

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MBA alumnus joins board of Internet of Things company

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:00:06 +0000

Vikas Ranjan (MBA��00) recently joined the Board of Directors for Carl Data Solutions, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company founded in Vancouver in 2015. Mr. Ranjan brings more than 22 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investing, capital markets, and finance to the role.

Desautels earns Eduniversal award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:18:04 +0000

Angelica Potes, EMBA��18, accepted an Eduniversal award in Croatia on behalf of the Desautels Faculty of Management for placing among the Top-3 Business Schools in North America for 2018.

Photo: Angelica Potes (right) personally delivers the award from Croatia to Montreal to celebrate with Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou (left).

Sonder Becomes Dobson Centre��s First Unicorn

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:26:53 +0000

Sonder, a hospitality startup founded by former ��ֱ��bվ student Francis Davidson, is now a billion-dollar company. Sonder competed in the 2014 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup Startup Competition, where it attracted the attention and investment of judge Tim Tokarsky (BSc ��99).

Read more in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

Weighing the value of cryptocurrency

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:43:52 +0000

Professor Fahad Saleh publishes a new paper that examines the social and political impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Taking risks at Cirque du Soleil

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:37:00 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Cirque du Soleil executive Davide Pisanu (MBA'13)?about his efforts to navigate change and challenge the status quo in the face of uncertainty.

Prof. Hewlin on discovering your ��path of purpose��

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:34:01 +0000

Professor Patricia Hewlin charts her journey from banking in New York to earning a PhD in organizational behavior and joining the Desautels faculty. Through her research on organizational barriers to authenticity, she��s on a mission to help students and leaders create a better workplace.

IMPM offers unique blend of theory and practice

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:31:49 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s International Masters�� Program for Managers (IMPM), based on the pedagogy of Professor Henry Mintzberg, takes experienced managers through 16 months of hands-on training to hone their skills. The president of BonBoss, a Quebec-based HR consulting company, joins a training module in Montreal to experience the IMPM in action.

Alumna Toni Rinow Appointed CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:25:29 +0000

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA ��06) was recently appointed to serve as the next CEO of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in medical cannabis products.

With a doctorate in physical chemistry and 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, Dr. Rinow is well-positioned to drive global expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU.

MBA alumna using degree to improve U.S.-Japanese business relations

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:23:11 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews alumna Laura Younger (MBA��09) about her work as the executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the practical advantages of earning an MBA.

Decoding ��courage�� and other employment buzzwords

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:04:42 +0000

The use of the word ��courage�� in job ads, including ads for entry-level and minimum wage jobs, doubled between 2014 and 2018. Professor Lisa Cohen points out the risks of setting the bar too high and reflects on what companies are really looking for in their employees.

Alumnus Mirko Bibic named next President & CEO of Bell Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:47:36 +0000

Mirko Bibic (BCom ��89) will succeed George Cope as the next President and CEO of Bell Canada next January.

Since he joined Bell Canada in 2004, Bibic has played a pivotal role in the company��s strategic acquisitions, including the largest acquisition in Canadian telecom history with the purchase of Astral Media in 2013.

Read more in La Presse

As election approaches, Quebec sides with Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin controversy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:42:18 +0000

In an article for The New York Times, Professor Karl Moore defends Prime Minister Justin Trudeau��s effort to save Quebec jobs and speculates about the future of SNC-Lavalin.

Holt Accelerator welcomes fresh batch of fintech startups for training

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:39:05 +0000

Montreal��s Holt Accelerator welcomed its second class of fintech startup executives to a rigorous 12-week training program.

Like ��ֱ��bվ��s X-1 Accelerator, offered by the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Holt Accelerator plays matchmaker between promising entrepreneurs and industry investors.

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SNC Lavalin on shaky ground after new report released

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:18:52 +0000

Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the future of SNC Lavalin in the wake of an incriminating report released by Canada��s ethics commissioner.

The Montreal-based company has seen its market value plummet by more than 60 percent since January.

BCom alumnus ensures smooth leadership transition at Ivanho�� Cambridge

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:16:24 +0000

Sylvain Fortier (BCom ��87), Chief Investment and Innovation Officer for Ivanho�� Cambridge, will work in tandem with newly appointed CEO Nathalie Palladitcheff to fill the void left by the company��s outgoing CEO.

Professor Arvind Karunakaran wins the William H. Newman Award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:21:31 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Arvind Karunakaran who was presented with the 2019 William H. Newman Award at this year��s Academy of Management.

Of twenty shortlisted candidates, Professor Karunakaran is one of two winners, securing the distinction for his paper, "Front-Line Professionals in the Wake of Digital Scrutiny: The Paradox of Public Accountability,�� which was submitted to Organizational Communications and Information Systems.

��ֱ��bվ students set off to Israel for a window into the world of FinTech

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:19:38 +0000

Under the leadership of Professors Brian Rubineau and Jiro Kondo, nearly 40 ��ֱ��bվ students are in Israel this month to learn more about the country that has come to be called ��startup nation.��

A big boost for kids who want to code

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:16:26 +0000

EMBA participant and Founder of Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) Kate Arthur has a reason to celebrate: her organization just received $8.1 million in funding from CanCode to educate kids about code and artificial intelligence.

Communityship not leadership, posits management thinker Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 20:58:58 +0000

In an interview with Think:Act, Professor Henry Mintzberg elaborates on why conceptions of leadership yield disconnected, ineffective management. Instead, he argues in favor of what he refers to as ��communityship.��

��We're not going to democratize businesses and we don't need to, and we shouldn't. But more humane for sure and more respectful,�� says Mintzberg.

In memory of Professor Richard Donovan

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:24:35 +0000

To honour Professor Donovan��s legacy, the Desautels Faculty of Management has established the Richard Donovan Fund to support students. You are welcome to contribute to the fund.

Management insights from Moishes, a Montreal institution

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:00:32 +0000

Lenny Lighter, former owner and current manager of Moishes steakhouse, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to share his take on customer service and his vision for the iconic eatery.

EMBA participant to head NB Liquor and Cannabis NB

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:23:04 +0000

Patrick Parent (EMBA��2020), former vice-president at Moosehead Breweries, has been appointed President and CEO of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, effective September 3.

MBA Japan alumnus excels in craft beer business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:18:34 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Paul Speed (MBA��14), Co-founder and CEO of the Kyoto Brewing Co., sheds light on the MBA class that flipped his perspective and the road to setting up a thriving business in an foreign land.

Andy Nulman on embracing the unknown

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:08:34 +0000

Andy Nulman (BCom��83), Desautels Global Expert and Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Play the Future, dishes on what he��s learned from welcoming risk and taking on the supposed impossible.

Montreal among top 10 student cities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:18:58 +0000

Montreal has locked in the sixth spot on the 2019 QS Best Student Cities in the World ranking, continuing its ranking in the top ten cities worldwide and the first in Canada.

EMBA alumnus on the vegetable golden age

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:03:29 +0000

A piece for La Presse featuring a roundup of the top vegetarian restaurants in the city mentions the popular restaurant LOV, which is founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA��13).

MMA students find inspiration on inaugural Study Trip in San Francisco

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:36:37 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) degree is a pre-experience, twelve-month specialized program in the evolving field of management analytics with a strong emphasis on experiential learning.

As part of this hands-on learning, the first cohort of MMA students went on the program's inaugural Study Trip to San Francisco in June.

Welcome to the reinvented Desautels Digest

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:02:35 +0000

Looking for a way to stay connected with ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management?

Be sure to subscribe to the new, mobile-friendly Desautels Digest- a newsletter that brings you the latest news and events featuring our Desautels community, delivered straight to your inbox.

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No bailout for SNC-Lavalin, says Quebec government

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:14:46 +0000

With news that Quebec does not plan to offer the struggling SNC-Lavalin financial aid, Professor Karl Moore comments on the implications.

Desautels students climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for daycare centre

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:13:06 +0000

Driven to raise funds to improve the conditions of daycare centres in South Africa, Roderick Mackinnon (BCom��19) and Thomas Pr��vost (BCom��20) have just set off on a seven-day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. You can support their initiative by visiting their fundraising page, Kili for Kids.

Walking the authenticity tightrope

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:02:17 +0000

New research from Professor Patricia Hewlin and co-authors examines the benefits of being authentic in the workplace, remarking that this tends to be particularly nebulous for minorities.

How a BCom alumna found her passion for making jokes

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:48:03 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Robby Hoffman speaks about being an insider-outsider and how she went from studying accounting to pursuing her comedy dreams.

MBA alumnus appointed to board of Alimera Sciences

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:03:16 +0000

John Snisarenko (MBA��91) has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Alimera Sciences, bringing with him decades of commercial experience in ophthalmology.

Boeing continues to work through software glitch

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:55:12 +0000

As Boeing works through the software problems of their now highly scrutinized 737 Max jets, Professor Karl Moore comments on what is at stake for the airline company.

Mintzberg headlines leadership conference

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:50:06 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg will headline the upcoming Leadership: Courage Required conference hosted by the International Leadership Association (ILA).

The conference will examine the work of courageous leaders and followers through skill-based workshops, thought-provoking panels, and presentations highlighting new knowledge and innovative practices.

Collins Oghor on his transformative ��ֱ��bվ years

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:22:13 +0000

There��s no pigeon-holing Collins Oghor, the MD-MBA graduate who is at once a global health consultant, company owner, and fashion maven. Learn more about his ��ֱ��bվ journey and his future aspirations to improve healthcare delivery in Africa.

Read more in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

Three tips for introverted leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:19:27 +0000

Professor Karl Moore explores the dimensions of introverted leadership and provides three key tips to enhance their interactions with extroverted members in their workplace.

Desautels grad on new Starbucks-UberEats matchup

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:51:56 +0000

Dan Park (BCom��03), General Manager of Uber Eats Canada, comments on the much-anticipated Canadian partnership between Starbucks and UberEats, which will give customers full access to the coffee chain��s drink menu from the comfort of their home.

Desautels alumna among ones to watch in FinTech

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:49:37 +0000

Congratulations to Laviva Mazhar (BCom��15), Investment Analyst at Luge Capital, who has been named among the top 50 women in FinTech for 2019 according to the Digital Finance Institute.

Corey Phelps on the problem-solving toolkit

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:46:26 +0000

Listen to the latest podcast featuring Professor Corey Phelps as he shares the inspiration behind his book Cracked It! and the vital importance of effective problem solving �C for organizations and individuals alike.

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GCPA students?awarded prestigious C. Douglas Mellor Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:29:44 +0000

Carlo Frediani (GCPA��19) and Ashley James (GCPA��19), students of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, have been selected among their graduating class as this year��s recipients of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

Air Canada and Transat A.T., a match made in heaven?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:22:47 +0000

Canadian travelers deal with some of the world��s highest airfares per kilometre, and the likely merger of two Montreal-based carriers �D Air Canada and Transat A.T. �D could make things worse. Professor Karl Moore comments.

Bombardier job cuts: Tough but predicted

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:21:00 +0000

Bombardier��s plan to reduce the number of workers at its rail car plant in Thunder Bay comes as no surprise to industry watchers, such as Professor Karl Moore who cites low Canadian demand as a contributor.

Meet the latest tech unicorn

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:19:11 +0000

Hailed as the hot alternative to Airbnb, ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup participant Sonder (previously Flatbook) has recently secured $225-million in financing, bumping their valuation up to $1-billion.

With news of their latest financial backing, Sonder is looking to set up a second headquarter, this time in Canada.

An inside look at Quebec��s premier boutique hotel

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:10:57 +0000

Marie Pier Germain (EMBA��16) and family dish on the attention to detail and endless hours of work that go into their thriving hotel business that spans generations.

Bombardier layoffs at Thunder Bay

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:06:44 +0000

As news breaks that Bombardier plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its Thunder Bay plant, Professor Karl Moore comments on the company��s strategic decision.

MBA alumna pursues love of bread

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:24:02 +0000

Dara Gallinger (MBA��15), CEO & Co-founder of Brodflour, dishes on the inspiration behind launching a one-stop organic flour mill and bakery in a bustling Canadian city.

A secret antidote to managerial favoritism

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:16:46 +0000

A recent blog post by Steven Kramer (BCom��97), CEO at WorkJam, explores how technology can be leveraged to avoid the pitfalls of managerial favoritism in the workplace. The benefits of doing so would be manifold, including?improved employee engagement and retention, according to Kramer.

Pondering skills development in a globalised world

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:42:18 +0000

Watch as Dean Isabelle Bajeux joins Les Rencontres ��conomiques d'Aix-en-Provence as a panelist commenting on the globalisation of skills and the role of education to prepare the next generation of talent.

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The business of mail

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:57:06 +0000

Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore, former President and CEO of the Royal Mail and Executive Director of Canada Post, Moya Greene dishes on the evolving future of mail and?her career path, which she described as serendipitous.

Books to dive into this summer

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:45:24 +0000

As the temperature climbs and vacations kickoff, be sure to check out The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter summer book list to see what members of Desautels and the wider ��ֱ��bվ community are reading.

Welcoming new Desautels Global Experts

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:04:51 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to welcome three accomplished business leaders who will join its Desautels Global Experts group: Ken Brooks, Senior Vice President (Partner) Transaction Advisory Services �C Lead Advisory (M&A) at EY; Jason Chrein, Managing Director, Cr��dit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; Paul Sturgess, Vice President, Strategy & Business Architecture at the Royal Bank of Canada.

Business schools: Staying relevant amid seismic change

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:08:03 +0000

In a piece for BizEd that looks at the history and future directions of business schools around the world, the Desautels Faculty of Management is featured as one with its sights set on the next frontier of management education.

��At Desautels, traditions have never been an impairment to innovations,�� says Dean Bajeux. ��Our tradition of research translates into innovation and entrepreneurship.��

Accounting scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:07:11 +0000

Congratulations to Kiwon Choi (BCom��19), Hugo Ouimet (BCom��19 �C currently in GCPA program) and Christopher Wolf (BCom��20), undergraduate scholarship recipients from the Ordre des comptables professionnels agr��s du Qu��bec.

Unleashing the potential of MSMEs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:04:26 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou joined a UN congregation to explore the powerful role of education in improving the impact of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Watch her remarks online.

Meet the EMBA cream of the crop

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:01:18 +0000

EMBA participants Isabel Dansereau and Jason Taylor have been named to the Poets & Quants list of best and brightest EMBAs worldwide. Learn more about their life and career paths.

Lessons from a $1-billion startup

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:55:14 +0000

Desautels Management Achievement Award recipient Daniel Saks, who is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of AppDirect, dishes on his journey of innovation and perseverance to build a startup legacy.

Read more in Forbes

BCom alumnus appointed VP at YouTube

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:45:20 +0000

YouTube has tapped Martin Kon (BCom��93), who has worked as a tech, media, and telecoms consultant for more than two decades, as its new VP of Strategy, effective June 24, 2019.

Kon joins YouTube from Boston Consulting Group, where he was a senior partner and managing director in the firm��s Technology, Media & Telecoms practice, based in BCG��s New York City office.

Bill Bruford on leading and contributing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:41:50 +0000

In Professor Saku Mantere��s third and final interview with Bill Bruford, the renowned musician explores what it takes to push the frontiers of music creation and the leadership dynamics at play when writing music in a band, revealing broader lessons for leaders in general.

Experimentation in strategy-making is essential

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:39:04 +0000

A recent blog post looks at Professor Henry Mintzberg��s take on incorporating experimentation in strategy (or letting ��a thousand strategic flowers bloom��) and its continued relevance in today��s AI-driven world.

��ֱ��bվ��s Executive Institute Launches ��Excellence in Leadership�� partnership with Ovivo Inc.

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:21:35 +0000

June 25, 2019 - Montreal, Canada �C On Monday, June 17^th, The ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute (MEI) at ��ֱ��bվ launched a co-developed program exclusively for the emerging leaders of Ovivo Inc. The program brings together some of the company's?global top talent - from China, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA and Canada.

A chapter closes for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:12:28 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments following the official sale of Bombardier��s CRJ regional jet program to Mitsubishi, thereby closing its chapter in commercial aviation.

Read more in La Presse

Desautels shines in finals of L��Or��al Brandstorm

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:36:26 +0000

It��s been quite a ride for Desautels BCom students Charlotte Gaillard, Monica Gudernatsch, and Anne Sophie Levee. Over the course of this year, they have worked tirelessly under the mentorship of Peg Brunelle and BSRM Professor of Practice Marie Jos��e Lamothe to compete in the prestigious 2019 L��Or��al Brandstorm competition.

Behind the scenes of the Montreal Canadiens

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:24:04 +0000

While many will know the big names behind the Montreal Canadiens franchise, its success is owed to many others including Desautels Management Achievement Award recipient France Margaret B��langer (EMBA�� 14).

What��s keeping the glass ceiling intact?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:14:41 +0000

A new study co-authored by Professor Brian Rubineau shows that while the popular practice of network hiring can introduce gender diversity in lower-level jobs, it actually fails to do so at the executive level.

��Network recruitment is not the only process contributing to the glass ceiling, but by working to reduce the processes that contribute to the glass ceiling, we can help promote more equitable workplaces,�� says Prof. Rubineau.

Announcing the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:13:53 +0000

Congratulations to Jessica Delucilla (BCom'18), Audrey Langlois, Malcolm Sharpe, and Yu Wei Pan?(BCom'18) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Life in the fast lane

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:03:51 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Jean Todt, President of the F��d��ration Internationale de l'Automobile, dishes on his love of fast cars and the changes taking place in the automobile industry.

Sushi helps Quebec enterprise break record

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:58:38 +0000

Powered by the online platform UEAT, Sushibox restaurant recently celebrated $1 million in online sales, a record for the FoodTech enterprise chaired by Martin Lafrance (EMBA��15).

A move away from aerospace for Bombardier?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:00:25 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments as news breaks concerning Bombardier��s talks with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to potentially sell their Canadair Regional Jet program.

Rethinking the bonus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:57:21 +0000

In line with Professor Henry Mintzberg��s view that bonuses are inherently flawed, organizations worldwide are increasingly ditching the bonus in favor of fair compensation from the outset.

Bob Dorrance on the future of finance

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:53:22 +0000

Bob Dorrance (MBA��77), Chairman, CEO and President of TD Securities and Group Head, Wholesale Banking, TD Bank Group explains how the finance industry has changed during his career and what it takes to thrive in the business.

Recapping the 2019 ��ֱ��bվ Accounting Research Conference

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:05:15 +0000

The 2019 ��ֱ��bվ Accounting Research Conference (MARC), organized by professors Hongping Tan, Dongyoung Lee, and Jingjing Zhang at the Desautels Faculty of Management, elevated the status of ��ֱ��bվ as one of the major research hubs in Canada.

Reflections on a year of impact at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:16:49 +0000

This past year saw many important milestones for the Desautels Faculty of Management, much of which would not have been possible without our loyal and vibrant community. As presented in the 2018 Impact Report, discover the strides that the Faculty has made toward advancing its four strategic pillars: Research Excellence, Student Centred, Community Impact, and Financial Sustainability.

Introducing the new Desautels Global Experts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:14:38 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes the following business leaders to its esteemed group of Desautels Global Experts (DGE): Diana Colella (EMBA��11), VP of Business Strategy & Marketing at Autodesk; Tanya Ezekiel (BCom��94), CEO of Conductive; Salvatore Iacono (MBA��89), Executive Vice President, Operations at Cadillac Fairview; and

Mindfulness for better leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:01:35 +0000

?ve Laurier (EMBA��11), General Manager of Edelman Montr��al, sits down to share her secret to success; for Laurier, introspection is the key to learning, self-confidence, and good leadership overall.

Insights from Element AI CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:49:02 +0000

Karl Moore interviews Element AI CEO Jean-Fran?ois Gagn�� as he shares more about his entrepreneurial roots, his unconventional path, and the feat of building an AI company from the ground up.

Meet the best MBA professors

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:44:07 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Sujata Madan who was named by Poets & Quants among the favorite MBA professors for 2019.

Meet the analytics dream team

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:12:02 +0000

Congratulations to Master of Management in Analytics students Anvita Shukla, Harsimrat Soin, Akash Sondhi, and Abinav Ramesh Sundararaman who won first place in the Ericsson Data Science Hackathon!

Hosted by Ericsson Montreal, participants are allocated one day to devise innovative approaches and tools to solve some of the real-world problems facing the telecommunications industry.

��ֱ��bվ��s AERO club soars to new heights

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:39:49 +0000

Desautels BCom student Alexander Gouyet and his ��ֱ��bվ Engineering peers comprising ��ֱ��bվ AERO?placed 2^nd in the Student Unmanned Aerial System Competition, securing a $5,000-prize and the prestige of being the first ��ֱ��bվ group ever to crack the top five in the competition.

Reflecting on years of humanitarian impact

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:37:35 +0000

After six years serving as the International President of Doctors Without Borders, Joanne Liu (IMHL��14) sits down with Le Devoir to reflect on the grand challenges that shaped her tenure with the organization, as well as her future aspirations.

Recapping convocation 2019 in pictures

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:15:05 +0000

Relive the memories of ��ֱ��bվ��s Management Convocation thanks to a photo gallery compiled by the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter. Among the highlights was the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate to Alain Bouchard, Founder and Executive Chairman of Couche-Tard, who inspired the Class of 2019 with lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.

Never underestimate the bashful leader

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:08:06 +0000

An article for Financial Times on the hidden strengths of an introverted leader cites Professor Karl Moore��s work on introverted/extroverted personalities in the C-suite.

Teaching excellence celebrated at Desautels convocation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:18:31 +0000

Congratulations to Amanda Abrams, Faculty Lecturer, and Elliot Lifson, Professor of Practice and Desautels Faculty Advisory Board member, who were honored at ��ֱ��bվ��s Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels respectively.

Fond memories and big plans from the Desautels valedictorian

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:07:39 +0000

Corinna Ha has wrapped up her BCom degree and is gearing up to represent her graduating class as valedictorian. Sitting down with the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter before convocation, she reflects on her life-changing ��ֱ��bվ journey.

Read more in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

A little bit of humor goes a long way at work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:33:57 +0000

EMBA candidate Catherine Patry, Director, Communication and Marketing at ?cole nationale de l'humour shares how typically conservative domains, such as business and law, are increasingly looking to humor as a means of improving the work environment.

Getting to know the EMBA alumni

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:30:53 +0000

In a feature for HEC Montr��al Mag, EMBA alumni Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA��15) and Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA��16) share more about their life and career trajectories.

Keeping up with tech innovation in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:28:39 +0000

Moderating the C2 Montreal panel entitled, The Research of Tomorrow, Today, Professor Jui Ramaprasad explored the pace and impact of technological innovation with Sabrina Geremia, Country Director?for Google.

As Geremia underscored, upskilling and lifelong learning will become the norm for members of tomorrow��s workforce.

Perspectives from Paris Match editor

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:24:51 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins the Editor-in-Chief of Paris Match, Olivier Royant, as he shares his perspective on the European political climate and the recent rise of populism.

In recognition of outstanding research

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 May 2019 15:40:28 +0000

Professor Arvind Karunakaran is the recipient of the Industry Studies Association 2019 Emerging Scholar in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, which recognizes his contributions made in the article, ��Front-line Professionals in the Wake of Increased Digital Scrutiny: Examining the Paradox of Public Accountability.��

He will officially receive the award at the 2019 Industry Studies Annual Conference, taking place from May 30-June 1, 2019.

EMBA alumna on future energy needs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 May 2019 15:39:15 +0000

Genevi��ve Comtois (EMBA��12), head of e-Mobility at Shell Retail North America, is the closing keynote speaker at Fuels2019, sharing insight into how one of the largest energy companies in the world is preparing for the changing transportation market.

Workplaces reveal vestiges of segregation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 May 2019 15:36:56 +0000

Despite progress in the 1960s and 1970s, the desegregation of US employment has largely ground to a halt.

In new research, Professor John-Paul Ferguson finds that individual workplaces have actually become more segregated over the past three decades.

Brace yourself for the 5G revolution

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:03:24 +0000

The launch of the 5G network is slated to, once more, revolutionize the way users interact with their mobile devices. Tony Buu (EMBA��19), Director of Mobility Network & Technology Strategy for TELUS, comments on this new technological frontier.

A new show directed by EMBA alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:01:39 +0000

Through Mamma Mia!, director Serge Postigo (EMBA��15), signs his fourth musical for Juste pour rire. La Presse catches up with the cast in rehearsals one month before the premiere.

Vegan diners have a new favorite eatery

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:59:40 +0000

Founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA��13) and now boasting three locations that offer a feast for the taste buds and the eyes, LOV has quickly become a preferred spot for vegans and foodies in general.

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:57:04 +0000

On May 16, the Desautels community gathered to recognize faculty who have gone above and beyond in their teaching. Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2018-19 teaching awards!

Building a better business through data analytics

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:46:07 +0000

Discover how Professor Juan Serpa and a team of Desautels students are using data analytics to streamline operations for Santropol Roulant.

Read more in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

Insights on music composition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:42:44 +0000

In part of two of Professor Saku Mantere��s interview with Bill Bruford, the legendary drummer explores his dual identity as a composer and drummer, as well as his experience navigating drum culture.

Professor Hewlin on closing the leadership gender gap

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:39:31 +0000

In a byline for Getting Smart, Professor Patricia Hewlin explores the tangible impact that universities can make when it comes to increasing the representation of women and minorities in leadership.

��In small and large ways, universities can make a tangible difference [��] by hiring diverse faculty, providing effective bias training and encouraging inclusive classroom practices,�� writes Professor Hewlin.

Air Canada sets sights on Transat AT

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:34:13 +0000

News has broken that Air Canada is looking to acquire Transat AT Inc. for about $520 million, sending its shares soaring to a new all-time high. Professor Karl Moore comments on the possible benefits behind this strategy.

A closer look at the Ste-Catherine Street overhaul

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:32:18 +0000

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, comments on the ebbs and flows of Ste-Catherine Street �C widely regarded as the heart of retail in Montreal.

Sitting down with the 2019 Manulife Prize winner

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:08:34 +0000

Dr. Kerry S. Courneya joins CBC Homerun to discuss what winning the Manulife Prize means to him and how it will advance his research on the benefits of exercise in cancer treatment.

Listen to interview [April 30, 2019; 9:22 min]

Insights from an academic rock star

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:04:43 +0000

In part one of his three-part interview with legendary drummer turned musicologist Bill Bruford, Professor Saku Mantere uncovers the nature of his creative process and highlights from his rich career?drumming for bands like King Crimson and Yes.

Armstrong project shortlisted for industry award

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:01:21 +0000

The Donald E. Armstrong Building, home of the Desautels MBA and specialized Master��s programs, has been shortlisted for Grands Prix du genie-conseil Qu��b��cois in the project management category.

Canada: A haven for MBA aspirants

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 May 2019 19:53:15 +0000

Noting a steady rise in international applicants to the Desautels MBA, Professor Alfred Jaeger, Academic Director of MBA Programs, comments on what draws international applicants to?Canada.

A closer look at the sale of WestJet

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 May 2019 19:50:27 +0000

With news that WestJet had been sold to Onex, many are questioning whether this will mean cheaper flights for passengers. Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the multifaceted implications.

New board members for Desjardins Group

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:59:08 +0000

Desjardins Group has elected five new members to its board of directors, including Marie-Jos��e Lamothe, Professor of Practice for the Bensadoun School of Retail Management and President of Tandem International.

Desautels MBA student among ones to watch

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:57:10 +0000

Mehreen Haider is named by Poets & Quants among the 2019 MBA students to look out for worldwide �C and it��s clear to see why as she shares her proudest achievements, career aspirations, and some fun facts about herself.

An eyewear game-changer

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:55:01 +0000

Sophie Boulanger (BCom'03), founder of retail sensation BonLook, dishes on her mentors and mantra for success, as well as the trials and tribulations of disrupting the eyewear industry.

Announcing the 2019 Order of Manitoba recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:52:48 +0000

Congratulations to preeminent philanthropist and member of our International Faculty Advisory Board Marcel Desautels (C.M., LLD��07) for being named to Order of Manitoba.

��The 2019 Order of Manitoba members have each demonstrated excellence and a passionate commitment to making the world a better place, at the local, national and international levels,�� said Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, chancellor of the order, who will preside over the ceremony.��

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:19:44 +0000

The first week of May saw the start of the GCPA program for a new incoming cohort of 54 students. An additional 60 students also returned to the program in further preparation for the Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2019.

MBA Japan for the win!

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:18:18 +0000

Congratulations to MBA Japan students Kari Ito, Shannon McCarron, Hiromi Naritsuka and Chris Shragin who won the 2019 Japan InterMBA case competition, coming in victorious over teams from five other business schools.

Meet Tampa��s new director of hockey operations

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:15:35 +0000

Former Canadiens player and Desautels alumnus Mathieu Darche (BCom��00) has been announced as the Tampa Bay Lightning��s new director of hockey operations, bringing his rich experience in sports and business leadership to bear.

How networking can steer you toward the career of your dreams

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:12:04 +0000

Desautels MBA student Kris Manipon sheds light on the value of networking when it comes to learning more about an industry and finding your way as you navigate career paths.

Sitting down with co-founder of AppDirect

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 May 2019 18:09:38 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Saks (BA��07), Co-founder of AppDirect, dishes on the importance of a well-rounded education and the important lessons of failure.

A proven approach for solving difficult problems

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:58:42 +0000

MoneyForLunch podcast interviews Professor Corey Phelps on how to solve your organization��s toughest problem using a disciplined method.

Successful entrepreneurship depends on problem solving

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:56:41 +0000

Professor Corey Phelps joins the School for Startups podcast to share why problem-solving skills are essential for those looking to start their own business.

At the end of the day, the mission of any entrepreneur is to find a solution to a problem that creates value.

Taking stock of social business activities in academia

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 17:39:03 +0000

An interview with Desautels lecturer?Anita Nowak is featured in the 2019 Academia Report on Social Business, an overview compiled by the YY Foundation of the diverse social business activities that take place at academic institutions around the world.

Insights from former Bombardier executive

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 17:35:25 +0000

As longtime CEO and chairman, Laurent Beaudoin oversaw Bombardier's transformation from a small snowmobile manufacturer to an international aerospace and transportation powerhouse. Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore, he reflects on what it takes to scale a family business.

Reflections on the EFMD communications conference

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 17:26:13 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management hosted the 2019 EFMD Marcom, External and Alumni Relations Conference last week; hear what the key takeaways were for one participant from Manchester Business School.

More than a fashion brand

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:19:46 +0000

Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore, Dani Reiss, President and CEO of Canada Goose, reflects on the brand��s ascent to Canadian cultural icon territory.

How do informed traders trade based on insider information?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:18:00 +0000

If previous research has identified the existence of informed trading in the options markets, new work co-authored by Professor Patrick Augustin takes it a step further, offering insights into the actual strategies informed investors are likely to use.

A new chapter for Air Transat

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:16:21 +0000

With sights set on reducing costs and venturing into the hotel business, beloved Quebec-based airline Air Transat will likely be sold. Professor Karl Moore comments on what this means for the Canadian airline industry overall.

Rethinking pensions for today

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:12:59 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier pens a piece for American Business Magazine in which he explores why the switch over to a Defined-Contribution pension might not be the best way to go and proposes other models that can better ensure a comfortable retirement for contributors.

Facing a problem with no clear solution? A Desautels prof has answers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:39:48 +0000

Drawing from the "4-S Method" articulated in his latest book Cracked It!, Professor Corey Phelps shares how to find solutions to your next big problem like a pro.

Impact investing for a brighter future

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:37:18 +0000

Set to launch in September 2019, the Montreal Social Value Fund (MSVF) is the first student-led impact investment organization mentored by professional impact investors in Quebec.

Meet some of the Desautels students behind the fund as they share the importance of this initiative.

A home away from home: Perspectives from a French student in Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:20:06 +0000

Desautels BCom student Alice Kreziak joins Le Monde to share what prompted her, at the age of 17, to travel across the Atlantic to study business at ��ֱ��bվ.

A big surprise for her? Much like in her native France, everyone speaks French!

MBA student makes list of best and brightest

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:43:51 +0000

Poets & Quants has named MBA student and former Desautels Graduate Student Society President Tegan Boaler among the best and brightest MBAs worldwide. In an interview, Tegan reflects on her proudest achievements at Desautels, her favorite classes, and some other little-known facts about herself.

Incoming Desautels BCom is MP for the day

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:05:14 +0000

Rebecca Welden, an incoming Desautels BCom student, recently joined 338 young women in the Daughters of the Vote initiative, which gave her a firsthand experience of life in the Canadian Parliament.

Data analytics at the heart of NHL playoffs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:00:46 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA��13), Co-founder and CEO of sports analytics company Sportlogiq, shares how data analytics can give sports teams a serious competitive advantage, including those who are battling it out in the 2019 NHL playoffs. As an example, he refers to the surprising performance of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

A career crescendo for EMBA alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:29:06 +0000

After two decades of strengthening the reputation of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM), Marie-Jos��e Desrochers (EMBA��14) has been promoted to President and CEO of Place des Arts, the largest cultural and artistic complex in Canada, effective May 6, 2019.

Professor Karunakaran��s research recognized by AOM

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:07:46 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Arvind Karunakaran; his paper, "Front-Line Professionals in the Wake of Digital Scrutiny: The Paradox of Public Accountability" has been nominated for the 2019 William H. Newman Award by the Academy of Management.

The Academy of Management's William H. Newman Award recognizes the best annual meeting paper based on a dissertation.

Leadership insights from Daniel Saks

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:03:46 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Saks (BA��07), Co-founder of AppDirect, dishes on the importance of a well-rounded education and the important lessons of failure.

��ֱ��bվ named among greenest employers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:59:52 +0000

��ֱ��bվ has been named to the Canada's Greenest Employers list, a competition organized by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project.

In many ways, sustainability is embedded within ��ֱ��bվ��s DNA through program offerings like the Bachelor in Commerce in Managing for Sustainability.

Read more in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

Transforming grief into impact

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:57:04 +0000

In 2002, Sylvie Bernier (IMHL��11) witnessed the tragic drowning of her young nephew.

Sixteen years later, through the launch of a new book and documentary with Radio-Canada, she has resolved to show courage in the face of grief to make a positive impact in society.

Couche-Tard founder to be honored at ��ֱ��bվ convocation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:54:02 +0000

Congratulations to Alain Bouchard, Founder and Executive Chairman of Couche-Tard, who will be presented with an Honorary Doctorate by ��ֱ��bվ at the upcoming Management Convocation ceremony on May 30, 2019.

Transversal leadership for the soccer pitch and the boardroom

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:51:23 +0000

Heimir Hallgrimsson became a household name last World Cup as manager of the Icelandic men��s national soccer team.

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Hallgrimsson shares his take on leadership and team dynamics.

Cannabis legalization: Six months later

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:40:39 +0000

Desautels Faculty Lecturer Ken Lester joins Breakfast Television to explore how the legalization of marijuana has taken hold over the past six months and what the next chapter holds, including the rise of edibles and the further streamlining of distribution.

MBA alumnus soars to new heights

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:35:15 +0000

Craig Landry (MBA��00), currently Vice President, Marketing at Air Canada, has been appointed President of the Air Canada Leisure Group.

In his new position, Mr. Landry will be responsible for the integrated leisure group, which consists of the Air Canada Vacations tour operator business and the leisure airline Air Canada rouge.

Professor Dub�� awarded funding for new study

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:33:14 +0000

The Government of Canada has announced funding of $1.2 million for 17 projects to be led by researchers across the country that will analyze baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).

Desautels students take home top prize at PRMIA

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:18:34 +0000

Congratulations to the Desautels Capital Management Team comprised of BCom students Ludovic Van den Bergen, Emilie Granger, Ian Jiang, and Roy Chen Zhang who won first place and $10,000 in prize money at the 2019 PRMIA Risk Management competition.

Professor receives prestigious best paper nomination

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:58:07 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Arvind Karunakaran who is one of four nominees for the Managerial and Organizational Cognition (MOC) Division��s Best Submission with Practical Implications Award for: ��Truce Structures: Addressing Protracted Jurisdictional Conflict Between Professional Groups.��

The winner will be announced at the 2019 Academy of Management Annual Meeting to be held in August.

The power of being authentic at work

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:56:11 +0000

In a recent WorkLife podcast by Adam Grant, he delves into the power of authenticity in the workplace as a means for happier, more productive workers. Along the way, he grounds his discussion in Professor Patricia Hewlin��s research on facades of conformity at work.

Listen to podcast (refer to time?17:24 & 32:41)

Igniting the power of data analytics

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:51:48 +0000

Discover how Professor Juan Serpa and the 16 Desautels students comprising a new food analytics club are revolutionizing the operations of beloved NPO Santropol Roulant �C and it��s all through the power of data analytics.

Read more in the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

Porter Airlines�� CEO talks growth

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:12:49 +0000

Robert Deluce sits down with Professor Karl Moore to talk about his start in the air transport industry, what makes Porter Airlines different, and what he looks for in a potential leader.

Words of advice for recent MBA grads

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:09:27 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg joins La Presse to share some words of advice for graduates fresh out of their MBA programs.

The gist of it: stay humble and eat the scrambled eggs!

EMBA impact through the eyes of alumni

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:07:06 +0000

As the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA marks its tenth anniversary, La Presse sits down with two of the program��s many illustrious alumni, Laurent Blanchard (EMBA��16) Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA��15), to hear about their EMBA experience.

Here comes the (introverted) bride

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:05:04 +0000

With wedding season ramping up, Adrienne Jung (BA'10, MBA'15) and Professor?Karl Moore share tips on how introverted brides-to-be can make it through their big day, when all eyes will be on them.

Gold, silver, bronze: Desautels students sweep accounting competition

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:09:38 +0000

It was a three-podium finish for Desautels BCom students who competed in the Affaire de Cas case competition for second-year accounting students. Congratulations to the following students:

1st place

F��lix Dumouchel
Gabrielle Schilling
Samuel Dubuc
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2^nd place

Alexa Glaudemans
Joshua Miglialo
Jing Yi Kwok
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3rd place

IMPM participant to lead GM office

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:55:00 +0000

Congratulations to Andy Dunstan, participant on the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM), who will head GM��s new Asia Pacific office in Seoul, Korea. Andy is currently finalising his International Management Master��s degree at Lancaster University.

Ethics: The next wave in AI development

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:53:02 +0000

Renjie Butalid, Associate Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, sees an opportunity for Montreal to lead the charge in the development of ethical AI frameworks. Discover the strides that the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, which he cofounded, is making in this endeavor.

��ֱ��bվ��s top startups win big at ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:09:08 +0000

Entrepreneurial spirit is abounding on ��ֱ��bվ��s campus as evidenced by the impressive lineup of finalists in the 2019 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup powered by National Bank.

With a pool of over $200,000 in seed funding up for grabs, discover who the winning teams are this year.

Read more in The Dobson Chronicles

Catalyzing sustainable business across campus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:52:17 +0000

Congratulations to the student-led Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) who received a Catalyst Award from the ��ֱ��bվ Office of Sustainability this week under the category of Sustainability in Connectivity & Governance!

The DSN seeks to promote sustainability as a profitable opportunity for businesses. Through various events, they aim to break silos between Faculties, connecting Montreal��s professional community with students in the BCom program and beyond.

Mintzberg on a rebalanced society

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:19:25 +0000

At the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Lifelong Learning, Professor Henry Mintzberg shares his perspective on the vital importance of rebalancing society.

View opening address

The problem with assumed meritocracies in engineering

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:17:09 +0000

According to a study co-authored by Professor Brian Rubineau, female engineers find consistent evidence that their profession is not an objective meritocracy, but embrace the belief that it is �C thus further perpetuating gender (and other) inequalities.

Shoe design courses are a first for Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:13:24 +0000

Beginning in August 2019, Lasalle College students will be able to learn about designing a shoe collection thanks to a new partnership with ALDO Group �C an initiative that is close to the heart of the Bensadoun family.

Looking to the future of sports management

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:11:14 +0000

Last Friday marked the second annual The Future of Sports Conference hosted by the ��ֱ��bվ Sports Management Club (MSMC).

Topics explored at the conference included: athlete representation, marketing and customer experience, post-athlete life, technology and data analytics and strategy and partnerships.

New board appointments for FinDev

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:29:09 +0000

Elliott Lifson, Desautels International Advisory Board member and professor of practice, is one among 11 appointments to the newly-formed FinDev Canada Board of Directors.

Meet the Tesla of snowmobiles

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:26:48 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winners Taiga Motors discuss the path to commercialization of the world��s first electric snowmobile, which boasts 0-60 mph in just three seconds and zero emissions to boot.

MBA students take third spot in Milan

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:44:54 +0000

Congratulations to MBA students Kirill Gusev, Fiorella Rojas, and Sonia Torres who secured a third- place finish out of 11 international teams in the SDA Bocconi 5^th Annual International Finance Competition in Milan, Italy.

Faced with the theme of Evaluation of Investments in the Renewable Sector, the team pulled together a fully dynamic financial model and were able to analyze each solar panel plant separately.

Quebec's Caisse has major sway in SNC-Lavalin��s future

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:40:21 +0000

Quebec��s Caisse de d��p?t et placement could play an outsize role in whether SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. moves its headquarters south of the border �C its Plan B should they face criminal prosecution.

Professor Karl Moore comments on the conflicting forces at play.

Montreal puts stake in ground for ethical AI

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:36:33 +0000

If Montreal has already emerged as a global AI leader, the city continues to forge new paths by articulating its ethical framework. Renjie Butalid, Associate Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship and Co-founder of the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, shares his perspective on this important aspect of AI��s development.

Professor Mintzberg, management myth buster

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:32:53 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg joins Infopresse to bust four management myths that are all too common and hold dire consequences for workplaces.

��ֱ��bվ annonce que le prix Manuvie 2019 pour la promotion d'une sant�� active est d��cern�� Kerry S. Courneya, Ph.D.

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:32:16 +0000

La bourse de 50 000 $ est remise �� un pionnier de la recherche qui place l��exercice physique �� l��avant?plan dans le traitement du cancer

��ֱ��bվ announces Dr. Kerry S. Courneya as the 2019 Winner of the Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:30:41 +0000

$50,000 award recognizes a trailblazing researcher who put exercise front and centre in cancer treatment

Montreal �C April 1, 2019 ��ֱ��bվ, in association with Manulife and the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE), is pleased to announce that Dr. Kerry S. Courneya, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Cancer at the University of Alberta and pioneer in the field of physical activity (PA) and cancer survivorship, is the winner of the 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health.

Professor Tsang honored at Bravo 2019

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:00:18 +0000

Professor Desmond Tsang was recently honored at the Bravo 2019 gala for his recognition by REAL as a top real estate researcher for a second consecutive year.

A silver finish for BComs in Paris

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:58:12 +0000

Congratulations to BCom students Michael Amar, Tanya Gandhi and Babet Nieman who took second place in the final round of the Accuracy Business Cup, which unfolded in Paris in partnership with LVMH.

Desautels was one of six teams out of 100 entrants who were selected to advance. Thank you to Roman Celac and Peg Brunelle who contributed as coaches.

ABB CEO on people power

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:54:44 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Nathalie Pilon, CEO of ABB Canada, reveals that, while a major part of her job revolves around numbers, it��s the people behind an organization that inspire her most.

Reflecting on the Hot Cities Tour

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:51:09 +0000

Professor Karl Moore and Kenza Bennis (BCom��19) share takeaways from the eleventh edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour, which brought ��ֱ��bվ students and alumni to Japan and Thailand to study business trends in the Far East.

Dishing on cross-border issues

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:48:47 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins Northeast Public Radio to discuss the USMCA agreement (or NAFTA 2.0) and the Canadian sentiment around the proposed terms.

BCom alumnus promoted to court judge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:46:57 +0000

Howard Leibovich (BCom��90, BCL/LLB��94) Director of the Crown Law Office �C Criminal, at the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, has been appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

These headphones can read your thoughts

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:46:36 +0000

Dobson X-1 Accelerator participants Orbityl are on a mission to develop a set of headphones that can be controlled by sensing your brain��s activity.

��A lot of the research that we��ve done is in brain-computer interface applications �� looking for discrete thoughts that an individual is having as a mechanism to be used for control [of a device],�� said Orbityl co-founder Sean Kaiser.

Professor Etzion co-leads MSSI research project focusing on SMEs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:23:40 +0000

Professor Dror Etzion, along with ��ֱ��bվ colleagues Jaye Ellis (Law) and Catherine Potvin (Biology), has been selected to co-lead a research project under the ��ֱ��bվ Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI).

Working under the theme of ��Transitions��, the team will explore the pivotal role that Small- and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) will play as they increasingly shift toward sustainable practices.

Still an uphill battle for women in finance

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:21:49 +0000

Following the release of the American Economic Association��s survey results revealing the predominance of discrimination against women in the world of finance, Professor Francesca Carrieri affirms that the findings are not surprising.

Business school recruiters set sights on Africa

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:15:39 +0000

Professor Corey Phelps, Associate Dean of Executive Education at Desautels comments on the growing recognition of Africa as a source of top candidates for Canadian business schools. In the case of the International Masters for Healthcare Leadership, some of the program��s strongest participants have originated from there.

��We intentionally recruit out of Africa,�� he says. ��We see it as a growing market opportunity like so many industries do around the world.��

EMBA anniversary celebrated sustainably

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:10:40 +0000

Coinciding with its theme of Building Future-Readiness, the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal Executive MBA program recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and simultaneously became the University��s 100^th Sustainable Event.

The celebrations were deemed Gold, the highest level of certification, by integrating best practices such as incorporating a land acknowledgement for Indigenous territory, reducing food packaging waste and committing to offsetting greenhouse gas emissions related to travel.

Mintzberg among top 30 gurus

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:49:17 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg ranks 22^nd among the world��s top 30 management professionals for 2019. He is celebrated, in particular, for his contrarian views of management that have elucidated dimensions of the profession that were previously left unquestioned or overlooked.

HIM students are champions in National Banking Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:34:20 +0000

Desautels Honours in Investment Management students Kyle Costanzo, ?milie Granger, Tejas Saggi, and Eric Van Hees won the top spot in the National Banking Competition in Vancouver, coming in victorious over the 500 applicants and 70 competing teams who made it to the finals.

��No one ever says you can create your own job��: Catalyzing women��s big ideas

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:32:59 +0000

Randi Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media recently spoke at Place des Arts in Montreal about empowering fellow women to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions without qualms, particularly in the tech sector.

Announcing a new vegan investment fund

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:02:56 +0000

Quebec has just announced a new fund to support vegan enterprises, Vegan Capital, with ACEM emerging as its first investor. For Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA��15), Executive Director of ACEM, the fund dovetails seamlessly with the company��s mission.

An Olympian��s quest for gender equality

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:00:38 +0000

Celebrated Canadian Olympian Jennifer Heil (BCom��13) knows very well the positive impact that sports can have on a girl��s confidence, personal growth, and success.

As VP Sport Development at viaSport, she is on a mission to ensure that stereotyping and discrimination are a thing of the past for women athletes.

New heights for Syntax

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:57:55 +0000

Following the double acquisition of foreign tech companies by Syntax, the company��s CEO Christian Primeau (EMBA��12) shares his perspective on what this achievement signifies and his vision for the future at a press conference attended by Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy and Innovation.

The ABC��s of victory

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:52:52 +0000

Over a dozen ��ֱ��bվ students participated in Accuracy��s Business Cup (ABC) this semester, with one team of Desautels BCom students winning the Canadian final.

Babet Nieman, Michael Amar, and Tanya Gandhi are headed to Paris this week for the international final that will feature representation from six countries.

Looking closer at the F.A.A.

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:35:41 +0000

If the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) certified the 737 Max 8 aircraft in 2017, Professor Karl Moore comments on the soundness of their regulatory practice in light of the mandated grounding of the aircraft.

Getting real about entrepreneurship with BCom alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:38:16 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Anna Chif (BCom��12), Co-founder and COO of Dialogue, as she shares more about her entrepreneurial roots, her drive to connect people with better care, and the value of creativity in her role.

When expertise falls short in problem solving

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:27:39 +0000

In an article for CEOWorld Magazine, Professor Corey Phelps writes that even professional problem-solvers get tripped up, especially when developing solutions outside their field of expertise or in situations that seem deceivingly familiar.

Discover three tips he proposes to help overcome the pitfalls of problem solving.

A finalist finish in Bangkok

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:00:17 +0000

Congratulations to MBA students Paulo Caputo and Bryant Holt who were one of four?finalists and the winners of the best presentation in the Bangkok Business Challenge, organized by the Sasin School of Management.

As the sole team from Canada competing against 71 other teams from 20 different countries, Caputo and Holt pitched their startup venture, Current Finder, which helps companies tap into cultural data in order to develop predictive hiring practices based on culture fit.

Insights from the CEO of Yahsat

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:56:02 +0000

Masood Mahmood (MBA��06), CEO of Yahsat, a Middle Eastern satellite producer, joins CEO Magazine to discuss his plans for expansion into Africa and Brazil, as well as his approach to empowering his employees.

Maximizing the impact of innovation in developing countries

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:51:55 +0000

Michael Seo (IMHL��2015) co-authors an article for Fast Company in which he outlines the systemic challenges of implementing cutting-edge healthcare in the developing world, as well as the common pitfalls of rushing to introduce innovations in such contexts.

Broadening knowledge on AI in healthcare

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:48:08 +0000

Desautels doctoral student Rania Afiouni Monla has found herself in the right place at the right time: studying the impact of AI in organizational learning and healthcare in a city that has emerged as an AI powerhouse.

She sits down to share her journey so far, including her involvement in the Montreal declaration on responsible AI and the challenges of returning to school after many years.

Breathing new life into eastern Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:38:49 +0000

La Presse catches up with hotelier Fran?ois Rioux (EMBA��08) to explore the strides that FIDEL �C an organization uniting businesspeople from Matane �C has made to revitalize the city following a series of economic challenges.

Air Canada, WestJet scramble to get March Break travellers home

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:35:34 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments following the grounding of the Boeing Max 8 jets, which has caused two of the country��s largest airlines to re-assign other planes to accommodate travellers returning home from March Break vacations.

A landmark gift recognizes the value of visual arts

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:26:51 +0000

Leslie Raenden (BCom��86, DPA��87), stepdaughter of the late Peter N. Thomson, a financial investor and co-founder of the Power Corporation of Canada, has made a $5.6-million gift to support Concordia��s Fine Arts Department and its emerging artists.

Raenden has made the gift to fulfill Thomson��s last wishes to support deserving artists and their creative endeavours.

Reassurance amid Boeing uncertainty

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:39:29 +0000

As questions swirl about the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, Professor Karl Moore maintains that the issues encountered when flying the plane could be surmounted by an experienced pilot.

How giving back goes a long way

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:48:54 +0000

In life and at work, studies have shown that individuals are seeking greater fulfillment by giving back to their communities. According to Professor Karl Moore, volunteering can also bolster your leadership skills along the way.

The strategy behind a solid strategic plan

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:46:08 +0000

Professor Louis H��bert, Academic Director of the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program, joins Les Affaires to share his expertise on how to undertake an effective strategic reflection in an organization.

For Professor H��bert, it is essential to include a large and diverse stratum of stakeholders in the organization to ensure an open and successful process of strategic planning.

Stormy skies ahead for Boeing?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:42:38 +0000

Following news that Sunwing Airlines is temporarily grounding its four Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in the wake of the Ethiopian plane crash that killed all 157 people, Professor Karl Moore comments on the potential business impact.

Recapping the Bedtime Stories book launch

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:48:57 +0000

On February 19, 2019, renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg launched his twentieth book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, a roundup of forty-two leadership anecdotes curated from his decades of experience.

In attendance were members of the Desautels and ��ֱ��bվ community, including the current class of the International Masters Program for Managers, a program founded on Professor Mintzberg��s signature conceptions of management.

Embarking on a global leadership program

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:41:05 +0000

Simon Marcotte L��gar�� (BCom��11, MBA��15), Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions - Corporate Financing at Raymon Chabot Grant Thornton has been selected by his organization to participate in the Grant Thornton Global Leadership Program, which will provide him with unique learning opportunities in Germany, Japan and Mexico next year.

Bringing home the Net Impact Sustainability trophy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:38:58 +0000

Team gREen, comprised of MBA students Heena Chhatlani, Mehreen Haider and Fang Yang earned a first-place finish in the Net Impact Sustainability Challenge, coming in victorious over 12 teams from MBA programs across Canada and the US. Haider was further recognized with the Best Speaker Award.

Hosted by the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, the team competed to solve a live case for QuadReal Property Group on sustainable investing in real estate.

Meet the women shaking up the startup scene

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:46:49 +0000

Hear from the women who have founded successful startups through the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre as they share their advice for navigating the heady world of entrepreneurship.

Can AI improve depression treatments?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:19:15 +0000

Montreal startup and ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winners, Aifred Health, has developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors treat their patients struggling with depression more effectively by developing personalized treatment plans for them.

Girl power: Celebrating ��ֱ��bվ��s trailblazing women

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:15:48 +0000

The women of ��ֱ��bվ are expanding the frontiers of knowledge, improving society and inspiring others. Included among them is Dean Isabelle Bajeux for her contributions at this year��s World Economic Forum in Davos.

Must-have��s for your spring reading list

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:08:03 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg��s new book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, is included in a roundup by La Presse of new must-read books. Known for his iconoclastic take on widely-held management conceptions, his newest book is yet another example of what Professor Mintzberg does best.

Tricks of the trade: Unmasking insider trading tactics

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:54:43 +0000

A new paper co-authored by Professor Patrick Augustin spotlights some of the strategies that insider traders in the options market might use, as well as provides insight into where regulators might start to detect illegal trading activities �C a daunting task given the magnitude of the stocks and bonds being traded.

BCom students take the competition by storm

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:49:04 +0000

Desautels BCom students Charlotte Gaillard, Monica Gudernatsch, and Anne Sophie Levee are the Canadian finalists in the 2019 L��Or��al Brandstorm competition, coming in victorious over 125 participating teams.

Turbulent times for Liberal Government amid SNC-Lavalin controversy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:42:12 +0000

Following revelatory testimony from Jody Wilson-Raybould regarding the Liberal Government��s intercession on behalf of SNC-Lavalin, Professor Karl Moore comments on the ethical issues underpinning the case.

Desautels students unite to reward sustainable business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:54:41 +0000

Paulo Caputo (MBA - Global Strategy & Leadership), Sandra Chang (MBA - Finance, Global Strategy & Leadership), Aditya Chinnakonda (MBA - Business Analytics),?Lo?c Eloy (BCom - Managing for Sustainability), Maxime Lakat (BCom - Managing for Sustainability), Mari Claire Paoli (BCom - Economics), and Priscille Raynaud (B Arts - Political Science)?recently participated in the Finance & Sustainability Initiative (FSI) Awards Ceremony

MBA alumnus on finding the FinTech wave

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:35:16 +0000

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Eytan Bensoussan (MBA��09), Co-founder and CEO of NorthOne, reflects on the importance of investing in yourself and the journey of finding your true course.

��You always want to be Michael Jordan on the basketball court, not Michael Jordan on the baseball field,�� he says.

Rethinking retail amid dizzying change

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:31:58 +0000

In an opinion piece for The Globe & Mail, Dean Isabelle Bajeux spotlights some of the innovative practices that retailers are using to remain relevant amid a shifting retail landscape.

If there is a common theme in all of this, for Dean Bajeux, it is the focus on improving the shopping experience.

Grocery stores for a more ethical world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:29:16 +0000

While most will agree with making ethical food choices in theory, it remains difficult to sway consumers to change their buying behaviors.

For Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, the benefits must be apparent and immediate for the average shopper.

The key, he goes on to explain, is finding ways to save people time and money.

Sitting down with Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:48:41 +0000

Following the launch of his latest book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, Professor Henry Mintzberg dishes on his personal growth over the years and shares some of his favorite words of wisdom for managers.

The traps of neglecting the soft side of business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:33:59 +0000

Drawing from Professor Henry Mintzberg��s critique of MBA programs, an article in Financial Times sheds light on some of the outmoded concepts that are still relied upon heavily?by business practitioners, arguing that perhaps it is time focus more on the ��softer�� aspects of business, such as?people.

Which local universities are attracting the very best?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:27:31 +0000

As university admissions deadlines loom, La Presse looks at which programs attract the top student talent in Quebec, with ��ֱ��bվ��s Bachelor of Commerce having the highest entrance standards among undergraduate management programs.

Prof. Wenzel named best reviewer

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:16:13 +0000

Professor Brian Wenzel has been awarded the 2018 AJFS Best Reviewer Award on behalf of Korean Securities Association and Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies.

The award recognizes specifically Professor Wenzel��s outstanding review of an article submission to the Journal in the Corporate Finance area.

Longevity means adaptation: Leadership insights from a Pratt & Whitney Senior VP

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:36:36 +0000

Maria Della Posta (BCom��85, MBA��91), Senior Vice President of Pratt & Whitney Canada visited the Desautels Faculty of Management on February 19 to share her perspective on corporate leadership, the importance of adaptation amid technological advancement, and the rise of analytics in a business setting.

In conversation with four Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) students, Della Posta also shared takeaways on the manufacturing industry and the future career landscape.

Call for applications: Queen Elizabeth Scholars

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:38:26 +0000

The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program is a network of interdisciplinary, solution-oriented researchers that aims to improve the livelihoods and food and nutrition security of women farmers in rural Ghana.

The QES program has funded LINkIN-Ghana, a ��ֱ��bվ-University of Ghana program to strengthen the capacity of researchers who work with farmers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and local institutions to develop solutions to agriculture and food and nutrition security.

Welcoming a new MMA advisory member

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:47:25 +0000

The Masters of Management in Analytics program is pleased to announce that Wemba Opota, National Technology Strategist at Microsoft, has joined the program��s Advisory Board.

Learn more

Professor Yang invited to prestigious retail conference

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:42:47 +0000

Professor Nathan Yang will share his research as an invited speaker at the eTail 2019 Conference. The conference will take place over May 7-9, 2019 in Toronto.

SNC-Lavalin: Too big to fail?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:40:09 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins Power and Politics to discuss the possible fallout should SNC-Lavalin be criminally prosecuted.

For Professor Moore, its new leadership has already admitted to past wrongdoings publicly and has been effective at steering the company on the right course.

Watch video (1:33 mark)

Making strides to integrate immigrants into the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:36:31 +0000

Montreal attracts around three-quarters of immigrants to Quebec, but many new arrivals have a hard time finding work due to institutional barriers. Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA'20), President of Groupe 3737, is part of a new city-wide initiative determined to improve this reality.

For Saintellemy, integrating new arrivals into the workforce is not just an economic matter, it��s also a question of dignity.

Why big law firms are failing at retaining millennials

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:33:53 +0000

Joint Law-MBA graduate Aly Haji (BCL/LLB��18, MBA��18) shares his take on why the traditional values and incentives that underpin operations in major law firms do not appeal as strongly to millennial lawyers.

Much to learn from bedtimes stories

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:31:19 +0000

With the launch of Henry Mintzberg��s twentieth book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, a recent review takes stock of the important lessons that it has to offer.

At home and at work: Is racial segregation becoming more pervasive?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:12:57 +0000

Citing recent research co-authored by Professor John-Paul Ferguson, Vox explores how racial segregation in American workplaces has gotten worse over the last generation, suggesting that the shadows of residential segregation follow individuals wherever they go during the day.

Criminal charges against SNC-Lavalin fan fears of takeover

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:04:04 +0000

If SNC-Lavalin is found guilty of corruption and fraud charges, it could mean a closing nail in the coffin for the Quebec-based company��s chances of preventing a takeover. Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective.

��The problem in Montreal is that we��ve lost quite a bit of those global big firms that are important, moving to other places, and that��s the political concern here in Quebec and a business concern as well,�� says Prof. Moore.

Everyday creativity for an extraordinary impact

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:01:15 +0000

We don��t have to possess the brilliance of Tchaikovsky to create something exceptional.

In a recent blog post, Professor Henry Mintzberg makes the case for the power of everyday creativity.

Calling all international students: ��ֱ��bվ is place to be

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:44:56 +0000

According to a list compiled by Forbes, ��ֱ��bվ places among the top 10 universities worldwide for international students.

��ֱ��bվ is one among three Canadian universities to make the list with Management being one of the most popular subjects overall.?

A record-breaking donation will open doors for business students

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:42:00 +0000

Following the historic announcement of a $200-million donation to ��ֱ��bվ, John and Marcy McCall MacBain join Professor Karl Moore to discuss their philanthropic vision, as well as how the scholarships will be available for students aspiring to make an impact in business.

��The world is a complex place,�� Ms. McCall MacBain said, ��and we��re hoping this money will release some of that potential in students and certainly help define the leaders of tomorrow.��

Desautels MBA��s score second place at Ivey

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:26:48 +0000

Congratulations to MBA students Julio Casta?eda and Daniel Franco who were awarded 2^nd place out of 18 local and international teams in the MBA Business Plan Competition.

Hosted by Ivey Business School, Casta?eda and Franco were recognized for their solution involving the digitalization of small grocery stores in Latin America.

Learn more

Staying afloat: The hectic job of school principals

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:51:38 +0000

A recent blog post examines the daunting array of roles that school principals will play and uses Professor Henry Minztberg��s study of how managers allocate their time in a workday.

MBAs return home after experience of a lifetime in Dubai

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:48:55 +0000

MBA students: Tegan Boaler, Jessica Erdman, Aakash Gopalakrishnan, Robson Lazzarotto, and Duy Nguyen were recently in Dubai to participate in the World Government Summit 2019 Global Universities Challenge �C an experience that was transformative in many ways.

The World Government Summit 2019 Global Universities Challenge in Dubai, hosted by the UAE Government, brought together 19 top business and public policy schools to share five-minute pitches in front of a judging panel comprised of business and government leaders.

BCom student becomes CEO for the day

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:55:07 +0000

Congratulations to BCom student O��Nell Agossa, a finalist in the CEOX1Day competition, who got to spend the day learning from Montreal��s mayor, Val��rie Plante.

Why finding the right manager is a tall order

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:50:58 +0000

Humans, and by extension managers, are flawed, contends Professor Henry Mintzberg. In an article for The Globe & Mail, he explores why finding the right manager in a workplace is often more difficult than first believed.

Why love blossoms in business school

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:48:55 +0000

On this Valentine��s Day, hear from a roster of happy couples, including Andrew Maxwell and Helen Leighton (MBA��81), as they share how their love stories blossomed during their MBA studies.

A landmark donation promotes education for all

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:38:24 +0000

Announced Wednesday, a $200-million donation to ��ֱ��bվ on behalf of the?McCall MacBain?family will establish a scholarship fund that will allow graduate students to pursue higher learning that otherwise may have been out of reach.

The scholarships, which comprise the largest Canadian philanthropic gift in history,?will cover tuition, fees and a living stipend for 75 students every year �C 50 from across Canada and 25 from around the world �C and will aim to reward good citizenship and leadership qualities.

Reimagining the movie theater experience

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:28:49 +0000

Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Cineplex, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to express the importance of thinking outside the box in the wake of Netflix; the key is creating an immersive experience for today��s moviegoers.

Welcoming a new MMA advisory member

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:25:20 +0000

The Master��s of Management in Analytics program is pleased to announce that Richard Hines, Senior Director, Data and Digital Enablement at Air Canada, has joined the program��s Advisory Board.

Reflecting on new Aboriginal Languages Bill

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:23:00 +0000

While Innu leaders welcome the federal government's new Aboriginal Languages ??Bill, they believe that the Bill alone will not be enough to guarantee the survival and vitality of these languages.

EMBA participant and indigenous scholarship recipient, Marjolaine Tshernish, comments.

Japan��s business schools zero in on growth

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:20:23 +0000

David Hackett, Administrative?Director of ��ֱ��bվ��s MBA Japan program, sits down with the Financial Times to weigh in on the changing landscape of MBA education and employer demand in Japan.

From silos to slabs: Mintzberg on organizational barriers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:17:56 +0000

Derived from his latest book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, Professor Henry Mintzberg explores the ineffectiveness of organizational slabs and makes the case for ��tailored connections between silos.��

Mastercard Foundation in support of the Dobson Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:15:00 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup powered by National Bank is pleased to announce a new prize, the Mastercard Foundation-Dobson Startup Awards, which total?$23,000 and will focus on innovations in Social Enterprise.

The award will be divided as follows: First prize at $15,000, Second prize at $5,000 and third prize at $3,000.

A little authenticity goes a long way

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:11:39 +0000

Watch as Professor Patricia Hewlin explores the dimensions of authenticity in life and work with ��ֱ��bվ��s New York alumnae chapter on February 9, 2019.

��When people stretch themselves a bit more and begin to incorporate more of their values in their work and lives, it��s so much more fulfilling...when authenticity is done well it��s generative,�� says Prof. Hewlin.

Watch video

Catapulting startups with a cultural mission

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:09:28 +0000

La Piscine is the first organization in Quebec dedicated to growing a startup ecosystem around creative and cultural innovation.

Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA��13) of Apollo Music Store comments on the value it has brought to his music platform company.

Legal woes for SNC-Lavalin and its implications

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:07:26 +0000

As SNC-Lavalin��s frustrations over a years-long legal battle around charges of bribery and fraud come to a head, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on what this could mean for Quebec��s economy.

��The province is also acutely sensitive about losing another corporate headquarters �� and associated jobs in law, accounting and consulting �� following the exodus of many in the 1970s and later the sale of aluminum producer Alcan to Rio Tinto and Rona to U.S. rival Lowe��s,�� says Prof. Moore.

The road to greatness for ��ֱ��bվ startup

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:02:26 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup participants Aifred Health won first place and a $35,000 Milestone Award in the latest stage of the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE. By doing so, they also became one of 30 teams to qualify for the next phase of the four-year, $5-million competition whose final winner will be announced in 2020.

A decade of executive MBA transformation

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:59:45 +0000

As the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program marks its tenth anniversary, La Presse looks back on its record of impact, both within the classroom and beyond.

Mintzberg's communityship and today��s social media

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:57:26 +0000

A recent blog post attempts to connect Professor Henry Mintzberg��s conception of community with one of today��s preeminent community-building tools �C Facebook.

��With the rapid growth of technology and increasing expansion of social media usage, what are the prospects of using Facebook for community building? Is it merely being used as a commodity for sharing?��

Reflecting on DMAA 2019

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:01:47 +0000

Members of the Desautels community came together on February 1, 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to celebrate this year��s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA).

This year��s recipients included:

Lean Six Sigma... en fran?ais!

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 20:03:37 +0000

This May will mark the first time that the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training will be offered in French.

Offered by Alex Boussetta, Lean Six Sigma has become the most successful continuous improvement approach and project management methodology for quality improvements.

At the end of the training, the participants will be able to:

MMF students win Deloitte case challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:59:08 +0000

Congratulations to MMF students: Maud de Witte, Jean-Baptiste Foult, Pierre-Louis Patault, and Celec Soriano-Francis who won the Deloitte M&A Synergies Case Challenge.

The challenge was designed in part to help students understand how consultants estimate potential savings as a result of a merger of equals or acquisition, as well as how to provide relevant analysis on synergy targets (revenue, cost, dis-synergies).

An advantageous opening for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:57:16 +0000

With the derailment of the Siemens and Alstom railroad merger project, many observers, including Professor Karl Moore, maintain that this is good news for Bombardier Transportation.

Professor Hewlin joins leadership conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:54:04 +0000

Professor Patricia Hewlin has been invited to share her research on authenticity in the workplace at the upcoming Empathetic Leadership conference organized by WXN in Montreal.

Can Tim Hortons recapture the magic?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:10:51 +0000

CBC Radio speaks with Professor Robert Mackalski for his take on Tim Hortons' new double-double-flavored coffee bar, a?product that taps into the beloved off-menu order.?

Listen to CBC radio clip (at 1:28 min)

Lessons learned from scrambled eggs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:06:18 +0000

In a roundup of leadership anecdotes, La Presse cites Professor Henry Mintzberg��s experience with airline scrambled eggs and its lessons for top managers.

This anecdote and many others are featured in Prof. Mintzberg��s newly released book, Bedtime Stories for Managers.

Avoiding the pitfalls of lofty leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:03:22 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Inc.com to share his view on the changing landscape of management and how it impacts growth.

Most worrying to Prof. Mintzberg is the growing prevalence of bad management that is disconnected from the day-to-day of an organization.

Making tech work for shoppers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:00:26 +0000

Online shopping is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the technology that is revolutionizing the retail industry.

In an opinion piece, Dean Isabelle Bajeux shares her perspective on what retailers can do to keep up.

Scoring big in sports and academics

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:54:52 +0000

Congratulations to the following BCom students?who were honored for their superior standing in their respective sport, while also maintaining a high academic average.

Each student was presented with a certificate signed by the Governor-General of Canada.

Blakes hires MBA alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:50:44 +0000

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has appointed Hubert T. Lacroix (BCL��76, MBA��81), former president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, as its strategic counsel.

Lacroix will take on the new role of strategic counsel and will assist clients with the development of business strategies, governance, long-term planning and major deals.

And the coveted cup goes to...

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:36:31 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels MBA students: Hindul Bharadwaj, Paulo Caputo, Amelia Hirst, and Radhika Rana who won the 2019 Desautels Cup on February 1.

The team came in victorious over seven other teams comprised of MBA, MMA, and MMF students.

Their winning proposition involved adopting a lower risk strategy for a struggling company by halting movie production in the short run and moving into the Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) business.

Spreading the power of financial know-how

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:56:15 +0000

Leaders of the youth financial literacy program PennyDrops, Victoire?Gekas (BCom��18) and Antoine Francoeur (BCom��18), join Salut Bonjour to share the strides they are making with their new French program, Jeunesse Enrichie.

Skip ahead to 1:09:00 to watch.

PSP Investments: Powerful networks and opportunities

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:53:45 +0000

Viktoria Machanova (BCom��99) joined PSP Investments in 2008 as a private-equity analyst and has since moved up to manager of private equity.

She sits down with the Montreal Gazette to shed light on her life working for one of Canada��s largest pension investment managers.

Perspectives on the ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:50:21 +0000

Hear from Eiko Takahashi (MBA'17), a graduate of the EQUIS-accredited ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan, as she?reflects on the value of her?experience in the program.

Applications for the next cohort beginning in April 2019 are now open.

Off to the Rotman Design Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:56:46 +0000

This February, Desautels MBA students: Stephen Alvares, Ysa Cao, Aditya Chinnakonda, Rhea Dsouza, Intisar Ishtiaq, and Rodrigo Pomareda will compete in the Rotman Design Challenge. Representing ��ֱ��bվ, they will compete against 31 teams from 17 different schools from all around the world.

An experience of a lifetime: An MBA student��s time in Davos

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:55:04 +0000

One year following her team��s 2nd place finish in the Business for a Better World Case Competition in Davos, Desautels MBA student Sandra Chang Urbina reflects on the transformative experience.

The team was recognized for their proposed Higher Education Right (HER) Bonds, which would provide low cost loans to make it possible for low- and middle- income young women in India to access higher education.

Sunny projections for WSP Global

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:53:16 +0000

WSP Global Inc. unveiled a promising strategic plan Wednesday that forecasts double-digit revenue growth through 2021. Professor Karl Moore comments on its advantageous positioning in comparison to SNC-Lavalin.

Leadership reflections from WestJet CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:54:52 +0000

In discussion with Professor Karl Moore, WestJet CEO Ed Sims sheds light on some of the most recent challenges he��s had to face in his role, his five-year plan, and how he is looking to position WestJet as Canada��s most Canadian airline.

Bedtime stories: The antidote to bad management

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:52:27 +0000

In his forthcoming book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, Professor Henry Mintzberg curates 42 of his most popular reflections to remedy the rampant issue of management gone wrong.

Specialized Masters: An alternative to the MBA?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:50:32 +0000

Coinciding with a larger international trend, Canadian business schools are increasingly offering specialized graduate programs as alternatives to the traditional MBA. Two such examples are the new Masters of Management in Finance and the Masters of Management in Analytics offered by ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management.

How to wow an MBA admissions team

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:46:54 +0000

Maclean��s surveys MBA admissions experts across Canada, such as Keum-Yeo Brochet of Desautels, to find out what sets an MBA application apart from the rest.

The internet: A friend or a foe?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:43:00 +0000

Online social networks have made it easier to stay in touch with friends and family, but a worrying factor is that they can easily become a ��den of comparisons,�� warns Professor Ashesh Mukherjee in his book The Internet Trap: Five Costs of Living Online.

Sitting down with MBA Class of 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:40:29 +0000

Poets & Quants takes an in-depth look at the ��ֱ��bվ Desautels MBA program and spotlights 12 of the 63 accomplished students comprising the MBA Class of 2020. Learn more about their journey.

Marking Japan��s annual ��ֱ��bվ Forum

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:16:42 +0000

On January 17, 2019, the ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan and the ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association of Japan held its annual ��ֱ��bվ Forum and Shinnenkai at The Tokyo American Club.

A step toward saving the vulnerable

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:14:07 +0000

Longueuil Police Chief Fady Dagher (EMBA��12) has announced the creation of a new intervention and support team for young people who have been or are at risk of being recruited into the sex trade.

Backed by $852,102 over the next five years from the federal government's crime prevention action fund, the team will target victims of sexual exploitation aged 17 and up.

Meet the Dobson Cup semi-finalists

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:11:43 +0000

After receiving countless applications from across ��ֱ��bվ and much deliberation, the 108 startups moving to the 2019 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup semi-finals have been selected. Learn more about their big ideas.

Maximizing your next business trip

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:08:05 +0000

Roohi Saeed (MBA��06), Head of Communications at Autodesk, is no stranger to travelling for business.

In a recent blog post, she shares her top five tips for making the most of your next business trip.

Are Canadian MBA programs feeling the Trump effect?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:06:01 +0000

Les Affaires sits down with Desautels�� Assistant Director of MBA Admissions, Antoinette Molino, to gauge whether the Trump Administration��s anti-immigration rhetoric is having an impact on Canadian MBA applications.

2019 FT Global MBA Ranking

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:50:56 +0000

The 2019 Financial Times Global MBA ranking places the Desautels MBA program 87th globally and 2nd in Canada.

The program is 1st in Canada in the following nine of the twenty sub-categories evaluated:

Talking fashion with BCom alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:58:36 +0000

With the launch of her latest Spring collection, Toronto-born?designer Tanya Taylor (BCom��07) talks about her inspirations and future brand directions.

Taylor's collections are inspired by her travels and feature a colorful spectrum of fabrics. Color is often mixed with another favorite: bold prints, which first begin as a hand-painting.

A retail school with big plans for the future

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:50:01 +0000

An article in Bloomberg takes a closer look at the ways in which the Bensadoun School of Retail Management will prepare students to address successfully the retail challenges that are unfolding on a global scale.

��Today��s retailers are facing massive disruption as well as complicated social issues,�� says Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management. ��In this environment, the traditional siloed way of thinking will no longer work.��

Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:32:27 +0000

In November 2018, students enrolled in the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) program travelled to New York City to witness firsthand how today��s financial sector operates in a booming metropolis.

Over the span of two days and thanks to ��ֱ��bվ��s extensive alumni network, students met with 12 distinct financial organizations that operate across a variety of areas, such as asset management, real estate, risk management, and private equity.

Ready, set, eat! MBA alumna��s bakery is talk of town

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:37:09 +0000

Founded by Dara Gallinger (MBA��15), brodflour is the newest addition to Toronto��s bakery scene and sets itself apart by milling 100% of its own flour, which enhances the taste and nutritional value.

Rethinking the retail experience: A Dean��s perspective

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:34:48 +0000

As Dean Isabelle Bajeux continues to serve as Co-chair of the World Economic Forum��s Global Future Council on Consumption this week, she shares her thoughts on how retailers can keep pace with modern consumer��s needs.

��Startups may always be the first to push the envelope, but established retailers need to be fast followers,�� she writes.

Making a mark at the World Economic Forum

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:21:21 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux is in Davos this week as co-chair of the World Economic Forum��s Global Future Council on Consumption.

Dean Bajeux will meet with global leaders to explore how game-changing technologies are enhancing retail models, as well as human health & wellness.

When advertising gets socially active

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:31:04 +0000

Gillette��s new ad about ��toxic masculinity�� belongs to a larger phenomenon of brands embracing social activism as a marketing strategy.

Professor Ashesh Mukherjee joins BBC to comment on the effectiveness of this approach, warning that it risks oversaturation and alienation.

Canada welcomes MBA students with open arms

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:28:16 +0000

Leading American business schools �C traditionally the cr��me de la cr��me of MBA education - are seeing a drop in applicants in favor of other markets, particularly Canada.

Adam Halpert?(MBA��10), Associate Director of MBA Career Services at Desautels explains what might be drawing applicants north of the border.

A Desautels BCom��s musical mission

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:24:17 +0000

Desautels BCom student Jillian Blair has a talent for songwriting and singing with plenty of determination to boot.

With an album release on the horizon, she sheds light on her musical journey so far.

IMHL alumna reaches new heights

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:29:30 +0000

IMHL graduate Nicole Rouvinez-Bouali (IMHL��17) has had a very busy year: from publishing a chapter in an award-winning book and starting new research collaborations, to receiving the 2018 Leading Physicians of the World Award.

More specifically, over 2018, Rouvinez-Bouali has:

Alabama offers major incentives to Airbus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:23:12 +0000

With news that Alabama officials have approved a series of multi-million-dollar subsidies to Airbus to up production and job creation, Professor Karl Moore sees parallels close to home with Bombardier��s government funding.

Insights from Element AI CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:31:01 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Element AI CEO Jean-Fran?ois Gagn�� as he shares more about his entrepreneurial roots, his unconventional path, and the feat of building an AI company from the ground up.

Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.

Perspectives on the IMPM from a hotel VP

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:28:16 +0000

IMPM graduate Sharon Cohen, Vice President, Fairmont Brand Management, AccorHotels shares how the program shifted her focus on management and the tools that she continues to use in her current role.

Mintzberg��s bedtime stories for better management

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:26:21 +0000

In his forthcoming book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, Professor Henry Mintzberg draws from his decades of experience to caution against the pitfalls of managing by positional authority and status.

How companies can thrive when employees feel a calling

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:24:25 +0000

Businesses with sights set on boosting their performance may want to take a closer look at the people they are hiring. According to research co-authored by Professor Patricia Hewlin, employees with a calling are bound to be strong performers.

��Individuals who perceive they have a calling have a personal connection to the job. They feel that the job is their station in life and, as a consequence, are devoted to the work,�� says Professor Hewlin.

A glowing victory at JDC 2019

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:35:46 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students who secured two 1^st place wins and five 2^nd place finishes at this year��s Jeux du commerce. ��ֱ��bվ finished 2^nd academically overall among 13 other universities.

1st place Strategy

Noah Tomas Petkau, Tamara Belair, Rachel Seo

1st place International Business

Aleem Damji, Noemi Holczer, Laurie Carmichael

2nd place Debate

Jean-Philippe Roch, Raphael Roel, Zhao Kang Chen

Tested truths for understanding Gen Z

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:32:58 +0000

In a blog post for Forbes, Professor Karl Moore explores values that still hold true today- and likely well into the future - even among Generation Z. The first ��truth,�� as he puts it is being a person of your word.

The woes of living life on social media

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:31:18 +0000

As Professor Ashesh Mukherjee makes clear in his latest book, The Internet Trap, the pitfalls of living online in the age of social media include ceaseless comparisons with others and feelings of envy.

"And once people start posting interesting information, others are likely to follow suit in a bid to keep up with the Joneses. This creates an arms race of one-upmanship, leading to ever more upward comparisons on the Internet," he says.

Experts weigh in on minimizing labor shortages

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:28:54 +0000

As three-quarters of employers report that a shortage of skilled workers has heightened stress and workloads of existing staff, Professor Corey Phelps, Associate Dean of Executive Education at Desautels, shares his take on adapting to and retaining a millennial workforce amid mounting labor shortages.

Alumnus recognized for decades of community impact

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:52:26 +0000

Bernard Stotland?(BCom��57), President of the Jewish General Hospital Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011, has been honoured with a 150th Anniversary Medal by the Senate of Canada, in recognition for his achievements as a leader at the hospital and his support for arts and cultural organizations in Montreal.

EMBA alumnus highlighted for achievements

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:50:40 +0000

Jean-Claude Tshipama?(EMBA��16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, has been named to a list of distinguished Congolese for 2018.

Tshipama is celebrated for his illustrious career, most notably for his recent efforts in expanding access to satellite internet in Africa.

Major funding propels TemperPack to next level

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:48:42 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup?winners TemperPack have raised $22.5 million in financing from a group of venture capitalists.

Presently operating in Virginia and Nevada, TemperPack engineers, manufactures and distributes sustainable packaging products that replace single use plastics.

Graduation of Cohort 21 from the IMPM

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:46:23 +0000

The final module of the?International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM), entitled the Worldly Mindset, took place at IIMB.

Site visits, a tour of old and new Bangalore, as well as engaging lectures all contributed to new insights, in-depth conversations in the classroom and new concepts that participants can apply in their workplaces.

Why Canada is scoring the top MBA applicants over US schools

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:53:44 +0000

While applications to American MBA programs are falling and those in Canada are on the rise, many are wondering what factors are at play; Antoinette Molino, Assistant Director of MBA Admissions at the Desautels Faculty of Management, comments.

According to Molino, not only are applicants drawn to Montreal �C a diverse and vibrant metropolis?�C but they are also seeking the small MBA class sizes available at the Faculty.

Indigo Books chooses BCom alumnus as next CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:51:41 +0000

Indigo Books, Canada's largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer, has announced the appointment of Craig Loudon (BCom��94) as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 5, 2019.

In accepting his new role, Mr. Loudon leaves his previous position as Indigo's Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

An IMPM alumna extols benefits of program

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:49:11 +0000

Discover what drove Lili Hall (IMPM��13), Founder, President & CEO of KNOCK Inc., to enrol in the International Masters Program for Managers, what she found most rewarding about her experience, and the strides she has made since graduation.

MBA alumnus named to Order of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:52:33 +0000

Congratulations to Darren Entwistle (MBA��88), President and Chief Executive Officer of TELUS, who was recently named to the Order of Canada.

Find out why the IMPM might be your next best decision

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:50:25 +0000

International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) participant Christina Foerster, CEO of Brussels Airlines, shares why the program��s practice-oriented approach transformed her understanding of management for the better.

Montreal emerges as tech leader in 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:48:22 +0000

The past year saw many significant milestones for Montreal��s tech sector, including its emergence as an AI leader, the significant financial backing of its many startups, and the recognition of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship as a top university-affiliated incubator by UBI Global.

Management education holds the key to success

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:46:28 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux sits down with We are the City to explore the many of advantages of pursuing a management education program, such as the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM).

How philanthropy can catapult your career

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:43:26 +0000

An article cites Professor?Karl Moore��s take on how philanthropic involvement can equip you with valuable skills needed to thrive in the workplace.

This is because the structure of many non-profit organizations tend to be fluid and allow managers to take on a diversity of tasks.

Prof. Karunakaran presented with dissertation award at ICIS 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:44:34 +0000

Arvind Karunakaran, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Organization was presented with the Best Dissertation Award at the 2018 International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), the premiere event of its kind.

The award was granted in recognition of his dissertation completed at MIT Sloan School of Management entitled, Truce Structures: Examining Cross-Professional Coordination in the Wake of Technological and Institutional Change.

Nine retail predictions that might surprise you

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:42:23 +0000

With 2019 on the horizon, Forbes has compiled a list of nine emerging retail trends to look out for; one of which will include the rise of the circular economy across operations, according to Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64), Executive Chairman and Founder of The Aldo Group Inc.

EMBA alumna has sights set on innovative health care

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:38:07 +0000

Dr. Nathalie Saad (EMBA��14), Chief Pulmonologist for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mount Sinai Hospital, has helped devise an innovative healthcare delivery system referred to as the Tele-pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.

The program was developed to address Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is among the leading causes of death in Quebec.

Quebec��s pledge to protect local companies

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:35:19 +0000

Through a public commitment to protect local companies from foreign bidders, Quebec��s new government has drawn up a list of 10 ��strategic�� firms worth preserving.

Professor Karl Moore comments on what companies might comprise the shortlist and why.

Gearing up for IMPM Cycle 23

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:51:07 +0000

The final module of the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) Cycle 21 concluded this week in Bangalore, India. Cycle 22 is now underway.

Registration is now open for Cycle 23.

Sitting down with Uber Canada��s GM

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:46:09 +0000

Rob Khazzam, General Manager of Uber Canada, joins Professor Karl Moore to talk about the leap of faith that got him where he is and his understanding of scaling a business �C it��s not just about processes, it��s about people too.

Each week as part of his new blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.

Some leisure reading to kick-start your holidays

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:43:17 +0000

Discover what books top the list of your Desautels Family, as well as other holiday reading favourites from the ��ֱ��bվ community.

Read more in The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

Canada Revenue Agency announces the creation of an external advisory panel on service

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:40:04 +0000

Marie-Jos��e Lamothe, Professor of Practice at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, has been named to the Canada Revenue Agency��s new advisory panel on service- an initiative to better understand the needs of Canadians and ensure an optimized client experience.

A newly-launched coalition for responsible AI

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:34:04 +0000

Professor Emmanuelle Vaast is one among ten ��ֱ��bվ members who comprise the new International Observatory on the Social Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies (OIISIAN) - a $7.5 million initiative spearheaded by the government of Quebec to explore interdisciplinary and intersectoral perspectives on the impact of AI and digital technology on individuals, organizations, and communities.

What the business world can learn from jazz

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:31:12 +0000

As leadership lessons from the world of jazz gain traction in business, Desautels Faculty Lecturer Jay Hewlin co-leads an experiential workshop at ��ֱ��bվ to reveal the links between jazz and key business topics like management and negotiation.

Announcing the Desautels Faculty Scholars

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:28:50 +0000

The Faculty Research Workload Committee (RWC) has completed its review of applications submitted by tenured faculty to fill the currently vacant Faculty Scholar Award slots.

The Faculty is pleased to congratulate the following recipients of the Desautels Scholar Awards (effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2021):

How sustainability catalyzes new programs

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:23:48 +0000

Universities are actively rethinking their programming to include a strong focus on sustainability; one such example is the newly launched Bensadoun School of Retail Management, which will aim to foster sustainable consumption and healthy societies through research and teaching.

IMHL graduate releases new book

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:48:30 +0000

Mark J. Eisenberg, MD MPH (IMHL��10), Director of the MD-PhD Program and Professor of Medicine at ��ֱ��bվ, has released a new book entitled, Cardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment: A Companion Guide to Hurst��s the Heart.

The book features 1,100 answers to key questions stemming from the 14th Edition of Hurst��s the Heart, a comprehensive review of the entire field of cardiovascular medicine.

��ֱ��bվ startup to face the dragons

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:46:48 +0000

2018 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winners reMIXed is on a mission to transform trail mixes into an affordable alternative that combats food waste; and now they will have the chance to pitch their business to the very best on an upcoming episode of Dragon��s Den.

Their appearance on Dragon��s Den will be airing on Jan 10, 2019 �C be sure to tune in!

Why law firms fail at retaining Millennials

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:16:44 +0000

According to Ali H��ji, joint ��ֱ��bվ MBA-Law graduate, while law firms pour significant resources into recruiting the best talent to join the ranks of their associates, they are ultimately failing to retain millennial lawyers.

A new head of consumer brands for Beiersdorf

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:00:54 +0000

Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea skin creams, has appointed Asim Naseer (MBA��99), current P&G global marketing director for skin care, as head of consumer brands, effective January 1, 2019.

BCom alumnus takes lead at Canderel

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:59:18 +0000

Brett Miller (BCom��86) has been appointed CEO of Canderel, effective February 18, 2019. Miller succeeds Jonathan Wener, founder and CEO for the past 44 years.

Miller has nearly 30 years of international experience in real estate and entrepreneurial businesses. Since 2012 he has served as CEO of JLL Canada, one of Canada's fastest growing real estate companies.

Universal leadership: From the soccer field to the boardroom

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:56:48 +0000

Heimir Hallgrimsson became a household name last World Cup as manager of the Icelandic men��s national soccer team.

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Hallgrimsson shares his take on leadership and team dynamics.

Why patients support each other in healthcare virtual support communities

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:54:00 +0000

Recent research co-authored by Professor Alain Pinsonneault examines the growing popularity of healthcare virtual support communities (HVSCs) as a means of complementing/supplementing face-to-face support.

The study��s findings reveal ways that virtual support community designers and healthcare organisations can optimize such platforms for effective social support exchanges.

Reflecting on MIPC 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:50:02 +0000

Avantages reports on the 2018 ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), which saw 90 teams from around the world compete for a $25,000 grand prize.

Organized by Desautels BCom students under the guidance of Prof. Sebastien Betermier, this year��s MIPC addressed the severe underfunding of U.S. state pensions �C a grand challenge that presents no simple solution.

THE/WSJ ranks Desautels MBA first in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:56:51 +0000

Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal has ranked Desautels 48th?in their 2018 Global 2 Year MBA Ranking.

Desautels?also places?1st in Canada overall, and is 1st in Canada for Outcomes, which measures alumni salary, opportunities, perception of degree worth, network and social good. Desautels is also 1st in Canada for Environment �C international student/staff and gender diversity.

EMBA grad is victorious at Battle of Innovators

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:53:44 +0000

For their proposed Renewable Autonomous and Modular Energy System (RAMES), Pascal Larose (EMBA��18) and other members of the 35^th Brigade won first place and $77,000 at the Battle of Innovators, an initiative organized by the Department of National Defense.

A new retail school at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:51:46 +0000

Gulf News reports on the newly announced Bensadoun School of Retail Management, a game-changer for a retail sector in the midst of reinvention.

��At a time of massive change in the retail industry worldwide, the industry has seen unprecedented change in the last decade with the rise of e-commerce and the fall of formerly invincible category leaders.

An enterprise with a social conscience

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:48:28 +0000

With his sights set on the social benefits of a shared economy, Beno?t Robert, CEO of Communauto, is a social entrepreneur through and through. In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, he shares why being a good corporate citizen is a priority.

Challenges of today��s labour pool

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:44:59 +0000

The prevailing belief among employers is that it��s becoming more difficult to find and retain the top talent, especially among younger generations.

However, according to Professor Matissa Hollister, the reality is more nuanced.

While most Americans believe that employment stability has declined in recent decades due to employer tenure, initial studies that?document this trend have produced mixed results, explains Prof. Hollister.

Applications now open for ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:25:05 +0000

This winter, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting the 11th edition of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup - ��ֱ��bվ's official startup competition.

Over $5M+ has been raised to power the Dobson Cup in order to raise the bar and provide an even richer experience for ��ֱ��bվ students, researchers, and alumni who want to make an impact with their innovative ideas.

Applications are now open and will close on Sunday January 16, 2019. In order to apply, a 5-page business plan must be submitted.

A guide to solving problems like a pro

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:15:34 +0000

Just because you solve problems regularly does not mean you are good at it, cautions Professor Corey Phelps.

In conversation with Harvard Business Review IdeaCast, Prof. Phelps shares a proven method to tackle your next complex problem successfully, as well as the common traps to avoid along the way.

The many dimensions of introverts and extroverts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:49:11 +0000

Managing a mixed team of introverts and extroverts is challenging even for the most seasoned leaders.

A blog post cites Professor Karl Moore��s five languages of appreciation and explains how to tailor your communication by personality type.

Desautels BCom alumnus takes Berlin startup competition by storm

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:47:43 +0000

Khaled Kteily (BCom��10) and his startup Legacy won the coveted $50,000 prize at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin for their stigma-free approach to addressing infertility- an issue that affects 1 in 7 couples globally.

GCPA participants score top marks on CFE

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:27:05 +0000

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Liane Brick (BCom��17) and Michael Richardson have placed on the National Honour Roll for their results on the Common Final Examination (CFE), with Richardson earning a gold medal for placing 1st among the six Quebec students who made the list.

This marks the second consecutive year that a GCPA student wins the gold medal for Quebec.

��ֱ��bվ��s Executive Institute Launches a Program to Demystify Artificial Intelligence

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:42:41 +0000

November 28, 2018 - Montreal, Canada �C With big data and AI ramping up, the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute (MEI) at ��ֱ��bվ is launching an essential 2-day seminar focusing on Artificial Intelligence; what it is and how it can affect your business. The seminar, which will run at the beginning of December and then again in April, responds to a growing number of businesses that are looking to demystify how AI technology will change the way they operate.

A BCom alumnus�� fight to make the world a better place

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:22:44 +0000

Discover Amol Mehra��s (BCom��06) journey from Desautels BCom student to being front and centre in the fight against the shadowy world of human trafficking, child labour, and modern slavery.

Of the defining moments in his life, Mehra cites Professor Paola Perez-Aleman��s course on strategic management in developing countries as a transformative experience that helped place him on his current path.

Students to the rescue of a U.S. pension system in peril

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:19:34 +0000

The U.S. pension plan shortfall has the makings of a perfect storm �C so who is heeding the call to help remedy a seemingly insurmountable problem?

Enter Professor Sebastien Betermier, a group of Desautels BCom students and the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).

Music and business in perfect harmony

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:13:11 +0000

An article for the The Globe and Mail looks at today��s university students who are combining their music degrees with other areas of study like business for a competitive advantage.

The interdisciplinary minors in Entrepreneurship offered by Desautels are cited as an example.

Deadline Extended: 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:33:31 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management and the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) announced the call for applications for the 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health in early October.

The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, December 7, 2018.

What��s in store for the future of retail

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:24:47 +0000

Breakfast Television speaks with Bensadoun School of Retail Management��s Marie Jos��e Lamothe and Desautels BCom student Charlotte Gaillard about the changes unfolding in the global retail industry and how ��ֱ��bվ is shaping the future of this vital economic sector.

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Aeroplan deal is a big one for Air Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:27:59 +0000

Air Canada has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Aeroplan program from Aimia Inc. for $450 million, as news also breaks of the departure of Aimia��s President and CSO.

Professor Karl Moore comments on these transitional times.

Management insights from Uber Canada��s GM

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:26:40 +0000

Rob Khazzam, General Manager of Uber Canada, joins Professor Karl Moore to talk about the leap of faith that got him where he is and his understanding of scaling a business �C it��s not just about processes, it��s about people too.

Lifelong learning for a continuous advantage

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:06:28 +0000

As the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute (MEI) witnesses unprecedented growth in the number of organizations seeking employee learning and development, MEI Executive Director Eric Saine explains why lifelong learning has become essential for both individuals and employers alike.

��People need upskilling or reskilling just to keep pace and remain relevant in their careers. Lifelong learning is needed for employability and competitiveness because life, in many ways, goes through cycles of renewal,�� remarks Saine.

Aimia president leaves less than three months after coming onboard

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:00:00 +0000

With news that Nathaniel Felsher will be leaving his role as President and Chief Strategy Officer of Aimia Inc. after a tenure of only three months, Professor Karl Moore comments on what may have contributed to his early departure.

Retirement planning is easier than you think

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:55:06 +0000

Planning for retirement is a daunting undertaking for many �C but it does not have to be.

Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with La Presse to share ten practical tips that individuals can adopt to ensure a comfortable lifestyle well into their old age.

Among the advice shared, Professor Betermier underscores the importance of starting to invest early, diversifying your portfolio, and finding a savvy financial advisor.

Shoppers hit the stores with sights set on bargains

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:51:17 +0000

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become synonymous with frenzied shoppers looking to get the best deals on their favorite products.

In light of their growing appeal, Professor Saibal Ray charts the development of these major shopping events, particularly within the Canadian market.

Insights into the changing face of retail

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:44:39 +0000

On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management joins Global News Morning to explore the unique opportunities that the school will bring for students and researchers interested in the evolving retail sector.

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IMHL alumna is business hall of fame inductee

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:40:21 +0000

For her track record of leadership and business excellence, Susan DeVore (IMHL��10), CEO of Premier Inc., has been inducted into the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame.

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Desautels well-represented at prestigious conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:43:07 +0000

Desautels BCom students Jessica Adler and Maxime Lakat were invited to the 44^th edition of the International Conference in New York City (Nov. 18-20). Out of 4,000 applicants worldwide, Adler and Lakat were among 150 individuals who were selected to attend.

Why we should all embrace a worldly mindset

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:41:33 +0000

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member Mark Hantho (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.

Money management with Prof. Vadim di Pietro

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:37:03 +0000

In collaboration with ��ֱ��bվ��s ��Boost Your Health�� lecture series, Professor Vadim di Pietro will offer expert tips to relieve financial stress �C one of the greatest threats to personal health & wellness.

National Bank helps ensure another decade of innovation at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:02:26 +0000

Building on their support of the Dobson Cup since 2011, National Bank has gifted a further $4 million toward ��ֱ��bվ��s premiere startup competition, ensuring vital support for the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs at ��ֱ��bվ.

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The timely introduction of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:48:48 +0000

On the occasion of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management��s inauguration, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64) sits down with BNN Bloomberg to explore how retailers can better serve today��s consumer, as well as the interdisciplinary approach that the new school will take to respond to challenges in the retail world.

A new retail school at ��ֱ��bվ, a game-changer for the world

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:43:00 +0000

The inauguration of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management took place on November 16, 2018.

In the presence of the School��s founding partners, government dignitaries, and leadership from ��ֱ��bվ��s community, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64) shared his vision for the school as one that will reinvent the playbook for retailers worldwide.

Management Dean��s perspective on the retail landscape

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:30:50 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux joins CTV News to shed light on the changes unfolding in the retail industry and how, drawing from the interdisciplinary strengths of ��ֱ��bվ, the Bensadoun School of Retail Management is poised to make a significant impact.

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��ֱ��bվ��s Dobson Cup receives $4-million contribution from National Bank

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:54:22 +0000

The contribution will support the University��s flagship startup competition and provide additional seed funding for student entrepreneurs

The Dobson Cup, ��ֱ��bվ��s flagship startup competition and fertile training ground for students and professors with bold business dreams, has received a significant financial injection on its 10^th anniversary in the form of a $4-million contribution from National Bank, one of its long-time supporters.

What the Bensadoun School of Retail Management will bring

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:01:48 +0000

With the official launch of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), The Business of Fashion explores how the new school will address the dramatic shifts in the retail landscape through a highly interdisciplinary approach.

��The school will give a new playbook to the retailer in order to win,�� said Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64). ��And today, I think every retailer needs a new playbook.��

Open for Business: ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management dedicated to the future of retail

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:30:09 +0000

Interdisciplinary teaching and research hub equips next generation of leaders to promote sustainable retail practices

Sitting down with Element AI CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:54:37 +0000

Startup co-founded by BCom alumnus tops Forbes list

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:52:13 +0000

Athena Club, co-founded by Charles Desmarais (BCom��15), has made the 2019 edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Retail & Ecommerce category, alongside other trailblazing young entrepreneurs from Canada and the U.S.

Together with?his co-founders Allie Griswold and Maria Markina, Desamarais has built a lean, organic tampon delivery startup that costs 40% less than other subscriptions.

Marie-Jos��e Lamothe joins Lightspeed board

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:45:20 +0000

Professor of Practice at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Marie-Jos��e Lamothe, joins the Lightspeed board of directors during a time of pivotal growth for the company.

Lamothe joins alongside two other members who each bring extensive experience working in the retail and technology industries.

Students respond with answers to looming U.S. pension crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:27:47 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with La Presse to discuss the second annual ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), which brought forward the fresh perspectives of 25 international student teams as they attempted to solve the severe underfunding of U.S. state pensions.

Along the way, Prof. Betermier shares insights into why the looming pension crisis in the U.S. is so complex and difficult to solve, as well as some of the novel ideas proposed at the MIPC.

Say yes to discomfort, live a fuller life

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:28:34 +0000

��ֱ��bվ News sits down with the YouTube sensation Yes Theory, comprised of ��ֱ��bվ graduates like Thomas Brag (BCom��15), as they share why they are determined to push themselves �C and everybody else �C to expand their boundaries and live outside of their comfort zone.

For the Yes Theory team, the most rewarding aspect is when discomfort transforms itself into a?profoundly?moving experience.

EMBA participant: Dedicated to the cause

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:26:31 +0000

With the upcoming 100-year anniversary of WWI, EMBA participant Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-?ve Tremblay reflects on her time serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, her proudest accomplishments so far, and what it is like being a woman in the military.

Read more in The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

More job cuts on horizon for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:24:35 +0000

With news that Bombardier plans to cut 5,000 jobs over the next year, most of which are based in Montreal, Professor Karl Moore defends the decision as a sound business move given that most of Bombardier��s future business resides in the Business Jets and Transportation Divisions.

It��s victory for Desautels undergrad at Coop��rathon

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:07:31 +0000

Desautels BCom student Antoine Marchal won the Finance Track of the 2018 Desjardins Coop��rathon, securing $5,000 from Desjardins and mentorship from FormFintec for his startup GoodforChange.

Cracked It! book review

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:23:41 +0000

IEDP reviews Professor Corey Phelps�� co-authored book Cracked It! �C a comprehensive guide for solving your next complex problem.

EMBA alumnus on his journey in the Canadian Armed Forces

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:21:34 +0000

With Remembrance Day on the horizon, the ��ֱ��bվ Reporter sits down with Pascal Larose (EMBA��18) as he reflects on his two-decade odyssey with the Canadian Armed Forces.

For Larose it has been a journey of incredible personal growth. ��Serving in the military means you have to face multiple unconventional challenges, take on numerous different posts and work in an ever-changing environment,�� he says.

Taking a break the ambivert way

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:18:59 +0000

If you��re neither an introvert nor an extrovert, referred to as an ambivert, Professor Karl Moore argues that you too need time to recharge your batteries.

Indeed, breaks are useful to make up for the overuse of one side of an ambivert��s personality, says Prof. Moore.

Why a retail management school? Why now?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:51:47 +0000

La Presse interviews Desautels professor of practice Marie Jos��e Lamothe and BCom student Fran?oise Dondo as they share how the new Bensadoun School of Retail Management will equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the ever-changing retail industry.

As Lamothe makes clear, consumers will always need to make purchases, but the way in which they do so will be fundamentally different moving forward thanks to new technologies. Future retail leaders must, therefore, know how to adapt, and quickly.

Communauto CEO driven by greater good

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:48:00 +0000

With his sights set on the social benefits of a shared economy, Beno?t Robert, CEO of Communauto, is a social entrepreneur through and through.

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, he shares why being a good corporate citizen is a priority.

Looking closer at Italy��s economy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:45:27 +0000

With the release of Italy��s new budget law, Professor Francesca Carrieri explores the current state of the country��s economy, emphasizing that any economic growth must come with structural reform to ensure sustainability.

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Insights on medical leadership from David Eidelman

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:42:56 +0000

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Dr. David Eidelman, Vice-Principal (Health Affairs) and Dean of ��ֱ��bվ��s Faculty of Medicine, explains why being a doctor today is less about being an authoritative voice and more about being an excellent listener and identifying a capable team.

If the medical field is in constant evolution, then doctors must be adaptable and open to new ways of better applying their knowledge, remarks Dr. Eidelman.

Business balderdash: What myths to look out for

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:11:51 +0000

The Globe and Mail takes a look at the management myths that many uphold without proper questioning.

One such example is that efficiency should be every manager��s goal; but, as Professor Henry Mintzberg makes clear, this is not always the case.

Witness the pitches from Demo Days 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:08:31 +0000

Montreal, San Francisco, Boston, Toronto, and NYC �C the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre has spent much of the fall on the road for ��ֱ��bվ Demo Days and the pitches are not to be missed.

Take a moment to watch some of ��ֱ��bվ��s most promising startups in action.

Desautels MBAs sweep top spots at sustainable business competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:37:34 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels MBA students who won first and second place at the John Molson Sustainable Business Plan Competition, along with the two coach��s awards.

The competition unfolded on October 27 among eight teams from ��ֱ��bվ, Concordia and HEC Montr��al collectively.

Read a summary of the team members and their winning proposals below.

TEAM PATRIMONEY, awarded 1st place and Coaching Award for ��Investable Business Idea��

Patrimoney �C a platform that provides undocumented immigrants in North America with access to financial services

Welcoming the next wave of management researchers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:47:43 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomed its new cohort of PhD students at a lunch reception in September organized by the Desautels Doctorate Student Society (DDSS).

This year��s cohort totals 65 students (26 women, 39 men) who originate from 16 countries across the world.

Meet the 2018 incoming PhD cohort

EMBA alumna praised for support of French wine industry

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:45:40 +0000

Catherine Dagenais (EMBA��18) has been named at the top of the list of ��personalit��s du vin�� in La Revue du?Vin de France �C and for good reason.

In her role as President and Chief Executive Officer at the Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ), she oversees the annual investment of over $800 million toward importing French wines �C more than any other entity in the world.

The international advantage

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:42:42 +0000

Colin Rennie (MBA��18) reflects on his experience in the MBA Japan program, as well as the value of studying abroad and ��ֱ��bվ��s international alumni network.

Learnings from L'Or��al Canada CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:33:49 +0000

L��Or��al Canada CEO and President Frank Kollmar joins Professor Karl Moore to discuss his approach to leadership, the winning combination?of interdisciplinary, diverse teams, as well as his take on millennials and what they stand to learn in business.

Turbulent times for WestJet

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:32:12 +0000

A number of factors, such as labor unrest, expensive fuel costs and steep competition, have led WestJet profits to plunge as compared to last year.

Professor Karl Moore elaborates on the airline��s current circumstances with an optimistic outlook on the future.

MMA assembles accomplished advisory board

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:48:45 +0000

This fall, the Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) kicked off its first Advisory Board meeting to discuss the future directions of the MMA curriculum, which will benefit its inaugural cohort.

The MMA Advisory Board comprises senior industry leaders from a wide variety of educational and skills backgrounds who have excelled in their given fields.

Universities heed call for socially responsible investing

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:11:39 +0000

As universities are increasingly turning toward socially responsible investment (SRI), an article cites the new SRI fund under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) as an ��inspiring example.��

Through the SRI fund, students working as analysts at DCM will be able to factor environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment decision-making process.

EMBA alumna is promoted, makes history

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:06:33 +0000

Isabelle Brissette (EMBA��10) has been appointed Chief Advisor, Security and Business Resilience at Rio Tinto, becoming the first woman to take on this role for a mining or oil & gas multinational.

In her new position, Brissette will actively mentor, coach and supervise a global team of security professionals, as well as advise senior management and the Board of Security on issues pertaining to resilience strategy and security incidents, among other tasks.

Simons raises its minimum wage and sets the bar

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:33:27 +0000

Simons has confirmed that its employees will henceforth make at least $16 per hour, four dollars above Quebec��s minimum wage.

For Desautels lecturer Dr. Robert Soroka, it��s an effective strategy that might actually save the company money.

Words of wisdom from MBA alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:56:06 +0000

Enza Cignarella (MBA��94), life coach and pharmaceutical executive at Novartis, recently joined the School of Continuing Studies to share her experience of building a career and the value of lifelong learning.

��Careers as we know them, the notion that we have one career for our entire lives, is probably not something that is true nowadays, and this is really exciting,�� Cignarella says. ��It��s an opportunity to network and connect with people who are facing career transitions.��

Desautels alumna is seeing double

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:39:06 +0000

Sophie Boulanger (BCom'03), founder of eyewear retail sensation Bon Look, has her sights set on doubling their stores across Canada by the end of next year.

Founded in 2011, Bon Look employs 300 employees across the country.

A game-changing surgeon makes Canadian history

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:37:24 +0000

After five years of concerted practice and planning with a team of over 100 medical professionals, Daniel Borsuk (MDCM/MBA��06) has successfully led Canada��s first face transplant, forever changing the life of 64-year-old Maurice Desjardins of Quebec.

Concerning the relevance of his MBA studies, he��s not surprised that it proved invaluable. ��It was all about teamwork �C about managing people, knowing when to be and not be an alpha.��

A new MAA president, a new chapter for ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:35:08 +0000

As ��ֱ��bվ ramps up its bicentennial anniversary planning, Inez Jabalpurwala (MBA'01), President and CEO of the Brain Canada Foundation, has signed on as the new President of the ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association (MAA).

In an interview with ��ֱ��bվ News, Inez shares what this new role means to her and her fondest memories of ��ֱ��bվ.

A guide to solving your next big problem

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:32:17 +0000

Based on findings in his new book Cracked It!, Professor Corey Phelps sits down with CTV News to offer tips about how to define problems, find solutions, and the pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Journeying through a global career and life

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:52:23 +0000

Management, scrambled eggs, and Professor Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:49:35 +0000

Renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss some of his favorite subjects: the MBA degree, business strategy, and how management has changed �C sometimes for the worse �C in the wake of technological advancement.

EMBA alumna on personal and career triumphs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:43:44 +0000

La Presse features Genevi��ve Rossier (EMBA��12), Director of Communications, Public Relations and Digital Visibility at Biblioth��que et Archives nationales du Qu��bec, as she sheds light on her illustrious career path, proudest accomplishments, and esteemed mentors, including Professor Henry Mintzberg.

Professor Augustin to speak at high-profile conference

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:26:00 +0000

Professor Patrick Augustin will be joining the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA) as a speaker at their annual conference in November.

Taking place in Montreal, the CAASA Annual Conference brings together institutional investors, central bankers, investment managers, and service providers from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Taking stock of WestJet: Where it��s gone and where it��s heading

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:15:29 +0000

Professor Karl Moore charts WestJet��s journey from disruptive startup with a dream to a very real rival of Air Canada.

��WestJet, starting out as a Southwest clone, has not become an Air Canada clone but has evolved into something substantially different than its great rival,�� he writes.

Problem-solving skills: A crucial aspect of business school education

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:05:08 +0000

In a recent opinion piece, Professor Corey Phelps makes the case for why we need to get serious about incorporating problem-solving skills into business education.

At the Desautels Faculty of Management, for example, Prof. Phelps is helping to lead a series of sessions designed to help students actively construct an integrated understanding of the foundational domains of business knowledge, which will help them become better complex problem solvers.

EMBA program celebrates a decade of impact

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:14:09 +0000

Ten years ago, leadership from the Desautels Faculty of Management and HEC Montr��al took up the ambitious challenge of joining forces to launch the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA program.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Take a look back on how the EMBA program has evolved?and the strides made since its founding.

Entr: A startup that investors are noticing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:11:59 +0000

Montreal-based event planning platform Entr has successfully raised $1.3 million in seed funding from major serial investors who are seeing the value of their initiative.

Last year, Entr secured first place at the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup and were participants in this year��s Dobson?Demo Days.

The IMPM effect

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:05:13 +0000

An article for Business and Financial Times takes a closer look at the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) as a unique experience that has, over the last two decades, successfully transformed managers into discerning and impactful senior executives.

WestJet CEO shares ups and downs of career in airline industry

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:03:26 +0000

MBA alumnus�� startup highlighted by CNBC

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:01:56 +0000

SPORTLOGiQ, founded by MBA alumnus and Dobson Cup?winner Craig Buntin (MBA��13), has been named among the 100 most promising startups by CNBC.

Based in Montreal,?SPORTLOGiQ is a sports analytics firm that provides relevant data to teams and the media.

McCall MacBain International Fellowships for undergraduate students to study abroad for a year

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:38:17 +0000

McCall MacBain Foundation partnered with ��ֱ��bվ to award 10 McCall MacBain International Fellowships for the academic year 2019-20.

Valued at up to CAD $23,500 each, these fellowships enable undergraduate students to spend a year abroad studying a foreign language, doing an academic exchange, and pursuing an internship.

A case for the relevance of business schools today

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:19:57 +0000

Inspired by Professor Henry Mintzberg��s well-known challenging of the MBA��s relevance, a recent blog post advocates for the importance of business education today, particularly when it incorporates opportunities for hands-on learning.

Quebec trails in cannabis industry

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:05:57 +0000

As the legalization of cannabis approaches, La Presse reports that Quebec is trailing other Canadian provinces where the industry has flourished comparatively faster.

Professor Ken Lester comments on some of the obstacles that might be at play, mentioning Quebec��s religious heritage as contributing factor.

Read more in La Presse

Desautels scores win at inaugural Lazaridis International Case Conference 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:16:05 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels undergraduates O��Nell Agossa, Vera Barile, Alana D��Amico and Noemi Holczer for winning the inaugural 2018 Lazaridis International Case Conference hosted by Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario from Oct. 7 to 13, 2018, as well as to Vera Barile for securing the award for Best Speaker.

��ֱ��bվ��s Executive Institute Launches Innovative Program in Healthcare Leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:34:20 +0000

October 10, 2018 - Montreal, Canada �C The ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute (MEI) at ��ֱ��bվ is launching an innovative two-day seminar focusing on leadership in the healthcare sector. The seminar, which will run at the end of October and then again in March, responds to increasing demands for healthcare workers to engage in leadership activities, mobilize cross-functional teams, give a voice to frontline staff, and implement lasting change.

Is WestJet encroaching on Air Canada��s market?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:06:29 +0000

With news that WestJet Airlines plans to launch non-stop service from Calgary to Dublin, Paris and London, challenging Air Canada��s transatlantic flights that target business passengers, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the implications.

For Professor Moore, the rewards program to which Air Canada belongs is still a powerful factor that will influence consumer choice in its favor.

Planning your next investment move? Don��t discount human capital

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:22:49 +0000

Duke University professor and expert in behavioural economics Dan Ariely sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how he communicates research to the general public as well as the impact of employee satisfaction on company success and stock performance. For Ariely, the finance world is not paying enough attention to human capital.

Leadership at Welcome Hall Mission

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:20:53 +0000

With sights set on eliminating homelessness in Montreal, CEO for Welcome Hall Mission, Sam Watts, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how running an NGO is not unlike heading a medium-size enterprise.

According to Watts, the differences between profit-oriented enterprises and not-for-profits really only pertain to their end goals.

��ֱ��bվ recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship support

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:18:40 +0000

According to the 2018-2019 Pitchbook, ��ֱ��bվ is ranked 29th among 50 world universities producing VC-backed entrepreneurs. On a national level, ��ֱ��bվ places 2nd in Canada and 1st in Quebec.

��ֱ��bվ has successfully trained 330 entrepreneurs and has supported the development of 304 companies that have raised $7.06 billion in capital.

Prof. Betermier awarded funding from National Pension Hub

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:20:56 +0000

Professor Sebastien Betermier has been awarded $70,000 over two years by the National Pension Hub (NPH), a consortium of Canada��s leading pension funds that is seeking to promote academic research in this field.

The NPH will support Professor Betermier��s research proposal entitled, ��Drivers of Successful Pension Investing: Lessons from the Canadian Model.��

Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:39:56 +0000

Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom��69) received the Sovereign��s Medal for Volunteers on September 24. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the award honors the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.

��I��m just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,�� said Jackson.

Air Canada, WestJet introduce higher baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:36:32 +0000

With news that Air Canada and WestJet will charge $30 instead of $25 per checked bag, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how passengers might react to this increase.

��Fairly quickly, people (will) get over it and I think they also realize that (in) the U.S. and Europe, particularly on low-cost carriers, this sort of thing is very common-place now,�� he said.

How top performers propel others toward greatness

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:33:12 +0000

Forthcoming research co-authored by Professor Nathan Yang demonstrates how participants in a national diet program lost more weight when someone in their group was a standout, suggesting that exceptional performers can motivate others to reach new heights.

Great strides for the Desautels Sustainability Network

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:30:47 +0000

The Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) registered the greatest amount of students among ten student clubs from Montreal��s six main universities to the Desjardins Coop��rathon, the world��s largest open-innovation challenge. For their efforts, the DSN won a prize package worth $5,000 from Desjardins that includes financial aid for the Desautels Business Conference on Sustainability (DBCS), ��ֱ��bվ's largest conference dedicated to the impacts of sustainability within the private sector, and a lunch with Desjardins experts.

Meet our Queen Elizabeth Scholars!

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:32:59 +0000

As of October 2018, the ��ֱ��bվ QES LINkIN program has incorporated eight awardees into the team coming from different disciplines and countries. Five are doctoral student researchers at ��ֱ��bվ. Four of them are in the School of Human Nutrition (two Canadians, Mona and Loloah, with training in Public Health; a Ghanaian, Priscilla, who has a background in Forest Conservation; and a Nigerian, Aishat, who has a background in Nutrition).

The Economist editor on journalism today

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:35:35 +0000

In what he refers to as a ��delicate moment�� in world affairs, he also shares his perspective on the ebbs and flows of globalisation, as well as the nature of leadership in a large media organization.

��ֱ��bվ is named home of the Hult

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:31:24 +0000

��ֱ��bվ has been selected to host a local edition of the Hult Prize, the world��s largest student competition for the creation of new social enterprises.

The annual Hult Prize awards one million dollars in start-up funding to the student team that develops the most radical and breakthrough idea to solve one of our world��s toughest social challenges.

Read more in The Dobson Chronicles

Healthcare, it��s about collaboration

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:26:57 +0000

When it comes to healthcare, it��s not about private versus public. Citing Professor Henry Minztberg��s latest book Managing the Myths of Healthcare, cross-sector collaboration among all stakeholders is a crucial aspect of a well-functioning system.

Call for Applications: 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:01:19 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management and the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health.

Your one-stop guide to better money management

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:40:14 +0000

In her new book entitled, Good Money: Understanding Your Choices, Boost Your Financial Wellbeing, Nathalie Spencer (BCom��01) has created a comprehensive guide to managing and growing your finances.

From examining how cashless transactions affect our spending, to decoding the principles of why a bargain draws you in, readers will instantly become more aware of everyday trends.

Insights from the political editor of The Economist

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:37:41 +0000

Adrian Wooldridge, political editor for The Economist speaks with Professor Karl Moore about the dangers of merely feeding the news machine, the importance of understanding the undercurrents that have spurred nationalist sentiment globally, and the inevitability of history repeating itself.

Reframe your thinking, find greater satisfaction at work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:35:43 +0000

An article for Fast Company refers to the research co-authored by Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt that describes how greater role integration is required at work where new technologies pervade and affect work demands.

The article argues that, within this context, success belongs to those who can see the big picture and find meaning despite challenging conditions.

Shining a light on Centech

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:33:50 +0000

Montreal��s Centech, one of Canada��s oldest incubators that focuses on hardware and deep tech, has remained relatively unknown. And yet they have been instrumental in growing the business of numerous startup ventures, including ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winners Saccade Analytics.

Saccade Analytics has developed a software that can be embedded in off-the-shelf virtual reality goggles to evaluate brain functions based on eye and head movement. It��s a technology that can be used to diagnose abnormalities from concussion, neurological disorders or other causes.

2018 Jaclyn Fisher Management Career Fair

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:24:19 +0000

The 2018 Jaclyn Fisher Management Career Fair saw a high turnout of approximately 720 students and recent graduates from across 10 faculties at ��ֱ��bվ.

Attendees were able to learn firsthand about the different career opportunities available to them through the 59 participating organizations from a diversity of industries.

See the photos

NYU Stern features alumnus Corey Phelps

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:56:40 +0000

Professor Corey Phelps catches up with his alma mater NYU Stern to discuss his career, advice for current students and recent grads, and the journey of writing his new book Cracked It!.

An encouraging achievement for EMBA participant

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:53:38 +0000

Current EMBA participant Marjolaine Tshernish is the first Innu to receive one of two $ 50,000 admission scholarships offered to Aboriginal students each year.

Learn more about how this has inspired her to dream big.

Success, it��s all in the hands

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:51:27 +0000

Much has been made about the pitch �C the brief moment that entrepreneurs get to market their idea to an investor.

Professor Karl Moore comments on recent findings that suggest that hand gestures can make an investor 12 per cent more likely to back a business.

The dark side of the web revolution

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:00:33 +0000

Professor Ashesh Mukherjee joins the Rotman School of Management to discuss learnings from his latest book, The Internet Trap, and outlines the five pitfalls of living online.

New directions for ?nergir

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:57:37 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews Sophie Brochu of ?nergir, previously Gaz M��tro, about the company��s move toward other forms of renewable energy and her hopes for the next generation of business leaders.

Each week as part of his new blog on?Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.

ALDO Group mixes shoes and social justice

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:49:50 +0000

With shoe stores in more than 100 countries, ALDO Group is the first fashion footwear company to offset all of its carbon emissions - and is proud of it.

CEO David Bensadoun traces the company��s strong social conscience back to his father, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64) who founded the company decades ago.

Craig Buntin��s pivot from the Olympics to business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:45:23 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA��13) charts his journey from figure skating stardom to his entry into the business world and decision to pursue an MBA at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Buntin is presently the founder of Sportlogiq, an AI-powered sports analytics company that can glean insights from a single broadcast camera.

Choreographing a smooth hand over in family businesses

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:42:01 +0000

Robert Cutler discusses with Professor Karl Moore the prevailing challenge of handing over family-owned businesses from one generation to the next.

As the second-generation CEO of Delmar, Cutler emphasizes the importance of diligence and taking nothing for granted.

Accelerating efforts in refugee education

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:35:25 +0000

Amelie Fabian (BCom��18) joined representatives from refugee hosting states, donor governments, and multilateral institutions to explore how to improve the delivery of quality education to refugees.

The High-Level Meeting was hosted at the Unicef House in New York, NY on September 26 and was live-streamed.

Experiential learning is key for modern MBA studies

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:31:52 +0000

La Presse explores how local MBA programs are increasingly weaving experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum.

For example, the MBA at the Desautels Faculty of Management is cited for its focus on developing an international mindset among students through study trips.

The many draws of ��ֱ��bվ��s Mini-MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:30:02 +0000

Eric Saine, Executive Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute, sits down with La Presse to discuss why their Mini-MBA program has become an increasingly appealing option for business people who are juggling many priorities.

Introducing the new ��ֱ��bվ management librarians

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:31:32 +0000

A message from Mr. Robin Canuel, Head Librarian of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library.

We are very pleased to announce that Melissa Rivosecchi and Amanda Wheatley have joined our team at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library as the new Liaison Librarians for Management and Business.

Desautels MBA places 60th in the world according to QS

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:16:19 +0000

The QS Global MBA Ranking?for 2019 has?been released and places the Desautels Faculty of Management 60th among 251 MBA programs. The Desautels MBA also excels in many specific areas considered; it is ranked 1st in Canada for Entrepreneurship & Alumni Success, and is tied for 1st in Diversity.

In addition, the Faculty scored higher than the global average in: Employability, Entrepreneurship & Alumni Outcomes, Thought Leadership and Diversity.

Quebec��s upcoming election and legalized marijuana

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:06:02 +0000

Much has been debated over the course of Quebec��s electoral campaign, including the minimum age for legalized marijuana consumption.

Professor Ken Lester argues that the CAQ��s stance is far from responsible, alleging that a 21-year-old minimum age will not prevent usage among those below the cut-off.

Dobson Demo Days: Montreal highlights

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:20:58 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship kicked off its 2018 series of Demo Days in Montreal on September 13, welcoming 600 spectators who were treated to the very best of ��ֱ��bվ��s leaps in innovation. Discover the eight startup teams and their next big idea.

BCom alumnus challenges Will Smith �C and he accepts!

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:12:41 +0000

Thomas Brag (BCom��15), a member of the hit YouTube channel Yes Theory, challenged Will Smith to conquer his fear of heights and jump out of a helicopter attached to a bungee cord to mark his 50^th birthday. The actor has bravely accepted and the jump will be live-streamed on Smith��s YouTube channel tomorrow.

Yes Theory upholds the motto that life can be as fulfilling as you wish if you��re willing to live outside of your comfort zone.

Four EMBA scholarship recipients who are making an impact

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:09:09 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA Program recently welcomed the class of 2020, which includes four experienced leaders who, each in their own way, have a significant impact on their respective communities.

Each of them was awarded a $50,000 scholarship, which recognizes their important work and reflects the EMBA program��s commitment to diversity. The scholarship recipients include those from the non-profit and indigenous communities, which also provides important different perspectives in class.

In celebration of two ��ֱ��bվ greats

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:16:51 +0000

Fifty years ago, ��ֱ��bվ had the good fortune of welcoming Professors Henry Mintzberg and Morty Yalovsky on board.

On August 30, members of the ��ֱ��bվ community, along with family and friends, celebrated their contributions by establishing two teaching awards in their honour.

View the photo gallery and contribute to the awards.

A glowing victory at HEC case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:30:50 +0000

MONTREAL, Quebec. On the evening of the HEC Social Business Creation competition, ��ֱ��bվ start-up Kajou delivered, coming home with the First place prize of $15,000 for their business venture. Their business makes apple juice �C with the apple of the cashew tree.

Weighing graduate business degrees: MBA or Masters

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:12:14 +0000

Pursuing an MBA or a Masters degree is an age-old question when it comes to graduate business studies.

A recent article for QS Top Universities outlines the differences between the two options, citing Professor Henry Mintzberg along the way.

CPPIB goes green

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:05:11 +0000

With news that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) became the first pension fund in the world to issue a green bond, thereby facilitating investment in cleaner technologies, Professor Sebastien Betermier comments on the implications, as well as the success of defined benefit (DB) pensions in Canada.

What��s the link between bad airline food and poor management?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:50:52 +0000

Business strategy 101

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:39:51 +0000

A recent blog post reviews the ins and outs of devising and implementing a business strategy and cites Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg��s ��Five Ps for Strategy,�� namely: Plan, Pattern, Position, Ploy, and Perspective.

How can we solve problems better?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:37:10 +0000

Professor Corey Phelps joins Cheddar in Los Angeles to discuss why problem-solving skills are so scarce and shares a 4-step approach to tackle your next complex problem.

Based on findings published in his latest book, Cracked It!, which is co-authored with colleagues from HEC Paris, Prof. Phelps states that solving a problem can be broken down into the following steps: State, Structure, Solve, and Sell.

Groupe Germain hotels: A success story built on family

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:06:14 +0000

The history of the Groupe Germain hotels is deeply rooted in family. Founded in 1957, the business leadership has spanned three generations to include Marie-Pier Germain (EMBA��16) who looks to her mother and uncle as role models.

Transat AT warns of price increases after disappointing third quarter

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:03:46 +0000

Professor Karl Moore comments following the news that Transat AT Inc. has pledged to raise prices next summer after a spike in fuel costs sent the carrier on course to its least profitable third quarter in a decade.

Networking opportunities abound over coffee

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:01:01 +0000

As students attempt to prepare for an ever-changing job market, Ten Thousand Coffees and leading Canadian schools like ��ֱ��bվ have partnered via RBC Future Launch to offer an unparalleled networking platform.

Networking initiatives such as this will be essential for students moving forward, according to Marie-Jos�� Beaudin, Executive Director of Career Services at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Strategic planning for the twenty-first-century enterprise

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:17:38 +0000

A piece for Harvard Business Review argues that planning does not have to be the enemy of agility in a business setting.

Citing Professor Henry Mintzberg, the author suggests revisiting the traditional planning approach to incorporate hard and soft data where judgment also plays an important role.

The Trump effect proves favorable for Canadian MBA programs

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:15:18 +0000

As the anti-immigration rhetoric of the Trump administration escalates, increasing numbers of international students seeking an MBA program are looking to Canada instead.

Current Desautels MBA student Hamza Khalid is one such example.

Indeed, with overseas applications to the United States down 17 per cent annually as of last September over 2016, according to the U.S. State Department, Canada is getting a closer look as an attractive place to study and, importantly, work after graduation.

Professor Faraj awarded six research recognitions

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:02:46 +0000

Over summer 2018, Professor Samer Faraj received six recognitions for the excellence of his completed and forthcoming research.

In recognition of his published research with students and collaborators, Professor Faraj was presented with the following:

? France-wide FNEGE 2018 Prix acad��mique de la Recherche en Management for: Kudaravalli, S., Faraj, S., Johnson, S. (2017) ��A Configural Approach to Coordinating Expertise in Software Development Teams�� in MIS Quarterly;

The valuable takeaways of the Desautels ISP

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:02:49 +0000

Elitsa Marinova, participant in the Desautels International Summer Program, explores how learning alongside students from diverse cultural backgrounds opened her eyes to the true meaning of global management.

Canada: An appealing option for MBA grads

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:59:42 +0000

With a relaxed visa regime and strong job market, Canada has emerged as an excellent option for many prospective MBA students. Adam Halpert?(MBA��10), Associate Director of MBA Career Services, cites Canada��s embrace of diversity as a contributing factor.

��Canada��s multicultural landscape also makes it a very unique destination for international candidates to get an education and secure employment afterwards without fear of discrimination,�� he says.

Danger still looms a decade after financial crash

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:53:25 +0000

Despite improvements made to manage risk better, experts such as Desautels Professor Mo Chaudhury warn that the US financial system remains dangerously vulnerable to future crashes.

��What is good for Wall Street and banks is not always good for the general citizenship,�� explains Prof. Chaudhury.

Montreal is place to be for District M CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:52:42 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Jean-Fran?ois C?t��, CEO of District M, discusses his mentors, sleepless nights and the perks of basing a business in Montreal.

All in the family: A BCom alums entrepreneurial journey

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:50:17 +0000

Neil Cuggy (BCom��10), President and COO of Goodfood, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and credits his success to an unceasing drive to overcome obstacles, as they will inevitably arise in any business venture.

Celebrated Montreal chef on leadership in the kitchen

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:55:57 +0000

David McMillan, of famed Montreal restaurants such as Joe Beef, Liverpool House and Le Vin Papillon, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss how he leads his staff in the kitchen- an approach that hinges on support and mutual respect.

Air Canada & transformative leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:53:11 +0000

Since the early 2000��s, Air Canada had seen its fair share of business challenges.

Sitting down with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, CEO of Air Canada Calin Rovinescu lists the key factors that helped lead the company to stability: an openness to change and a clear vision.

The starship captain on artistic entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:49:31 +0000

William Shatner (BCom'52, DLitt'11) dishes on what it means to be an artist entrepreneur, his unconventional approach to learning while in university, and the importance of failure.

IMPM launches cycle 22, its largest class in decade

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:18:00 +0000

The International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) begins Cycle 22 in Lancaster on Sunday, September 16 with the largest class in over 10 years.

The average years of work experience is 21 and 30% of the class hold the title of Vice President or higher.

Learn more

Desautels students investing in a better world

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:03:25 +0000

This fall, the Desautels Faculty of Management will introduce a new fund dedicated to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) �C a student-run, registered investment management firm.

Established in 2009, DCM presently comprises three funds totaling $5 million that students enrolled in the Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) programs have the chance to manage as analysts.

Leadership insights from General Vance

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:02:04 +0000

General Jonathan Vance of the Canadian Armed Forces sits down with Professor Karl Moore to share his take on leadership, how he inspires his troops, and the ways in which the Canadian Army must constantly adapt and learn.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC EMBA among the best of its kind

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:46:29 +0000

The Globe and Mail has listed the ��ֱ��bվ �C HEC Montr��al EMBA program as one of the best of its kind in Canada.

The high calibre of fellow classmates, the availability of scholarships and access to firsthand insights from Professor Henry Mintzberg are cited as major draws.

Now what? How to deal with climate change together

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:31:43 +0000

If major initiatives have been undertaken across sectors to combat climate change, the question arises how to consolidate these efforts for maximal impact?

Professors Henry Mintzberg, Dror Etzion and Saku Mantere address this pressing question in a recent piece for the Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Catching up with the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:12:24 +0000

��ֱ��bվ students and alumni alike cannot say enough about the important impact that the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre��s programming has had on taking their big ideas to the next level.

From its X-1 Accelerator and Lean Startup programs, to its annual Dobson Cup competition, hear about the successes of those who have benefitted from the Dobson Centre.

IMHL alumna on reforming health care

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:52:04 +0000

Susan DeVore (IMHL��10), CEO Premier Healthcare Alliance, discusses how her company is working to improve the health-care system in the U.S.

Watch video

Avoiding the traps of problem solving

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:31:00 +0000

In an article for Forbes, Professor Corey Phelps and colleagues from HEC Paris list and illustrate the five common pitfalls that many will succumb to when trying to tackle a complex problem.

Being wary of these traps and adopting a disciplined approach to solving problems, as defined in Prof. Phelps�� latest book, means that you will be better equipped to succeed in the face of your next big problem.

Opening doors for minority business owners

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:45:43 +0000

Soci��t��s d��aide au d��veloppement des collectivit��s (SADC) recently announced the launch of a new fund designated to support woman- and aboriginal-owned businesses.

In attendance was Manon Jeannotte (EMBA��16), Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.

A new school year brings new crop of promising MBAs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:42:05 +0000

Laura Botelho de Carvalho, who previously worked in an environmental consulting firm, has just begun her MBA studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

In an interview with Poets & Quants she talks about her experience in the program so far and what made her choose Desautels over three other leading Canadian business schools.

Part of the answer lies in ��ֱ��bվ��s commitment to sustainability and her outstanding peers whom she likens to family.

Indigo Books, a victory story

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:32:16 +0000

Indigo Books might have fallen on hard times were it not for the business savvy of CEO Heather Reisman. In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Reisman sheds light on how she worked to expand Indigo��s product line into the lifestyle realm.

Does a new hire signal new beginnings for Aimia?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:41:13 +0000

Aimia Inc. has named Nathaniel Felsher as president and chief strategy officer, less than a week after announcing a deal to sell its flagship Aeroplan loyalty program to a consortium led by Air Canada. In the wake of this news, Professor Karl Moore comments on the future of Aeroplan and the use of data analytics.

The world is your oyster according to EMBA alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:30:02 +0000

Marie-Jos��e Desrochers (EMBA��14), Chief Operating Officer of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on her early life working in her parents�� business and the many, diverse paths that young professionals can take in the modern work world.

According to Desrochers, ��Young people nowadays are more aware of all the opportunities surrounding them, whereas in the ��80s, the clear path for most of us was to go into a liberal profession.��

Masters of Management in Analytics: Meet the inaugural class

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:18:41 +0000

Diversity of students strengthens classroom experience

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomed its inaugural cohort of Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) students on August 3.

The thirty-five students (14 female, 21 male) originate from 12 nations across five continents and have an average entering CGPA of 3.40, bringing diverse cultural perspectives and strong academic credentials.

TeamMTL: A winning standout at Solar Decathlon China competition

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:17:04 +0000

TeamMTL, a collaboration between students and faculty from ��ֱ��bվ and Concordia University, competed against 22 international teams to construct the best solar-powered house.

Setting a winning record, the team won first prize in three categories, including Market Appeal, to which Roman Celac (BCom ��18) and Jiawei Lin (MBA ��18) were instrumental.

Dobson Cup participant disrupts the disrupters

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:28:45 +0000

2014 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup participant, Sonder, aims to bring together the very best of Airbnb and hotel experiences �C and many are seeing the appeal.

In just four years, Sonder has attracted the attention of top venture capital firms that have invested over $135 million and has served more than 200,000 guests.

Sonder will also host the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre��s San Francisco Demo Day at their offices on September 20, 2018.

Insights from an inspiring business leader

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:48:49 +0000

Kimberly Cosgrove (EMBA��10), Vice-president of Construction Cogela Inc. reflects on her roots, her career path to-date, and how the EMBA program helped her reach her potential.

Young Africa shows promise in sciences and entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:46:24 +0000

Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA��11), Founding Executive Director and President and CEO of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), shares his vision for the future of science education across the African continent and the strides made since the inaugural Next Einstein Forum.

EMBA alumnus among ones to watch in Canadian law

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:43:36 +0000

Guillaume Lavoie (EMBA��16) has been named among Canadian Lawyer��s Top 25 Most Influential in the Young Influencer category.

This annual recognition highlights some of the important work that jurists have done over the last 18 months.

Laurent Beaudoin on leadership and life

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:39:17 +0000

Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore following his retirement from Bombardier��s board of directors, Laurent Beaudoin shares how he oversaw the company��s transformation from a small snowmobile manufacturer to an aerospace and transportation powerhouse.

MBA alumnus new Bombardier COO

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:29:04 +0000

Effective September 15, 2018, Danny Di Perna (MBA��97) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer �C Aerospace at Bombardier.

In this new position, Di Perna will report directly to Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and will be responsible for leading the company��s aerospace engineering, procurement and transformation functions.

How AI is making things harder for cheaters

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:39:28 +0000

In an article for Financial Times, Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux comments on how AI technology can be leveraged to support teachers and identify cases of exam cheating.

Already in its early stages of use, AI shows promise of not only improve marking systems, but also raising the overall standards of education.

The top business school competitions you should know about

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:07:04 +0000

A piece published in BusinessBecause lists the top business school case competitions that offer major prizes to winners.

Among the competitions listed is the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).

The MIPC targets innovative portfolio design and asset management, uniquely shifting the status quo of traditional academic competitions to the buy side.

New members named to Hydro One��s board

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:02:11 +0000

Following the resignation of Hydro One��s previous 14-member board last month, the company has named ten new members to its board, including Melissa Sonberg, Executive in Residence at Desautels.

Microcredit as a driving economic force

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:34:45 +0000

In Quebec, thousands of small enterprises owe their very existence to the ability to access microcredit.

Much like in the rest of the world, microcredit has become an effective way of growing the economy and even combatting poverty.

As Executive Director of ACEM Microcr��dit Montr��al, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA��15) shares her perspective on this vital economic resource. ?

Leadership on Canada��s Olympic Committee

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:32:25 +0000

Eric Myles (EMBA��11), Executive Director, Sport at Canadian Olympic Committee, recently sat down with RDS to discuss his take on leadership, the importance of bringing cohesion among key stakeholders, and some of his proudest accomplishments, including the recent unveiling of an immersive Olympic exhibition.

Montreal housing prices on the rise

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:30:00 +0000

The average cost of a home in Montreal has increased by 5.9% from last year, far exceeding Canadian growth averages.

Dominic St-Pierre (EMBA��15), Senior Director Quebec Region for Royal LePage, comments on what lies behind these numbers, stating that Quebec��s robust economy and employment market might have contributed.

The satellite revolution

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:20:44 +0000

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA��16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, sits down with CIO Mag to shed light on Konnect Africa, an initiative that aims to bring internet access via satellite to even the furthest reaches of Africa.

These Montreal eateries should not be missed

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:18:37 +0000

Looking for an evening out at one of Montreal��s best restaurants?

A list published in Forbes outlines which local spots should not be missed, including Dominic Bujold��s (EMBA��13) popular eatery LOV.

Read more in Forbes

Uncovering the costs and benefits of sports gambling

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:15:46 +0000

In a piece for The Wall Street Journal, Professor Reuven Brenner makes the case for legalized sports gambling �C an activity that has only recently been legalized in the US through a Supreme Court ruling.

��As in sports, so in high culture �C prohibitions, bad regulations and badly imposed taxes destroy businesses and have long-term unintended consequences,�� explains Brenner.

Employers on lookout for fresh MBA grads

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:01:06 +0000

A GMAC survey shows that, as compared to last year, companies are more likely to hire recent MBA graduates.

The experiences of Amy Dumoulin (MBA��18) seem to coincide with this data, as she sits down with The Globe and Mail to discuss how her time at Desautels helped her land a job in a major Toronto consulting firm.

��ֱ��bվ Student Team NutriPulse wins third place at 2018 Food Security Social Innovation Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:33:53 +0000

By Nii Addy

At the 2018 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) held in Toronto on July 12, 2018, ��ֱ��bվ team NutriPulse was adjudged the third place winner among eight finalists, with a $10,000 cash prize.

Walk of Fame star for IMHL alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:42:47 +0000

Health advocate Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM��91, IMHL��14, DSc��16) is among the 10 new inductees to the Walk of Fame, which honors Canadians who have excelled on the national and international levels.

As International President of M��decins sans fronti��res (Doctors Without Borders) Dr. Joanne Liu has worked with Malian refugees in Mauritania, helped people affected by the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Indonesia, and tended to war-wounded patients in Syria.

Invivo.AI wins big at Startupfest 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:26:11 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winners and Lean Startup participants Invivo.AI were awarded the Best of the Fest $100,000 Pitch Prize at Startupfest 2018, ushering in a new chapter for the Montreal-based startup whose digital platform optimizes the development and approval of pharmaceutical drugs.

How early-career introverts can shine quietly

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:25:39 +0000

Professor Karl Moore, in collaboration with Rachel Burk (BCom��17), have compiled advice from young, self-professed introverts on how they are forging ahead in the workplace and getting noticed for their quiet accomplishments.??

As one interviewee points out: ��When you are the ��quiet one�� in a group, your contributions can be overlooked, but it doesn��t mean they aren��t there �C it just means that sometimes you need to be the one to point them out.��

Get your tickets to the airshow

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:36:10 +0000

The biennial Farnborough Airshow is not just about equipment demos and announcing multimillion-dollar contracts.

On the contrary, this event is lauded by many, including Desautels Professor Karl Moore, as a powerful opportunity to unite likeminded people.

In the age of social media, there is nothing quite as effective as in-person interactions, says Prof. Moore.

Meet the new Swiss diplomat in Tokyo

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:35:15 +0000

Markus Reubi (EMBA��16) has been promoted within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland to become the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo, Japan.

In addition to his responsibilities for the political work of the Embassy as head of the political section, he will also act as Chief Operating Officer within the Embassy and coordinate the diplomatic work in various bilateral cooperation areas such as economy, finance, commerce, culture, science & technology, education or tourism.

An EMBA grad on a mission to broaden internet access

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:31:43 +0000

Jeune Afrique has featured Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA��16), CEO Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, as his organization works to bring broadband internet to the far reaches of the African desert �C zones that are not covered by fiber optic connections.

Canada��s Governor General on tour

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:28:51 +0000

Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, recently visited the Gasp�� and?Perc�� regions. Her visit included a series of meetings with officials from the region and non-profit organizations.

One such meeting included Manon Jeannotte (EMBA��16), Chief of the Micmac de Gespeg, who presented the Right Honourable Payette with jewelry crafted by a local artist.

How to prepare for the future of work

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:41:20 +0000

If 65% of children entering primary school today will end up working in jobs that don��t yet exist, how can we equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the workplace?

In an interview with Fast Company, Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux underscores the importance of lifelong learning and explores how the Faculty��s programming is adapting to this reality by combining theory with experience.

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to GCPA student

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:14:53 +0000

Michael Richardson (GCPA'18), student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among his graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $2,750, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agr��es du Qu��bec, and is awarded each year to honor Mellor��s enduring contributions to both ��ֱ��bվ and his profession.

Carving out your path amid uncertainty

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:56:03 +0000

A recent strategy blog post outlines three ways that businesspeople can find answers to major challenges when no precedent exists. Citing Professor Henry Mintzberg, part of the approach entails embracing uncertainty to ��craft�� your solution carefully over time.

In other words, it is important to think of your work as a craft, not an assembly line.

Airbus officially renames the C Series

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:48:01 +0000

Bombardier Inc.��s name will no longer appear on its C Series jet, which has been officially renamed the A220 as it joins the Airbus family of commercial aircraft.

According to Professor Karl Moore, this is a step in the right direction for both parties.

A new order of planes, a new chapter for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:44:13 +0000

The American airline JetBlue has just placed an order for 60 A220 planes, which were previously referred to as the CS300 under Bombardier.

Having officially ceded control of the C Series aircrafts to Boeing in July, this order, for Professor Karl Moore, signals the importance of the newly established partnership between Bombardier and Boeing.?

A piece of Canada in a coffee cup?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:36:40 +0000

Tim Hortons is not just a corporation, it��s a Canadian cultural icon.

But with international expansion and a wave of recent scandals, Desautels Faculty Lecturer Robert Mackalski comments on the brand��s ubiquity and what it will take for ��Timmies�� to regain the hearts of Canadians.

From skies to ground: what the future holds for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:33:44 +0000

With the successful closing of Bombardier��s C Series deal with Airbus, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments that all eyes are shifting to Bombardier��s booming rail transportation division �C its most profitable branch that is at the centre of CEO Alain Bellemare��s five-year turnaround plan.

Commentary on the Embraer-Boeing venture

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:29:44 +0000

Experts are saying that the proposed joint venture between Embraer SA and Boeing Co. comes as a response to Bombardier and Airbus' partnership via the C Series.

Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how Bombardier will have to hold its own amid these developments.

��Bombardier has a year and half to be aggressive in the market before any Boeing deal is finalized,�� he says.

How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:31:56 +0000

From the comfort of his Notting Hill flat, Imran Amed (Bcom��97) started the Business of Fashion blog, which has very quickly become the undisputed source on the inner workings of the fashion world.

In a recent interview, he credits much of his success to Montreal and his alma mater.

Leadership insights from Welcome Hall Mission

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:27:40 +0000

According to Watts, the differences between profit-oriented enterprises and not-for-profits really only pertain to their end goals.

A report to navigate the future financial landscape

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:51:01 +0000

Professor Patrick Augustin, together with a think tank from the World Economic Forum, authored a report entitled, GFC on Financial and Monetary Systems, which lays out the risks and challenges facing the increasingly disrupted financial domain.?

IMHL participant celebrated as leader in TB treatment

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:46:40 +0000

IMHL participant, Dr Daksha Yeshwantlal Shah, Deputy Executive Health Officer, Non-Communicable Diseases and MIS Public Health Department, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), has been recognized by the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) for her outstanding efforts in advancing the diagnosis and awareness of TB in Mumbai, India.

Customized transformation with the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:41:07 +0000

In a roundup of firsthand leadership perspectives for La Presse, Jean-Fran?ois Larouche, Creative Director at Moment Factory, extolls the benefits of enrolling in the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute��s custom programming.

For Larouche, the nine-month mini-MBA program allowed Moment Factory employees to reflect on company values, assess operations through an objective lens, and to hone their leadership skills.

Today��s CEO and how things have changed

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:36:26 +0000

A recent piece for Bloomberg takes Professor Henry Mintzberg��s seminal 1960s work that tracked CEO time use and compares his findings with a study of modern CEOs.

As it turns out, the CEO experience has evolved considerably, especially in terms of hours worked and the nature of daily interactions.

Professor Moore on the misunderstood Millennial

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:29:44 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joined The Goldwater podcast to shed light on Millennials in the workplace �C an oft-maligned generation that he maintains has their own wisdom to share through their rejection of rigid structures and appreciation of regular feedback.

How to seal the deal with online shoppers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:25:31 +0000

E-commerce retailers are noticing the growing tendency among consumers to abandon their online shopping cart without completing the sale. As Desautels lecturer Robert Saroka affirms, many of the sale-clinching mechanisms of a brick and mortar operation do not transfer to the digital realm.

��The issue is what goes on before the consumer gets to the checkout line. In a brick and mortar establishment, there is typically variety, and the ability to evaluate the variety more completely,�� he says.

Recapping the ��ֱ��bվ X-1: Week 3

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:16:37 +0000

The 2018 ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator program is already in full swing.

Wrapping up its third week, participants learnt the ins and outs of: the business model canvas, startup lifecycles, networking, and how to liaise with a board of directors �C elements that will be crucial to their success as emerging businesses.

Read more in The Dobson Chronicles

Marking five years since Lac-M��gantic tragedy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:14:23 +0000

?????Five years since the train derailment that destroyed the downtown of Lac-M��gantic, Bernard d��Arche, ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winner and Director of the region��s entrepreneurship centre, reflects on the rebuilding efforts and the progress made toward revitalizing its industries, stating that the recent momentum is palpable. ??

Live your Olympic fantasies at new museum exhibition

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:11:46 +0000

The Canadian Olympic Experience (COE), of which Eric Myles (EMBA�� 11) is Executive Director, Sport, has announced the opening of a series interactive exhibits that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the exhilarating experience of competing at the Olympics.?

��People who are coming to visit us will get a lot of fun, especially in Zone 1 where they can test themselves physically,�� Myles said.

��There��s a lot of interactive fun and there��s a lot of footage that brings us back to 1936 and (the first Olympics in) 1896.��

EMBA alumnus promoted to citizenship judge

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:09:51 +0000

Canada��s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, has appointed Marie Sen��cal-Tremblay (EMBA�� 13) among a group of ten new citizenship judges who will serve for a three-year term.

The newly announced appointments bring the total of citizenship judges across Canada to 14.

EMBA students recognized among best & brightest

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:07:59 +0000

Poets & Quants has released its 2018 list of Best & Brightest Executive MBAs and has placed current EMBA participants, Claudia Desilets and Pascal Larose, among the top worldwide.

To compile their list, Poets & Quants reached out to 45 schools with leading EMBA programs based on MBA rankings at U.S. News,?The Financial Times and The Economist.

Are budget-friendly flights and business longevity mutually exclusive?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:05:06 +0000

Calling all summer vacationers, WestJet��s ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has officially launched. This news, however, has some questioning its viability over the long-term.

Professor Karl Moore weighs in, stating that WestJet seems poised for success in their new venture.

EMBA alumna makes history at SAQ

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:02:22 +0000

Catherine Dagenais (EMBA��18) has been promoted to President and CEO of the Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ), becoming the first female head of the crown corporation.

Having spent many years climbing its corporate ladder, Dagenais brings a profound understanding of the SAQ��s operations.

MBA Next 50 Celebration

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:17:50 +0000

The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement.?

Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students.?

Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the #1 MBA Program in Canada and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.

A new business venture for EMBA grad

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:44:01 +0000

Based on his work?in the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program, Laurent Morisset (EMBA��18), President of C4 Communications, is gearing up to launch OBNL360. This new business venture, housed under C4 Communications, will offer integrated services in strategy, management and communications for non-profits.

EMBA alumnus praised by local CEGEP

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:41:24 +0000

Sebastien Lalibert�� (EMBA��17), General Manager of Caisse Desjardins of Vieux-Longueuil, was recently named ��Grand Partenaire du CEGEP Edouard Monpetit�� for his inspiring dedication toward advancing projects for the institution.

An industry honor for EMBA alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:31:47 +0000

Atypic, founded by Pascal L��pine (EMBA��12), has been named the Agency of the Year at the latest Fl��ches d��Or.

As an agency that seeks to boost the impact of organizations in the?plural sector, L��pine credits this recognition in part to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, his mentor.

Desautels and FAES interdisciplinary research with ��ֱ��bվ food startup and Montreal community organization highlighted at the 2018 Montreal Summit on Innovation (MSI)

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:10:35 +0000

Jo?lle Rondeau, Research Assistant, ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE)

As part of C2 Montreal, the 2018 Montreal Summit on Innovation (MSI) showcased the social impacts of 10 collaborative research projects through an interactive circuit on May 23.

Great strides for PhD alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:36:31 +0000

Congratulations to Pamela Lirio (PhD��11) who was recently promoted to Associate Professor in the School of Industrial Relations at Universit�� de Montr��al and was awarded with the ��Prix d'excellence en enseignement �C Professeurs,�� the highest teaching honor conferred by the University.

Pamela will also begin her one-year sabbatical as a Visiting Professor in fall 2018 at ESSEC Business School in Paris.

Learn more

Meet Canada��s trailblazing female business school deans

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:18:04 +0000

The Financial Times interviews Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou as one among a new wave of female business school Deans in Canada.

As a leader in a city that is already known for its progressiveness, Dean Bajeux-Besnainou also cites the importance of exposing students to female role models in the classroom, particularly in the field of Finance.

Leadership insights from The Economist editor

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:08:33 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist shares his optimistic take on journalism in the age of data analytics and ��fake news.�� In what he refers to as a ��delicate moment�� in world affairs, he also shares his perspective on the ebbs and flows of globalisation, as well as the nature of leadership in a large media organization.

Takeaways from a marketing guru and Dobson Cup judge

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:54:25 +0000

Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena are just some of the brands that Jill Selick (BCom��02), Founder of Rubix Marketing and ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup judge has helped market.

She sits down with The Dobson Chronicles to share the insights she has gathered from her career so far, including some advice?for fresh graduates.

Read more in?The Dobson Chronicles

��ֱ��bվ Desautels conferred second EQUIS re-accreditation by EFMD

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:21:20 +0000

EQUIS re-accreditation testifies to the strength of our Faculty

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:57:16 +0000

At its June 12 meeting in London, the Accreditation Board of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) rendered its decision to re-accredit the Desautels Faculty of Management for a five-year period �C the maximum term granted by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) through EQUIS.

EMBA alumna on financing Quebec��s SME��s

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:48:59 +0000

Based on a final project submitted during her EMBA studies, Caroline Laurin (EMBA��18) explores the local landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises and the degree of financial support available to them in Quebec.?

As it turns out, the demand for financial support by SME��s and the funding available do not always align.

The future of retail: Not as grim as you might think

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:45:50 +0000

If the media tends to focus on major store closures as a sign of a retail industry in turbulence, an article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of retail��s success stories, such as Simons.

The author also points to the Bensadoun School of Retail Management as a place for training leaders that will be able to thrive amid rapid changes in retail.

Desautels alumnus leverages potential of blockchain

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:40:54 +0000

As the Founder of ��ֱ��bվ��s Cryptocurrency Club, Desautels graduate Michael Gord (BCom��16) continues to follow his interest in the blockchain industry as the Founder and CEO of MLG Blockchain Consulting.

Over the next few years, Gord is looking to steer the highly-scrutinized blockchain industry into the mainstream by backing some of the most promising business ventures.

2018 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:26:22 +0000

On June 12, the?Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program?awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship to the following students: Sorana Gyorgy, Eleni Panaritis, Michael Richardson and Ghassen Sabri.

The winning team is chosen based on outstanding skills in written and oral communication, as demonstrated in a case competition presentation.

Insights from Dobson Cup judge Debra Margles

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:35:53 +0000

With over three decades of experience working in the fashion industry, Debra Margles, President of Michael Kors Canada and ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup judge, shares some words of wisdom about company growth, day-to-day operations, and how to stay ahead of the competition.?

Read more in The Dobson Chronicles

A call for better problem-solvers

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:27:30 +0000

In virtually any career path chosen, problem-solving skills are indispensable. Yet, these skills are often not formally taught in most business school curricula or in the workplace.

This is what prompted Professor Corey Phelps and HEC Paris co-authors to combine to their expertise by authoring a book on this very topic.

Launching this July, Cracked It! offers a comprehensive approach to tackling complex problems that traverse disciplinary boundaries and know-how.

These entrepreneurs want you to eat bugs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:17:33 +0000

The edible bug business is expected to grow to a whopping $720 million by 2024.

Looking to meet demand is the Aspire Food Group, co-founded by former MBA student?Mohammed Ashour.

Next year, Aspire will scale its 25,000-square-foot operation into an adjacent building that is ten times larger.

What can we glean from an unusual G7 summit?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:05:43 +0000

Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin joined a panel on CBC News to comment on the G7 summit as it unfolded.

For Prof. Hewlin, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau��s focus on the positive was the right approach in the midst of President Trump��s aggressive stance toward other G7 members.?

Watch on CBC News

Entrepreneurs on a mission to improve mental health

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:01:12 +0000

An article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of the innovative startups, including those affiliated with the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, which aim to treat symptoms of depression and other mental health issues.

One such venture includes a mobile application that allows users to monitor their level of anxiety as a means of proactively coping with manic episodes or depression.

Marcel Desautels honoured with the Friend of ��ֱ��bվ in Toronto Award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:47:08 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to announce that Marcel Desautels, CM, O.Ont., LLD��07, was honoured with the Friend of ��ֱ��bվ in Toronto Award at the inaugural ��ֱ��bվ Toronto Excellence Awards in Toronto at a special luncheon event on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

This new awards program is an exciting opportunity to showcase the outstanding accomplishments and celebrate the achievements of ��ֱ��bվ graduates and friends of ��ֱ��bվ in the Toronto area.

RILA joins forces with the Bensadoun School to tackle retail��s grand challenges

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:35:39 +0000

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, have announced their first-ever (R)Tech Global Retail Challenge �C a case competition that seeks to address the complex issues facing the global retail industry.

The case competition will ask students around the world to develop creative ideas for reshaping retail in the circular economy and will culminate with a world-class finale in November at ��ֱ��bվ.

Professor Hewlin on how the G7 can help future women entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:31:52 +0000

In an opinion piece for The Globe and Mail, Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin makes the case for a continued commitment on behalf of the G7 to empower women entrepreneurs and provide them with equal access to the resources that will catalyze their businesses.

In doing so, the role of research will be paramount for Prof. Hewlin, as it can form the basis of transformative knowledge-based solutions.

Spring 2018 Convocation photos

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:27:50 +0000

Professor Desmond Tsang and Professor David Schumacher were selected as recipients of the 2017�\18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, respectively.

Their awards were officially presented at the May 31st Convocation Ceremony.

Moving words from ��ֱ��bվ Hon Docs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:16:44 +0000

Looking to be inspired? This year��s roundup of ��ֱ��bվ Honorary Doctorate recipients are as accomplished as they are wise.

Watch as real estate developer and investment firm founder Gerald Sheff addresses the Desautels Faculty of Management��s graduating class.

Read more in The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter

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EMBA alumna profiled for excellence in leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:44:29 +0000

Anik Girard (EMBA��14), General Manager and Publisher for Constructo Group, shares what she believes are the key traits of a good boss.?

For Girard, trusting your employees and leaving room for them to innovate are essential, as are being an active motivator and listener.

At the end of the day, her greatest pride and joy is fostering a happy work environment for her employees.

Desautels PhD students recognized for teaching excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:59:28 +0000

Congratulations to the following Desautels PhD students who were recognized for their outstanding performance with respect to teaching.

Dean Isabelle Bajeux, PhD Program Director, Professor Samer Faraj, and Evan Zhou, Desautels Doctoral Society President presided over the presentation of awards.

MBA alumnus to head the board of Capagro

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:52:13 +0000

Thomas Espiard (MBA��95) has been nominated to the Board of Directors for Capagro, effective June 1, 2018, bringing considerable international business expertise to the role.

Specifically, he has acquired over a decade of experience in Canada, the US, and France, particularly in the field of investments and management.

Canada Goose sets up shop in China

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:46:52 +0000

Canada Goose, the upscale outerwear brand, announced that it will open two locations this fall in China: a Hong Kong flagship outlet in October, followed by a store in Beijing the following month.

In light of this news, Charles De Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, posits that the history of counterfeiting Canada Goose products in China might have contributed to their massive market appeal.

A year of impact

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 May 2018 19:47:25 +0000

The 2017 Desautels Impact Report is now available online.

As its name suggests, the annual Impact Report reflects on the strides that the Faculty has made in its four strategic priorities over the year and celebrates the achievements of its community members.

Will Quebec��s black market stymie marijuana business ventures?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 May 2018 16:45:47 +0000

A vote on the federal government��s cannabis bill, C-45, is scheduled in the Senate for June 7 �� bringing the country closer to legalization.

In the midst of this, experts such as Professor Ken Lester are weighing in about whether legalized marijuana can thrive in Quebec where the black market is known to be pervasive. ?

��Quebec has some of the biggest smokers in the world and yet, unlike in Ontario or B.C., you barely see any dispensaries or shops,�� says Professor Lester.

ABB Canada CEO on people power

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 30 May 2018 16:43:35 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Nathalie Pilon, CEO of ABB Canada, reveals that, while a major part of her job revolves around numbers, it��s the people behind an organization that inspire her most.

As she says, ��This is what gives me energy every day. It��s the people that I can affect and make a difference for.��

IMPM: A Life-changing Experience

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 May 2018 20:16:43 +0000

Hear from Professor Henry Mintzberg on what sets the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) apart from all the rest.

The key is the power of learning from other managers and the convergence of diverse perspectives; the effect is life-changing.

Watch video

Desautels alumnus promoted at one of largest Canadian law firms

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 May 2018 20:05:45 +0000

The Partnership Board of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) announced that effective July 1, 2018, John G. Murphy (BCom��86) will assume the role of National Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer.

��My focus continues to be on client service, collaboration and building a forward-looking team across BLG��s five offices. I will continue to drive these priorities in line with our commitment to deliver value to our clients,�� said John Murphy, BLG��s new National Managing Partner and CEO.

The price to pay for airline passenger rights

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 May 2018 20:04:15 +0000

Professor Karl Moore joins CBC News to talk about how new passenger rights rules affect airline strategy.

Prof. Moore predicts that the emerging regulations will not impact strategy per se, but the cost of undertaking this initiative will inevitably trickle down to consumers.

Watch video on CBC News

Duped by the promise of riches, investors are left in the cold

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 May 2018 20:01:20 +0000

Graphite Energy Corp (GRXXF), a Vancouver company with a mining operation in the Laurentians, was believed to be the next big thing among investors.

With news that their stock has crashed, Professor Ken Lester shares his commentary on the turn of events.?

The so-called pump and dump phenomenon is not unusual, according to Prof. Lester, especially in emerging industries like marijuana and cryptocurrencies.

Weighing the meaning behind a new order for C Series planes

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:58:50 +0000

With news that Bombardier closed a deal for 30 new CS300 planes for airBaltic, Professor Karl Moore comments on whether this will yield job creation for the company.

For Prof. Moore, avoiding delays is crucial and hiring more employees might be the only option to meet demand.

Read more in La Presse

Living a fulfilling life and growing older

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:55:56 +0000

Growing older should not limit your mindset or outcome. A recent article cites Desautels Professor Karl Moore��s tips for ensuring that each of us taps into our talents to make a lasting impact �C even well into our old age.

According to Professor Moore, we need to ask ourselves three key questions so that our aspirations align with our actions and impact.

How a Desautels professor is sensitizing students to fake news

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:10:09 +0000

��Fake news�� is a term that has planted itself firmly in the common lexicon over the past year and its implications are serious �C from swaying consumers to undermining the tenets of democracy and free debate.

These profound consequences are what prompted?Elena Obukhova, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management, to take action in the classroom through an innovative assignment.

Canadian finance community honors BCom alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:34:04 +0000

Nathalie Bernier (BCom'86), Senior Vice President, Strategic and Business Planning, and Chief Financial Officer, Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has been named Canadian Financial?Officer of 2018.

For 16 years, the Canadian CFO of the Year Award has honored senior financial executives who have contributed to the Canadian business community with their skills, insight and integrity. The award is presented annually by DFI Canada, PwC Canada and Robert Half.

EMBA alumnus joins forces with Nintendo Switch

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:31:15 +0000

Martin Carrier (EMBA�� 16), President and Chief Executive Officer of Frima, has announced that they will launch their new video game, Super Chariot, on the Nintendo Switch console �C a milestone that will usher in a new chapter for the company.?

A change of leadership for Cogeco

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:28:07 +0000

With news that Louis Audet has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogeco Communications Inc.?after 25 years, Professor Karl Moore notes that longevity in CEO positions is becoming rarer in favor of fresh perspectives and renewed energy.

EMBA alumnus brings LOV to Laval

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:24:51 +0000

If many have already enjoyed frequenting the two downtown locations of LOV restaurant to feast on vegan dishes, Dominic Bujold (EMBA��13) is sure to please many more with the opening of a third location in Laval. Like the other two establishments, the d��cor does not disappoint either.

What can we do to enhance problem-solving skills?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:21:44 +0000

The ability to solve complex problems is crucial for effective leadership, yet is rarely mastered by MBA graduates entering the workplace. Drawing from their forthcoming book, Cracked it! How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions Like Top Strategy Consultants, Desautels Professor Corey Phelps and his HEC Paris co-authors look to the management consulting industry to demonstrate that these skills can and should be taught.

Desautels Alumnus Terry Jackson��s Wildlife Photography Brings Life to Armstrong Building

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 22 May 2018 14:58:55 +0000

Desautels students in the newly opened Donald E. Armstrong Building are already making use of Room 050, officially named the Terry and Bonnie Jackson Room. A modern study space, it is recognizable by the wildlife photography that adorns its walls, which were taken by Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom��69). The images capture the beauty of a variety of wildlife from around the world and elevate what would otherwise be an ordinary working area.

A Q&A with William Shatner

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 May 2018 18:26:33 +0000

Iconic actor William Shatner (BCom��52, DLitt��11) talks about his favorite pastimes, including his love of horses and philanthropy, along with other fun facts you might not already know, like who his favorite villain is and the imminent release of his Christmas album, which he promises will not disappoint.

How Air Canada turned it around

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 May 2018 18:23:44 +0000

Since the early 2000��s, Air Canada had seen its fair share of business challenges. Sitting down with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, CEO of Air Canada Calin Rovinescu lists two key factors that helped lead the company to stability: an openness to change and a clear vision.

MIPC looks to shape the future of pension investing

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 16 May 2018 15:37:23 +0000

For a second consecutive year and under the guidance of Professor Sebastien Betermier, the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) is offering the opportunity for students to tackle one of the grand challenges of our time �C devising a robust pension system.

The first round of the competition will take place online between September 7, 2018 to early October.

Registration is now open.

Diversity in the workplace is essential for Desautels Dean

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 May 2018 15:22:00 +0000

Dean Isabelle Bajeux was invited by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) to share her thoughts on the value of a diverse workplace that incorporates the perspective of women at higher levels, particularly in the finance sector.

While women are increasingly represented at universities, in the business world, they tend to hold positions at lower levels and are underrepresented in high-ranking roles, remarks Dean Bajeux.

Professor Brenner on anti-Semitism

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:55:22 +0000

In an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal, Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner traces the early manifestations of anti-Semitism into the present, suggesting that the constant in all of this is the Jewish people��s opposition to dominant ideologies of a given time.

Marketing for today��s savvy consumer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:53:15 +0000

The old marketing tricks no longer seem to apply, as today��s consumers are taking to the internet to educate themselves about their product choices.

Retailers have been quick to notice the growing skepticism toward advertising and have adapted by including more educational information in their messaging, affirms Desautels lecturer Dr. Robert Soroka.

Read more in Forbes

Montreal: Still one of the best cities for student living

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 09 May 2018 18:53:53 +0000

QS has released its latest Best Student Cities Ranking?and places Montreal as 4th in the world and 1st in North America. From its creative and multilingual culture to its lively arts and entertainment scene, there is definitely a lot to love about Montreal.

Taking the top spot among?100 international cities this year is London, England.?

Upwards and onwards...Another successful year at the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup!

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 May 2018 19:49:32 +0000

On the 5th of April, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship was once again alive and vibrant with the culmination of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup 2018 powered by National Bank and the announcement of the year��s winners. This year, 84 teams competed in the Semi-Finals?round with the top 40 teams moving forward into the?Finals on March 28th 2018.

Shaping socially responsible leaders: Professor Etzion��s course recognized by Aspen Institute

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 18:48:19 +0000

The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program has announced the winners of the 2017 Ideas Worth Teaching Award, an annual prize that recognizes teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that is redefining excellence in business education.

Welcoming a new cohort of GCPA students

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 May 2018 00:34:52 +0000

The first week of May saw the start of the GCPA program for a new incoming cohort of 66 students.

An additional 44 students also returned to the program in further preparation for the Common Final Exam, which they will write in September 2018.

How to maximize innovation at work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 May 2018 00:32:36 +0000

Recent research co-authored by Professor Alain Pinsonneault has shown that giving people time and resources to pursue innovation projects can produce extraordinary outcomes �� but only if organizations match their ��slack strategy�� to employee type.

Among their findings, the researchers determined that different types of employees respond in different ways to slack innovation programs and that different kinds of slack resources are better suited to certain types of employees than they are to others.

Management for the contemporary workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 May 2018 23:54:40 +0000

With the rise of knowledge work, a new model of management referred to as emergent strategy, as defined by Professor Henry Mintzberg, is taking hold.

A recent blog post explores how emergent strategy takes form in the workplace through four models of leadership.

Karl Moore on the resignation of Bombardier��s Laurent Beaudoin

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 15:12:12 +0000

After 55 years with Bombardier, Chairman Emeritus Laurent Beaudoin has stepped away from the company to focus on other projects.

In this transitional time, Professor Karl Moore comments on the vital importance of the Beaudoin-Bombardier family control over the company.

How Alain Bellemare is leading Bombardier toward brighter days

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 15:07:38 +0000

Brought in as a change agent a bit over three years ago, Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare (MBA��93) is about halfway through a transformational five-year plan.

Along the way, he has weathered some of the toughest times for Bombardier.

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, he sheds light on some of these challenges and on how he has managed to steer the organization toward greater stability.

Professor Perez-Aleman honored with Equity and Community Building Award

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:53:04 +0000

The annual Equity and Community Building Awards were presented on May 1 to an array of ��ֱ��bվ community members whose efforts are advancing the University��s equity building objectives.

Among the recipients was Professor Paola Perez-Aleman who was selected in the Academic Staff category.

Catching up with renowned management thinker Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:45:16 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore on his CEO Series show to explore his approach to Management education via the IMPM and IMHL programs, as well as the profound societal impact the program participants are making. ?

Along the way, he also shares his love of Tchaikovsky and beaver sculptures, as well as what Montreal eateries are among his favorites.

Announcing the 2018 SEI Impact Internship Cohort

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:52:32 +0000

MMF students celebrate milestone

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:38:20 +0000

The evening of May 1 was a special one for the second cohort of MMF students who celebrated the completion of their coursework and upcoming convocation.

The students marked their achievements at Hotel Nelligan in the company of professors, staff, and alumni who each contributed to the program throughout the year.

Introducing ��ֱ��bվ��s trailblazing Honorary Doctorate recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:31:46 +0000

The upcoming ��ֱ��bվ convocation ceremonies will see the conferral of 14 Honorary Degrees to a diverse group of individuals, including illustrious architect Gerald Sheff who will address the Management graduating class on May 31.

Taking stock of the good and the bad of living online

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:42:30 +0000

In his latest book, The Internet Trap, Desautels Professor Ashesh Mukherjee uses his latest research in consumer psychology to confirm what most of us already suspect: the Internet has changed our lives, and not always for the better.

��There are so many things happening �C from fake news to privacy issues. You can see the Internet is creating problems at the societal level and at a personal one, and people are wondering what the big picture is,�� says Professor Mukherjee.

eXplorance recognized for innovative company culture

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:39:47 +0000

eXplorance, led by Desautels Global Expert Samer Saab (BEng'93, MBA'96), is ranked in the top ten on the Great Place to Work Institute��s Canadian list, making it the first ranked organization from the province of Quebec.

��Our ��policy of none�� encourages individual free-will that fuels our growth and business performance,�� says Samer Saab, CEO of eXplorance.

Desautels alumna takes world of children��s toys by storm

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:34:44 +0000

Montreal native Sydney Wiseman (BCom��11) has risen to the helm of children��s toy products through her successful venture, Fingerlings.

Named children��s toy of the year a few months ago, Fingerlings has flown off the shelves of retailers around the world, selling more than 100,000 products in its first week in the U.S. market.

Wiseman sits down with La Presse to chat about her recipe for success and product inspiration.

Meet the 2018 Food and Agribusiness Convergent Innovation Prize Winner

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:17:10 +0000

By Jo?lle Rondeau, Research Assistant, ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics

DTC Perspectives Announces Desautels alumna as top marketer for 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:52:03 +0000

Kim Gariepy (MBA��06), Senior Director �C Mydayis Commercial Lead, Neuroscience Business Unit, Shire has been named among the Top 25 Marketers of the Year by DTC Perspectives.?

��These elite pharmaceutical marketing professionals are this year��s top contributors to the advancement of patient outcomes via direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical education and marketing,�� says DTC Perspectives Chairman and CEO Robert Ehrlich.

��ֱ��bվ Food Startups Connecting with Montreal��s Food and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:41:58 +0000

By Jo?lle Rondeau, Research Assistant, ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics

On the evening of March 21, 2018, ��ֱ��bվ students and entrepreneurs from diverse horizons gathered at Esplanade, a collaborative space dedicated to entrepreneurship and social innovation in Montreal��s Mile-Ex neighbourhood.

Takeaways from the 2018 Manulife Prize winner

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:50:15 +0000

Distinguishing between healthy living and fitness fads

At this year��s Manulife Prize ceremony, hosted at Maison Manuvie in collaboration with the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE), Manulife Prize winner Professor Jean-Pierre Despr��s presented an overview of his research, emphasizing the prevailing gap between science and so-called healthy living practices. According to him, the difference between what we know and what we do is staggering.

2017�\18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:57:18 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is pleased to announce that Professor Desmond Tsang and Professor David Schumacher have been selected as recipients of the 2017�\18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, respectively.

The name game: Airbus considers future of C Series

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:36:36 +0000

As Airbus prepares to take control of the Bombardier C Series products later this year, there is speculation that they will change its name to align with the Airbus A200 series.

Professor Karl Moore comments on the optics of this name change, stating that it will add credibility and cohesion.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:18:42 +0000

Can we find a tailor-made cure for tuberculosis?

Learn more about how Desautels students leverage their many strengths to make a difference.

Some of Desautels�� very best honored by MAA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:30:26 +0000

This year��s ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association (MAA) awards ceremony recognized the accomplishments of many leading members of the Desautels community, including Donald Lewtas (BCom��75), Professor Henry Mintzberg, and Shawn Errunza (BEng��10, MDCM).

Thinking critically about the age of social media

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:19:32 +0000

Professor Ashesh Mukherjee appeared on Context with Lorna Dueck to talk about the pros and cons of social media.

Drawing from the findings in his new book, The Internet Trap: Five Costs of Living Online, he outlines some of the biggest drawbacks to social media use, which include the proliferation of fake news and feelings of inadequacy.

Watch video [as of 14:00 minutes]

Ashesh Mukherjee discusses ��The Internet Trap�� with Bertrand Cesvet, CEO of Sid Lee

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:46:14 +0000

April 4, 2018 marked the launch of Professor Ashesh Mukherjee��s latest book, The Internet Trap: Five Costs of Living Online, in which he uses the latest research in consumer psychology to highlight the five hidden costs of living online: too many temptations, too much information, too much customization, too many comparisons, and too little privacy.

Apply now: EMBA scholarship for indigenous managers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:18:12 +0000

For the past two years, the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA has been awarding a $ 50,000 scholarship to a manager of indigenous origin to cover part of the program��s tuition fees.

Two scholarships are available this year and the application deadline is May 1, 2018.

EMBA graduate in running for industry prize

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:11:10 +0000

Genevi��ve Comtois (EMBA��12) has been nominated in the category of Young Executive by the Club canadien de Toronto.

All award recipients, including those in the categories of Young Professional and Young Entrepreneur, will be announced at the Rel��veTO gala on April 26.

Transformative support for the Nation of Gespeg

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:33:53 +0000

Manon Jeannotte (EMBA��16), Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg attended an event announcing that the Federal Government will be providing $500,000 to support the economic growth and diversification of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.

Chief Jeannotte comments on the road to making this agreement a reality.

Popularizing the documentary as an art form

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:29:17 +0000

Nathalie Bourdon (EMBA��10) is the Director of Distribution and Market Development at the National Film Board of Canada.

In a recent interview, she shares the challenges faced by documentary filmmakers to secure broad distribution and project funding �C something that her organization is working to overcome.

As she explains, more times than not, when audiences give documentaries a try, they are pleasantly surprised by the viewing experience.

Musings about Trump��s leadership style

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:26:40 +0000

Recognizing that President Trump��s style of leadership is not easily slotted into the traditional categories, some writers have coined a new term to describe it, divert-autocracy, and cite Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg along the way.

They argue that a divert-autocracy stands in stark contrast to organizational theory, as described by Professor Mintzberg.

Manulife Prize presented to researcher on a mission to combat lifestyle diseases

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:38:57 +0000

Dr. Jean-Pierre Despr��s, Professor of Kinesiology at Universit�� Laval and pioneer in developing screening techniques for visceral obesity, was presented with the 2018 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health at a breakfast hosted my Manulife and in collaboration with the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) on April 10, 2018.

Professor Despr��s hopes that this prize will help bridge the gap between sound scientific research and the practice of healthy living.

MEI heeds the call for flexible business education

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:35:42 +0000

With the growing demands of modern life, not everyone can commit the time or money to pursuing a full-time MBA.

According to Eric Saine, Executive Director of the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute, this is where the MEI comes in, offering a flexible business education portfolio, such as its popular Mini-MBA program, to suit the needs of today��s learners.

It��s full speed ahead for the Bensadoun Retail Initiative

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:32:22 +0000

Almost one year since the Bensadoun Family Foundation announced the landmark gift to ��ֱ��bվ of $25 million, the proposed Bensadoun School of Retail Management has received official approval from the University as of March.

According to Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, ��We see ourselves as having a unique opportunity to do something on a global level that can differentiate us.

Hot Cities 2018: From a student��s perspective

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:28:17 +0000

BCom student Genevi��ve C?t�� shares with The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter the sights and learnings that dazzled her on this year��s Hot Cities of the World Tour led by Professor Karl Moore.

On the itinerary this year were Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.

Insights from Karl Moore on PBS

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:20:07 +0000

Professor Karl Moore sat down with PBS Mountain Lake to chat about some of his favorite topics, including the latest edition of his popular Hot Cities of the World Tour, the U.S. and Canada trade relations, and the Quebec-based aerospace and rail manufacturer, Bombardier.

Co-LEAD Montreal: International Workshop on Collective Leadership to be held at Desautels May 1-3, 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:21:26 +0000

Hosted by the Desautels Faculty of Management��s Suzanne Gagnon, the Co-LEAD Montreal workshop will bring 40 management and public administration scholars from Canada, the US, Europe, Israel, Australia and New Zealand to the Faculty from May 1-3, 2018.

The 33rd International Conference on Narrative: April 18 �C 22, 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:24:24 +0000

The 33rd International Conference on Narrative will be held at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from April 18 �C 22, 2018.

The International Society for the Study of Narrative (ISSN) sponsors this international conference each year.

In her role as Conference organizer, Professor Lindsay Holmgren invites the Desautels Community to attend the Panels and Talks hosted at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Mobilizing soccer fans for the love of sport

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:23:06 +0000

Three young entrepreneurs, including Yassine Chaabi (BCom��16), are the creative minds behind Spotfields, an innovative app that unites Montreal soccer players of all levels and helps them form teams and compete.

With already 200 subscribers, Spotfields is taking all the questions out of finding a team and a venue at which to play, making the thrill of soccer more accessible to all.

IMPM participant awarded North-South Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:12:20 +0000

IMPM participant Dr Abbas Gullet, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Secretary-General of Kenya Red Cross Society, is one of two laureates of the 2017 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe.

This award honors individuals who have dedicated their lives to promote humanitarian work and foster human solidarity.

Abbas graduated from Cycle 1 of the IMPM.

Investing for positive social impact

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:47:07 +0000

Guy Gervais (EMBA��13), co-founder of Anges Qu��bec, belongs to a group of likeminded investors around the world who are looking to advance emerging social enterprises.

In an article for Les Affaires, he shares what key aspects he looks for before he commits to supporting a socially conscious startup.

For Gervais, his evaluation methods are just as rigorous as those applied when investing in a more traditional business.

MBA programs for today��s evolving needs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:45:26 +0000

A feature in La Presse explores local MBA programs that have set themselves apart for adapting to the needs of emerging student populations.

Among the list is the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC EMBA program. Catering to business professionals with at least 10 years of experience, the program allow participants to apply their learnings at work in real time.

IMHL participant fights for accessible dental coverage in Maryland - and wins!

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:40:28 +0000

Diane Romaine, IMHL��18 candidate, has been a strong advocate for adult dental care in her state of Maryland and it has recently paid off with the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passing a motion to include adult dental coverage in its Medicaid plan (formally referred to as: ?SB 284 �CMaryland Medical Assistance Program �C Dental Coverage for Adults �C Pilot Program).

Demystifying business school rankings

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:34:43 +0000

Professor Steve Fortin, Associate Dean Masters Programs at the Desautels Faculty of Management, sat down with La Presse to discuss the hot topic of rankings, touching on what the influencing factors are, and why it is not always the most reliable way to evaluate the quality of a business school.

For 2018, the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking placed the Desautels MBA program as #1 in Canada and #78 in the world.

Next Einstein Forum putting science into action for Africa��s future

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:26:04 +0000

As Executive Director and Head of Secretariat at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative, Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA��11) and the Next Einstein Forum (presently the largest general scientific gathering ever held in Africa) are actively working to increase the local impact of science to overcome the persistent challenges that have devastated the continent over history.?

Brazil��s BNDES promotes IMPM participant

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:17:46 +0000

Brazil state development bank BNDES appointed Ricardo Ramos (IMPM Cycle 18) to take over as chief executive, bringing his experience in capital markets monitoring to the new role.

Desautels makes strides to support gender equality

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:40:08 +0000

In a recent interview with La Presse, Dean Bajeux talks about the lack of female representation in the finance industry and how the Desautels Faculty of Management is tackling these prejudices at the university level.

Along the way, she recounts her experience while pursuing her doctorate in mathematics and makes a point to mention the opportunities that were available to her irrespective of her gender.

Delve further into the article to learn more about Dean Bajeux��s journey.

Business school initiatives to back LGBTQ MBAs

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:33:31 +0000

A recent article published by Business Because highlights many Canadian business schools, particularly the Desautels Faculty of Management, for their initiatives that support inclusive LGBTQ MBA programs.

MBA student Olivier Forgues leads this initiative at Desautels through the OUTlook on Business Club, which is committed to ��bridging the gap between the professional world and academia through its strategic existence within the management faculty.��

Dreams come true for a Desautels student

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:30:57 +0000

From a refugee camp to ��ֱ��bվ, follow Desautels student Amelie Fabian��s journey to Canada after being selected by the World University Service Canada to attend university as part of the Student Refugee Program.

Amelie comments, ��This is a privilege to say the least. For most of my peers and myself included, it is the first time we have belonged to a country.��

The sustainability movement is strong

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:37:27 +0000

At the 8th annual Catalyst Awards Gala, the ��ֱ��bվ Office of Sustainability awarded students, staff, and faculty who have made meaningful and enduring contributions to the sustainability movement at ��ֱ��bվ.

The Emerald Key Award for student contributions to sustainability went to Amir Nosrat, a PhD student in the Desautels Faculty of Management, who is researching the impact of climate risks on business practices and businesses�� ability to access finance.

The tariff wars escalate

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:28:37 +0000

After returning from this year��s edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour to Singapore and Malaysia, Desautels students and alumni had much to say about their experience of the emerging economies in Asia �C just as the war of words over tariffs between the U.S. and China escalates.

If you don��t have the time for an MBA, there are other options

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:19:09 +0000

An article for The Globe and Mail highlights the popular Mini-MBA program offered by the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

The program aims to improve options for working professionals who do not have the time for longer course offerings and provides them with the tools necessary to satisfy the future needs of their companies.

Montreal merchants are not alone

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:13:30 +0000

Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), has been selected to be a part of a committee organized to devise a commercial development plan for Montreal and strategy for the local merchants.

The committee will study how other cities are dealing with the global issues and challenges that are also prevalent in Montreal��s retail sector.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:00:10 +0000

What makes our students so passionate about their studies?

Learn more about how Desautels has one of the most personalized undergraduate business programs.

Desautels wins big at trading competition

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:24:07 +0000

Marking the sixth year of participating in the 2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), a team of Desautels�� students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case. The team consisted of BCom students Matei Popescu, Jasmine Chi, and Percy Ahn; Masters of Management in Finance students Zacharie LeBlanc and Joanie Grimard; and PhD candidate Chengyu Zhang.

Jean-Pierre Despr��s wins 2018 Manulife Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:13:11 +0000

$50,000 award recognizes research pioneer who screened for abdominal obesity and acted to prevent it

1st Fashion Retailing Conference

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:11:34 +0000

Join us in Montreal on April 27-28, 2018 for the 1st Fashion Retailing Conference.

Organized by the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, this conference will provide a forum for exchange ��for both professionals and academics�� at the newly opened Donald E. Armstrong Building. An impressive roster of academic and practitioner speakers will foster discussions about the latest research, industry practices & approaches, trends & challenges in retail.

��ֱ��bվ annonce que le docteur Jean-Pierre Despr��s est le laur��at 2018 du Prix Manuvie 2018 pour la promotion d��une sant�� active

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:06:26 +0000

Le prix, d'une valeur de 50?000?$, r��compense le pionnier de la recherche pour la d��tection et la pr��vention de l'ob��sit�� abdominale

��ֱ��bվ announces Dr. Jean-Pierre Despr��s as the 2018 Winner of the Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:05:24 +0000

$50,000 award recognizes research pioneer who screened for abdominal obesity and acted to prevent it

Montreal - March 22, 2018

��ֱ��bվ, in association with Manulife and the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE), is pleased to announce that Dr. Jean-Pierre Despr��s, Professor at the Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine at Universit�� Laval and pioneer in developing screening techniques for visceral obesity, is the winner of the 2018 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health.

IMHL grad promoted to nursing director

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:23:02 +0000

Chantal Souligny (IMHL��14) has been selected as the new Director of Nursing for the ��ֱ��bվ Health Centre (MUHC), effective March 19, bringing considerable experience in the health care sector to the role.?

Competition success for MBA exchange student

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:21:19 +0000

Luiz Barreto, an MBA exchange student at Desautels, represented the Faculty as a finalist in the Wharton People Analytics Case Competition, which took place on March 22 in Philadelphia.

He entered the competition under the guidance of Professor Brian Rubineau and his People Analytics course.

Luiz presented his case to a panel of leading industry and academic representatives, as well as competition attendees.

Sale of Montreal��s renowned comedy festival is nothing to laugh at

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:18:57 +0000

With the news that Montreal��s Just for Laughs Festival has been sold to an American investor group, some worry about what this will mean for the city��s signature comedy event.

Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective, stating that ��it's unfortunate that another successful Quebec company has resorted to foreign ownership.��

Professor Moore recognized at Bravo 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:41:15 +0000

��ֱ��bվ hosted?annual Bravo gala on March 15 to honour the ��ֱ��bվ researchers and scholars across disciplines who won special awards, memberships, and prizes during the preceding year.

Among the list of distinguished honourees was Professor Karl Moore who was presented with the Principal��s Prize for Public Engagement through Media �C Outstanding Achievement.

EMBA grad bringing music to the people

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:32:20 +0000

Apollo Music Store, founded by Philippe-Aubert Messier (EMBA��13) is embarking on a new venture through the introduction of a web application, which will allow users to search a growing repertoire on Canadian and international music through a refined music keyword search, among other features.

Loto-Qu��bec names EMBA alumnus to board

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:29:39 +0000

Hugo Delorme (EMBA��16), Director of Corporate Services at CN has been recently named a Board Member for Loto-Qu��bec.

Altrum recognized for management excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:29:19 +0000

For a third consecutive year, Altrum de Saint-Martin has been recognized among the best managed private enterprises in Canada �C an honour that its General Director, Louis-David Bourque (EMBA��11), is especially proud of.

A BCom alumna talks career, life and inspiration

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:26:01 +0000

Since graduating from Desautels, Debra Kelsall (BCom��15, Honours in Investment Management) has achieved great success as an associate in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in London, where she works in debt capital markets and corporate risk management.

She recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore to talk about her journey so far, including what it��s like to relocate to a foreign country and the work culture of Goldman Sachs.?

From the NHL to the world of business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:22:19 +0000

If Mathieu Darche (BCom'00) accomplished his life-long dream of playing hockey in the NHL years ago, his current experience as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing (Canada) for Delmar International is no less thrilling.

He recently sat down?with Le Journal de Montr��al to talk about his current career aspirations, how his ��ֱ��bվ degree continues to serve him well, and his personal life as a family man.?

How ambiverts can combat a burnout

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:19:33 +0000

Recent studies have shown that people tend toward the middle of the scale between introversion and extroversion.

Referred to as ambiverts, such individuals are also most likely to suffer from a burnout �C but fear not, Professor Karl Moore has some tips to offer to ensure a happy and healthy life.

The influence of social media

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:00:50 +0000

The Globe and Mail recently featured the research of Desautels Professors Emmanuelle Vaast and Liette Lapointe that explored the power of social media to propel meaningful social movements.

Using the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as a case study, they analyzed the surge of Tweets that followed to illustrate how social media can effectively rally individuals around a shared cause.

The rise of the specialty graduate degrees

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:15:32 +0000

In recent years, growing numbers of Canadian business schools are rolling out new specialty graduate degrees tailored to respond to financial, environmental and other global disruptions. One example cited in The Globe and Mail is Desautels�� new Masters of Management in Analytics.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:49:59 +0000

How do you address severe health inequities in your community?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant social initiatives.

EMBA alumnus takes helm at Broadband

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:43:20 +0000

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA��16) has been appointed CEO Broadband for Eutelsat SA overseeing Africa.

His latest position builds on his international experience in business development, marketing, as well as sales and distribution, particularly in Africa, North America, Europe and the Pacific region.

Most recently, he was Managing Director at Canal+ RDC and served as Chief Executive Officer of Zympala Inc.

An EMBA participant on retail amid technological change

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:41:28 +0000

Current EMBA participant Catherine Dagenais is the Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (Saq).

She recently sat down with Infopresse to talk about the importance of agile adaptation in the wake of far-reaching technological advancements, as well some of the learnings gleaned from her time spent in the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program.

Groupe Desch��nes builds on glowing history of acquisitions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:38:19 +0000

Since the 1980��s, Groupe Desch��nes has secured 29 acquisitions to establish itself as the main Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer supplies.

Building on its history, Fran?ois Desch��nes (EMBA��10), the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Desch��nes Inc., has guided the company toward one of its most pivotal acquisitions to date - Corix Infrastructure.

EMBA alumna on reconciliation

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:34:17 +0000

Coinciding with International Women��s Day, Radio-Canada featured EMBA alumna Manon Jeannotte (EMBA�� 16), Chief of Gespeg and the recipient of the EMBA program��s inaugural scholarship for indigenous managers, to discuss the path to reconciliation and her role in politics.

Recapping the Desautels Graduate Management Challenge (DGMC)

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:26:22 +0000

The Desautels Graduate Management Challenge (DGMC) brings together MBA students from top universities across Canada to tackle real business problems faced by companies today. DGMC 2018 was hosted by the ��ֱ��bվ Case Competition Association (MCCA) on March 10th, 2018.

Recognizing members of the Desautels community

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:58:17 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.

Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and ��ֱ��bվ.

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Dean & Professor of Finance
Desautels Faculty of Management

IT glitch causes frustration for Air Canada travelers

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:48:03 +0000

A system-wide computer outage forced Air Canada travelers to wait long lines across Canadian airports on Monday.

While the technical issue was addressed by the afternoon, Desautels Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective on how adapting antiquated IT systems for the modern age can pose a challenge.?

HIM Guest Lecture: Ian Shaffer

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:34:36 +0000

Ian Shaffer, BCom��96, President and CEO at Galliant Advisors

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Mr. Shaffer guest lectured with our Honours in Investment Management students. He discussed his career path since graduating from ��ֱ��bվ and his decision to found Galliant Advisors.

He talked about his firm��s investment approach and their expertise in US stock picking. Finally he gave a few investment examples including; Wyndham Worldwide, McDonald��s and Amazon.

Desautels Global Expert: Sarah Neilson

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:04:03 +0000

Sarah Neilson, MBA��04, Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Guest Lecture with MBA students in Modern Corporate Finance and BCom students in Corporate Finance �C both with Sujata Madan

Is the Internet the devil��s workshop?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:51:16 +0000

��The world is too much with us,�� the poet William Wordsworth said a couple of hundred years ago. He was reflecting on the Industrial Revolution, but his observation seems all the more relevant today.

Our lives have been rewired by a new revolution in the form of the Internet, and it has not only brought the world more upon us; it could also be said we are too much with the world.

Such is the conclusion Ashesh Mukherjee advances in his book The Internet Trap.

��ֱ��bվ Food Analytics Club presents Lecture & Hackathon

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:27:37 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Food Analytics Club (��ֱ��bվ FAC) is a student-driven data analytics club that focuses on food. As the world is heading towards a massive food crisis the next decade, there is an urgent need to come up with solutions. Inspired and supported by Desautels Professor Juan Camilo Serpa, the club members want to contribute to solving this food crisis with data analytics. This includes research, coding and outreach.

A great milestone for Aspire Food Group

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:16:51 +0000

Aspire Food Group, a manufacturer of food products made from crickets co-founded by former MBA student?Mohammed Ashour, announced that it has acquired Exo, a producer of protein bars made from crickets.

According to Ashour, ��There was such a great meeting of minds it very quickly evolved into Aspire acquiring Exo. The synergy and logic just make sense��.

Reinvention is key for businesses in the digital age

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:00:59 +0000

With the rise of Information Technologies, leaders of large corporations are forced to reinvent both themselves and their organizations.

Desautels Professor Alain Pinsonneault comments on the broad appeal of digital platforms enabled by new technologies, the threat they pose to traditional businesses and how the later can adapt.

For Prof. Pinsonneault, it will be important for companies to invest in innovation and to allow for a healthy margin of error.

What Black Panther can teach us about the power of authenticity at work

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:58:04 +0000

In a recent opinion piece for Huffington Post Quebec, Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin uses the box-office sensation Black Panther to illustrate some of her findings on authenticity and conformity in the workplace.

Much like Okoye and Nakia in the film, Prof. Hewlin argues that if employees are empowered by their organization to tap into their true selves, then great benefits are bound to follow for all.

Still room for improvement for empowering women in finance

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:55:49 +0000

Professor Francesca Carrieri sits down with La Presse to talk about the hurdles that women in finance still face and the initiatives in place at the Desautels Faculty of Management to improve this reality.

For example, the Faculty has launched a task force that aims to show undergraduate women that a career in finance is indeed a viable path through mentorship and internship opportunities.

Former Cisco CEO sees big promise in crickets as food

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:44:27 +0000

The former Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers, has emerged as a public advocate for the Aspire Food Group��s edible cricket foods.

What��s more, he has pledged to invest in the promising company co-founded by former Desautels MBA student?Mohammed Ashour. For the record, his favorite flavor is sea salt and vinegar.?

Guest Lecture: Benny Cohen

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:24:39 +0000

Benny Cohen, BCom��82 , President and CEO, KPI Digital Solutions & Lewise Hiltz, Head of Digital Marketing at KPI Digital Solutions

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

Guest Lectures in Customer Insights (MRKT 657) with Prof. Ash Mukherjee

Mr. Cohen & Ms. Hiltz guest lectured in Customer Insights with the MBA students here at ��ֱ��bվ. Their presentation focused on the power of data but more importantly, how to analyze and effectively develop business solutions through proper use and understanding of data.

Guest Lecture: Roberto Sbrugnera

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:16:14 +0000

Roberto Sbrugnera, EMBA��10,
Vice President, Treasury Risk & Investor Relations at Metro Inc.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Mr. Sbrugnera guest Lectured in an undergraduate course on Strategic Management with Ms. Imane Tabbara. He discussed the strategic positioning of Metro and their subsidiaries in the grocery retail industry. He also talked in detail about their major competitors and Metro��s approach to respond to the changes in the industry.

MMF Guest Lecture: Peter Lindley

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:09:17 +0000

Peter Lindley, President and Head of Investments for State Street Global Advisors, Ltd

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Mr. Lindley guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students. He gave the students and in-depth analysis of strategic asset allocation and in particular his firm��s tactical asset allocation approach. He also discussed his firms approach to risk management and portfolio construction.

Desautels Global Expert: Steven Kramer

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:51:49 +0000

Steven Kramer, BCom��97, President & Chief Executive Officer of WorkJam

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Guest Lectures in Technological Entrepreneurship with Prof. Michael Avedesian

Desautels Global Expert: Kory Williams

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:20:49 +0000

Kory Williams, MBA'04, Principal,
K Williams Consulting

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Mr. Williams guest lectured in two sections of Strategic Management (MGCR 423) with Prof. Kwangjun An. He discussed the real life applications of strategy and provided several case examples.

In particular he analyzed the strategic approach of Apple, particularly as it related to the development and launch of the iPod.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:41:49 +0000

How does firm location affect the reliability of a company's financials?

Learn more about how Desautels professors are behind some of the most unique research projects in the world.

Professor Brenner on how Asian countries can overcome democratic deficits

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:13:49 +0000

In a piece for Asia Times, Professor Reuven Brenner points to history and other geographic contexts to demonstrate how Asian countries, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan, can redress democratic deviances.

Perspectives on online MBA education

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:05:33 +0000

According to the Financial Times, the landscape of MBA programs worldwide is showing a favorable shift toward online education. Dean Isabelle Bajeux shares her perspective on one of the most notable evolutions seen in MBA studies.

Once widely seen as inferior to on-campus degrees, Dean Bajeux states that online MBA programs ��are now becoming accepted as a true �� and often preferred �� alternative rather than simply a substitute [for] traditional in-person MBAs��.

Perspectives from IMHL alumna on her quest for Olympic gold

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:28:59 +0000

In a blog post for Radio Canada, Sylvie Bernier (IMHL��11) comments on her journey to achieving Olympic gold, which was at once exhilarating and rewarding as it was all-consuming and distressing. Along the way, she shares what life has been like after the Olympics and how it has changed.

Read more

Azimut appoints Desautels alumna as director

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:18:32 +0000

Azimut Exploration Inc. has appointed Angelina Mehta (MBA��02) as its new company director, effective February 27, 2018.

In addition to an MBA, Mehta holds a degree in mining engineering and is also pursuing a Masters of Law at York University. She has previously worked as an investment manager at The Sentient Group and has gained both technical and corporate experience with Rio Tinto's subsidiary, Iron Ore Company of Canada.

Yokohama National University joins IMPM as partner institution

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:42:44 +0000

Founded 22 years ago by Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) has announced that Japan��s Yokohama National University (YNU) has joined as a partner institution to deliver the Collaborative Mindset Module.?

Breaking down management roles for better workplaces

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:15:37 +0000

According to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, the key to making organizations more efficient is to break down management roles, which allows each member to develop their own skillset.

Management roles, for Mintzberg, can categorized into three overarching areas: Interpersonal, Informational and Decision-making.?

Retail is not on its last breath, but alive and well

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:04:44 +0000

Despite popular misconceptions that the retail industry is in cataclysmic decline, Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles De Brabant (BCom'83), sheds light on why this could not be further from the truth.

Retail, as he explains, is in the midst of transformation, not on the brink of demise.

Six BCom students awarded CPA Quebec scholarships

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:00:36 +0000

Congratulations to the six Desautels undergraduate students who were awarded scholarships by the Foundation of CPAs of Quebec.

The scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, recognize academic excellence and community involvement among students in Quebec who are interested in pursuing accounting.

This year��s recipients are: Nicole Butkowsky; Chaeyoung Lee; Shannon Levy; Sateesh Pararajasingham; Nathalie Shen-Picotte and Elizabeth Tkach.

Let��s talk empowering women in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:49:00 +0000

More than 400 participants attended this year��s Conf��rence L'ACT in Montreal, which explored what organizations can do to provide women with greater opportunities in the workplace.

Among the presenters was Louise Richer (EMBA��16), Executive Director and Founder of the National School of Humour.

Desautels alumna recognized as children��s toys influencer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:40:30 +0000

Sydney Wiseman (BCom'11), brand manager of WowWee, a leading manufacturer of hi-tech consumer robotic and entertainment products, was named the Wonder Woman in Toys Creator of the Year for her work with the Fingerlings children��s toy.

Winners of the 2018 Wonder Women Awards were announced on Sunday, February 18 at the 14th Annual Wonder Women in Toys, Licensing, & Entertainment Awards Gala in New York City.

Celebrating Management Achievement

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:57:04 +0000

The Desautels Management Achievement Awards

Members of the Desautels community came together in February to celebrate this year��s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA), Daniel Saks (BA��07), President and Co-CEO of AppDirect, Narayana Murthy (DSc��15), Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Infosys, and Marie-Jos��e Lamothe, Managing Director of Google QC and Managing Director Branding of Google Canada.

Insights into the top-ranking Desautels MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:34:05 +0000

In a recent interview, Marie-Eve Roy, Director of Recruitment and Marketing and Keum-Yeo Brochet, Associate Director of Recruitment and Marketing for the Desautels MBA sat down to share insights into the nature and quality of the program.?

Along the way, they share information about the MBA program��s culture, admissions and illustrious alumni.

Building cohesive values amid fragmentation at work

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:19:38 +0000

As businesses expand, Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin has shown that there is a higher chance for corporate values to misalign with the personal values of people working for them, which can yield harmful results for employees and organizations alike.

According to Prof. Hewlin, ��these employees give the illusion of togetherness, but they engage in activity divergent to what the organization wants; resistant sub-cultures are very good at hiding �C meaning they only surface when it��s too late.��

Students on what makes Canada��s #1 MBA program special

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:16:19 +0000

With news that Desautels�� MBA program was ranked first in Canada and 78th in the world in the 2018 Financial Times?(FT) Global MBA ranking, The ��ֱ��bվ Tribune talks to current MBA students about what makes their program so attractive �C from its small class sizes and international make-up, to its emphasis on gender balance in program cohorts.

The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:07:40 +0000

In January 2018, the Donald E. Armstrong Building, the new home for Desautels�� MBA and Masters programs, opened officially for classes.

Just under two months since its inauguration, The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter delves into the benefits that this expansion has brought for all in the Faculty.

For example, in line with student feedback, the new building brings additional spaces for group work and quiet study areas, which will surely enhance learning.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:42:10 +0000

Why are our students so hungry for change?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most significant charitable initiatives.

Business schools recognise internationalism as the ticket to bright future

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:44:56 +0000

As it becomes increasingly clear that the leaders of tomorrow will need to have experience working with international markets, Canadian MBA programs are heeding the call to integrate international exposure into their curriculum.

Professor Alfred Jaeger, Academic Director of the MBA program, comments on how the Faculty has made this a top priority.

Learning from experts: A recap of MMF guest lectures

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:38:28 +0000

Weekly guest lectures are an important component of the Desautels Masters of Management in Finance program. This past year included presentations from industry leaders in a diversity of fields, such as asset management, investment banking, venture capitalism and pension funds.

With guests from cities like Toronto, Paris, New York, and Boston, students have been able to not only broaden their knowledge, but also their network.?

Desautels researchers figure prominently in Innovation Superclusters Initiative

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:30:48 +0000

��ֱ��bվ will participate in two of the five ��superclusters�� selected by the Government of Canada for funding under its Innovation Superclusters Initiative.

Martin Webber joins Desautels Global Experts

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:06:46 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Martin Webber, Executive Vice President and Partner, J.E. Austin Associates, Inc., as its latest Global Expert member.

Martin Webber is co-owner of J.E. Austin Associates, a Washington DC-based consultancy that catalyzes economic growth in developing and emerging economies through responsible and competitive business performance.? He is a leading expert in promoting entrepreneurship, strategy and competitiveness, agribusiness and enterprise development.

For the LOV of plant-based foods

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:01:10 +0000

As a popular go-to for vegans and health-conscious eaters, LOV restaurant, founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA��13), has made the Travel Channel��s list of 13 Plant-Based Restaurants Around the World.

LOV has earned a dedicated clientele through popular dishes like kimchi fries, kale mac ��n cheese and gnocchi.

The stars align for Jarislowsky and Scotia Bank

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:52:41 +0000

With the news that Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd., the Canadian manager of about $40?billion, is being bought by Bank of Nova Scotia, Desautels Professor Karl Moore shares what this will bring for both brands and management teams, with many expecting the deal to propel the Bank of Nova Scotia��s private wealth services into new regions of the globe.

Professor Brenner invited to prestigious panel

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:41:32 +0000

Professor Reuven Brenner was invited to present on a panel that discussed venture capital in Quebec��s biotech and life sciences industry. The high-profile event was attended by Quebec Ministers Mr. Ga��tan Barrette and Ms. Dominique Anglade, while the discussion was moderated in part by Mr. Pierre-Marc Johnson, former Premier of Quebec.?

Desautels to launch new Masters in Management Analytics

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:24:59 +0000

In response to the growing need for big data literacy across organizations, the Desautels Faculty of Management will launch a new Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) program that will prepare students to leverage big data in business.

Another competitive hurdle for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:21:26 +0000

As news broke that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. and five partners will build the R��seau Express M��tropolitain (REM), Montreal's biggest public transportation project in 50 years, many were left wondering why Bombardier failed to win this project.

Desautels Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the competitive disadvantage that this announcement may bring for the company.??

Desautels alumni weigh in on Canada-Russia altercation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:15:58 +0000

Eric Myles (EMBA��11), executive director for sport for the Canadian Olympic Committee, and Richard Pound (BCom'62, LLD'09), former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, discuss the aftermath of the incident involving Canada and Russia in the Olympic Village.

IMPM alumna soars to new heights

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:46:51 +0000

Christina Foerster (IMPM, Cycle 16) has been appointed as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines, becoming the first woman to head a Lufthansa Group airline.

To her new role, Foerster brings considerable experience in the aviation industry, having served the Lufthansa Group in various roles, including general manager product management intercontinental, vice president network and fleet development, and senior vice president network, group & alliance development.

Desautels Global Expert: Michael Handelsman

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:07:54 +0000

Michael Handelsman, BCom��04, Principal & Founder, Paddock Consulting

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Guest Lecture?in Strategic Management with Ms. Imane Tabbara

When athletic excellence meets business prowess: An interview with Alexandre Bilodeau

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:13:51 +0000

In an interview with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, Olympic gold medalist turned CPA Alexandre Bilodeau discusses how being a professional athlete prepared him to become a successful entrepreneur.

Along the way, Bilodeau shares the importance of maintaining a balance between work and life, as well as the thrill of competing at Sochi.

Does marijuana legalization open the door to organized crime?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:42:31 +0000

Following the revelation that many Canadian marijuana producers benefit from offshore financing, Desautels Professor and President of Lester Asset Management, Ken Lester, shares his perspective on marijuana legalization and organized crime, stating that the union of the two is entirely possible.

The good and the bad of modern healthcare

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:29:09 +0000

Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg joined The Sunday Edition on CBC Radio with Michael Enright to discuss his take on modern healthcare, stating that we need to approach challenges in the field of health care in a radically different way. ?

Overall, bigger is not better, while the instincts and real experiences of health providers are more valuable than official studies for Prof. Mintzberg.

A Q&A with the Desautels Dean

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:23:45 +0000

Following the news that the Desautels MBA program was named the top MBA program in Canada by the 2018 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, Dean Isabelle Bajeux sits down with The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter to reflect on some of the key advancements made by the Faculty over the last few years, as well as share some of its future directions.

New budget airlines shaking up skies

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:16:17 +0000

If WestJet used to be Canada��s go-to airline for budget-friendly flights, the tables are about to turn as at least three ultra-low-cost carriers prepare to swoop into the Canadian market.

Professor Karl Moore shares insight into WestJet��s evolution, sharing that they have grown their offerings over the years, which has come at a cost for consumers.

Three tips for navigating the future

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:50:36 +0000

As the world becomes increasingly tech savvy, a recent blog post shares three guiding principles to help us stay afloat. Along the way, the author cites the work of Desautels Professors Henry Mintzberg and Karl Moore on emergent strategy.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:40:52 +0000

Does moving hospitals to a new building give you a different kind of care?

Learn more about how Desautels professors are behind some of the most unique research projects in the world.

BCom alumnus is a new managing director

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:18:48 +0000

As one of 509 in the class, Harsha Rajamani (BCom��06) has been promoted into the new class of managing directors at Goldman Sachs.

As said by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, selection was based on the demonstration of ��an outstanding commitment to our people, clients and culture during their tenures at the firm��.?

End of NAFTA trade talks in Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:07:23 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore appeared on CCTV, the state television of China, to comment on the NAFTA meetings that took place in Montreal and concluded this past Monday.

Professor Moore sheds light on the multiple rounds of negotiations that occurred on this matter of great world economic import.?

Watch the segment to learn more.?

Top-ranked MBA program in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:57:42 +0000

The Globe and Mail reports on the recent Financial Times MBA Ranking ranking, which places Desautels as the top-ranking MBA program in Canada and 78th in the world.

Increasing indigenous presence at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:52:04 +0000

Recently appointed special advisor on Indigenous initiatives in the Office of the Provost and EMBA participant, Kakwiran��:ron Cook comments on the changes being implemented following the official launch of the Provost��s Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education.

Additionally, initiatives to develop financial support, build diversity among the Indigenous community in North America, and keep students happy leading up to graduation are next steps.

Overcoming discomfort to achieve success

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:07:47 +0000

Citing the book, The Beauty of Discomfort, Desautels Professor Karl Moore discusses the inevitability of discomfort on the path to success, as well as how to cope with it. Mindfulness and mental resilience, for example, are key aspects.??

Business schools and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:45:44 +0000

In a world destabilised by rapid technological advancement, Dean Bajeux shares how business education can help us thrive amid such unprecedented change.

��In a society disrupted by rapid technological advancement, a new skillset is sought �C one that includes an interdisciplinary mindset, a global outlook, as well as analytical and critical thinking skills. This will be our golden compass for navigating the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and, ultimately, for establishing a stabilized world order.��?

Holding the business world accountable

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:35:07 +0000

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, award-winning business journalist Duff McDonald shares his take on the shortcomings of Harvard Business School, as well as other comparable institutions, in shaping enlightened businesspeople who act in the best interest of society.

In his recent book, The Golden Passport, McDonald makes the case that business education should instill the importance of making the world a better place first and foremost.

Bombardier prevails in Boeing dispute over CSeries

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:42:15 +0000

Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective with The New York Times about the United States International Trade Commission��s decision to reject the proposed 300% tariffs on Bombardier��s CSeries aircraft.

After fearing the worst from the impending ruling, Quebec and Canada greeted this decision with great relief.

As Professor Moore shares, ��Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier all get a lot of financial support��it is the nature of the game.��

Work-life balance and where your MBA fits in

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:31:46 +0000

Getting an MBA degree is not easy. An article for Les Affaires explores the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance and how this becomes complicated further when pursuing an MBA degree.

Citing EMBA participants Caidi Osmane and Jason Taylor, discipline and motivation are key factors.

When asked about the time commitment, Osmane says, ��I��m investing even more time [than 20 hours per week] because I want to get the most out of the program.��

Financial Times Ranks Desautels MBA #1 in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:09:48 +0000

The Desautels MBA program is ranked #1 in Canada and 78th in the world by the 2018 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking��one of only three Canadian schools who made the list.

Every year, the FT ranks the world��s best 100 MBA programs using multiple criteria.?

The MBA Class of 2014 was surveyed for this ranking.

Desautels MBA��s win second place in Davos

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:10:30 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels MBA students Sandra Chang Urbina, Yen Nguyen, Shubhangi Shahi, and Fang Yang who secured second place at the final round of the Business for a Better World Case Competition.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:06:47 +0000

How can food help narrow the social divide in our cities?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most meaningful social enterprises.

HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:31:29 +0000

Anil Gondi, BCom��98

Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management

Monday, January 22, 2018

Anil Gondi guest lectured with both our Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance students. Mr. Gondi gave the students an overview of their investment approach, talked about some of the promising research trends at Balyasny and gave a few stock pitches to the students.

MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:23:02 +0000

Adam Shapiro, BCom��06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments

John Elliot,?Senior Director & Investment Analyst, Technology, Media & Telecommunications at PSP Investments

Wednesday, January 17, 2018?

Desautels Global Expert: Chandra Kumar

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:12:36 +0000

Chandra Kumar, MBA��91

President of Nestle, Confectionary

Monday January 22, 2018

Mr. Kumar gave a guest lecture in Operations Management with our BCom students. He discussed the importance of operations and how it is the backbone of any successful organization. He provided several examples of the operational difficulties that Nestle faces and their strategic initiatives to overcome those challenges.

Desautels Global Expert: Darshan Jain

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:58:54 +0000

Darshan Jain, MBA��88

Head of Technology & Operations, The Burnie Group

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Mr. Jain gave a guest lecture in Operations Management with our BCom students. He encouraged students to consider a career in operations management and become ��change champions�� in their organizations. He also provided a case example of the value chain and how they can look for areas of improving operational efficiency in any organization.

��ֱ��bվ at the World Economic Forum 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:50:41 +0000

��ֱ��bվ is participating in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. ��ֱ��bվ is, once again, the sole Canadian member of the Global University Leaders Forum.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier will be joining a prominent public panel that will tackle questions on youth mental health. Furthermore, Desautels MBA students will be competing in a case competition in Davos and will be presenting their findings to high-profile judges.

Professor Betermier on the value of MIPC

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:21:41 +0000

Following the inaugural ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), Professor Betermier reflects on how the event provided an important opportunity of self-reflexivity for Canadian pension organizations, while also contributing fresh perspectives on how to address a growing crisis.

His hope is that events like the MIPC might also inspire Finance students to delve deeper into pension management during their studies and to eventually follow this career path.

Much needed review and evaluation of pilot working hours

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:41:34 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore extends his input on Air Canada��s safety review plans after their narrow escapes last year, indicating his understanding of the situation and providing plausible explanations for the slip-ups.

In the past, miscommunication between the flight crew and the tower instructions just missed what could have yielded disastrous landings.

The banking system turns its back on emerging marijuana business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:39:10 +0000

Many banks in Canada are refusing to offer any banking services to companies engaged in the production and distribution of marijuana. Desautels Finance Professor and Investment Management Specialist, Ken Lester comments on the hypocrisy of this situation.

��If you call your broker at one of the major Canadian banks to buy the shares of an authorized [marijuana] producer, he will not refuse.��

Do you understand the worth of having a global overview?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:12:05 +0000

After 22 years of leading a company, Isabelle Graveline (IMPM��17) attended the International Masters Program for Managers at Desautels to broaden her perspectives on management.

She discusses the importance of gaining hands-on experience in companies that operate in different countries and the lack of female representation in prominent positions.

��By working in the golden bubble of a single country, one ends up seeing things from a single clouded point of view.��

Awarding one of our own

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:23:34 +0000

The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, awarded the Sovereign��s Medal to Managing Director of Consilium Law Corporation, Franca Ciambella (BCom��84).

The medal recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements in a range of fields worldwide. Ciambella��s ongoing work, volunteer contributions and student mentorship over 25 years were recognized.

Who will solve the pension crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:18:44 +0000

Students participating in the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge presented hypothetical portfolios believed to achieve solvency to address the crisis that has been affecting Canadian pension funds.

Insights from David Bensadoun

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:00:25 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews CEO and son of the Founder of ALDO, David Bensadoun on what it means to work your way up the ranks and prove yourself on your own terms.

David further discusses the challenges and opportunities that the fashion industry faces and how ALDO is leveraging recent technological advances to ensure long-term survival.

The homeless are not alone

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:50:49 +0000

Desautels Global Expert Yalmaz Siddiqui (BCom��92) has recently started an initiative to repurpose nutritional, wholesome food for the homeless, delivering it regularly and safely straight from the MGM Resort kitchens.

Working with Three Square food bank, they ensure maintenance and lengthened shelf life of the food throughout the donation process.

Discover more about this initiative.?

2018 Ride to Conquer Cancer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:51:59 +0000

Knight Therapeutics is thrilled to lead a team in the 2018 Ride to Conquer Cancer?, benefiting the Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General Hospital.

Last year, Knight Therapeutics had 20 riders and raised over $100,000 for cancer research �C a disease that touches 1 in 3 Canadians. This year, Team Knight is teaming up with ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management with the goals of fielding the largest team in Quebec and more than doubling last year��s fundraising total.

Twitter use during the Gulf oil spill

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:05:39 +0000

Social media has become a part of everyday life. We enjoy the contact Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc., provide with friends and family, and, indeed, the world.

Sometimes we gripe about the downsides of the technology. People say it��s a time suck. There��s fake news. It��s hard to trust what you see.

Think of your business as a sports team

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:37:00 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore sits down with Mark Shapiro, CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, to explore the blurred lines between running a sports team and a business.

Shapiro started as a cubicle dweller with no official job title and a low pay in his initial years in the sports industry.

A ��ֱ��bվ degree will take you places

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:12:53 +0000

Director of the Desautels MBA Japan program Philip O��Neill (BA��87, MBA��03) talks to The Japan Times about the opportunities that having a ��ֱ��bվ degree can provide.

��There are doors you don��t even know are there, and they will open. And if you let them open, you��ll be surprised��

Read more about his journey and views in this article.

Taking Ste-Catherine Street into the modern age

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:46:55 +0000

Montreal��s historic strip, Ste-Catherine Street, is undergoing four years of roadwork.

Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative comments on its implications in the retail industry.

Ste-Catherine has been a vital part of Montreal��s culture and identity, but since businesses have already been struggling, he sees Ste-Catherine as being stuck between two extremes.

Desautels MBA recognized for innovation in Canadian business education

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:31:40 +0000

As published by Business Because, the Desautels Faculty of Management is among the top five Canadian business schools that are leading innovation in their MBA programs.

��We have historically been working at the frontier of knowledge. The world just lives closer to that frontier today,�� Dean Isabelle Bajeux comments.

Indigo��s survival in a competitive industry

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:15:28 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews CEO and Founder of Indigo Books to discuss Indigo��s business strategy and survival methods in a rapidly evolving and competitive industry.

Reisman discusses the challenges and successes faced over the years and reveals the strategy behind transforming Indigo stores into a cultural space, rather than a typical bookstore.

NAFTA��s withdrawal uncertainty and its consequences

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:13:00 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore makes an appearance on BNN to comment on the possibility of the U.S. pulling out of NAFTA and offers his expert advice on business strategy for businesses if this were to prevail.

He discusses the consequences that this move may have on the world, including on Canada, as well as on free trade and business growth.

EMBA alumnus redefines strategic management

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:06:43 +0000

In a recent project management blog, Fran?ois Tremblay (EMBA��17) explores the dynamics of project management and the various overlooked components of strategic management.

He discusses the importance of cross-functional leadership and the weaving together of strategy, operations and project management.

MBA alumna joins Onex to lead its Capital Market Efforts

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:52:33 +0000

As one of the most established and successful private equity firms, Onex announced Nehal Abdel Hakim (MBA��06) as Managing Director, Capital Markets in their New York office.

Hakim formerly worked with Morgan Stanley in the Global Capital Markets Group and was a member of Credit Suisse��s Financial Sponsors team.

Discover more in this news release.?

Professor Moore reacts to 292% duties on CSeries aircraft

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:48:57 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore joins BNN to share his instant reaction to Bombardier putting its faith in ITC after the U.S. slapped 292% duty on CSeries aircrafts.

Watch the BNN video to discover.?

��ֱ��bվ alumnus�� future in the global food and beverage sector

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:41:44 +0000

In an article published by CRWE World, Phivida announces Desautels alumnus Jon David Silverman (BCom��61) as its new Chairman of the Advisory Board.

As the former Executive Vice President of Seagram��s global emerging markets division, Silverman has spent nearly forty years in the global food and beverage sector.

Discover Jon David Silverman��s journey so far.

Armstrong Building opens to students

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:27:09 +0000

Our new MBA & Masters building is named for Professor Donald E. Armstrong, PhD��54 (1925-2011).

The 48,666 sq. ft. expansion by EKM brings new dedicated teaching and learning spaces that benefit all in the Faculty.

While the building is open for students as of January 2018, the grand opening is slated for May 25-27.

Leadership in the midst of disruption and urgency

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:26:22 +0000

Professor Karl Moore interviews CEO and Secretary General of the Canadian Red Cross on leading with urgency through the worst situations.

After investing multiple years in community work and being involved with many health and social service committees, Conrad Sauv�� reveals his leadership motivations and vision.

Applauding a Desautels alumnus�� excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:16:15 +0000

Desautels alumnus Brett Hickey (BCom'02) has been recognized for the excellence his firm provided in financial services.

Brett Hickey is the CEO and Founder of Star Mountain Capital, an asset management firm. Not only is the firm well recognized, but Mr. Hickey is also a sought-after leader.

Discover the many accolades received by Star Mountain Capital, LLC and Brett Hickey for their extensive work to-date.?

Engaging Students with Food Industry and Community Stakeholders to Explore Innovation that Addresses Food Insecurity

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:22:34 +0000

By Nii Addy and Jo?lle Rondeau

The ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) and Impact Hub Montreal (IHM) supported Enactus ��ֱ��bվ to organize the first Food Convergent Innovation Forum on November 30, 2017.

The Mini-MBA Program: At the heart of professional development

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:37:45 +0000

Jody?Mitiche talks to us about her rewarding experience at the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute

Ongoing training is essential when it comes to professional development��whether it��s provided in the workplace or at an academic institution like the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute. For Jody?Mitiche, Service Delivery Director at telecommunications company Ericsson, professional development is essential when it comes to advancing her career and taking on new challenges at work.

Understanding millennial values for better business results

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:58:53 +0000

In contrast to the traditional Baby Boomer mindset of "never apologize, never explain,�� Professor Karl Moore delves into the millennial expectation of apologies and explanations.

Bienvenue newest member of International Advisory Board

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:59:31 +0000

We welcome Mr. Benoit Lacoste?Bienvenue, Partner, National Service Line Leader, Canadian Corporate Tax at KPMG Canada to the Desautels International Advisory Board.

Benoit is a partner in International and M&A Tax, in the Montreal office, and the National Leader for Canadian Corporate Tax, with over 16 years of experience in complex cross border tax structuring, M&A transactions, financing and restructuring transactions.

Distances in Organization Workshop: May 11-12, 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:06:55 +0000

The ��Distances in Organizations�� workshop will be hosted by ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management in Montreal on?May 11-12, 2018.

Holiday reading 2017

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:13:57 +0000

With the holidays just around the corner, ��ֱ��bվ has released its popular ��ֱ��bվ Reads holiday list.

Now in its fifth edition, the latest list features a wide variety of books, from the classics and new releases, to sci-fi and biographies.

Discover the page-turners that Dean Isabelle Bajeux and other members of the ��ֱ��bվ community are hoping to be reading over the break.

2018 Manulife Prize: Call for Applications

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:45:07 +0000

Are you leading research that promotes Active Health?

Apply for a chance to be recognized

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management and the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2018 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health.

IMPM alumnus named executive chair of board at Arianne Phosphate Inc.

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:01:32 +0000

Arianne Phosphate Inc. has named Dominique Bouchard (IMPM��00) as executive chair of its board of directors. Mr. Bouchard has been a member of the company��s board since 2013 and his new position follows his previous role as executive vice-chair.

Mr. Bouchard has also been vice-rector of Resources between 2014 and 2017 at the Universit�� du Quebec in Chicoutimi, and has acquired 33 years of experience in Alcan and Rio Tinto organizations, having most recently served as president of Rio Tinto Quebec Iron & Titanium until his retirement in May, 2013.

The next phase in Bombardier-Boeing dispute

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:58:26 +0000

Bombardier and Boeing are readying to make their cases in front of a major trade tribunal over the proposed 300 per cent tariffs on the C-Series planes.

According to Desautels Professor Karl Moore, Boeing will likely struggle to convince the US International Trade Commission to impose such heavy duties, as there is no tenable evidence that the C-Series, an order they did not even compete for, harmed Boeing��s business.

Multi-million dollar project to assess environmental risks of toxic chemicals

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:55:12 +0000

Assessing the risks that toxic chemicals pose to natural ecosystems is a major challenge, but the task is expected to become less daunting thanks to a new tool, referred to as EcoToxChip, which is being developed by ��ֱ��bվ researchers, including Desautels Professor Steve Maguire.

The $9.6 million initiative is one of 13 applied research projects selected to receive funding from Genome Canada.

Desautels alumnus on fit and misfit in the workplace

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:51:12 +0000

An article authored by Paul Chipperton (MBA��04), lecturer in strategic innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing at Smith School of Business, cautions that organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SME��s), should be wary about integrating so-called organizational misfits, as it risks putting the company in peril.

Rather than investing valuable time and resources into finding ways for them to mesh better with the organization, it is best to let them go instead, says Chipperton.

Business schools championing ethics in corporate world

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:39:46 +0000

Following a number of episodes that exposed the ethical dubiousness of certain business practices, including the housing crash of 2008, some have wondered whether business school education is partly to blame.

However, a survey of some of today��s business programs shows a step in the right direction, with corporate social responsibility taking front and center in the curriculum.

Indeed, while millennials are generally pro-business, many believe that big corporations could be doing more to address social ills.

District m employees recognised as greatest asset

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:39:34 +0000

District m, co-founded by Jean-Fran?ois C?t��, is a digital advertising agency that develops technological platforms to help advertisers target their audiences more effectively.

Having experienced considerable growth over the last five years, they recognise that much of their success is owed to their employees.

With their sights set on the future, the company continues to invest heavily in professional development, with three members of their team currently pursuing their MBA studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

The future of deodorant is health-conscious

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:36:11 +0000

Suzannah Raff (BCom��92) is paving the way in the beauty industry��s natural deodorant boom.

As Cleo&Coco, her aluminum-free deodorant line, reaches new heights, she recently sat down to talk about the trials and tribulations of launching a new beauty product.

Along the way, she discusses the frustrations of waiting for major brand expansion, how to survive packaging hiccups, and the importance of giving back.

Business schools in the wake of technological revolution

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:32:12 +0000

In response to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg��s oft-quoted assertion that that no direct link exists between leadership education and business success, an article for HR Magazine argues that business schools can indeed prepare the leaders of tomorrow to thrive in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Freedom of expression makes for happier workplaces

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:27:40 +0000

According to new research conducted by Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin, employees who conform to workplace values that they do not necessarily believe in are more likely to be less engaged at work, or even burn out.

��Managers should encourage employees to voice their opinions without fear of repercussions.

They should create a comfortable work environment and clearly communicate that disagreements can actually be good for business��, advises Prof. Hewlin.

Canada is not facing a mortgage crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:46:17 +0000

The Laurentian Bank of Canada recently revealed that they will have to buy back up to $300 million in loans issued to clients, realising that its vetting practices were not applied thoroughly enough.

Nevertheless, experts, such as Desautels Professor Mo Chaudhury, maintain that these issues are not rampant in the Canadian banking system and that the country is not on the brink of a mortgage crisis comparable to what unfolded in the U.S. ??

Scholars weigh in on National Security Strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:43:51 +0000

In the next few days, the Trump administration will likely release its first National Security Strategy (NSS). In the lead-up to publication, many are turning to academic perspectives, such as those put forward by Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, to evaluate its viability.

Canada is a big draw for American MBA students

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:41:15 +0000

Current MBA trends reveal that an increased number of American students are declining offers from domestic MBA programs in favor of Canadian ones.

Part of the appeal lies in Canada��s diversity, which current Desautels MBA student Jessica Erdman greatly appreciates.?

Desautels Global Expert: Jonathan Goodman

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:29:25 +0000

Jonathan Goodman, BA'89, LLB'93, MBA'94

President & CEO, Knight Therapeutics Inc

Thursday, December 7, 2017?

EMBA alumna honoured by Governor General

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:15:33 +0000

Congratulations to Genevi��ve Auclair (EMBA��17) who received a Meritorious Service Decoration from the Governor General of Canada this week.

As a physician, Genevi��ve is recognized for spearheading a successful campaign to recruit health care professionals to the Inuulitsivik Health Centre in Nunavik. This initiative also helped introduce local youth to potential careers as doctors, nurses, and technicians.

A token of appreciation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:11:38 +0000

Thanks to a student-led fundraiser, a group of BCom students recently presented a Catchbox to the Desautels Faculty of Management in honour of Professor Sujata Madan.

Catchbox is a soft microphone that is designed to be thrown among an audience to increase engagement and participation.

This initiative was a way for students to thank a professor who continually inspires them.

Business success that spans generations

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:50:56 +0000

From a lunch counter that opened in the 1950s, to a hotel business that comprises fourteen properties, and counting, the Germain hotels and family, including Marie Pier Germain (EMBA��16), share insight into running a booming family business across generations.?

Top 8 reasons for pursuing an MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:46:06 +0000

?????????A student may pursue an MBA degree for many reasons beyond simply advancing his or her career.

As Marie-Eve Roy, Director of Recruitment and Marketing at Desautels shares, this can include the desire to develop strong business skills to complement technical abilities.

Other reasons listed include: growing a network, gaining international exposure, and making a difference in society.?

The future of food can be found in insects

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:31:54 +0000

Restauranteurs and entrepreneurs around the world are heeding the call for more sustainable food sources. Among them is the Aspire Food Group, which has recently doubled its production of crickets for human consumption at its Texas farm.

And they are not the only ones to recognise the value of insects as food. The edible bug business is booming, with a global market of $33 million in 2015, according to the research firm Global Market Insights, which expects it to grow 40 percent by 2023.

Overcoming online shopping temptations this holiday season

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:27:31 +0000

In an article for The Globe and Mail, Desautels Professor Ashesh Mukherjee delves into the hidden costs of living online, which can include the temptation to overspend on holiday shopping.

If human psychology dictates that we are predisposed to overspending, the rise of e-commerce only facilitates this. Rather than succumbing to the lures of consumerism, Prof. Mukherjee suggests spending the holidays volunteering, which leads to deeper feelings of satisfaction.?

Life and career insights with Brian Athaide

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:35:15 +0000

Brian Athaide (BCom��89) is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-president of Human Resources/Information Technology at Andrew Peller Limited.

In a recent interview, he shares what it was like to immigrate to Canada as a child, the change of heart that led him to delve deeper into business, and his most recent role in the wine and spirits industry.

While his life and career have led him to live in twelve countries around the world, there is no place like Canada, for Athaide, who deeply appreciates its diversity and inclusiveness.

MCCHE helps food companies stay ahead of technology

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:30:22 +0000

Rapid technological advancement is disrupting the status quo across numerous domains, including in agriculture and food markets.

In response, the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) and the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) are hosting a series of relevant executive development programs from December 5-6.

Desautels alumnus named to CFE National Honour Roll

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:14:07 +0000

Richard Despatie?(BCom��16) has been named to the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE). He is among the top-three writers in Ontario of the Common Final Exam.

Written in September, the CFE is a national three-day evaluation that assesses competencies including essential knowledge, professional judgment, ethics, and the ability to communicate.?

Searching for a job? These skills will help you stand out

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:06:20 +0000

With nearly three-quarters of employers planning to hire recent college graduates in 2017, the highest rate since 2007, a recent article lists the eleven most sought-after skills that students should try to master before entering the job market.

Occupying the fifth position on this list are leadership skills, which are best developed through volunteer work, according to Professor Karl Moore.

Other skills listed are: written communication, creative thinking, and teamwork.

2017 CFE Results

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:25:55 +0000

Congratulations to our 44 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) graduates for successfully passing the Common Final Examination (CFE), and to Kai He (BCom��16, GCPA��17) for sharing the Gold Medal in Quebec!?Richard Despatie (BCom��16) placed on the National Honour Roll.

Li Ka Shing broadens horizons for management students

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:35:40 +0000

The Li Ka Shing Program in International Business provides exchange opportunities between students from ��ֱ��bվ and Shantou universities. These learning experiences have enriched participants in innumerable ways, exposing them to cutting-edge business practices and diverse cultures.

Empower ��ֱ��bվ opens doors for students with disabilities

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:31:16 +0000

Last March, a group comprised of Desautels students hosted the inaugural Empower ��ֱ��bվ conference, which promoted the benefits of disability inclusion in the workforce.

Since then, the initiative has earned the first prize in the?Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice category of this year��s Forces Avenir awards. With plans already underway to host another conference in January, the organizers are again looking to empower students with disabilities who are looking ahead to their future careers.

Applications now open for 2018 SEI Impact Internship Program

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:31:55 +0000

Applications are now open for the 2018 SEI Impact Internship Program!

Desautels BCom students and Montreal-based social-purpose organizations are invited to apply to the 2018 Impact Internship Program.?

Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:47:19 +0000

Matthew Ingrassia, MBA��07

Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments

Wednesday November 29th, 2017

Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.

Desautels Global Expert: James McMullan

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:05:48 +0000

James McMullan, MBA'88

Senior Vice-President, Caisse de d��p?t et placement du Qu��bec

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Mr. James McMullan gave a guest lecture to the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) students.

He gave an overview of the credit investment process at CDPQ, a firm with over $286 billion under management. He also discussed the investment lifecycle and the importance of managing relationships beyond the exit phase of a deal.

Dobson opens new space to propel entrepreneurship

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:15:02 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has inaugurated a collaborative space where members of ��ֱ��bվ��s startup ecosystem can come together and work on their early stage projects.

Located at 3430 McTavish, the space is available on a drop-in basis every weekday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

QS Global MBA 2018

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:34:49 +0000

According to the QS Global MBA Rankings 2018, the MBA program at the Desautels Faculty of Management has placed 66th in the world among over 200 schools.

The ranking considers a variety of aspects, with the Faculty ranking above the global and national averages for Thought Leadership and Employer Reputation.

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Are intelligent machines the new and improved investment managers?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:57:36 +0000

An article for The Globe and Mail examines the emerging trend among investment firms to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily operations.

These new systems can identify various patterns and then make increasingly accurate predictions based on this information.

As this shift suggests uncertainty in the job market, Professor Sebastien Betermier comments on further implications of the rise of AI in the financial domain.

Peter Todd and the future directions of HEC Paris

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:53:35 +0000

Since assuming the helm of HEC Paris in 2015, former Desautels dean Peter Todd (BCom��83) shares some information on the School��s progress to-date, which includes innovative course offerings on entrepreneurship, as well as increased student financial aid to render business education more accessible. ?

Just for Laughs pioneer to consult on new comedy venture

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:49:58 +0000

Desautels Global Expert, Andy Nulman (BCom��83), will be joining the Festival du rire de Montr��al initiative as a consultant, bringing much of his experience as the co-founder of the Just for Laughs festival to bear.

The Festival du rire de Montr��al aims to refresh the concept of comedy festivals, while also putting the creativity and talent of local comedians in the international spotlight.

Desautels Global Expert: Sean Brown

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:49:19 +0000

Sean Brown, BCom��90

Director of Global Communications and External Relations, Strategy and Corporate Finance, McKinsey & Company

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Mr. Brown gave a guest lecture in Professor Myung-Soo Jo��s Management in a Global Context course. He gave the students insight into the working environment and culture at McKinsey.

Rita-Rose Gagn�� on the path to success

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:21:29 +0000

Rita-Rose Gagn�� (EMBA��12) is the Executive Vice-president of Growth Markets at Ivanho�� Cambridge, a global commercial real estate firm.

In an interview with Desautels professor Karl Moore, she reveals some of her formative experiences from her early years, the key to working across cultures, and how her leadership style has evolved to encompass strategy and long-term vision.

Workplace communities for better business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:18:37 +0000

In an article that explores the importance of building a community in the workplace, the author cites Desautels professor Henry Mintzberg��s conception of ��communityship��, a distributed form of management that engages and unites employees across levels.

For the author, building workplace communities where individuals care about one another on a human level will reap larger benefits for businesses in the long-term.?

Desautels Global Expert: Samer Saab, BEng'93, MBA'96, CEO and founder of eXplorance Inc.

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:51:39 +0000

Samer Saab, BEng'93, MBA'96, CEO and founder of eXplorance Inc.

November 20, 2017

Guest Lectured in Technological Entrepreneurship (BUSA 691) with Prof. Michael Avedesian

The education reformation

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:35:46 +0000

In a piece for American Affairs, Professor Reuven Brenner takes a pulse of contemporary U.S. education and outlines some of the key challenges in this area, including skewed high school graduation rates and the lack of rigorous training to develop skills and discipline.

As a solution, Prof. Brenner proposes an accelerated education program that is complemented by new institutions to better prepare students for their lives and careers.

Vito Piazza offers a glimpse into creative powerhouse Sid Lee

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:22:14 +0000

For Vito Piazza, President and Founding Partner of Sid Lee Toronto, strategy and storytelling are virtually intertwined.

Piazza recently joined Desautels professor Karl Moore��s The CEO Series to chat about the four pillars that transcend all activities at Sid Lee, namely strategy, creativity, account leadership, and production, as well as how he approaches leading a team of experts.

At the end of the day, Piazza reflects that the shared victories are what he enjoys most as a leader.

Call for Integrated Management Student Fellows

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:44:50 +0000

Are you a Desautels?student who would like to gain experience addressing organizational and societal challenges?

The?Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM)?will appoint its first cohort of Integrated Management Student Fellows in the winter 2018 term. The program provides an opportunity to hone practical skills through paid experiential learning.

Guest Lecture: Johanne Mullen

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:32:34 +0000

Johanne Mullen, MBA��92, Partner at PwC

Monday, November 13, 2017

Guest Lectures in Corporate Finance (FINE 342) with Prof. Sujata Madan

Ms. Johanne Mullen gave a guest lecture in Prof. Madan��s Corporate Finance course with our BCom students. She explained her role at PwC and broke down the topic of Project Finance, giving practical examples from her career.

Guest Lecture: Damon Conway

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:35:50 +0000

Damon Conway, Principal, Atlas Partners

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Guest Lecture with Honours in Investment Management (HIM) students

Mr. Damon Conway spoke with our Honours in Investment Management students. He broke down one of the major deals he worked on while he was with Onex Corporation, the acquisition of Husky Injection Molding Systems. He gave the students insight into the process and engaged in a back in forth discussion about the risk and opportunity with the ultimately very successful deal.

Desautels Global Expert: Michael Novak

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:19:09 +0000

Michael Novak, BSc'76, BCL'80, LLB'81, Chairman and Investor at LaunchLeap Inc.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Guest Lectures in Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (MGPO 362) with Prof. Daphne Ann Demetry

Desautels Global Expert: John Bargelletti

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:03:33 +0000

John Bargelletti, BA'95,?Portfolio Manager, Global Equities; Global Sector Head for Financial Services at Wafra Investment Advisory Group, Inc.

Friday, November 10, 2017?

Guest Lectures with Honours in Investment Management (HIM) and MBA Students

New Desautels Global Expert: Sameer Deen

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:17:42 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Sameer Deen, (BCom��98), Senior Vice President of Univision Digital, as its latest Desautels Global Expert.

In his positions, Mr. Deen is responsible for establishing and leading the digital strategy of Univision Digital to reach new audiences by enhancing the user experience across UCI��s growing digital and mobile portfolio, expanding digital offerings and maximizing digital-linear TV integration.

An MBA alumna��s vision for the future of Canadian construction

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:57:07 +0000

As the new President of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Mary Van Buren (MBA��88) shares insight into her strategic objectives and priorities for the organization.

In stepping into her new role, Van Buren elaborates on her mission to revamp the image of the construction industry, highlight its role in promoting sustainability, and position it favorably in the wake of technological transformation.

EMBA alumnus reinvents legal profession for modern times

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:29:45 +0000

Fabien Navet (EMBA��14) is the Co-founder of N��ol��gal, an online platform that offers tailored legal advice to users.

As an accessible, affordable, and efficient tool for individuals seeking legal services, N��ol��gal has provided a solution to many of the challenges that face today��s legal industry.

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When ��MORE�� becomes too much

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:27:03 +0000

In a recent blog post, Desautels professor Henry Mintzberg issues a call for society to disavow its quest for ��MORE��, which is destroying our businesses, communities, and planet, to refocus on improvement, or the ��better��, as he puts it.

For Mintzberg, today��s enterprises have lost sight of what is right in favor of excess and greed, but there are many ways in which businesses can transition to operate and thrive responsibly.?

Technological advancement means the rethinking of language

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:24:30 +0000

As society continues to embrace technological advancement, we tend to overlook how the words that our ancestors used have lost their meaning. In an article for Asia Times, Desautels professor Reuven Brenner explores what happens when the words used for the physical realm are applied to a digitized society, and how the fit is not always a natural one. Prof. Brenner illustrates his point by referring to the legal system��s struggles with interpreting Google��s business practices.

EMBA participants secure wins in municipal elections

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:17:06 +0000

The results of Montreal��s municipal election have been announced and two EMBA participants have been elected to city council.

Congratulations to Robert Mercuri (EMBA��17) who was elected in Beaconsfield, and C��line Dor�� (EMBA��18) who was elected in Sainte-Ad��le.

��ֱ��bվ launches first-ever competition on pension asset allocation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:39:08 +0000

��ֱ��bվ hosted the world��s first business-school competition focused on the asset allocation of pension funds on November 3�C4.

The inaugural?��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge?(MIPC) welcomed 25 finalist student teams from leading institutions around the world, with some traveling from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong and Switzerland to pitch their proposals to a panel of judges from several of Canada��s largest asset managers.

Congratulations to Faculty Award recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:05:38 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates the following individuals who are the latest to be granted a Faculty Award for the period of September 1, 2017-August 31, 2020. The Faculty Awards recognise demonstrated research achievement and encourage the pursuance of future academic endeavors.

Desautels Global Expert announcement: Chandra Kumar

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:15:26 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Chandra Kumar, President of the Confectionery Business at Nestl�� Canada, as a Desautels Global Expert.

Desautels Global Expert announcement: Miranda Keating Erickson

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:12:10 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Miranda Keating Erickson, Vice-President, Markets for the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), as a Desautels Global Expert.

Desautels Global Expert: George Attar

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:33:22 +0000

George Attar, BCom��82, Senior VP and Chief Technology and Information Officer at McKesson Canada

Monday, November 6, 2017

Guest Lecture in IT in Business with Diego Mastroianni

Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:29:47 +0000

Mark Taborsky, BCom��88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital

Monday, November 6, 2017

8:30 AM �C 10:00 AM?Guest Lecture in Alternative Investments (FINE 455) with Prof. Jan Ericsson

1:00 PM �C 2:30 PM?Guest Lecture in Derivatives (MMF Class - FINE 682) with Prof. Jan Ericsson

IMHL participant honoured for community work

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:32:48 +0000

IMHL participant Gabriela Stroian was recently honored for her voluntary teaching of Medical Physics in Haiti by the Groupe de r��flexion et d��action pour une Ha?ti nouvelle [Reflection and Action Group for a New Haiti] (GRAHN).

Desautels MBA alumnus to head PSX

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:19:09 +0000

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the appointment of Richard Morin (MBA��88) as chief executive officer of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

Morin is the co-founder of Montreal-based investment management firm Landry Morin Inc. He has also headed the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, and has served as vice president of National Bank Securities.

Bensadoun School of Retail Management highlighted among Quebec��s most innovative business programming

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:07:52 +0000

As business schools adapt their programs to address the grand challenges of our time, ��ֱ��bվ��s Bensadoun School of Retail Management stands out as an initiative that will respond to the needs of a rapidly changing retail industry.

With many programs to be created at all levels over the next few years (Undergraduate, Masters, PhD), the School aims to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in an ever-evolving retail world,?explains Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative.

To lead is to manage; to manage is to lead

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:36:13 +0000

A piece for The Star Kenya tackles the age-old question of whether managers can also be leaders and cites Desautels professor Henry Mintzberg��s view that the two are not mutually exclusive.

Indeed, for Mintzberg, ��management without leadership is sterile; leadership without management is disconnected and encourages hubris.��

Is bitcoin the new gold?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:32:13 +0000

Bitcoin has been the target of much speculation among financial circles with some experts alleging that it has the potential to become comparable to gold, a currency legitimized through social convention.

In a piece for Asia Times, Desautels professor Reuven Brenner explores what it takes for a new monetary yardstick to emerge, and argues that, historically, social convention must be combined with scarcity.

Desautels Global Expert: Stephen Kay

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:22:07 +0000

Stephen Kay, BA'83, MBA'90, US & Canada leader of Marsh��s Political Risk & Structured Credit practice

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Guest Lectures in Strategies for Developing Countries (MGPO 475) and Strategic Management: Developing Countries (MGPO 651) with Prof. Paola Perez-Aleman

MMF Guest Lecture: Steven Abrams

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:13:25 +0000

Steven Abrams, BSc'87, Partner, IT Venture Fund, BDC Venture Capital

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

In his presentation to the MMF class, Mr. Abrams gave an overview of BDC and Venture Capital. He discussed the general rules for venture capital and the differences between Canadian and US markets.

His presentation also explored how his organization analyzes opportunities and their involvement with companies after they invest, giving several practical examples along the way.

Desautels inaugurates world��s first pension portfolio challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:57:26 +0000

This weekend, twenty-five student teams from Berkeley, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Geneva, amongst others will participate in the final round of the ��ֱ��bվ International Portfolio Challenge.

Organized by Desautels BCom students under the guidance of Professor Sebastien Betermier, this is the world��s first pension asset allocation competition.

A new role for Desautels alumna, Rima Qureshi

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:45:16 +0000

Rima Qureshi (BCom��87, MBA��96), former president and CEO of Ericsson North America, has been named executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Verizon Communications Inc., effective November 6, 2017.

In this role, she will take over responsibility for the development and implementation of Verizon's overall corporate strategy, including business development and strategic investments.

Mini-MBA Cycle II in Calgary

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:01:40 +0000

Following three successful cohorts in Calgary and growing demand from business professionals in Western Canada in general, the ��ֱ��bվ Executive Institute has announced the launch of the next cycle of its Mini-MBA program in Calgary for summer 2018.

Over the years, the Calgary edition of the Mini-MBA has served the professional development needs of companies and individuals in a variety of sectors, such as education, dentistry, engineering, aerospace, IT services, agriculture, and real-estate, to name a few.

IMHL alumnus to lead pediatric department

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:22:15 +0000

If the Desautels Faculty of Management thrives, it is thanks to the success of our alumni, our greatest ambassadors. Congratulations to Turki Alahmadi (IMHL��16) who was recently appointed Chairman of the Pediatric Department at the College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

��It��s not what you know, it��s what you learn.�� - Turki Alahmadi

Who commercialized the world��s first electric snowmobile?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:54:20 +0000

Desautels is behind some of the country��s most innovative startups

Taiga Motors, founded by ��ֱ��bվ graduates Gabriel Bernatchez (Beng'16), Sam Bruneau (Beng'15) and Paul Achard (Beng'14), have developed the world��s first electric snowmobile, eliciting interest and enthusiasm from local and international snowmobilers and investors alike.

Dobson Centre explores the future and emergent technologies

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:37:35 +0000

On October 18, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship hosted its third workshop of the fall season, which focused on the technological innovations that are shaking up the business world.

The two invited guest speakers were Matthew Boerum from Audible Reality, winner of the 2017 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup, and Yves Guillaume A. Messy, founder of insurance startup QGS Technologies Ltd.

Both speakers led discussions on the opportunities enabled through technological advancement, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.???

Quantum International Income names new board chairman

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:32:20 +0000

Quantum International Income Corp. has appointed Chad Williams (MBA��93) as chairman of the board of directors. Williams is currently the director of the corporation, and is the president and chief executive officer of Red Cloud Klondike Strike Inc.

To this role, be brings two decades of experience in corporate finance and management, having previously held the positions of chief executive officer of Victoria Gold Corp., and head of mining investment banking at Blackmont Capital Inc.

Who do you want to be?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:57:37 +0000

Teenagers are always asked ��What do you want to do when you grow up?��.

At Desautels, we want to know who our students aspire to become.

Throughout their few years at Desautels, students get to discover Montreal and ��ֱ��bվ, learn from some of the best professors in the world and partake in multiple experiences that allow them to grow into who they want to become.

Discover why our students think YOU should join the #DesautelsFamily.

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An EMBA alumnus�� bold move for the good of society

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:53:20 +0000

Pascal L��pine��s (EMBA��12) career aims have certainly evolved over time. As a young graduate, he aspired to become a poet, later switching focus to build and lead a highly successful business-consulting firm, Atypic.

Then, five years ago, following what he refers to as a professional existential crisis, he revised Atypic��s clientele to cater exclusively to non-profit charities. A bold move for the sake of social good, given that most of Atypic��s revenues at the time originated from private companies.?

The end of retail as we know it? Not so fast

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:49:24 +0000

Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, says that popular perceptions of a declining retail industry are misleading; the reality is actually far more complex.

If the industry is undergoing major transformation, it is also experiencing tremendous growth. One of the challenges, according to de Brabant, is that the change is occurring at such a fast pace. Today��s consumers are looking for efficiency and ease, along with an immersive and personalized experience; and some retailers simply do not have enough time to adapt.

Bombardier-Airbus agreement means a shift in focus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:45:18 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore shares insight into what Bombardier��s new product priorities will be, as they cede control of their CSeries planes to long-time competitor Airbus.?

Bombardier is likely to move away from commercial aviation, according to Prof. Moore, favoring instead opportunities in executive jets and trains.

Desautels alumna on her journey to hockey stardom

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:40:10 +0000

Ann-Sophie Bettez (BCom'11) sat down to talk about her inspirations and the moments that defined her path toward becoming a professional hockey player for the women��s league of the Montreal Canadiens.

Above all else, she cites her family as a motivational source and credits her success to a lot of hard work.

Despite union worries, the Bombardier-Airbus deal brings great possibilities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:06:50 +0000

Amid uncertainty among Bombardier��s workforce and its representative union regarding the recent deal between Bombardier and Airbus, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the great benefits that this agreement will yield, from greater credibility and a thriving economy, to a way to circumvent the heavy duties placed on Bombardier products by the U.S. Government.?

MBA alumnus appointed to Board of Vitalhub

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:03:35 +0000

Vitalhub Corp. has announced the appointment of Mohan Plakkot (MBA'09), Partner and Chief Strategist at Valsef Capital, to its Board of Directors.

In this role, Plakkot will use his ��extensive experience and analytical skills�� to further the strategic plans of the Toronto-based organization.

Desautels MBA alumna takes the helm at CCA

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:00:16 +0000

Mary Van Buren (MBA'88)?has been appointed president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), bringing years of experience to the role.

Van Buren has worked in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors and has held executive roles at leading organizations, including the Canadian Medical Association's subsidiary, MD Financial Management, and Export Development Canada.

Insights into premium app subscriptions

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:55:47 +0000

By popular demand, storytelling app Wattpad has introduced an ad-free option, but it comes with a cost of $5.99/month for users.

Desautels professor Jui Ramaprasad shares her expertise on paid premium versions of online platforms and in what contexts they work.

According to Prof. Ramaprasad, many free apps have already converted users into paying subscribers through the introduction of a premium version, citing Spotify as a success story.

Desautels alumna to teach the ins and outs of wine business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:49:20 +0000

Plumpton College in East Sussex, UK has strengthened its wine business and production teaching team with the appointment of Lindsay Holas (BCom'12)?as wine business lecturer.

To this new role, Holas will bring extensive international marketing experience from her time working for Jascots Wine Merchant (UK), Domaine Select Wine Estates (USA), and Wine Intelligence (UK).?

Diversity of thought is an asset for companies

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:41:37 +0000

Research by Desautels professor Patricia Hewlin finds that employees often feel pressured to conform to company values to succeed at work, which, ultimately, compromises company performance and employee well-being.

This is especially the case when managers act with a strong sense of integrity. Prof. Hewlin��s research suggests that companies must instead encourage employees to voice their opinions without fear of repercussion.

How management can function amid unpredictability

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:27:03 +0000

In an article that explores how managers can adapt under circumstances that defy predictability or norms, the author cites Professor Henry Mintzberg��s discussion of Honda��s entrance into the North American market as an example of unpredictability in business.

Indeed, Honda��s success in North America was a phenomenon that resulted from forces that could not be ascertained or mastered a priori.

The world is consciousness according to IMHL alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:22:36 +0000

According to a piece co-authored by Anoop Kumar (IMHL��15), the matter that comprises the world around us can be boiled down to our consciousness manifest.

More than an amalgamation of atoms or particles, the authors maintain that our experience of the world is actually an experience of consciousness, and that our education system has the responsibility to address these concepts in the classroom.

Airbus and Bombardier��s CSeries: a perfect pairing

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:18:22 +0000

With the recent announcement of Airbus as a major partner behind Bombardier��s CSeries planes, experts, such as Desautels professor Karl Moore, agree unanimously that this is a step in the right direction for Bombardier.

According to Prof. Moore, through the backing of Airbus, the world��s second largest airplane producer, the CSeries project takes on greater viability and holds even more promise for economic success.

Desautels MBA program ranks among Top 10 for sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:39:39 +0000

Corporate Knights has released its 2017 Top 40 Better World MBA ranking, and the Desautels Faculty of Management has placed 9th among top business schools who put issues of sustainability at the core of business education.

Executive education for a global mindset

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:35:25 +0000

A piece for Financial Times explores the value that EMBA programs bring to seasoned leaders looking to break out of their comfort zone.

One such leader is Isabelle Graveline (IMPM'17), who shares how the International Masters Program for Managers�� partnership with schools across the globe helped broaden her perspective on management.

New Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:52:01 +0000

Desautels professors are behind some of the most unique research projects in the world

This week, we replaced the exterior billboards along the Bronfman building fa?ade. Our new bilingual campaign showcases a diverse selection of change-making students, professors, alumni and ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup participants.

EMBA students take to radio to talk about community involvement

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:14:40 +0000

EMBA participant Leanne Bayer is the executive director of West Island Community Shares (WICS), a non-profit based in the West Island that fundraises to support smaller non-profits. She recently joined her fellow EMBA classmate, Davender Gupta, on his podcast co-produced with radio station The Beat 92.5 to talk about the lessons she learned over her decades of community work in third world countries, the moving stories she has come across, and our collective responsibility to get involved when people are in need.

Boeing is on a mission to quell backlash

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:05:06 +0000

Following the imposition of heavy duties on Bombardier products by the U.S. Government, the Canadian Government has responded with a pledge to cancel an order of fighter jets from Boeing.

In the hopes of mending ruptured ties, Boeing has launched a PR campaign that Desautels professor Karl Moore critiques as a misuse of funds that would have been better allocated toward making superior aircrafts.

Watch video on CBC News

Announcement of Knight Therapeutics CFO resignation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:54:30 +0000

Knight Therapeutics has announced the resignation of its chief financial officer, as the company��s president and Desautels International Faculty Advisory Board member, Samira Sakhia (BCom��90, DPA��94, MBA��01), takes on the additional responsibility of CFO.

In doing so, Sakhia will leverage her 14 years of prior experience as CFO for Paladin Labs Inc.

Moving away from sports analogies in business

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:48:45 +0000

A piece for Forbes.com argues that good management is not akin to a competitive sport, and that managing a company as if it were can yield disastrous results. The sports analogy often used in business promotes the extreme use of resources to create rapid growth, which seems to invariably lead to collapse.

Citron hits Shopify in short attack, Professor Lester weighs in

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:30:48 +0000

Shopify recently came out in defense of its business model following an attack on the company by short seller Andrew Left of Citron. According to Desautels professor Kenneth Lester, short sellers actually do an investigative service by exposing information about companies that might have otherwise been strategically concealed; though he remains wary of the insider trading sometimes tied to shorts.

EMBA alumnus on her journey to the top of the PR world

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:22:45 +0000

As the general manager at Edelman Montr��al, Eve Laurier (EMBA'11) recently sat down to share some insights into building a successful career in the PR world. She credits her MBA studies with helping her to attain the focus needed to take her career further, and her father as a major source of motivation.

Over the years, Laurier has learnt to channel her extroverted energy toward inspiring a confident and capable team, and that nurturing a network is an important part of achieving success.?

Desautels makes mark at Unleash 2017

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:19:07 +0000

In response to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations, Unleash 2017 assembled youth from across all continents to Denmark for ten days of untethered ideation to help resolve some of the world��s most persistent issues.

In the midst of change comes reassurance for SFL

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:13:02 +0000

As with any major organisation, reassessing the services offered in relation to market demand and future directions is key to remaining competitive and relevant.

According to Michael Rogers (EMBA��17), Vice President Business Development, Insurance Solutions at Desjardins, this will be the scope of the proposed restructuring at SFL. He also maintains that SFL will not be absorbed under Desjardins as the restructuring evolves.?

The next frontier for the Business of Fashion? Podcasts.

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:09:06 +0000

Podcasts have become an integral part of people��s daily media browsing, and the Business of Fashion��s Founder and Editor-in Chief, Imran Amed (BCom'97), is set to expand into this influential platform.

The BoF podcasts will comprise new and archival conversations with a cast of designers, executives and other industry insiders whom Amed has spoken to since the blog��s inception in 2007. The six initial episodes are currently available for download, with new content to be featured weekly moving forward.

��ֱ��bվ-Notman partnership takes ��ֱ��bվ startups one step further

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:03:43 +0000

Established under the ��ֱ��bվ Innovation Collective, the ��ֱ��bվ-Notman partnership offers short-term residencies to startup cofounders affiliated with ��ֱ��bվ either as students, alumni, or as staff or researchers.

During their residency, companies have access to resources such as office space, mentoring sessions and workshops dedicated to start-ups. To-date, Notman House has welcomed more than twenty startup companies, many of which have also benfitted from the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Revered chef Antonio Park on his upbringing and unshakable work ethic

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:55:29 +0000

Montreal-based chef Antonio Park is behind some of the city��s most renowned restaurants, including Park, Lavandaria, and Jatoba. In a recent interview with Desautels professor Karl Moore, Park revealed that he always knew he wanted to be a chef and that his unique blend of flavours comes from a deep understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.

UK business and the need for introverted leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:40:52 +0000

Research has shown that organizations worldwide are recognizing the strengths that introverts can bring to leadership positions. Britain, on the other hand, continues to favour exclusively extroverted personalities in its C-Suite.

Desautels professor Karl Moore maintains that, as millennials enter the workforce in droves, an introverted approach to leadership, which uses active listening and analytical thinking for problem-solving, is most effective.

Karl Moore hosts ��ֱ��bվ Provost as latest guest on CEO Series

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:52:50 +0000

Provost Christopher Manfredi of ��ֱ��bվ recently joined Desautels professor Karl Moore on his CEO Series radio show to talk about his responsibilities as provost, as well as the defining aspects and future directions of ��ֱ��bվ.

Along the way, he shared insights on his career trajectory and how his interest in politics ignited a career in academia that he did not initially foresee.

Does Bombardier��s fate lie with Alstom-Siemens?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:46:05 +0000

In an address to the French National Assembly, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy and Finance, suggested that the Alstom-Siemens alliance is destined to expand to include eventually Bombardier.

Professor Karl Moore weighs in on these speculations, stating that there is reason to believe that the future of rail manufacturing will be reserved for the bigger players.

Peter High on strategy, adaptation and integrative thinking

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:41:50 +0000

In a piece for Forbes.com, Peter High, President of?Metis Strategy, cites Professor Henry Mintzberg to assert that societal change has always been perceived as occurring at lightning speed, and that it is common tendency to believe that the present is different from the past, as it is unresolved by nature.

He then goes on to share that strategy, as a practice, has remained virtually unchanged, and how adaptation and integrative thinking are key to resolving challenges.??

The Graduate Management Admission Council Welcomes Three New Business Schools to Its Global Membership

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:30:48 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management has been granted membership to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a non-profit organization of leading graduate business schools worldwide.

As a member, Desautels is recognized as a leader in graduate management education with insights and best practices to share that will further the GMAC mission to inform, involve and convene the global business education community around issues of interest.

Well Told Health aims to shake-up supplements industry

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:04:50 +0000

Desautels alumna and Global Expert, Monica Ruffo (BCom��86), has launched Well Told Health to respond to an alarming gap in the market for organic supplements that are made without any synthetic ingredients.

After considerable market research, which included partnering with a researcher at ��ֱ��bվ, Ruffo has crafted supplements that are Non-GMO Project certified, vegan, and free of synthetics, fillers and isolates.

Swimming up(bid)stream

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:26:36 +0000

Desautels Global Expert and Chief Executive Officer at Magnetic, James Green (BMus'86), explores the cause and effects of the rise of ad opportunities available for auction online, or bidstream.

He attributes the dramatic increase to header bidding, which lets publishers offer ad inventory to multiple buyers simultaneously.

A call for greener practices in the fashion world

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:58:13 +0000

In the age of technology with growing emphasis on sustainable living, many in the fashion world, including Desautels Global Expert, Imran Amed (BCom'97), have questioned the continued prevalence of paper fashion show invitations.

It turns out that wastage permeates every facet of the fashion industry, from excessive fabric waste spurred by fast fashion, to unsustainable product packing.

How business can lead change in South Africa

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:47:59 +0000

An opinion piece for News24 argues that, in general, business leaders in South Africa have been heavily influenced by greed, showing little interest in using their resources for improving the nation��s socio-political context.

The author cites Desautels professor Henry Mintzberg��s four pillars for a high-performing government: public, private, non-profit and co-operative sector leadership, as a framework for socio-economic progress in South Africa.

Pok��mon Go: a boon for businesses

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:44:00 +0000

Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai is a co-author on a study revealing that Pok��mon Go does not merely bring health benefits, as has been widely studied, but also contributes to increased restaurant business revenues.

His research finds that restaurants located in close proximity to Pok��Stops, a key element of the game, see a visible increase in customers, as compared to those that do not have a Pok��Stop nearby.

Digitisation vs. textbooks: the debate continues

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:09:00 +0000

The general trend among MBA programs worldwide points to a rise in digitised course readings, as opposed to the use of bulky textbooks.

The digital distribution of course materials has not, however, been favored by business students everywhere.

Are crickets the meal staple of the future?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:03:23 +0000

Mohammed Ashour, co-founder of Aspire Food Group, received the Highly Commended Award at FoodBytes, a startup competition that supports innovative ideas in food and agriculture. The Aspire Group transforms crickets into high-protein powder and snacks, and are looking to expand their market into the U.S., where the aversion to insects as food seems to prevail.

Desautels student wins Duke of Edinburgh��s International Award

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:59:11 +0000

Desautels undergraduate student Sydney Kalyn achieved the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh award, which recognizes personal development and community involvement among today��s youth.

Recipients of the international award must demonstrate excellence in a variety of areas, including: skill, physical fitness, service, placement, volunteering, adventurous journey, and educational pursuit.

Kalyn was among a group of 150 young adults who received their award on September 24 in the presence of Prince Harry.

Ben Plomion talks startups, skateboards, and Donald Trump

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:44:53 +0000

??????????For French native Ben Plomion (MBA��07), his early teenage years consisted of skateboards, Nirvana, and an unshakable dream of relocating to the U.S. After completing his studies in Canada, he made his dreams a reality by securing work at General Electric in New York.

Since then, he has moved into the startup scene in California, working as Chief Marketing Officer for GumGum, an artificial intelligence company. He remains, however, wary of Donald Trump��s stance on immigration and how this might impact his future in the U.S.?

Desautels alumna appointed CFO at Loop Industries

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:42:05 +0000

D. Jennifer Rhee (BCom��88, DPA��89) has been named Chief Financial Officer at Loop Industries, a manufacturer of environmentally responsible Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG). Ms. Rhee has over 25 years of finance, accounting, international tax and management experience, having worked, most recently, as a partner with Richter LLP since January 2007.

LIMRA names Desautels alumnus to list of financial innovators

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:39:54 +0000

LIMRA has released its 2017 Rising Stars of Innovation under 40 list and Jean-Michel Lavoie (MBA��09), Assistant Vice President, Product Development, Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial has made the final cut.

The list recognises individuals across many areas of the financial services who are using an innovative approach to their business practice and day-to-day activities.

Alibaba and future directions of retail

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:36:22 +0000

Alibaba hosted its Gateway��17 conference, which brought together an array of forward-looking retailers, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who commented on the healthy trade relationship between Canada and China.

Also in attendance was Aldo Group International��s Director of Business Development, Martina Gimenez-Comas (BCom��11) who shared that, while Aldo continues to expand into global markets, it recognises the importance of meeting business objectives, while also leaving room to dream.

Desautels alumnus and Global Expert makes Queen��s New Year��s Honours list

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:30:47 +0000

Imran Amed (BCom'97) has been named to the Queen��s New Year��s Honours list for his contributions as CEO of The Business of Fashion, an online news site for the fashion industry. The list recognises people in the UK who have made significant contributions to society.

Founded in 2007, The Business of Fashion has since become one of the leading sources of news for the fashion world.

Subsidies for Bombardier may pale in comparison

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:08:49 +0000

In light of the controversial decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose 220 per cent tariffs on Bombardier products, an article in Les Affaires examines how Canada compares to other counties who subsidize their aerospace industry.

It turns out that Canada contributes considerably less to its aerospace industry (16%), as compared to the U.S. (63%), or France (27%).

Montreal is the place to be for Desautels MBA student

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:09:21 +0000

Desautels MBA student, Moises Meza, originates from Venezuela, but has lived all over the world. After working for five years in consulting, Meza always envisaged pursuing his MBA studies in a vast metropole like New York.

Montreal, however, has far exceeded his expectations thanks to its unique multiculturalism and multilingualism, as well as its work-life balance and reputation as a hub for innovation.

Read more in La Presse

Has Uber��s relationship with Quebec soured?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:04:26 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore joined BNN to share his insight on Uber��s possible exit from the Quebec market over the new rules proposed by the provincial government. Prof. Moore views Uber as a healthy competitive presence that has yielded considerable improvements among the taxi industry, as well as created thousands of part-time jobs.

Desautels Global Expert Monica Ruffo takes aim at the supplements market

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:24:05 +0000

While looking into supplements as part of her treatment for breast cancer, Monica Ruffo (BCom��86) realized something was amiss. ��I couldn��t actually understand what was written on the labels,�� Ruffo says. Further research uncovered a lack of legal framework surrounding the use of the word ��natural�� in Canada and the U.S., and that most supplements labelled so are hardly natural at all. Even worse, the companies aren��t obligated to say where their ingredients are sourced.

Dobson Demo Days take ��ֱ��bվ innovations on the road

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:44:44 +0000

This year��s ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator program has culminated with a series of Demo Days designed to give participants the opportunity to deliver their refined business pitches to ��ֱ��bվ alumni and potential investors. In addition to Montreal, ��ֱ��bվ��s budding entrepreneurs have made their way to Boston and San Francisco, with additional Demo Days planned for Toronto and New York in October.

This year��s startups range from a software to help diagnose concussions, to a specialty food business and multiple-choice quiz generator.

Desautels alumnus named to the board of Teekay Offshore Group

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:40:02 +0000

David Levenson (BCom'96) has been nominated to the Board of Teekay Offshore Group as news of a completed comprehensive transaction with Brookfield Business Partners L.P. is also shared.

Mr. Levenson is a Managing Partner at Brookfield and oversees the company��s opportunistic credit initiatives, including the Brookfield Credit Opportunity Fund and Brookfield Private Credit. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and restructurings.

Turbulence for Bombardier on rail and aerospace fronts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:32:44 +0000

The U.S. Department of Commerce is due to announce its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation launched by Boeing Co., which some maintain will disfavor Bombardier.

The findings come as Bombardier faces challenges in its rail operations with news of a multi-billion dollar rail merger between Siemens AG and Alstom.

Regarding the merger, Desautels professor Karl Moore comments that it will greatly hamper the company��s ability to compete on a global scale.

Professor Chaudhury on the new Rohingya approach

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:52:59 +0000

In a blog post for bdnews24.com, Desautels professor Mo Chaudhury assesses the Bangladesh Government��s response to the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar concerning the Rohingyas, asserting that the current response contrasts with past related policy.

Prof. Chaudhury credits this welcome change in approach to a number of factors, including a sense of national unity and responsibility that might stem from expanding wireless communication and social networks.

Desautels joins UN��s PRME initiative

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:35:44 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management has become a member of the United Nations�� Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative.? The faculty joins leading business and management schools from across the globe in working towards the United Nations�� Sustainable Development Goals.

The Principles for Responsible Management Education is the largest organized relationship between the United Nations and business schools, and is housed in the UN Global Compact Office.

Air Canada sets sights on budget-friendly flights

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:50:14 +0000

At its latest Investor Day, Air Canada announced that it will be considering the possibility of introducing an ultra-low-cost airfare plan. The news comes as more and more airline companies, such as WestJet and Flair Airlines, begin to dabble in the cheapening airfare market.

Desautels professor Karl Moore believes that the timing and the Canadian context might be right for these plans to really take off.?

Saibal Ray on the potential benefits and costs if Amazon chooses Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:11:53 +0000

As Amazon hunts for a location for its second North American headquarters, Canada��s major cities are building their cases.

In a short interview with the ��ֱ��bվ Media team, Desautels Professor Saibal Ray talks about the benefits that a Montreal Amazon office would bring in terms of jobs and indirect benefits to the city��s academic and research sectors.

Desautels�� Juan Serpa included on Poets & Quants��s top 40 Undergrad profs list

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:18:23 +0000

Poets & Quants has released its inaugural 2017 Top Undergraduate Business Professors list, and on it is Desautels�� own Juan Camilo Serpa, Assistant Professor of Operations Management.

Prof. Serpa��s students hail his enthusiastic approach and his unique teaching methods, which last year included using business statistics to predict a film��s chances at box-office success. He also holds ��coffice�� hours in caf��s on the weekend.

Desautels alumna and former Ericsson exec joins Verizon as CSO

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:01:07 +0000

Light Reading reports that after leaving her position as Head of Ericsson North America, Rima Qureshi (BCom��87, MBA��96) has been hired as Verizon��s new Chief Strategy Officer. She will be working for CEO Lowell McAdam.

Qureshi has a deep understanding of the issues involved with running a successful tech company in today��s network-heavy reality: she started at Ericsson as a system analyst in 1993, before moving up through the ranks.

Desautels alumna mixes dance and brand strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:38:24 +0000

In an interview for Flare Magazine, Toronto-based Shereen Ladha (BCom��10) talks about finding success both as a brand strategist and as a busy Bollywood dancer in movies, Netflix shows, on Canada��s Got Talent and since 2014, on her own YouTube channel.

Ms Ladha says that the moment she realized that she could indeed balance her day job and her side hustle was when she left work late one night to go to a video shoot for which she��d hired dancers. She worked through the stress, and the video ended up going viral.

Desautels alumna on being a woman in comedy, her big break and the value of failure

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:36:06 +0000

Nour Hadidi (BCom��10) is a comedian and TV writer who grew up in a family of doctors, earned a BCom, and spent a half-decade as a financial analyst before leaving Montreal for the comedy stages of Toronto.

In an interview with Flare Magazine, Ms Hadidi says that she got her big break in the form of an appearance on a CBC Radio special. That event led to other CBC appearances and gigs at comedy clubs.

Desautels alumna on law, business and her transgender journey

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:34:00 +0000

Marie Laure Leclercq (MBA) started her career, and indeed her life, as a male. According to the Canadian Bar Association��s (CBA) National Magazine, when she began the process of changing her gender in 1995, it was what she calls an act of survival.

For years, the former Mr Leclercq had been hiding growing feelings of unease in his gender and suffering from depression, but at the time, transgender people had to jump through hoops before becoming eligible for gender-reassignment surgery.

The Most Overused Negotiating Tactic Is Threatening to Walk Away

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:28:18 +0000

In a piece for the Harvard Business Review, Desautels course lecturer Jay A Hewlin writes that, though negotiation experts the world over consider the ��walk away�� (technically, ��Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement�� or BATNA) tactic to be an important tool, it��s not the best approach for every situation.

Mo Chaudhury on the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh and the West

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:08:05 +0000

In a recent op-ed for Bangladeshi online newspaper bdnews24.com, Desautels Professor Mo Chaudhury explores the unfolding Rohingya humanitarian disaster in Myanmar, then outlines the corruption at the heart of the crisis and the players who stand to benefit from it.

Desautels Professor named guest editor of major business journal

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:05:09 +0000

Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin has been invited to serve as guest editor of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes�� (OBHDP) ��Authenticity at Work�� issue. Prof. Hewlin was co-author of a study on leader integrity and worker conformity.

OBHDP is one of the Financial Times�� top-50 business journals, and publishes on organizational behaviour and judgement in business.

Beef cattle management includes pregnancy checks

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:00:31 +0000

A piece in the Coshocton Tribune delves into the subject of fall-season beef herds and how to decide whether to cull a female. Pregnancy status can be the determining factor, since caring for a cow can cost $1,000 per year. If a cow isn��t a good bet for breeding, it might be better to sell it off or harvest the meat. Since a cow isn��t fully mature until the age of four, good nutrition is crucial for cows that are being aimed at breeding while they are themselves still developing.

How social innovation in universities will bring on a better business model

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:57:46 +0000

A recent Huffington Post article talks about how the old credo of ��doing well by doing good�� is becoming more integral to business, and quotes Desautels Professor Nancy Adler that we can no longer ��create financially successful companies and an equitable �� sustainable world by simply applying yesterday��s approaches to business.�� The piece goes on to describe how the Ashoka U initiative is bringing these next-gen business concepts to colleges and universities to light the social-innovation fire at the campu

Two companies headed by ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al alumni are on Canadian Business�� Profit 500 list

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:44:29 +0000

Canadian Business�� Profit 500 ranking is out, and two companies led by ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA alumni are on it. Atypic is a Montreal-based professional-services firm that works with organizations in the plural sector, and is headed by President Pascal L��pine (EMBA��12).

Desautels alumna gives 2017 inaugural address at Universit�� de Montr��al��s Law faculty

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:42:23 +0000

At the inaugural session for the Universit�� de Montr��al Law faculty��s 2017-18 school year, Jean-Fran?ois Gaudreault-DesBiens extended a warm welcome to the new and returning students, then invited Cogeco Connexion��s VP Legal Affairs, Chief Privacy Officer, and Desautels alumna Caroline Dignard (EMBA'10) to the podium to deliver the annual speech.

Desautels alumnus joins Bersay & Associ��s

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:37:34 +0000

A recent piece in Le monde du droit announces that French business law firm Bersay & Associ��s has brought Thibault Lasserre (MBA'07) on board as an associate. Mr Lasserre concentrates on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Before joining Bersay & Associ��s, he advised several corporations about international mergers, acquisitions and spinoffs; and worked at Law firms such as Veil Jourde, Coudert Brothers and Jones Day.

The annual ��ֱ��bվ Reporter summer-vacation photo gallery is out

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:32:27 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Reporter��s summer photos gallery is now live, and features shots from far-off locales as well as spots that are close to home. From ��ֱ��bվians waiting to watch the recent solar eclipse atop the Grand Teton, to a street festival in Grenada, the photos show that the ��ֱ��bվ Family really gets around between semesters.

Alain Pinsonneault: frequent little promotions work best for IT employee retention

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:27:11 +0000

It��s a vicious cycle: Companies cut back on promotions to try to minimize big salary loads, but more promotions keep employees around longer. According to a piece at incentiveandmotivation.com, the answer could be more frequent, but smaller, promotions.

Desautels Professor Alain Pinsonneault points to recent research indicating that frequent little promotions help to minimize turnover at IT firms. Also, because the wage increases are minor, the dollar impact of a promotion is not dramatic.

Canada, UK up the ante on Boeing vs Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:13:57 +0000

A CTV News piece about the latest developments in Boeing��s complaint against Bombardier states that London is now pressuring the White House because wings for the C Series are made in Northern Ireland, and Ottawa is hinting that its deal to buy $6.3 billion worth of Boeing��s Super Hornet fighters may be up in the air.

Joey Adler, Businesswoman, philanthropist and EMBA alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:04:43 +0000

Joey Adler (EMBA��14) was a successful businesswoman when her husband and business partner died of cancer in 2001. She sat down with HEC Montreal��s Gestion magazine to talk about life without her husband, earning a ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal EMBA, and having loss open her up to philanthropy.

Philippines-based fashion retailer sees doors opening, thanks to inclusion on BoF 500 list

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:31:57 +0000

Mark ��Jappy�� Gonzalez is thrilled to be included on BoF 500, the list of people moving and shaking the fashion industry. Mr Gonzalez says that being included on the list can only open doors, and maybe even ?��create a retail environment that evolves into Manila as a retail centre.�� After nearly thirty years of experience in Philippine shopping, he knows just what the country needs. In 1995, he brought that knowledge to life in H&F Retail Concepts, which runs several stores known for impeccably curated product lines, as well as franchises for big-name labels.

Desautels alumnus and sustainable construction boss interviewed by Canadian Business Journal

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:21:10 +0000

Jason Wood��s (MBA��94) construction company, Diamond Head Development, has been a going concern in Squamish, BC for over 10 years now. He sat down with Canadian Business Journal to talk about his development as an entrepreneur, his work history, his company��s dual role as a builder and a developer, and building sustainability into new construction projects.

Professor Vihang Errunza named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:05:11 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is pleased to congratulate Professor Vihang Errunza, Associate Dean, Research, on being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada��s Social Sciences Academy.

Desautels alumnus to bring video hockey analysis to soccer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:09:39 +0000

Craig Buntin (MBA��13) is a Desautels alumnus, a former figure skating champion, and the CEO of hockey analysis company Sportlogiq. The company��s software uses video and machine learning to track what players are doing on the ice, and help them up their game.

The software is being used by 22 NHL franchises; Mr Buntin��s team has just raised $5 million towards improving the system and expanding into soccer, with five teams in North America and Europe already signed on.

There��s a new crop of booze coming from Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:03:49 +0000

The end of summer saw a lot of new alcohols come from Quebec distilleries. La Presse tested three of them, including a special gin inspired by Montreal��s 375th anniversary.

Cirka Distilleries�� Gin375 is the first Old Tom Gin distilled in Quebec, and is based on a lightly sweet style that was popular in 18th-century England.

Cirka Distilleries is a craft distillery founded by Paul Cirka and Joanne Gaudreau (EMBA��10), and emphasizes the terroir approach, using a non-GMO Quebec corn base, as well as a selection of local herbs and honey.

Desautels alumna on recycling cigarette butts

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:01:33 +0000

TerraCycle Marketing Manager Jessica Panetta (BCom��16) recently appeared on Toronto��s Breakfast Television to talk about recycling ��non-recyclable�� waste, specifically used cigarette butts.

TerraCycle collects them, composts the tobacco and the paper, then recycles the plastic filters. Members can package their used butts in a TerraCycle box and send them in via an included UPS label, but that is not the only solution: the company has collection receptacles on street corners in several Canadian cities.

EMBA alumnus and Groupe Desch��nes CEO on keeping a family separate from business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:48:05 +0000

Groupe Desch��nes CEO Fran?ois Desch��nes (EMBA��10) was recently interviewed for a piece in Montreal French-language newspaper La Presse. He spoke about recently being put in charge of the family company, the corporation��s growth and acquisition strategy, and the dynamics involved when there are four family members on the board of directors.

Over the company��s history, it has grown from a small Quebec business to the third-largest distributor of plumbing and electrical products in Canada, as well as the largest Canadian-owned player.

Karl Moore on Boomers, millennials and the post-truth world

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:43:54 +0000

Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore writes in Forbes that executives and older people who are disoriented by the post-fact world can do themselves a favour by looking to millennials for help.

Millennials have come of age steeped in social media, they check their phones up to 150 times a day, and have become experts at wading through multiple layers of subjectivity to suss out individual ��truth�� from the more universal ��Truth.��

Desautels students from Japan and Montreal tour Vietnam businesses

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:28:05 +0000

This summer, a combined group of Desautels MBA Japan students and participants from the PMBA cohort in Montreal accompanied Associate Professor Desmond Tsang on a Study Tour of Vietnam to get a feel for the country��s culture and learn about its status as a rapidly-emerging market.

Suburban hospital��s new radiology room a real boon to local patients

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:21:06 +0000

The Director of Lakeshore General Hospital��s medical imaging department, Doctor Fadi Aris (IMHL��18), is upbeat about his hospital��s new multifunction radiology room. The $2 million installation will free west Island patients from the need to commute to a downtown hospital for certain services. As the West Island population ages, having access to immediate, local treatment becomes even more important.

Dr. Aris is also an adjunct Professor at the ��ֱ��bվ Health Centre and a candidate in the International Masters for Health Leadership Class of 2018.

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre Associate Director interviewed on PNR podcast

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:25:49 +0000

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship Associate Director Renjie Butalid appeared on the PNR podcast to talk about his development as an entrepreneur, and how it led to his current position.

When asked about the programs he is managing, Mr Butalid outlined how the ��ֱ��bվ Lean Startup Program is where a brand-new team lays the groundwork for a hopefully-successful run at the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup, and how the X-1 Accelerator helps Dobson Cup winners to further develop their startups.

Desautels alumnus named to board at Quebec mining company

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:17:26 +0000

Terry Kocisko (BCom��87) has been appointed to the audit committee and Board of Directors of Quebec-based mining company Yorbeau Resources. He comes to the job with three decades-plus of experience under his belt, as well as a degree in Accounting and Finance from Desautels. Yorbeau is a gold mining company that operates in Quebec and is currently concentrating on its Rouyn Property, which is 4 km south of Rouyn-Noranda in the Abitibi region. The 12-km property boasts promising underground gold deposits.

Montreal and ��ֱ��bվ named on Business Insider top-50 list

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:15:44 +0000

Business insider has published a list of the cities with the world��s top-50 universities according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Included on the list are Montreal and ��ֱ��bվ, thanks to Montreal��s quality of life, the Underground City, the festivals, the Biodome, the botanical garden and various other niceties. As for ��ֱ��bվ, the piece credits the school��s reputation as a leading research institution and its social sciences department as major factors.

��ֱ��bվ among Canadian schools maintaining their places in the university rankings

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:12:51 +0000

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are out for this year, and ��ֱ��bվ maintains its place as number 42 in the world. ��ֱ��bվ is one of only three Canadian schools in the top 50 and six in the top 200. Phil Baty of Times Higher Education called the fact that Canadian schools were holding steady this year a real plus, saying that ��You really have to run fast to stand still in this context of intense global competition.�� In contrast, not only did top-ranked US school Caltech lose its number-2 spot this year, but American schools across the board slipped in the rankings.

Facebook, Google and spending those advertising dollars

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:49:16 +0000

In a piece for Martech Today, Desautels Global Expert James Green (BMus'86) writes that, though the US advertising industry is growing, the fact is that Google and Facebook are raking in the numbers while smaller firms aren��t doing nearly as well. There is also a marked downward slope in TV advertising, while the numbers for digital are on the rise.

James Green on being fired by Steve Jobs, an expiring visa and building back to success

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:46:08 +0000

Magnetic CEO and Desautels Global Expert James Green (BMus'86) has a remarkable resume by any measure, but his story is even more impressive: he worked at Disney for almost a decade before becoming a VP at Pixar, which is where he hit a snag.

Steve Jobs fired him, he was low on cash and his US visa was about to expire. Lots of people would have given in at that point, but they don��t become CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies.

Wisdom, comfort zones and Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:42:49 +0000

A recent piece in India��s Free Press Journal delves into wisdom and the six parameters listed in the ancient Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata. The parameters include listening intently and gaining a full understanding of something before jumping into action, being able to hold forth on seminal books, having a quick mind and so on. Loyalty is also listed as a big factor, as is openness to change.

Desautels alumnus interviewed about his new job as CEO of Soho Square

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:37:03 +0000

Sumanto Chattopdhyay (MBA��90) recently sat down with Impact to discuss his new job as Chairman and CEO of Indian marketing powerhouse Soho Square. The former Ogilvy & Mather Creative Director has only been at the job for a month, but he has already taken steps to set the tone in terms of the corporate culture and the corporate vision.

Desautels professor on cultural sensitivity and western managers working in China

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:34:16 +0000

A piece at CNBM.net.cn quotes Desautels Professor Saibal Ray on how foreign workers in China can work smoothly with their Chinese counterparts.?

The piece looks at the major differences in management culture; how factors that would make western workers complain about privacy violations (impacting on family or private time, for instance) play into being a good, caring manager in Chinese business culture.

Under-20 cross-country champ, star student from Bermuda starts at Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:31:17 +0000

Brianna Mendes (BCom��20) is no ordinary student. The Bermuda High School graduate comes to Desautels with the kind of academic background that most of us can only dream of: She received the Doris Trott Butterfield Scholarship, which awards those with the highest attainable GPA, as well as the Dudley and Deborah Butterfield Scholarship, which brings high-performing Bermudan students to study at ��ֱ��bվ.

From dropout to airline mogul: how Wow Air��s CEO made his own success

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:23:34 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore writes in the Calgary Herald that Icelandic businessman Sk��li Morgensen��s low-cost carrier Wow Air is only the latest company that he has founded since he started his first business while he was still a student.

Mr Morgensen credits a philosophy professor with giving him the impetus to flex his entrepreneurship muscle. When his first company took off, he dropped out of school to dedicate himself full-time to business.

List of stars with surprising degrees includes Desautels alumnus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:28:38 +0000

Quebec celebrity news site envedette.ca recently posted a list of stars who hold degrees that have nothing to do with show business.? Some of the stars are pure over-achievers (James Franco has BA in English from UCLA, a doctorate from Yale, and has done arts and writing studies at NYU and Columbia), while others are head-scratchers (Brad Pitt quit journalism school two weeks before graduation to become an actor).

Bombardier��s past haunts it as NYC blocks it from bidding on new subway cars

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:22:13 +0000

According to a story in the Montreal Gazette, Bombardier has been frozen out of a bidding process to build up to 1,695 new subway cars for the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority due to cost overruns and late delivery on an earlier MTA contract. The beleaguered company��s early performance on a contract for Toronto��s new streetcars was similarly poor, though Bombardier says that it has been meeting deadlines for the past year.

Desautels alumnus appointed chair of ��ֱ��bվ Board of Governors

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:19:08 +0000

Ram Panda (MEng��71, MBA��77) is the new chair of the ��ֱ��bվ Board of Governors. He came to Canada from his native India in 1968 to study electrical engineering at ��ֱ��bվ, and never left. In 1978, he co-founded metal-industry software maker Invera Inc., which rapidly became a major player in its market.

Karl Moore on Air Transat: the company needs to learn from its mistakes

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:15:18 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore recently appeared on BNN to discuss the hearings into the stranding of two Air Transat flights in Ottawa last month.

During the discussion, Prof. Moore brought up several points, but ultimately said that Air Transat needs to show that it has learned from the event.

��ֱ��bվ-Concordia Solar Decathlon team gets $250,000 boost from Hydro-Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:42:57 +0000

TeamMTL, the joint ��ֱ��bվ-Concordia team developing the Deep Performance Dwelling for the Solar Decathlon China, has just received $250,000 from Hydro-Quebec to help the team get to the competition in 2018. The money will be used to finish construction of the team��s entry, which is a row-house designed to be net-zero energy and sustainably built, yet affordable and comfortable to live in. The design is flexible to keep it relevant in current-day social and family contexts, so that as a family develops over time, so can the house.

Investment, overconfidence and the female edge

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:27:41 +0000

A piece in Les Affaires looks at how our emotions and confidence can get the better of us when it comes to our investment practises, citing the panic in 2008 as proof that the markets are ruled more by investor emotion than by rationality.

Pok��mon Go and the fortunes of local businesses

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:21:16 +0000

According to Les Affaires, a study partly authored by Desautels Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai looks at whether or not the augmented reality game Pok��mon?Go affects local businesses.

The study looked at restaurants within 40 metres of Pok��Stops (spots where people could catch the game characters). The researchers found that attendance at these restaurants was up by almost five per cent compared to other nearby eateries, with mid-range restaurants enjoying the best increases.

Desautels alumna takes charge of sustainability at Careem

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:18:44 +0000

A piece in Breaking News Pakistan announces the appointment of Nadia Rouchdy (BCom��09) as Head of Sustainability & Social impact at Careem, the Dubai-based rideshare company. Her appointment shows the company��s interest in sustainability as a business practise. Ms. Rouchdy has experience in environmental and social development, including climate change, energy efficiency and sustainability practises.

Karl Moore traces brands, from ancient Rome to today

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:15:55 +0000

A recent piece at Appsforpcdaily.com delves into The Birth of the Brand: 4000 Years of Branding History, a study by Desautels professor Karl Moore and Susan E. Reid that contends that brands are as old as civilization.

From the stamps that ancient Roman bakers identified their bread with or the symbols on medieval merchants�� signs right up to today��s logos, the role has changed from simple identification into a stylized representation of a given company��s image.

Three keys for introverted leaders

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:40:20 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore writes in The Globe and Mail that, though most business leadership writing is aimed at extroverts, introverted leaders are becoming more evident every day. He goes on to describe ways in which introverted leaders can effectively manage extroverts.

A call for a new worldview

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:15:25 +0000

In a piece for SFGate, Drs. Deepak Chopra and Anoop Kumar (MMGMT��15, International Practicing Health) write that, though the times we live in are worrying at best, taking on a new worldview can really help restore some hope.

The starting point should be to remember that we are conditioned to view nature and human nature through a skewed collective worldview, but that we have the power to escape it. As the product of a technology-driven age, we believe that the concrete is the real, and that humans are uniquely gifted with consciousness.

William Shatner: from BCom to Boston Legal

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:11:20 +0000

Canadian Jewish News profiles William Shatner (BCom��52, DLitt��11) as part of its series on prominent Jewish Canadians. The Shakespearian actor��s career was catapulted into the stratosphere when he was hired to skipper the USS Enterprise on Star Trek. The profile traces his history from a ��ֱ��bվ BCom student through his early stage work at the Stratford Festival and Broadway before the role that changed his life forever. Mr. Shatner built on Captain Kirk to work in many TV shows, including his equally seminal T.J.

Desautels alumnus on labour law, social justice and driving motivation

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:07:18 +0000

A recent piece at AdvocateDaily.com looks at the career of Toronto-area labour lawyer Stefan Rosenbaum (BCom��10). While Mr. Rosenbaum��s Desautels education equipped him well for boardroom work, his professional development left him with a major interest in social-justice. He learned the value of unions and worker��s rights early, and continues to love working on labour-related cases.

Desautels alumnus new director at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:03:16 +0000

According to a piece at BarrieToday.com, Dr. Mark Kotowycz (MBA��01, MDCM��04) is moving from the Windsor Regional Hospital to the new Advanced Cardiac Centre at the Royal Victoria Health Centre as Director of Advanced Cardiac Care / Catheterization Labs. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having worked at Toronto��s University Health Network and Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Management and Mintzberg��s Five Ps of Strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:58:59 +0000

Executive Coach Robert Mandeya writes for the Zimbabwe Independent that organisations live and die by the strategic decisions that their top executives make, and that strategic management is not necessarily the same as strategy. Using Apple��s iPad2 as an example, he delves into the formal tools that help us get a handle on the relationship among factors like executive decision-makers, their companies, and their industries.

Frima appoints ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montreal alumnus to the post of President and CEO

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:24:05 +0000

The board of media and entertainment producer Frima has appointed Martin Carrier (EMBA'16) to the post of President and CEO. Mr. Carrier replaces outgoing chief Christian Daigle, and comes to the job with years of experience at other media production houses and organisations, including the New Media Business Network, consulting firm O&O, Ubisoft Montreal, and Warner Brothers Games.

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup participants win Next Canada award for their insomnia solution

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:03:22 +0000

With their revolutionary earplugs, Kristina Pearkes (BEng��17) and Sean Kaiser (BEng��17) aim to end insomnia without medication. The duo is the brains behind Orbityl, the company that just received Next Canada��s Outstanding Next 36 Venture Award. The Next 36 is a young-entrepreneur accelerator run by Next Canada, which offers seed capital as well as mentorship opportunities.

Desautels welcomes Yalmaz Siddiqui as latest Global Expert

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:13:26 +0000

Yalmaz Siddiqui is Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at MGM Resorts International. ?He started this role in May 2016 and is responsible for leading a range of environmental sustainability initiatives for the company, including green conventions, food waste reduction, waste management, sustainable purchasing and communications.

Second cohort of MMF students dive right in

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:53:00 +0000

Since starting up in July, the second cohort of the Masters of Management in Finance program is in full swing.

The diverse class of 42 students represents 11 countries and is joining the program with an array of academic backgrounds.

The participants also have a full slate of social engagement activities and sports achievements under their belts, and will build upon their existing work experience as they delve further into the world of finance.

Aldo Bensadoun and the company he turned into a big-league player

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:46:33 +0000

Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64) founded Aldo Shoes as a Le Ch?teau exclusive in 1972, then opened the first standalone ALDO store in 1987. Today, the ALDO Group is a major player in the shoe field, with locations in 95 countries. Throughout, Mr. Bensadoun has maintained an interest in corporate culture as an engine for doing good.

To realise your potential, be fully engaged.

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:31:26 +0000

A piece in Forbes co-authored by Desautels professor Karl Moore and Sandoz executive Vincenzo Ciampi (BCom��94) says that it takes a sense of purpose to realise one��s career potential.

Improved scale and production set to open up edible cricket market

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:25:20 +0000

When Aspire Food Group started operations in 2013 under co-founder Mohammed Ashour (MSc��11, MDCM��15), the field it was playing on was wide open. Insects are a viable food source across much of the world, but to farm them on the industrial scale that Aspire needed in order to make crickets an affordable, scalable food-production option was going to take some doing. The answer comes in the form of a well-designed automated cricket farm.?

Montreal shoe giant ALDO agrees to buy the shoes and accessories part of the Camuto Group��s business

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:56:31 +0000

A news release at canadianinsider.com reveals that Montreal-based footwear giant ALDO is set to buy the shoes and accessories side of the Camuto Group. The deal plays nicely into ALDO��s expansion efforts and frees up Camuto to concentrate on its apparel unit. The ALDO Group��s ties to Desautels and ��ֱ��bվ run deep: founder Aldo Bensadoun (BCom��64, LLD��04) is a ��ֱ��bվ alumnus and a lifetime member of the Desautels International Advisory Board.

A little adrenaline goes a long way when it comes to business perspectives

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:51:43 +0000

A blog post at Virgin.com looks at how adventure-seeking CEOs come at business from a more open, experimental angle.

Desautels Professor Jingjing Zhang��s research shows that chief execs who fly small airplanes in their off-hours tend to be more open to innovation.

After DavidsTea, Desautels alumnus goes for something new

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:47:20 +0000

According to a recent piece in the Ottawa Business Journal, David Segal (BCom��04) knocked one out of the park with DavidsTea, and he bets he can do it again with salad. His new venture, Mad Radish, brings premium salad to the fast-food scene, where Canadians currently spend $24 billion per year. There��s a growing hunger for healthier choices, which is why big-calorie chains like McDonald��s have started adding salads to their menus, but Mr. Segal believes that quality will make Mad Radish stand out.

Desautels alumnus and Global Expert rebuilds after major biking accident

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:40:07 +0000

Jonathan Ross Goodman?(BA��89, MBA/LLB��93) is the CEO of Montreal-based pharmaceutical company Knight Therapeutics and a Desautels Global Expert. He is also a textbook case of how to overcome adversity: A 2011 biking accident left him in a coma for weeks and caused massive brain damage. Even today, his short-term memory is poor and he has trouble eating. But Mr. Goodman is also still a CEO and a leader in the pharma trade.

Fundraising could improve if tailored to social status

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:57:51 +0000

According to research by Desautels professor DaHee Han and her colleagues, charities are losing out on donations by not targeting their fundraising campaigns properly.

Desautels alumnus and amateur sailor hits the high seas to make history

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:50:27 +0000

Clipper Round the World is an epic endurance event, a race that crosses 40,000 nautical miles and hits six continents. It��s unique in that there is no requirement to have ever stepped on a boat to crew one of the twelve 70-foot yachts. Simon DuBois (BCom��10) is on a mission to be the first Quebecer to complete a round-the-world yacht race. The last attempt by a Quebecer was when solo racer Gerry Roufs disappeared in 1997 while racing in the Vend��e Globe.

Desautels alumna on Auto Remarketing Canada��s Under Forty list

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:46:51 +0000

The Remarketing Under Forty list in Auto Remarketing Canada��s Special Conference Issue is a roundup of the industry��s brightest young minds. Desautels grad Stephanie Turner?(MBA'15) is the Senior Manager for Strategy and Business Development at Cox Automotive Canada in Toronto, where she has been since 2015.

Karl Moore nominated for Thinkers50 prize

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:34:53 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore has been nominated in the leadership category of this year��s Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards.

Thinkers50 was launched in 2001 as the first worldwide ranking of great thinkers in the management space, and publishes its definitive list every two years. To advance its goal of innovation through management thinking, the organization publishes books, produces a video series and develops apps.

Change is in the air for European EMBAs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:30:46 +0000

A recent piece in Poets & Quants for Execs looks at how EMBAs are at a crossroads: As companies are less willing to invest in an EMBA for an employee��s advancement, those execs are looking more and more towards entrepreneurship, which was once the wheelhouse of the MBA set; and B schools are, in turn, facing disruption from microlearning tech startups.

BRP largely immune to malaise afflicting Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:03:53 +0000

Since being sold off by Bombardier in 2003, BRP has enjoyed a string of successes while its parent has staggered under the weight of economic, management and public relations woes. And though the worst might be behind Bombardier, its stock price has dropped by almost 50 per cent while BRP��s has climbed by 80 per cent.

The two companies are in different markets, but differences in management styles can��t be overlooked: At BRP, the Bombardier-Beaudoin family takes a more hands-off approach.

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator: seventh week at a glance

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:58:20 +0000

Week seven of the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator was all about two things: Announcing a transformative $2 million gift from the John Dobson Foundation, and setting up for the upcoming Demo Days.

A Desautels alumnus steps towards international stardom

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:42:29 +0000

Geoffroy Sauv��?(BCom'10) built on his 2014 stint on Quebec��s La Voix music competition show to make music his full-time job and land a record contract.?But he��s not exactly a newcomer: Geoffroy worked on the music scene��s business side for a decade, and still hires composers for advertising and film work.

Giving disruption a new face

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:27:32 +0000

A recent article in Forbes India looks at the buzz-concept of disruption, and how many companies are caught up in a disrupt-or-die philosophy.

When the idea of disruption was first floated in the early 20th century, it reflected the standard market movements of the day; today��s lightning-fast disruption cycle has completely turned the old concept of ��normal�� on its ear. But is disruption just a by-product of the modern world?

Catherine Dagenais talks about being at the top of the SAQ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:33:35 +0000

SAQ VP and COO??Catherine Dagenais,?an EMBA student,?recently appeared on 98.5 FM��s Inspiration, Inc to talk about being a woman at the top of her game, her management style, and how she has dealt with the infamous glass ceiling.

A new French technology takes aim at drones

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:30:36 +0000

An Air Traffic Management article states that French airport operator Groupe ADP and DSNA Services are working together on a system designed to detect drones in areas where they shouldn��t be. The Hologarde system uses radio frequency, radar and high-definition video to detect drones within a distance of five kilometres.

A new networking company aims to get Quebec IoT-ready

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:50:14 +0000

By all accounts, the Internet of Things (IoT) is going to be the next major paradigm shift in online technology. Rather than being about information transfer between humans, the IoT is all about contact between smart devices, a sensor in a field speaking to an irrigation system without human intervention, for example. X-Telia is a Quebec company that is rolling out a new network specifically aimed at connecting those devices.

Women speak out on gender and comedy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:26:44 +0000

Though today��s female comics are making breakthroughs, stand-up is still very much a men��s game. In a recent Le Devoir article, Louise Richer (EMBA��16), Director General of Quebec��s ?cole nationale de l��humour, points out that humour is seen by many women as an attractive feature in a man, but that the reverse is not often true.

She also mentions how female comics often hear the old clich�� You��re good for a girl,�� which is a sign that there is still work to be done.

From influential to bossy, why perceived gender affects workplace authority

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:31:33 +0000

A study partly authored by Desautels professor Laura Doering explores the broader issue of gender and jobs. The authors studied microfinance loan managers as a profession that hasn��t yet become gender stereotyped.

As managers moved among clients, repayment rates varied according to their assumed authority, with male managers enjoying more clout.

How interviewing CEOs informed Adam Bryant��s views on leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:11:56 +0000

According to a Financial Post article by Desautels professor Karl Moore and BCom undergrad Sara Avramovic, New York Times journalist Adam Bryant has spent the past eight years interviewing some of the world��s biggest-name CEOs for his column, Corner Office.

Six Desautels graduate students awarded by the Fondation CPA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:38:58 +0000

The Ordre des comptables professionels agr��s du Qu��bec is the province��s third-largest professional order, and covers accounting services across the public, business, education and non-profit sectors.

Through the Fondation CPA, the organization offers scholarships and awards at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The graduate awards have just been announced, and six of the 30-plus award recipients are students in the Desautels GCPA program.

Desautels alumna appointed Regional Sales Director for Cambium Networks�� DACH region

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:53:16 +0000

Wireless broadband solutions specialist Cambium Networks has named Munich-based Tabatha von K?lichen (MBA��91) as the new Regional Sales Director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, known collectively as the DACH region. She will be responsible for management solutions, Wi-Fi and Industrial Internet of Things activities, as well as for expanding the company��s network of resellers throughout the region. Ms. von K?lichen will answer to senior Europe Sales Director Allesio Murroni.

��ֱ��bվ business grad was head of Birks for four decades

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:51:03 +0000

George Drummond Birks (BCom��40) was practically destined to go into the jewellery business. Born into a family of silversmiths, he eschewed an apprenticeship in favour of a ��ֱ��bվ Commerce degree and a stint in the Black Watch Regiment during World War II, where he served well enough to get a citation for bravery. After the war ended, he joined the family business and was running it a decade later. He was a director at Standard Life and a freeman of the City of London who kept up a lifelong association with the Black Watch.

Desautels alumna named Secretary General of Quebec Press Council

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:48:34 +0000

The Quebec Press Council has elected Caroline Locher (BCom��01) to the position of Secretary General, effective September 5th. Prior to her election, Ms. Locher was Executive Director of the F��d��ration professionelle des journalistes du Qu��bec. A journalist by trade, she worked as a CBC Radio One producer, and as a bilingual reporter on the international stage at BBC World Service, France24 and Radio-Canada. Ms. Locher says she will continue to ��defend press freedom and the public��s right to information,�� and to promote the value of journalistic integrity.

Karl Moore and Kat Garcia talk business and acting on Australian radio

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:43:46 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore and actor-cum-management consultant Kat Garcia (BCom'16) recently appeared on ABC Radio in Australia to talk about skills that CEOs can borrow from actors to improve their own performance.

Desautels alumnus gets a great start in London��s investment banking scene

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:54:39 +0000

eFinancialCareers.com has published a list of eight young London-based investment analysts to watch, all of whom started at their respective companies in June. The high-octane London banking scene is highly competitive, but these newly-minted pros have what it takes to make a real impact.

New international sustainability test module based on Mintzberg book announced

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:37:28 +0000

The Sustainability Literacy Test (aka ��Sulitest��) is both a non-profit and a method for verifying sustainability know-how across the globe. It is the work of an international cadre of academics and business professionals alike, mandated by the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012.

Desautels alumnus on CIO��s top 40 under 40 list

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:13:24 +0000

Chief Investment Officer��s Class of 2017 Forty Under Forty list is out. It��s a roundup and Q&A with forty up-and-coming investment leaders from across the globe, selected by anonymous nomination.

Solving the objective-subjective reality split

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:08:55 +0000

Deepak Chopra and Desautels alumnus Anoop Kumar, MD (IMHL��16) write for The Huffington Post about a perceived split in reality, and how to address it. Specifically, they talk about the dichotomy between objective and subjective reality; how outside forces cause subjective experience.

Natalia Aguilar Delgado Finalist for the Emerald Best International Dissertation Award

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:45:09 +0000

The dissertation of Desautels PhD alumna Natalia Aguilar Delgado was selected as finalist for the Emerald Best International Dissertation Award of the Academy of Management 2017. ?

Professor Paola Perez-Aleman was the supervisor of her research.

Natalia graduated in June 2017 and is currently an Assistant Professor of International Business at HEC Montreal.?

Jose Carlos Marques Finalist for 2017 AOM SIM Dissertation Award

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:17:51 +0000

The dissertation of Desautels PhD alumnus Jose Carlos Marques (PhD'17) was selected as one of the three finalists for the Academy of Management Social Issues in Management Best Dissertation Award 2017.

Professor Paola Perez-Aleman?and Professor Henry Mintzberg were the co-supervisors of his research.

Desautels alumnus named CFO of Colonial Coal

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:13:00 +0000

According to StockWatch, Vancouver-based resource company Colonial Coal International Corp. has appointed Matthew James Anderson?(BCom'05) to the roles of CFO and secretary, replacing the retiring William Filtness. Mr Anderson draws on a lifetime of experience in financials for the resources sector, including serving as CFO for I-Minerals, VirtualArmour International, Search Minerals and Callinex Mines. Colonial Coal develops coal mines in British Columbia, and dovetails nicely with Mr Anderson��s expertise.

Microservices are a boon for adaptability-focused firms

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:09:31 +0000

Author Ronnie Mitra writes in The New Stack about how businesses are focussing on adaptability like never before, and how that is weighing heavy on tech teams. It looks more and more like the answer lies in microservices.

The idea is to take the traditional software concept, then decentralize the components so that change becomes easier to implement. But the knock-on effect is that it alters how teams work and decisions are made; decentralization on the team level gives the developers the power to make decisions that would traditionally be the bailiwick of managers.

Soho Square appoints Desautels alumnus CCO and Chairman

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:05:45 +0000

Best Media Info reports that long-time Ogilvy & Mather exec Sumanto Chattopadhyay?(MBA'90) is moving over to Soho Square as CCO and Chairman. At Ogilvy, Mr Chattopadhyay helped bring many brands to prominence in India, including Dove, Pond��s, and The Economist. He also helped re-brand a bank and grow Ogilvy��s own business. Mr Chattopadhyay was named one of Asia��s top 10 advertising creatives by Media Magazine, and brings an enviable reputation, as well as his industry chops, to his new job.

Ambiverts and success, Karl Moore��s advice

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:57:32 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore writes in Forbes that, in-between extroverts and introverts, the ambivert pulls benefits from both social situations and alone time, giving them the best of both worlds.

Being able to talk and listen naturally makes ambiverts great at jobs where the give-and-take of a normal conversation plays into success.

GCPA student awarded C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:55:26 +0000

Kaihua He, student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among the graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $2,300, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now ?the Ordre des comptables agr��es du Qu��bec, and is awarded each year to honor Mellor��s enduring contributions to both ��ֱ��bվ and his profession.

John Dobson Foundation donates $2 million to support entrepreneurship at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:33:07 +0000

Montreal, Quebec, July 18, 2017 - The John Dobson Foundation has announced a donation of $2 million �C its largest gift to ��ֱ��bվ yet �C to fund the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator program run by the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. The gift will support the X-1 program, now in its third year, as it grows to support and promote entrepreneurship across ��ֱ��bվ.

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator: fifth week at a glance

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:22:27 +0000

Product Development was the overall theme for week five of the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator. On the agenda was a talk by GrandeSlam Product VP Saad Benryane on adopting a customer-centric approach, followed by a networking talk by Desautels Director of Advancement Alexander King.

Of course, there was another Grilled by CEO session, this time by RetinadVR CEO Alexander Haque. Mr. Haque emphasised the importance of simplifying their presentations to suit people��s attention spans. Otherwise, there is a real risk of losing focus.

Desautels alumnus appointed director at Quantum

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:16:51 +0000

According to Stockwatch.com, Quantum International Income Corp. has announced that Red Cloud Klondike Strike CEO and Desautels alumnus Chad Williams (BEngr�� 89, MBA��93) has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Williams has plenty of experience to draw on: he��s on the Board at Denver Gold Group, and has worked in senior management at Victoria Gold, Blackmont Capital and TD bank. He also founded Westwind Capital and Agilith Capital, as well as his current company, which specializes in mining-sector growth financing and investment.

Desautels BCom student on her two months in South Africa

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:47:00 +0000

Desautels BCom student Thao Nguyen is finishing up a two-month internship with South African non-profit Aluwani, where she and fellow Desautels student Marie-Christine Bourgie helped set up a crowdfunding campaign for an early childhood development centre.

Montreal hosts international humour conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:41:15 +0000

The seed of the International Society for Humor Studies was planted at a small meeting in Wales three decades ago. Today, the organization hosts a yearly conference, where serious scholarship about funny business gets discussed, and where outstanding graduate students in the field are recognized before their peers.

EMBA alumnus Serge Postigo takes us back to the ��80s

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:36:17 +0000

Actor, stage director and ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA alumnus Serge Postigo (EMBA'15) is a household name in Quebec, and with good reason. He made waves with Mary Poppins last year, so he was under pressure to really hit one out of the park this time around.

Boomers, millennials and today��s workforce: a conversation with Karl Moore

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:48:17 +0000

In a recent piece in Mind This Magazine, medical doctor Sven Jungmann talks with Desautels professor Karl Moore about generational stereotypes. As a millennial, Dr. Jungmann takes issue with the generalizations that come with generational discussions.

Huge losses hit CTAs hard

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:16:41 +0000

According to a recent piece in Bloomberg Markets, mysterious movement in the markets has brought about the worst plunge for CTAs since 2007, punched risk parity funds downward and hit tech stocks hard. As so many quants try to mitigate these losses, there is a danger that a further selloff will just exacerbate the damage.

Inflation or recession? The US Fed tries to untangle a financial mystery

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:13:24 +0000

A Weekly Standard op-ed examines the way the Fed is trying to tame a $4-trillion quantitative easing problem in case another recession hits.

A conversation with ��ֱ��bվ Dobson judge Alexandra Conliffe

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:09:55 +0000

Alexandra Conliffe was a judge for the semi-final round of the 2017 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup��s Social Enterprise track. She is the Policy Innovation Director for the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, and used to be VP Operations for Engineers Without Borders Canada.

Karl Moore��s advice to Gen Y extroverts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:41:04 +0000

As students, young extroverts love to talk, to bounce their ideas off of colleagues and to be the centre of attention. But as energetic gen-Y-ers enter the workforce, a whole new set of rules comes into play, rules that don��t always reward an extrovert��s style.

Desautels alumnus named group VP at Shire

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:29:59 +0000

Desautels alumnus John Snisarenko (BSc��86 and MBA��91) has been appointed Group VP of the Ophthalmology Business Unit for Shire US. He comes to Shire from Genentech, where he was VP Sales and Marketing. Before that, he worked on long-term strategy for Novaris Pharma Canada and started an ophthalmology division for CIBA Vision. He has also worked for Alcon Canada and Allergan Canada.

Mr. Snisarenko is filling the spot left vacant by Robert Dempsey, who has moved up to VP of Global Ophthalmics.

2018 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup schedule announced

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:27:18 +0000

Budding startups all over ��ֱ��bվ will be delighted to see that the schedule for next year��s ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup is out.

As they do every year, startups will be competing across four categories: Innovation Driven Enterprise, Small & Medium Enterprise, Social Enterprise, and Health Sciences.

Teams need to have at least one founder with a ��ֱ��bվ connection; be it a student, staff or faculty member, or a recent graduate.

Professor Dror Etzion wins 2017 Roland Calori Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:19:11 +0000

Professor Dror Etzion has been awarded the 2017 Roland Calori Prize for ��Tackling Grand Challenges Pragmatically: Robust Action Revisited.��

The Prize is presented bi-annually for the best article published in Organization Studies over the last two years.

Bombardier claims that rough times are in the past

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:38:24 +0000

It��s been a rough ride for Bombardier��s management, workforce, and stock prices; but VP Investor relations Patrick Ghoche says that the company has navigated through the worst of it and is now delivering on its plan to be at the break-even point by late next year.

Charities must re-think their marketing efforts

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:24:24 +0000

A Charity Times piece explores a research paper partly authored by Desautels Professor DaHee Han.

Desautels alumnus appointed to board at Rideau

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:18:12 +0000

Lester Fernandes (MBA��82) has been appointed to lead the audit committee of Montreal-based human-capital manager Rideau Recognition Solutions. The company is in full-on expansion mode; according to CEO Peter Hart, Mr. Fernandes�� experience will help the company hit its goals. And that experience is extensive: he��s been senior VP and CFO at Pivotal Payments since 2001. Before that, he spent a decade at BMO. He was also on the board of Castle Resources until 2016.

Desautels alumnus promoted at CIBC

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:14:48 +0000

According to BNN.ca, changes are afoot at CIBC: a shakeup of the management team has two department heads leaving the company, as well as a couple of promotions. One of those promotions sees Desautels alumnus Jon Hountalas (BCom��84, MBA��91), bumped up to Group Head, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, Canada from his previous role of running the company��s commercial banking arm. This comes as CEO Victor Dodig announces that some 40 junior executives are being moved around as well.

Nadia Marley named Desautels Global Expert

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:58:15 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Nadia Marley (BA��99, MBA��03), Director of Credit Solutions, Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, as its latest Desautels Global Expert.

EMBA alumna appointed Exec Director of the Montreal Community Loan Fund

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:30:14 +0000

After a year as Deputy Executive Director of ACEM �� Microcredit Montreal, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA��15) has been promoted to full Executive Director.

As a student of the 2015 ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program, Ms. Krishnamurthy was recipient of that year��s EMBA Scholarship for Non-profit Organization Manager, which reflects her long experience in the field. She has been with ACEM since 2008, fulfilling roles, such as project coordinator and credit counsellor. Before that, she was an account manager at BDC.

Introvert execs in extrovert masks: Karl Moore on the importance of game-face

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:26:18 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore writes for Thinkers50 that introverts and extroverts in leadership roles must, on occasion, take on one another��s characteristics as a form of game-face.

The traditional leadership wisdom has it that leaders are mostly extroverts, but he calls that ��very much an out-of-date view,�� pointing to his own interviews with CEOs and senior execs, which show that there is a huge number of introverts in corporate C-Suites.

Evening delivery startup hopes to expand quickly

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:20:55 +0000

BoxKnight is a new kind of delivery service. For an extra few dollars, consumers can have their packages delivered while they��re home in the evening. A text message lets them know that their goods are at BoxKnight��s warehouse, and asks when they��d like it delivered. Right now, it only works for online purchases at four Montreal-area retailers, but the company is already looking at expansion beyond the city limits.

Desautels alumna appointed VP, Corporate Comptroller at Vid��otron

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:38:03 +0000

After two years as Director General, Corporate Comptroller at Quebec telecoms giant Vid��otron, Antoinette Noviello (BCom'91, DPA'93) has been promoted to VP. She brings massive experience to the role: she has been a CPA Qu��bec member for 20 years, and has served as Financial Services Director General at Qu��b��cor, VP Finance at Lelys Group, and VP Finance at PVA Consulting. Ms. Noviello is also a lecturer at ��ֱ��bվ��s School of Continuing Education. In her new job, Ms. Noviello will oversee the entirety of Vid��otron��s accounting and finances.

Why does advertising matter? FreeWheel Europe knows

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:34:25 +0000

The FreeWheel Council for Premium Video has been a thought-leadership player in North America since 2015, educating stakeholders on the differences and benefits of premium video, from marketing to monetization. The company recently opened a European division to tackle the unique perspectives and issues present in that market.

Desautels alumnus named new president of CFA Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:27:27 +0000

Frederick Chenel (BCom'04) has big plans for CFA Montreal. As the Association��s new president, his goal is to up its exposure, both at home and on the world stage. He��ll be doing this by bringing industry heavyweights to Montreal to speak at the Association and by forging partnerships with major finance organisations. You can also expect to see Mr. Chenel promoting the city at conventions and other events.

Coop Director suggests that we trust our teams

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:13:08 +0000

In a piece for Cooperateur, La Coop F��d��r��e Director Colette Lebel asks what would happen if if we just trust our teams instead of depending on our individualism all the time?

Ms. Lebel says that over her career, she has learned much about letting go of the reins, in business and in pedagogy. She also explores the example of former Lac-M��gantic mayor Colette Roy Laroche, who stood in the ruins left by an exploding oil train and let her citizens dream up, then plan out, their city��s rebirth.

Desautels alumnus named Vid��otron��s Senior VP and CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:10:53 +0000

Philippe Cloutier (MBA'02) is the new Senior VP and CFO at Vid��otron, reporting directly to CEO Manon Brouillette. He will oversee the financial operations, procurement, and Vid��otron��s community channel, MAtv. Previously, he had been with Mission Capital Group, VP of North American Operations for Reader��s Digest, and the President of Quad/Graphics Canada. As Mr. Cloutier takes the reins of Vid��otron��s business plan, Ms. Brouillette hails him as ��a brilliant financial strategist who will undoubtedly propel the organization towards success and excellence.��

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator: third week at a glance

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:07:41 +0000

For week 3 of the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator, the theme was Business Models and Startup Financials. Podlegal��s Philippe-Olivier Daniel got the ball rolling by telling participants to go for a distinctive company name that��s easy to defend, and by suggesting the book Venture Deals �� Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist.

Desautels alumni included on Canada��s 2017 Top 40 Under 40 list

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:05:50 +0000

According to a piece at BNN.ca, over 900 nominations have been reviewed and pared down to the final Canada��s 2017 Top 40 Under 40 list. The list is a roundup of some of Canada��s most outstanding young business and medical leaders, and technologists. Goodfood CEO Jonathan Ferrari (BCom'10) is also listed, as is DAVIDsTEA co-founder David Segal (BCom'04). Interviews with the recipients will be airing on BNN Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer.

Innovation at law firms? Depends on who you ask

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:52:40 +0000

A recent Lexpert Magazine article looks at a study by Aly H��ji, a joint MBA- Law student supervised by Professor Karl Moore. The paper, The Illusion of Innovation at Canadian Law Firms, exposes the difference of opinion between law firm partners and associates about what innovation actually means.

For a Desautels alumna, the road to the Bermuda Bar was a bumpy ride

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:48:00 +0000

Alexis Haynes (BCom'08) had a degree from Desautels and a plan. Then life got in the way: in quick succession, her sister and father both fell sick, and her mother suffered a seizure that required brain surgery. Ms. Haynes fought through the stress to finish her first year of law school in England, and though her mother gradually recovered, her father passed away from his illness. Ms. Haynes nevertheless completed a postgraduate diploma and a Masters in international legal practice with distinction.

A conversation with ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup judge Kelly Megyery

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:40:02 +0000

Desautels alumna Kelly Megyery (MBA��92) was one of the Health Sciences judges at the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup 2017. She is a partner at Pivot Strategic Transformation, where she works on healthcare policy and life sciences. Previously, she was at Sanofi, where she led efforts around wellness and prevention.

Desautels alumnus named director at Sama Graphite Inc.

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:36:17 +0000

Desautels alumnus Yves Grou (BCom��77, DPA��78) has been appointed to Sama Graphite Inc��s Board of Directors, effective June 14, 2017. Mr. Grou has pertinent experience, which makes him a good fit for the position: he is on the boards of several companies that operate in the energy and natural resources sectors.

In 2013, he founded Algold Resources Ltd., where he serves as Executive Vice Chairman. Before that, he founded management consultancy firm Groupe Conseils Grou, La Salle, Inc. in 1980 and mining company Semafo in 1995.

Ottawa��s pot pricing plan likely to be affected by low rates in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:34:05 +0000

Ottawa is going to have to find a way to keep legalized cannabis on the affordable side, thanks to the already low prices in Quebec. A new Public Safety Canada report states that, for comparable quality marijuana, Quebec pot consumers pay about $5.33 per gram, while non-Quebecers average $7.04. ?milie Dansereau, of the Association pour la sant�� publique du Qu��bec, suggests that Ottawa should pay attention to how the government of Uruguay killed off its black market with a low tax rate.

Lowered competition leads to even lower customer satisfaction in Canadian air travel

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:30:58 +0000

If you feel like customer satisfaction is an afterthought with airlines today, you aren��t alone. An op-ed in Cantech Letter quotes Desautels professor Karl Moore as naming competition, or a lack thereof, as the culprit: many North American routes are served by fewer airlines these days.

Desautels alumnus Peter Cundill was a Canadian Warren Buffett

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:27:39 +0000

According to an op-ed in The Chronicle Journal, Desautels alumnus Peter Cundill (BCom��60) was an investor��s investor. He was inspired by Benjamin Graham��s investment philosophy, and used it to become extremely successful. He eschewed market trends in favour of weighing a company��s stock value against its liquidation value; he would check out the country with the worst-performing market of any given year, then place some money there against future recoveries; he was a true value investor, with the patience required to play the long game and make a killing at it.

For millennials, emotion has a role to play at work

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:25:00 +0000

Desautels professor Karl Moore writes for Forbes that millennials in the workforce take a different view of the emotion/facts balance than boomer workers do. He says that, whereas emotional outbursts at work used to signal the need to take a breather and calm down, the new generation gives emotion its due at the workplace.

As Lush expands, pressure on producers mounts

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:19:21 +0000

According to the Globe and Mail, times are good for UK-based bath-bomb producer Lush. Right now, all of its North American stores are supplied from two Canadian production centres, but as business picks up in the southern US, the company is looking at opening a US factory to supply that market; since Lush is all about sustainable, preservative-free products, it needs a production facility to be near a given area��s retailers.

A Chinese student and the Desautels Professors who inspired her

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:40:01 +0000

In a recent op-ed on sohu.com, Chuqing Zhang describes the four months she spent in Montreal at the Desautels Faculty of Management as an important phase in her development as an academic.

How early-career millennial extroverts can court success

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:05:49 +0000

In a recent piece for Forbes, Desautels professor Karl Moore says that millennials who are transitioning from the campus to the job market should bear in mind the challenges that lie ahead, and know how best to meet them.

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator: second week at a glance

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:53:43 +0000

Week 2 of the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator is done! From an opening session with serial entrepreneur Luc Giguere, the week progressed through a second look at Bill Aulet��s Disciplined Entrepreneurship; then design thinking with Juniper founder Mike Ross (MBA'11) who discussed a five-step approach, plus the value of in-depth customer interviews.

Finally, for the second Grilled by CEO session, AON3D��s Randeep Singh tested the participants and talked up the value of sky-high goals and a big hit of confidence.

International consulting firm names Desautels alumnus as senior VP

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:49:21 +0000

Desautels alumnus Fadi Kassatly (BCom'95) has been promoted to senior VP for the Middle East and North Africa area of management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. He brings two decades�� worth of experience to the role, having worked previously as principal and VP at Booz, and as a management consultant at Deloitte. He also mentors B-School students and young entrepreneurs in the Middle East.

First Nations activist gets an honorary degree from U of Winnipeg

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:43:10 +0000

Cindy Blackstock (MMGMT'03) held Ottawa��s feet to the fire over the treatment of native children on reserves for almost 10 years. Last week, Dr Blackstock��s dedication and work on native issues resulted in an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Winnipeg, a degree she dedicated to a young native boy who died in hospital in 2005. Dr Blackstock serves as executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, and as a Professor at ��ֱ��bվ��s School of Social Work. She also works on health issues with the UN.

GCPA students awarded with Lionel Pelhan Kent scholarship

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:08:31 +0000

On June 13, the GCPA program awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship to students Matthew Minuk, Joelle Salzman, Matthew Schryver and Angelica Wen.

The Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship was established in 1998 to recognise academic excellence and strong communication skills, and is open to students in the final year of the GCPA program. The winning team is chosen based on outstanding skills in written and oral communication as demonstrated in a case competition.

Two Desautels alumni among 2017 inductees in ��ֱ��bվ Sports Hall of Fame

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:02:07 +0000

The 2017 inductees into the ��ֱ��bվ Sports Hall of Fame have been announced. Since the Hall��s inauguration in 1996, there have been 139 inductees named; this year��s slate of six includes two Desautels alumni.

Cannabis legalization and private enterprise in Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:08:28 +0000

This summer, the Quebec government will be running consultations into how legalized cannabis will be sold in Quebec. For Ottawa, the aim is that the provinces will regulate sales, hopefully with public health as the ultimate goal.

Desautels Professor presents at a major workplace-inequality conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:43:32 +0000

Over 30 academics from North America and Europe recently gathered at the Society and Organizations Center (SnO) in Paris for the first edition of the HEC Paris Inequality Research Conference.

The talks hit on subjects like why diversity efforts at most organizations fail and how to fix the issue, the differences in advancement speed between women and men, female tokenism at the board level, and how mental health issues can affect wages.

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator: first week at a glance

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:39:48 +0000

Week 1 of the 10-week 2017 ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator has come and gone. As participants readied their startups for the journey to investment and launch, they got to know the program and each other, as well as Bill Aulet��s seminal book, Disciplined Entrepreneurship, which will be their roadmap through the program.

The future of retail, according to a Desautels alumna

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:33:36 +0000

Jaclyn Ling (BCom��14) writes for Betakit.com that the future of retail looks entirely different, and you can glance at what��s happening in the chatbot space to see where we��re headed. She points to chat apps with added payment functionality, as well as the development of brand-specific shopping chatbots, for proof that the future of shopping is mobile.

Now retired, world-class Canadian triathlete headed to Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:06:44 +0000

Montreal��s urban triathlon boasts several events set against the backdrop of the Old Port, and is one of two Canadian courses on the ITU World Triathlon Series. As a major international event, big-name competitors are sure to be there and racing for gold.

2016 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup winners eye US expansion

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:04:40 +0000

From winning first place for Social Enterprise track in the 2016 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup to an upcoming US tour with an eye towards expansion, ��ֱ��bվ alumni Chloe Chow (BSc��15) and Sarah Fennessy know they��re onto a good thing. As students, both had waited long to see a campus counsellor, so they started Vent Over Tea to help fill the gaps left by more traditional therapy solutions.

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��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:24:23 +0000

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For recession-wary restaurateurs, specialised customer service is the key

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:12:32 +0000

In a recent piece for Food NewsFeed, Desautels alumnus Josh Ostrega (BCom'98) says that today��s slumping full-service restaurant scene needs to get its groove back. Pressured on one side by fast-casual eateries and on the other by home-delivery apps, the traditional sit-down restaurant is in an uncertain place.

Desautels alumna is new Concordia controller

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:05:08 +0000

The former senior project director for Finance and Administration at the ��ֱ��bվ Faculty of Medicine, Gracie Pardillo (BCom'89, DPA'91) is the new controller at Concordia University, replacing outgoing interim controller Lyne Bouret as of August 7. She comes to the job with almost 30 years�� experience in management, including over a decade in post-secondary education. She is a chartered professional accountant and certified as a fraud examiner and internal auditor.

Female deans share advice for young women graduating from business schools

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 21:04:38 +0000

For convocation season, Poets & Quants asked several female deans of business schools what the current crop of new female grads should think about as they start out in the high-octane world of business, whether they��re entering the workforce or striking out on their own.

Desautels researchers link thrill-seeking CEOs to increased innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 21:00:26 +0000

CEOs with a real taste for excitement can be a company��s best bet for upping its innovation cred, according to a paper co-authored by a Desautels professor Jingjing Zhang.

The paper studied 88 CEOs who were pilots, comparing them to 1,123 non-pilot chief executives over ten years. Pilot CEOs helped increase their companies�� patents by almost 67 per cent.

Desautels Professor Zhang said that this comes down to thrill-seeking CEOs tending to love diverse, original projects to a higher degree.

Boeing-Bombardier dispute heats up

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:56:37 +0000

Boeing��s petition against Bombardier for allegedly dumping the C Series jet in the American Market sparked off a possibly long and winding legal process. Boeing claims that government subsidies have allowed Bombardier to undercut Boeing, giving a Delta aircraft order as an example. As for Bombardier, the company states that any material injury related to its practises are speculative at best.

How employers must change to suit Generation Z

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:07:21 +0000

In a recent piece for Retail TouchPoints, WorkJam��s Joshua Ostrega (BCom��98) discusses the difference between millennials and Generation Z, and how employers should be prepared to mould their management style to suit this important and emerging workforce.

How to keep showrooming from killing your business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:04:27 +0000

Salesfloor CEO and Desautels alumnus Oscar Sachs (BA��96, MBA��99) knows his stuff when it comes to showrooming and the retail overhaul. His company specializes in helping retailers transition into a new paradigm that merges e-commerce with a personalized on-site shopping experience.

Karl Moore calls LinkedIn the introvert��s secret weapon for networking

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:01:38 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore writes for Thinkers50 that LinkedIn is the perfect networking tool for introverts, because it lets them communicate with others from the comfort of their own homes or offices, without the ��working the room�� aspect that extroverts thrive on.

Mintzberg on healthcare management and how to fix it

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:58:39 +0000

In his new book, Managing the Myths of Healthcare, Desautels professor Henry Mintzberg decries the current management culture being foisted on society by leadership programs, describing it as ��detached, generic, technocratic,�� before going on to claim that it can too easily lead to bullying and divisiveness.

He then goes on to describe how this plays into the slow-burn that is damaging our healthcare establishment, laying out the major myths and bringing alternative solutions to the table.

Desautels professor on Bangladesh Government��s bank-deposits tax

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:48:12 +0000

In a recent piece for The Daily Star, Desautels professor Mo Chaudhury calls the tax on bank deposits in the Government of Bangladesh��s 2017-18 budget a bad call, and gives six examples that outline exactly why. He acknowledges the ongoing budgetary challenges faced by the country, but counters that taxing bank deposits may send savers towards stocks, real-estate or even the black market, which will just compound the problem.

Introducing our newest Global Experts

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:25:05 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Darshan Jain (MBA��88) and Harsha Rajamani (BCom��06) as its latest Desautels Global Experts.

Desautels Dean on retail changes and opportunity

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:52:33 +0000

In a recent op-ed for the Montreal Gazette, Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou discussed the seismic changes that have affected the retail sector over the past thirty years.

Lately, Montreal��s local landscape has seen the closure of big-name brick-and-mortar stores, while next-generation concepts like Frank + Oak have shaken the whole paradigm. Online shopping isn��t exactly going away, either.

Karl Moore on taking an extrovert break

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:16:27 +0000

Karl Moore can talk to anyone, writes prolifically, and lends his expertise on a wide range of subjects. But in a recent piece for Forbes, the Desautels Professor admits that one thing he can��t do is work from home.

He blames it on the fact that he is an extrovert: after a few hours spent banging out a book, Prof. Moore needs human contact in order to recharge his batteries.

Last-minute visa approvals bring relief to graduating students

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:00:18 +0000

According to a CBC piece, the mothers of two graduating ��ֱ��bվ students received last-minute visa approvals at the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi so that they could attend their children��s convocation ceremonies.

Graduating Desautels student Ach Gaddes (BCom��17) walked across the stage in front of his mother, Amelle Liazoghli, even though visa issues had been keeping her away. Calling it the happiest day of his life, Gaddes said that ��It��s incredible to share this moment with her.��

Liberty Leaf names Desautels alumnus as CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:54:38 +0000

Jamie Robinson (BCom'03) is in as the new CFO of Liberty Leaf Holdings, and is replacing outgoing CFO and Director P. Joseph Meagher.

Mr. Robinson is a chartered accountant with experience in auditing and financial analysis at Deloitte, Whistler Blackcomb, and Corinex Communications. He is joining a company that supports the cannabis sector on several fronts, including growing, research and supply-chain solutions.

Medical marijuana company moves closer to TSX listing

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:49:52 +0000

Cannabis company INDIVA Corporation is actively navigating the process of becoming licensed to cultivate medical marijuana. As part of its business activities, the company has entered into a reverse-takeover deal with Rainmaker Resources Ltd., which includes equity funding of $15 million that is partly earmarked for helping INDIVA expand its production facilities.

INDIVA was founded by President and CEO Niel Marotta (BCom'96) who previously served as a resource-company executive and an investment banker. The new company aims to be listed on the TSX.

Short seller��s morning tweet seems to sink shares of two Canadian companies

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:27:45 +0000

After of a sell-off of shares in two Canadian companies was apparently triggered by a short seller��s morning tweet, Desautels professor Ken Lester derided the tweet, saying that ��There��s no recourse. People can just put out whatever they want on the Internet.��

He goes on to say that there is a general uncertainty about Canadian financial firms, thanks in large part to the legal problems faced by Home Capital Group.

Desautels alumnus appointed Managing Partner at major law firm

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:21:10 +0000

Philippe Johnson (BCom'92) is a newly-minted Managing Partner at the Montreal offices of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg. But he could easily have gone down the business route.

In fact, he did: A love of finance first landed him at Desautels as an undergraduate, then moving on to work for HSBC in Vancouver.

So how did that turn into a law degree and a high-profile job at a key Canadian business law firm?

5th Empirical and Theoretical Symposium for Canadian Marketing Strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:14:35 +0000

��We are drowning in information and starving for knowledge��

On May 25, 2017, more than 60 marketing academics in Canada gathered together for the 5th Empirical and Theoretical Symposium for Canadian Marketing Strategy at the Desautels Faculty of Management to present research ideas, provide feedback, and share commentaries. Through the conference, topics relevant to today��s changing markets, such as how news media portrays advertising and how firms conduct product recalls, were discussed.

Desautels student wins world championship in debating

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:46:21 +0000

A two-person team from Quebec has brought home first place at the annual Championnat de d��bat francophone at the ?cole Normale Superieure in Paris.

One of the team members is Desautels student Djavan Habel-Thurton (BCom'17), who was VP of the First Year Council 2014-2015, as well as President of the Jeux du Commerce ��ֱ��bվ in 2016.

Getting the terminology right: Just what is a ��strategic plan,�� anyway?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 31 May 2017 13:49:06 +0000

In a recent blog post, Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive Director Sid Peimer of South Africa asks just what a ��strategic plan�� is, pointing out that a strategy and a plan are two different things. Mr. Peimer contends that a strategy is what one needs in order to attain a goal, while a plan is the ��how.��

He goes on to reflect on Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg��s concept of a strategy as a five-part entity, with the plan being just the first phase.

Desautels professor contributes to major paper by green energy group

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:40:26 +0000

Sustainable Canada Dialogues is a network of academics that was commissioned by Ottawa to come up with a green-energy transition plan for Canada.

The result is Re-energizing Canada: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Future. The report is product of efforts by 71 academics, including Desautels Professor Dror Etzion.

After a varied career, an EMBA alumna sets her sights on investment advising

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:35:43 +0000

Marie-Lou Dorval (EMBA��15) has done almost everything: She��s been a filmmaker, she��s been the president of an agricultural business, and she��s run a restaurant.

Since graduating from the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program, Ms. Dorval has changed her course completely, becoming an investment advisor at Raymond James Ltd �� and it��s a job she doesn��t see herself leaving any time soon!

The changing face of feminine leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:32:04 +0000

At the 7th Femmes Leaders conference on May 16th, women executives came together to discuss today��s constantly-changing business landscape and what it requires from them as leaders.

TD Investments Associate VP Francine Laurin (EMBA��11) says that 1970s-style managing has given way to a role more akin to a coach and mentor. Radio-Canada Director General, Communications Guylaine Bergeron (EMBA��13) adds that a more collective approach can help, giving the example that her team is about to abandon offices for more collaborative, open spaces.

John Dobson Medal awarded to CEO of Resolute Forest Products

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 May 2017 13:34:22 +0000

Richard Garneau has long been an advocate for Canada��s forestry industry, and now the Resolute CEO is being recognized for it with the John Dobson Medal for Free Enterprise.

In the words of Michel Kelly-Gagnon, CEO of the Montreal Economic Institute that awards the medal every year, ��We look for individuals who are vocal in their defence of the free market,�� and concludes that ��This year��s winner is one hell of a fighter.��

The John Dobson Foundation supports efforts to spread education about free enterprise and entrepreneurial studies across Canada.

How theatre can inform entrepreneurs

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 May 2017 13:27:18 +0000

In a recent piece for Forbes, Professor Karl Moore details three leadership lessons from the theatre world that entrepreneurs can take to heart.

He discusses Stanislavski��s internalization technique as a starting point for the concept that an introverted leader can draw on past experiences of feeling powerful to take on an extroverted stance. Actors also undergo training in understanding characters and emotional intelligence that can be helpful in negotiations.

Introverts, extroverts and game-face: how good leadership takes a mix of traits

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 May 2017 13:22:46 +0000

Desautels Professor Karl Moore recently appeared on Global News to talk about the difference between introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts.

He chalked it up to ��How much stimulation do you take before you get tired,�� and says that the three exist on a continuum, with the introvert taking the least amount of stimulation, while extroverts thrive on it �� and the ambivert pulls strengths from both sides.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA offers yearly aboriginal scholarship

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 May 2017 13:20:01 +0000

Every year, the ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program offers a $50,000 scholarship for aboriginal managers. The first recipient of the scholarship was Mi��kmaq urban councillor Manon Jeanotte in 2014. Her EMBA experience prompted her to make a successful run for chief of the Gespeng Mik��maq Nation in 2015.

Kativik School Board director Jason Annahatak will graduate from the EMBA next February, and calls the EMBA a good fit for aboriginal leaders because it gets them networking with a wide range of influencers.

Desautels Dean on Montreal as a college town, international students, and the ��ֱ��bվ advantage

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:28:23 +0000

When Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou started as Desautels Dean nearly two years ago, she immediately began work on a strategic plan and started to get to know the people who make up the faculty.

When Bajeux-Besnainou sat down with Poets & Quants, the Paris native said that ��ֱ��bվ has proven to be the perfect match for her because it��s an English school in a French-speaking city.

Law firm founded by Desautels alumna awarded for excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:20:59 +0000

On May 23rd, the Malaysia Canada Business Council��s 25th anniversary Business Excellence Awards Gala took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This year��s awards recognized companies that have been transformative in the Malaysian market, and which have helped strengthen Malaysian-Canadian trade.

GCPA raffle raises over $1,000 for West Island flood victims

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:09:46 +0000

The GCPA program raised a total of $1,515 through a raffle to support the Canadian Red Cross and victims of the West Island floods.

The winner was a second-year GCPA student, Steffi Nguonly, who announced that she too would be donating her winnings in support of the same cause.

Thank you to all members of the #DesautelsFamily who purchased raffle tickets and helped make the initiative a success!

Management and leadership panel features three ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA alumni

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:21:37 +0000

HEC Montreal Associate Professor Cyrille Sardais recently led a panel on leadership and management in today��s business world, specifically seen from a female perspective.

The panel was made up of ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA alumni Genevi��ve Comtois (EMBA'12), who is a director at Shell International, Guylaine Bergeron (EMBA'13), who is a director at the CBC, and TD Direct Investing Associate VP Francine Laurin (EMBA'11).

Essay calling for a complete revamp of executive education cites Henry Mintzberg

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:16:51 +0000

A recent essay in Chief Learning Officer calls for a massive rethink of how executive education is designed and delivered.

It starts with the premise that executive education needs a major overhaul. As Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg says, ��The practice of management, as evidenced in a lot of big corporations and banks, is utterly dreadful. I don��t think business schools really get it, or care to get it.��

Men, women and the authority deficit

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:09:08 +0000

Desautels Professor Laura Doering recently appeared on CJAD 800 AM to talk gender and jobs. She is the co-author of a study that looked at a non-stereotypically gendered job (a loan manager) to compare how men and women were perceived in the role.

The findings indicated that men enjoyed more authority, but in cases where a loan manager quit, males who filled in for female managers experienced an authority deficit compared to those who filled in for other men.

Company selected for this UbiMobility 2017 has ��ֱ��bվ-HEC EMBA connection

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 May 2017 16:43:48 +0000

UbiMobility is a program run by Bpifrance and Business France to give companies in the connected and autonomous car space a leg up in the United States. The program can boast several successes: Of the 16 startups from the 2015 and 2016 editions, 11 have opened US operations.

Among the 2017 startups, is CS Communications and Systems Canada, which is developing a software validation method for embedded systems that promises to reduce testing costs and speed up the process.

Toward a New Bretton Woods Agreement

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:40:26 +0000

Desautels Professor of Finance, Reuven Brenner, was recently published in American Affairs Journal, a quarterly journal of public policy and political thought.

Dobson Cup winners turn food waste into gourmet mushrooms

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:24:34 +0000

Myco-Rise is a Montreal-area startup that uses food waste and vermicomposting to grow gourmet mushrooms for local restaurants and individuals.

The company definitely marches to its own drum: while other startup founders might dream of geographical expansion right out of the gate, Myco-Rise is consolidating its position as a Montreal-specific mushroom supplier, planning instead to expand into modular production, medicinal mushrooms, and maybe even mushroom beer.

Management and the millennial challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:17:14 +0000

A recent episode of Desautels Professor Karl Moore��s The CEO Series podcast takes a deep-dive into a subject at the top of many a manager��s mind: millennial workers, their needs, and the management styles they respond to best.

His guests were millennials Mariama Dupuis and Stefanie Kutteh, both of whom are Desautels MBA students who are simultaneously holding down careers.

How introverted managers can best interact with extroverted employees

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:11:09 +0000

In an article for Thinkers 50, Desautels Professor Karl Moore discusses how introverted managers can best direct extroverts.

A major part of it comes down to the way introverts listen: whereas extroverts tend to listen in an active way, interacting and gesturing as they do so, introverts are passive listeners, which can come across as rejection.

Connectivity is more than a smartphone and online access

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:10:30 +0000

A recent article in Graphic Arts makes the point that the word ��connectivity�� brings to mind images of smartphones and online transactions, but that according to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, net-based communications do a poor job of building real interpersonal relationships.

AMT rejects Bombardier bid for new train cars, goes with Chinese firm

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:06:29 +0000

At one point, Bombardier would have been a shoo-in for the contract to build new commuter-train cars for Montreal��s Agence M��tropolitaine de Transport, but not this time.

Instead, the contract is going to the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, which bid at $69 million, compared to Bombardier��s $103 million �� and boasts a wait of six-months less for the new cars.

Brightly-lit Jacques-Cartier Bridge ideal for the Instagram age

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:01:56 +0000

A Montreal Gazette op-ed co-authored by Just For Laughs co-founder (and Desautels Global Expert) Andy Nulman (BCom'83) makes the case that the new lights on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, which were switched on for the first time on May 17th for Montreal��s 375th birthday, will help remake the bridge as a city landmark on par with the Eiffel Tower or the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Andrea Courey talks about granola, entrepreneurship and compassion

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:53:03 +0000

Andrea Courey (BCom��82) was newly divorced, with three kids to feed and no money in the bank when she started Grandma Emily��s Granola. She credits her BCom education with giving her the tools she needed to get through the early days of her business, but notes that real-world experience is a very different thing than classroom knowledge.

Gender bias hits male managers in female-stereotyped jobs

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:46:25 +0000

A new study co-authored by Desautels Professor Laura Doering looks at the role gender played in missed payments at a microfinance bank.

What the authors discovered was that clients who associated their bank manager��s job as a ��female�� role were more likely to miss payments. In a wider sense, male managers tend to enjoy less authority when filling a job that was previously done by a woman.

Worried about job automation? Not so fast��

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:34:22 +0000

Dire predictions about the impending robot-worker invasion abound. It seems like every day, academics and other thought-leaders trot out statistics about how many jobs are going to be vaporized by technology.

Well, new research from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation suggests otherwise. While not all jobs are safe, there are many tasks that robots just can��t do �� and technology also creates jobs, though admittedly not as many as it eliminates.

2016-17 Desautels Teaching Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:27:51 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Juan Serpa and Professor Sujata Madan who have been selected as the recipients of the?2016-17 Desautels Faculty Teaching Award?for?Undergraduate?and?Graduate?teaching, respectively.?

��ֱ��bվ announces 2017 honorary doctorate recipients

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:07:10 +0000

��ֱ��bվ has released the names of the inspirational leaders who will be receiving honorary doctorates this year. The slate includes luminaries in fields ranging from music to sustainability. Nobel Prize winners Arthur McDonald and Paul Nurse will be honoured, as will former prime ministers Paul Martin and Brian Mulroney.

Air Canada moves to a new loyalty program after 2020

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:04:07 +0000

After 2020, Air Canada plans to be running its own in-house loyalty program instead of sticking with Aeroplan. So, what does that mean?

For now, not much. Aeroplan members have plenty of time to use up their points. But once Air Canada shifts to its new plan, there are several possibilities.

Rima Qureshi leaves Ericsson North America after less than a year as boss

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:01:33 +0000

After less than a year at the job, Ericsson Senior VP and head of North American operations Rima Qureshi (BCom��87, MBA��96) has left the company. Chief Strategy Officer Niklas Hueveldop has stepped in on an interim basis, and the company has started the search for a permanent replacement. Ericsson is in the midst of a turnaround, streamlining operations and bumping up its investment in R&D.

WestJet pilots vote to unionize

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 16 May 2017 13:57:31 +0000

The last time WestJet��s pilots voted on unionization, only 45 per cent were in favour �� but times change.

Last Friday, 62 per cent voted to make the Air Line Pilots Association their bargaining agent, despite WestJet��s stance that being non-union represents a competitive advantage.

Professor Karl Moore calls the vote a likely result of the growth that WestJet has undergone since its early days, saying that the airline has ��lost that kind of feisty upstart David and Goliath feeling.��

Public pressure, executive chairman resignation come among wider troubles for Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:15:10 +0000

Ballooning C Series costs, job losses and government cash all played into the recent investor revolt at Bombardier, but running underneath are other problems: The C Series is picking up steam after a slow start, but faces new hurdles in the form of complaints filed by Boeing.

On the rail side, the company��s Swedish office has been rocked by bribery charges, while flaws are hampering rail-car development in Australia �� and the company has missed delivery deadlines for Toronto��s new street cars and light rail cars.

Public outcry prompts Pierre Beaudoin to give up Bombardier executive role

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:11:59 +0000

Public demonstrations and a shareholder revolt weren��t enough to keep Bombardier chairman Pierre Beaudoin from re-election, though he has stepped back from his former executive role.

Bombardier��s institutional investors by and large withheld support for Beaudoin and the executive pay raise, but Bombardier��s two-tiered share structure gives the founding family control; both measures passed easily.

For Quebecers, Bombardier��s shine has worn off

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 15 May 2017 17:53:16 +0000

By all accounts, Quebecers have had it with Bombardier, and they showed it during the company��s annual meeting last week. After months of bad news, culminating in government bailouts and 14,000 jobs hitting the chopping block, the word that top execs were getting an almost 50-per cent pay raise made many throw up their hands in disgust.

In response, the founding family doubled down on the executive compensation in the name of retailing top talent.

Bombardier annual meeting turns into crucible for CEO Pierre Beaudoin

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 18:40:07 +0000

As late as Thursday morning, it was still not clear whether Pierre Beaudoin would be able to hang on as Chairman of Bombardier��s board of directors. Even though the founding family��s Class A shares give them over 50 percent of the voting power, the investor revolt that is currently raging is a clear indication that there is a real appetite for change.

Desautels Professor Karl Moore says that, though the board must pay attention to governance issues, Mr. Beaudoin is a valuable asset.

Research into project team makeup arrives at surprising conclusion

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 18:36:25 +0000

A research paper authored in part by Desautels Professor and Canada Research Chair in Technology, Management, and Healthcare Samer Faraj compared the traditional management style (where the most experienced person is in charge) with the more self-driving teams that are a hallmark of agile systems development.

Bombardier in major shareholder showdown

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:47:09 +0000

The fallout from Bombardier��s executive compensation scandal isn��t over yet. After the company��s recent bad-news cocktail of layoffs, ballooning C Series development costs, and a heavy taxpayer payout, the executive pay issue has raised eyebrows. Several high-profile institutional investors have had enough, and noted that they would be withholding their support �� including, but not limited to, the Caisse de d��p?t et placement du Quebec.

Desautels alumnus nominated for Wesdome directorship

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:43:34 +0000

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has announced the slate of 2017 director nominees to be voted on at the annual meeting, which will be in Toronto on June 21, 2017. Among the list of nominees is Charles B. Main (BCom��79), who has three-decades of mining and finance experience, including positions at Yamana Gold, Normandy Mining, TVX Gold and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre reveals 2017 X-1 Accelerator cohort

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:41:35 +0000

This year��s X-1 cohort has been announced. It��s a diverse group, and one that boasts participants from the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup and the ��ֱ��bվ Lean Startup Program, as well as a higher number of women than men.

Welcome new GCPA cohort

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:25:30 +0000

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program is delighted to have welcomed 49 new students, along with a returning cohort of 45 that will write the Chartered Professional Accountants?of Canada (CPA) Common Final Exam (CFE) this September.

The CFE is three-day examination that requires candidates to demonstrate the depth and breadth of their abilities in accordance with the CPA competencies, which includes an understanding of leadership, teamwork, communications, and strategy.

��ֱ��bվ to launch international retail-management school with gift from Bensadoun Family Foundation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 12 May 2017 12:35:14 +0000

��ֱ��bվ is on its way to becoming a global centre for retail-management training, thanks to a $25-million gift from Aldo Bensadoun (BCom'64, LLD'12) via the Bensadoun Family Foundation.

The goal is to launch an inter-disciplinary school where students can come together with researchers and industry insiders to develop solutions for the ever-changing modern retail landscape.

Desautels alumnus ran brokerage firm, was president of TSX

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:28:09 +0000

J. Pearce Bunting? (BCom'52) grew up during the Great Depression, then rose through the ranks of his father��s brokerage firm to become president in 1967. Ten years later, he became president of the TSX and modernized the operation by introducing a computerized trading system.

The technology was immensely unpopular with old-guard floor traders, but times were changing��and Mr. Bunting is now remembered as having been good for the exchange. Patrick Mars, who ran Bunting��s old company, said that ��Under his watch the exchange prospered and did well.��

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA alumnus gets top job at Longueuil Police

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:25:04 +0000

Lebanon native Fady Dagher (EMBA'12) has lived in Montreal since 1986. When he took over from Denis Desroches as chief of the Longueuil police in February, many on the south shore force didn��t want another Montrealer in charge.

Karl Moore on introverts, extroverts, and Warren Buffett

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:19:53 +0000

Back in January, Karl Moore took a group of Desautels students to meet Warren Buffett at his Omaha offices. Mr. Buffett is known to be an introvert, and his conduct during the visit bore that out; rather than expounding on everything that came up, Mr. Buffett stuck to speaking on subjects he knows well. He also avoided working the crowd, rather staying with a small group of students and having a full-on conversation.

Maybe it��s time to second-guess the Harvard MBA and its ilk

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:16:03 +0000

In a recent op-ed, Financial Times editor Andrew Hill takes issue with the methodologies of the MBA programs offered by the Harvard Business School and other schools worldwide. In this, he aligns himself with The Golden Passport author Duff McDonald and Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, who says that the HBS doesn��t train its MBA students to be good managers, but is rather ��putting them on a fast-track they don��t deserve to be on.��

Desautels alumna and Ericsson senior VP on travel, networking, and engaging others in decision-making

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:06:12 +0000

Rima Qureshi (BCom'87, MBA'96) knows all about learning to adapt. In an interview with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, she says that as a highly analytical, self-contained decision-maker, her position as senior VP and North American head of Ericsson has taught her the importance of listening, getting others involved in decision-making early, and finding a common position to build on.

MCCHE is at the centre of efforts to support Indian pulse production

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 11 May 2017 13:39:25 +0000

The Pulse Innovation Platform of the ��ֱ��bվ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) brings new methods of food production and marketing to India.

New podcast by Desautels alumnus looks at growth through company founders�� stories

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 May 2017 16:52:55 +0000

Deron Triff (MBA'98) has had an enviable career; he��s worked for PBS, TED, and Scholastic. Now, he��s founded a new media incubator with another former TED executive, June Cohen.

Wait, What? specializes in creating VR series, apps, and video for social media. The company��s latest creation is a 10-episode podcast called Masters of Scale. Each episode sees host and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman explore the ways that iconic founders grew their companies into major players, often from nothing.

The Desautels professor who is taking on the MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 May 2017 16:48:20 +0000

Henry Mintzberg is looking beyond the MBA. For years, the Desautels Professor railed against what many in the corporate world see as the ultimate form of business education.

Instead, he launched the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) in 2004. The program eschews MBA staples like case studies and strategy in favour of a learning process based on sharing and learning from one��s fellow students.

Crowdfunding falls short on inclusiveness

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 May 2017 16:42:16 +0000

Crowdfunding��s profile has been on a constant rise ever since it first landed two decades back. It��s an ideal platform for entrepreneurs in edgy sectors looking for capital, as well as for getting consumers directly involved in funding products that interest them. The other side of the equation has always been to get funding for traditionally under-served entrepreneur groups like women or people of colour.

Think that job tenure is evaporating? Not so fast

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:51:48 +0000

Experts keep saying that median job tenure has been in free fall for years; that switching careers and jobs is just the new reality. But the facts don��t necessarily support that position. It��s a more nuanced field than most people realise, and some segments are actually seeing less movement than before.

International Advisory Board member awarded Alumni Association��s highest honour

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:38:20 +0000

On May 2nd, 300 guests gathered at Montreal��s Omni Mont-Royal Hotel for this year��s ��ֱ��bվ Alumni Association Awards. All told, 17 members of the ��ֱ��bվ community were honoured for outstanding service to the university and society.

Luc Papineau��s next big thing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:43:43 +0000

After four years as VP and Director at Valeurs Mobili��res Desjardins, Luc Papineau (BA��81, MBA��91) thinks it��s time to kick his game up a notch by doubling VMD��s Montreal-area advisors and diving further into the opportunities offered by the allophone market.

Fengate taps Desautels advisor to chair board

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:35:58 +0000

Michael Boychuk (BCom'77, DPA'78) is the new Chair of the Advisory Board at Fengate Real Asset Investments, a board that he��s been on since 2014. Mr. Boychuk��s experience in capital markets is an asset at a time when Fengate is undergoing a period of huge growth. He served as Senior VP Treasurer at BCE until 2009, then President and CEO at Bimcor until 2015.

Mr. Brahm Spilfogel joins Desautels Global Experts

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:15:26 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomes Brahm Spilfogel (BCom��91), Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of Canadian Equities at RBC Asset Management Inc.,? as a Desautels Global Expert (DGE).
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Swimmer, Pharmacist and bank CEO: a Desautels alumnus�� journey

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:31:45 +0000

Barclays Bank Kenya CEO Jeremy Awori (MBA��96) more or less fell into banking. He started out as a competitive swimmer, but when his Olympic dream fell apart he went to the UK on a scholarship and became a pharmacist.

After practicing for a few years, Mr. Awori opted for an MBA in Finance at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management, which led him into a job at Standard Chartered Bank.

Desautel alumna appointed CFO of Northern Sphere Mining

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:28:15 +0000

Northern Sphere Mining Corp. has announced that Monique L. Delorme (BCom��88, DPA��91) will be taking over from Robin Pilkey as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Delorme is already involved with Northern Sphere, having worked with the company as a consultant for the past three years.

Aside from that, she has over 25 years of experience guiding publicly traded companies, including Maple Leaf Foods, Hollinger, and most recently, Zonetail. Ms. Delorme has both Canadian and U.S. CPA designations.

Boeing comes after Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:26:12 +0000

The protectionist wave sweeping across Washington right now spells trouble for Canadian businesses. After strong words from the White House about Canadian softwood and dairy, Boeing has opted to take a jab at Bombardier, filing complaints with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission over government subsidies that it claims have given Bombardier a pricing advantage.

Callinex Mines appoints Desautels alumnus as CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:23:14 +0000

Vancouver-based mining company Callinex Mines Inc. has announced two new appointments to its c-suite: Jordan Butler has been made VP of Corporate Development, while Matthew Anderson (BCom��05) has been brought onboard as Chief Financial Officer, replacing the departing Rebecca Moriarty.

Mr. Anderson has lots of experience in natural resource extraction: he was previously a senior consultant with Malaspina Consultants, serving as CFO of I-Minerals, Terra Nova Energy and Dynamic Oil & Gas Exploration, Inc. Before that, he was an accountant at BDO Canada and EY.

EXplorance among Canada��s best workplaces for 4th year

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 16:11:41 +0000

Montreal��s eXplorance has made it onto the Great Place to Work list of the best workplaces for the 4th year in a row. EXplorance is a learning experience management specialist that has gone through huge growth and acquired a business intelligence solutions provider over the past year without losing its corporate culture.

CEO Samer Saab (BEng'93, MBA'96) calls growth a ��multidisciplinary challenge,�� saying that ��you have to constantly challenge the status quo, while sustaining your business culture.��

Job skills that spell career success

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:38:24 +0000

According to a recent piece at Cheatsheet.com, the news is good for students looking forward to entering the job market: the vast majority of employers are looking for college grads this year. That being said, many of today��s grads are missing the key abilities that those companies are looking for. Skills like good oral and written communication, teamwork, and problem-solving will open the door to career success.

Government is a bad match for Trump��s management style

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:34:25 +0000

Donald Trump��s 100-day-old presidency has come up short according to nearly any metric. As the U.S. President has failed to get major legislation passed, or to fill some key government positions, he has taken to governing by executive order. But even those orders haven��t really produced the results he was looking for.

Still, President Trump has surrounded himself with captains of industry with as little experience in governing as he has. The upshot is a lack of movement on even seemingly easy GOP issues like repealing Obama��s healthcare law.

��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA alumni among honourees at Les Mercuriades 2017

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:26:04 +0000

Les Mercuriades honours excellence and talent in Quebec companies. This year, the 37th annual awards show brought the cream of Quebec��s business set out to Montreal��s Palais des congr��s for a night not to be forgotten.

In fact, ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBAs were some of the evening��s biggest winners: Groupe Desch��nes�� Fran?ois Desch��nes (EMBA��10) won for ��D��veloppement d��une technologie Web ou mobile�� in the large enterprise category, while Edelman Montreal won ��Employeur de l��ann��e�� in the small and medium-sized enterprise category.

Student-mentor programs hit their stride

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:46:32 +0000

As students looking to start their careers realize the value of getting sound advice, the number of student-mentor pairings in Canada is growing at a rapid rate. The growth and evolution of the Desautels mentorship program echoes that of many other schools�� programs. When the Desautels MBA mentorship started a decade ago, it was aimed at female students, but has since expanded to include all students and an online component.

Announcing the 2017 SEI Impact Internship Cohort

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:38:38 +0000

Startups and raises, frank words by James Green

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:20:56 +0000

In a recent op-ed for Fortune.com, Magnetic CEO James Green (BMus'86) discusses how to ask for a raise when you work in the sometimes-volatile startup space.

Samira Sakhia to present at investor conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:16:43 +0000

At the Bloom Burton & Co Healthcare Investor Conference this May, Knight Therapeutics�� president, Samira Sakhia (BCom��90, DPA��94, MBA��01) will be giving the Montreal-based specialty pharmaceutics company��s corporate update.

The event takes place at the Sheraton Centre Hotel at 11:30 on May 1. Those who won��t be at the event, but who are still interested in the presentation, can download a copy at the company��s website (gudknight.com).

Affordable water purification arrives in India

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:55:03 +0000

There are many parts of India where access to clean drinking water is a constant stressor. Now, a product invented by Desautels alumna Dr. Padma Venkat (IMHL��14) and funded in part by a $100,000 Grand Challenges Canada grant promises to alleviate the pressure on regions with little access to clean drinking water. After extensive field testing and design refinements, the Tamras device is ready for prime time.

The Desautels alumnus at the centre of a CAE/JAL joint venture

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:50:25 +0000

Quentin O��Mahony?is a long way from his Abbottsford, BC home. He lives, works and plays in Japan as the General Manager of CAE��s joint flight-simulator and flight training venture with Japan Airlines, a job that includes overseeing cost efficiencies, preparing the ground to expand operations, and overseeing a training centre in South Korea. He has been at it since 2015, when he helped launch the program at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

Dobson Cup judge on Montreal��s startup scene

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:15:06 +0000

Kristina Tomaz-Young knows a thing or two about startups. She��s been involved with several projects since 2007, both as an adviser and as founder of her own companies, including Venture Cap TV and Skill2Go. She sat with The Dobson Chronicles to discuss her development as a businessperson, how to garner success at home and beyond, and judging the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup. Of the Montreal startup culture, Ms. Tomaz-Young is bullish, pointing to universities like ��ֱ��bվ, the city��s venture capital firms, and incubators as proof of a vibrant scene. As for the Dobson Cup, Ms.

Supremex announces addition of Desautels alumnus as CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:12:47 +0000

Packaging specialist Supremex has announced the addition of Bertrand Jolicoeur to the executive team as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Jolicoeur comes off a stint as CFO and VP of rendering company Sanimax, and before that, he worked at Unican Security Systems and St Laurent Paperboard. He has also been the Corporate Controller at ABB and at Astral Media, though he got his start as an auditor at KPMG. Mr.

Desautels alumnus featured in new sports series�� debut episode

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:09:53 +0000

Montreal-based YouTube mega-channel Watchmojo recently launched a hockey web show through its new Watchmojo Studios division. The Lineup is part panel show and part gameshow, pitting teams of personalities against each other in a hockey-trivia battle, with each episode following a specific theme. The inaugural episode was about the all-time top 10 NHL forwards and featured Andy Nulman (BCom'83), co-founder of Play the Future and former CEO of Just For Laughs. Mr. Nulman enjoyed his experience, saying that ��The Lineup was a blast.

From class project to the Grit Prize: one Dobson Cup team��s journey

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:56:47 +0000

CardioLink was the winner of this year��s Dobson Cup Grit Prize, which honours ��outstanding dedication towards establishing [a] business venture.�� The multidisciplinary team��s members are pulled from ��ֱ��bվ, Concordia University and the ?cole de technologie sup��rieure (?TS). The CardioLink team is working towards a new, affordable method for replacing heart valves, which also happens to be safer for the patient and less frustrating for surgeons.

Leadership, management and a false dichotomy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:53:27 +0000

In a letter to Malaysia��s The Star Online, management consultant Dr Ranjit Singh Malhi takes issue with the widely-held distinction between managers and leaders. Though many theorists draw a line between effectiveness (the bailiwick of leaders) and efficiency (a manager��s wheelhouse), Dr.

Movies that MBAs can learn from: professors have their say

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:42:05 +0000

Poets and Quants recently asked business educators to name their top picks for films from which MBAs could learn a lesson or two. The range of movies mentioned was wide, and included some films that do not, at first, seem to be obvious choices. So, while films like The Wolf of Wall Street, 1986��s Gung-Ho, and Margin Call show up on the list, some professors give the nod to movies like Zootopia and The Godfather.

Spotlight on ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:07:56 +0000

As part of its series on social innovations at different universities, Le D��lit recently took a look the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship��s efforts, including the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator, which is a 10-week intensive that gives participants a chance at pitching their projects to the Centre��s network of entrepreneurs in hopes of landing funding. The program is a fantastic gateway into the world of finance.

Desautels alumnus to speak at emerging managers roundtable

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:55:54 +0000

On May 3rd, Brett Hickey (BCom'02), founder and CEO of middle-market alternative asset manager Star Mountain Capital, is slated to speak at the 20th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. He will be addressing the Emerging Manager Roundtable, which will deal with best practises, innovation, and scale.

Dobson Cup winners announced

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:48:09 +0000

From 136 initial pitches, 121 went on to compete. The semi-finals brought the field down to 40 finalists and now, the 2017 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup powered by National Bank has revealed the slate of winners. Up for grabs was a total of $106,000, which was awarded to the top teams in the categories of Social Enterprise, Health Sciences, Small & Medium Enterprise, and Innovation Driven Enterprise. This year��s slate of entries came from all of ��ֱ��bվ��s faculties and schools.

Diversity is big on campus

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:34:58 +0000

As the world becomes ever more diversified and globalized, it��s? time for the C-suite to reflect that reality. At the head of the pack, the joint ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA program has aimed to keep its classes as diverse as possible. There is a fellowship in place for nominations from the non-profit space, and another for aboriginals. The program also takes advantage of conferences to reach out to women and entrepreneurs.

CEOs, academics and how to run a restaurant

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:31:08 +0000

Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore was recently interviewed on The Grilled Podcast to discuss his development as a businessman and academic, collaboration and bringing CEOs in to speak to his classes. He then interviews those CEOs on his podcast, The CEO Series.

Eytan Bensoussan on mentoring, entrepreneurship and modern business banking

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:29:28 +0000

Eytan Bensoussan (BSc��05, MBA/LLB��10) loves a challenge. He has studied math, bio-chemistry, political science and management. In his career life, he worked for McKinsey & Company, the Globe and Mail, and Ferst Capital Partners before co-founding Ferst Digital, which is a modern banking platform for small businesses and start-ups.

Metaphor, literacy and ��fake news��

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:23:02 +0000

Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner writes in a recent Asia Times op-ed that, as societies become literate, earlier metaphors become codified as literal truths, much to the detriment of those societies and the cultures that exist within them. There are parallels between the ��fake news�� of today and analogues in early societies, where one people��s superstitions about another group could bring the two into conflict.��

As feds unveil pot legalization plans, producers�� shares slip

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:40:35 +0000

Ottawa has released its plan to legalize marijuana, and the hit on big cannabis shares has been heavy. Concerns about how fast the government is moving to squeeze out illegal producers, a law-enforcement-heavy public announcement and a feeling that the government is stepping back from its plans for an industrial-scale market are leaving investors with questions.

At the CAFAs, glitz and glitterati are on parade

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:38:02 +0000

In some ways, it��s the party of the year. On April 7th, Canada��s biggest fashion names gathered in Toronto for the fourth Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. The event was heavy on pizzazz, from the pre-event cocktails to the after-dinner party. The guest list was a who��s who of Canada��s glitterati, from Erdem Moralioglu to David Dixon.

A call to curb cabotage in Australia

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:33:02 +0000

In the Australian coastal shipping reform efforts, the discussion has come down to whether or not cabotage (the practice of using foreign companies for domestic shipping) should be promoted or limited.

In The Maritime Executive, Dermot Loughane says that yes, national-flag shipping tends to cost more, but a healthy industry gets crewmembers buying houses and goods with dollars that would otherwise be going overseas. Mr. Loughane points to Canada, where ��It is a rare thing now �� to find an experienced Master or Chief Engineer administering the shipping system.��

Quebec��s hottest new microbrewery works local angle

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:26:16 +0000

New Deal Brewing Co. co-owner Daleyne Guay (EMBA��2016) says that, over the past five years, microbews have risen to 8.9% of the Quebec market, while the majors have lost 1% per year and imports have taken up the space in-between. Within this context, Mr. Guay is on a mission to make you to reach for one of his Boldwin beers before you grab that next Stella Artois. New Deal has positioned itself as the province��s only 100% organic brewery, which also maximises sustainability throughout its production process.

EMBA alumna on leadership, success and working in a male-dominated environment

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:17:29 +0000

France-Margaret B��langer (EMBA��14) grew up in Matane, a world away from her current life as Chief Legal Officer at the Montreal Canadiens. She sat down with Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore to talk about her journey from small-town Quebec to an English-language Cegep, then on to law school and a great job at a big-ticket law firm. On the way, she earned an MBA as a means of becoming a better business adviser.

Professor Steve Fortin appointed to Accounting Standards Board

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:47:58 +0000

Professor Steve Fortin, CPA, CA has been named to the Financial Reporting Accounting Standards Board (AcSB). The AcSB?is an independent body with the authority to establish accounting standards for use by all Canadian entities outside the public sector. The AcSB serves the public interest by establishing standards for financial reporting by all Canadian private sector entities and by contributing to the development of internationally accepted financial reporting standards.

Desautels achieves second consecutive win at PRMIA

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:44:30 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels undergraduate students: Evan Coulter, Valentyn Litvin, Meagan Prins, and Marina Simonian who won the top prize at the prestigious PRMIA International Risk Management Challenge- marking a second consecutive victory for the Faculty at this competition.

Electric snowmobiles set to take centre stage

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:33:18 +0000

Next winter, Whistler Blackcomb and Canadian Wilderness Adventures will become some of the first companies to offer electric snowmobiles to clients. The machines are made by Quebec-based Taiga Motors, which built on its first-place finish in the 2016 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup��s Innovation Track to expand its technology and develop a revolutionary all-electric snowmobile from the ground up.

2014 Dobson Cup participant on how winning changed her

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:30:22 +0000

Montreal-based Lantinga Vita is all about merging functionality, a chic design and sustainability. The company��s Tempus bag is an Italian-made, multi-functional bag that boasts a compartment for a 15�� laptop and a thermal pocket for food. The company��s founder and CEO, Nina Lantinga, recently spoke with The Dobson Chronicles about the entrepreneurial life, growing her business and winning the Grit Prize at the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup 2014.

Winning Dobson Cup team on entrepreneurship, plans for the future and head movement as disease indicator

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:01:48 +0000

Startup Saccade Analytics was the first place winner of the 2017 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup Health Sciences Track. The team��s pitch involved analyzing eye and head movement to help diagnose neural diseases. The team sat down with the Dobson Chronicles to talk about what made them dive into the entrepreneurial life, and eye-head movement as an indicator of disease �� including, but not limited to, concussion. The team��s work builds on a foundation laid by team member Professor Mimi Galiana, who is a pioneer in the field.

Is Bombardier too big to fail? A TV panel discusses the seminal Quebec company

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:59:12 +0000

Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore appeared on an April 7th Breakfast Television panel to address the question of whether or not Bombardier is too big to fail. Professor Moore stated that, in some ways, this is definitely true, just because of the role it plays in the Canadian economy and the fact that it is ��Canada��s greatest global competitor, in terms of size and in terms of where the exports go.��

��ֱ��bվ lands on Corporate Knights�� Future 40 list

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:48:07 +0000

Now in its fourth edition, Corporate Knights�� Future 40 ranking is a yearly roundup of companies and organizations that are transitioning towards a low-carbon future. The list heavily reflects Ontario-based companies and utilities, but there is also a lot of representation from Canada��s mining sector and medium-sized oil and gas producers, all of which are pivoting towards greater sustainability in their production processes.

Imran Amed honoured with Vanguard Award

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:42:51 +0000

��I��m not looking at fashion through a Canadian lens, or even a Western lens, but a global lens,�� says Imran Amed (BCom'97). Indeed, he doesn��t even look at it through the eyes of someone who grew up steeped in fashion. Mr. Amed started Business of Fashion as a personal blog while he was working as a management consultant with zero fashion training. Today, his London-based site is the go-to source for news-hungry glitterati.

Montreal team nets $50,000 for its green housing design

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:34:09 +0000

A joint ��ֱ��bվ-Concordia effort has won a $50,000 federal grant to bring its innovative row-house design to the International Solar Decathlon in China next year. TeamMTL��s design takes aim at the growing affordable-urban-housing crisis, successfully marrying energy efficiency and sustainability with comfort and affordability.

Marijuana sector likely to constrict as it matures

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:28:13 +0000

Desautels Professor Ken Lester was interviewed on BNN about the commodification of marijuana post-legalization. He discussed product choice, the question of how branding might be constrained by the impending legislation, and the tricky taxation line that the governments will have to trace in order to not send consumers back to the black market.

Future food now: how insects will solve world hunger

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:23:20 +0000

In an interview on Fox Business Network, Aspire CEO and former MBA student?Mohammed Ashour?makes the case for eating bugs as a way to meet the world��s growing protein requirements. His company, the Aspire Group, runs a cricket farm in Texas and a palm weevil larvae operation in Ghana, both aimed at creating a sustainable insect-based food industry. Mr. Ashour says that both insects are ��extremely nutritious, and have a high amount of protein, iron and other micro-nutrients; and utilize an extraordinarily low amount of resources to produce.��

A refreshing take on healthcare

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:42:14 +0000

Dr. Anoop Kumar (IMHL��15) has published a new book, Michelanglo��s Medicine: how redefining the human body will transform health and healthcare. The book offers?a refreshing look at the human body not just as a bunch of organs, but rather as ��a masterpiece, waiting to be discovered.�� Dr. Kumar proposes a new approach based on his experiences as an ER doctor, as well as the eastern philosophies he grew up with.

Desautels alumnus named Exec VP at PNG Gold

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:42:20 +0000

West Vancouver-based PNG Gold has announced the appointment of Wesley Marstaller (BCom'05)?as Executive Vice President of the corporation. Before coming on board at PNG Gold, Mr. Marstaller served in several capacities at the Macquarie Group, then as COO of the Rennie Group. PNG Gold CEO Greg Clarkes praises Mr. Marstaller, saying that his expertise will help with ��building the management group necessary to achieve the Company��s near and long term goals.��

PNG Gold is a mining company specialized in gold exploration in Papua New Guinea.?

Public outrage over executive pay raises forces Bombardier into damage control

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:19:11 +0000

Bombardier��s recent executive pay raises have caused heavy public criticism in the face of recent cash injections from the federal and Quebec governments. In an interview on BNN, Desautels Professor Karl Moore states that some of the outrage is misguided, since so many of the execs joined Bombardier partway through the year, which skews the numbers.

James Rickards and the end of the economy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:15:24 +0000

A recent Forbes book review delves into James Rickards�� The Road to Ruin: The Global Elites�� Secret Plan For The Next Financial Crisis, which makes the case that there is a big-ticket financial collapse coming, one that dwarfs the 2008 recession. Rickards lays much of the blame on macroeconomics, drawing a parallel between it and astrology.

Mintzberg on why the US can��t be run like a business

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:12:46 +0000

In a recent piece for the Harvard Business Review, Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg takes aim at US President Trump��s attempts to run the United States like a business, then demolishes them. Professor Mintzberg questions the wisdom of trying to marry such disparate systems �� after all, business has a very simple, measureable yardstick in the form of profit, which makes it a poor model for governing.

Dobson Cup winners announced

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:38:02 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup 2017 powered by National Bank is over, and the winners have been announced. From the initial 136 applications, 121 teams pitched their startups in the run-up to the semi-finals. Then, 40 of those teams moved on to the finals on March 22. All in all, $106,000 of seed funding was divided among the top entries across four categories: Social Enterprise, Health Sciences, Small & Medium Enterprise and Innovation Driven Enterprise.

Desautels alumnus bets on bugs to solve world hunger

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:59:37 +0000

As the world��s population increases, the pressure to find an ecologically-feasible protein source is mounting, so former MBA student?Mohammed Ashour?of the Aspire Food Group is bringing a foreign concept to the US: eating insects. Long a staple protein source in many countries, bugs offer a bigger protein hit, and require fewer resources than traditional livestock does.

Les pr��dictions ��conomiques prosp��rent sur des mod��les qui ne fonctionnent pas

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:45:56 +0000

The permanent forecasting market and its fallout?

A piece in Contrepoints takes the whole practise of regular GDP forecasting to task for being based on flawed economic models, referencing Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner��s article in the inaugural issue of American Affairs, in which he calls for the abandonment of macroeconomics in favour of a more accountability-based model. Greater accountability would result in maximized potential and fewer squandered resources.

Karl Moore talks Canada-US relations on PBS

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:41:26 +0000

Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore was interviewed on a recent episode of Mountain Lake Journal to talk about pipelines, the Bombardier bailout, The Hot Cities Tour and the changing landscape of relations between Canada and the United States.

Desautels Assistant Professor named to prestigious list

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:39:02 +0000

The 2017 edition of Poets and Quants�� Best 40 Under 40 Professors list is out, and on it are four teachers at Canadian institutions �� including Desautels Assistant Professor Sebastien Betermier. Professor Betermier teaches investment management and has been nominated for the Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award four times.

MBA no guarantee of long-term success

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:29:40 +0000

Three separate studies, including one authored in part by Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, have concluded that the MBA is not the gateway to business success after all �� findings that are at odds with what many in the business community have come to believe. Instead, Mintzberg discovered that most of his subjects headed companies that eventually went bankrupt, or that removed them as CEO.

The Calgary boy and Desautels alumnus who became a fashion pundit: Imran Amed

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:06:17 +0000

Imran Amed is the founder and editor-in-chief of online fashion news hub The Business of Fashion (BoF), which has overtaken the venerable Womens Wear Daily as the industry��s main news source. But it wasn��t a hidden desire to be a designer that made him start blogging about fashion; he was always more interested in the business side of things. Or, as he says, ��I was less drawn to what Michael Jackson wore than how his latest album was performing on the Billboard charts.��

Desautels alumna runs for city council in Colorado

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:01:30 +0000

Melissa Youssef (MBA'91)?is stepping into municipal politics in Durango, Colorado. She is a civically-minded member of the community and a successful businesswoman; Ms. Youssef is VP of the local Parks and Recreation Advisory board, and has served as President of the Durango Discovery Museum and VP of the school district��s Board of Education. She was founder and CEO of a medical billing practise, and previously worked in several analyst positions in real estate, finance and corporate banking. Ms.

Caisse de d��p?t reluctant about doing business in Russia

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:56:10 +0000

As the drama surrounding a Swedish bribery probe of Bombardier��s activities in Azerbaijan continues, it has become clear that the Caisse de d��p?t?et placement du Qu��bec, which owns 30 per cent of Bombardier��s rail division, won��t do business in the former Soviet Union due to high rates of corruption, a lack of transparency and myriad other problems �� including the Kremlin��s penchant for getting involved in some sectors. This is in opposition to Bombardier��s willingness to operate in the area.

Social enterprise and innovation: an interview with Jake Wildman-Sisk

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:51:49 +0000

As judge for the Social Enterprise category at the semi-finals of this year��s ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup, Jake Wildman-Sisk��s credentials are solid: Not only did he help develop the first social systems innovation lab in New Brunswick, but he has also worked for the Fredericton Food Bank, and is currently an innovation fellow at the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation��s RECODE initiative, which supports students�� efforts to become agents of progress.

Andrew Potter, the debate continues

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:59:50 +0000

Amid the fallout from former ��ֱ��bվ Institute for the Study of Canada director Andrew Potter��s Maclean��s article about stranded motorists, the Globe and Mail interviewed ��ֱ��bվ Principal Suzanne Fortier, who defended Professor Potter��s resignation as director of MISC.

Taking on a major drought with solar power

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:49:44 +0000

Farmers in the coastal Kenyan county of Kilifi are locked into a drought that has so far killed over 20,000 livestock. And now the Red Cross is coming to the rescue. A new, solar-powered water delivery system has been set up to tap the area��s major pipeline and deliver water to pumps in villages throughout the area. The system reduces delivery interruptions caused by power outages, as well as the long walks that residents had to take to access the old system��s collection points.

The pursuit of happiness through the ages

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:43:05 +0000

Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner gave a lecture as part of the Centre for the Thought of John Paul II��s series on Moral Capitalism, in which he explored the concept of the pursuit of happiness, as first codified in the US��s 1776 Declaration of Independence. He goes into the fact that the Declaration��s use of the term was no more than a promise to set up a legal framework that would let people try their luck or live happily �� without even trying to classify just what that happiness meant.

Improving innovation policy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:32:25 +0000

During a debate hosted in part by the Centre for the Thought of John Paul II in Warsaw, Poland, Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner explores the military origins of venture capital, as well as the associated National Defence Education Act, which he blames for starting the decline he sees in the quality of university education.

Shoes, economics and entrepreneurship: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:29:44 +0000

John Tamny starts his review of Nike founder Phil Knight��s eminently enjoyable memoir, Shoe Dog, with a quote by Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner that macroeconomics is a ��tautology and a myth, a dangerous one at that, sustaining that prosperity is necessarily linked to territory, national units and government spending in general.�� He then goes into why the book��s author would likely agree with Professor Brenner. Indeed, Nike��s continued existence is partly a product of an integrated global economy.

Social Media for Startups: a workshop to build from

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:26:45 +0000

At the last of this season��s ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship workshops, participants were treated to an in-depth understanding of what social media can do for startups. The workshop, led in part by Desautels Marketing and Communications Coordinator V��ronique Beaulieu-Fowler, delved into best practices for solidifying a company��s online presence. It can be broken down into several factors, touching on everything from keeping up the quality of one��s social-media content to understanding one��s audience.

Canada stagnates while the US charges ahead: why VC in Canada is doing so poorly

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:22:56 +0000

In a recent piece for Asia Times, Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner shines a light on Canada��s VC culture, contrasting its sluggish returns with those of the US, which outstrips its northern neighbour across the border. Professor Brenner lays the blame on everything from Canada��s taxation schemes (which he says reduce the incentive to invest and sap the necessary capital that angel investors could put toward nascent entrepreneurs) to a weakened state of academia in this country.

Jobs and youth: is the degree still the best start?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:12:28 +0000

On a recent Breakfast Television youth employment panel, Desautels Assistant Professor Matissa Hollister said that, though it��s not necessarily an employment guarantee, ��on average, it��s very clear that the university degree is the smarter, the better way to go.�� But even so, the world has changed, and a degree by itself just isn��t enough. First, there��s the perennial chicken-and-egg issue, where it takes a job to get the experience required to get a job.

Among Best 40 Professors Under 40

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:45:50 +0000

For his engaging teaching and excellence in research, Professor Sebastien Betermier has been named by Poets & Quants as one of this year��s Best 40 Under 40 Professors.?

Groupe Desch��nes mise sur les acquisitions

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:40:08 +0000

Desch��nes Group goes all-in for acquisitions?

Northleaf appoints Desautels alumnus to its infrastructure team

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:01:49 +0000

Northleaf Capital Partners has brought former Goldman Sachs banking analyst Simon Bibeau?(BCom'15) on board to perform market research and asset management duties in its infrastructure team. Northleaf Capital is a Canadian private-markets investment firm with over $9 billion in private equity and offices in Toronto, Chicago, Menlo Park and London.

Supply-chain tests and solutions for growing Lush handmade cosmetics

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:56:21 +0000

Lush��s North American factories in Vancouver and Etobicoke are putting out bath bombs at a frenetic pace to keep up with the demands of the rapidly-growing company �� and the extremely short turnaround that a preservative-free product line entails. But as the company and the wider organic and Fairtrade industries grow, they put increased strain on suppliers and growers.

A rare pleasure: praise comes seldom for older workers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:53:36 +0000

For young workers just starting their careers, praise from their superiors can be a real boost. But, as Desautels Professor Karl Moore says in a recent piece for Forbes, professional praise dries up when they enter their 40s and 50s, since professional excellence becomes a given. Interviews that Professor Moore has conducted with senior-level professionals show this to be almost universal.

Charitable giving: the wealth factor

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:51:08 +0000

A study co-authored by Desautels Assistant Marketing Professor DaHee Han finds that there��s a big difference between the charitable giving habits of the wealthy and the less privileged.

Desautels MBA-Law student to spend year with Supreme Court of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:23:14 +0000

Aly R. H��ji, a student in the joint MBA-Law program at ��ֱ��bվ, has been selected to fill one of twenty-seven positions as Clerk for the Supreme Court of Canada. Under this highly selective appointment, he will work under the direction of a Supreme Court Judge and will fulfill various duties, including researching points of law, preparing memoranda of law and assisting the Judge in the general work of the Court.

New Pulse Platform launched to boost health and wealth in India

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:35:56 +0000

To develop new ways to innovate and support food enterprises in the pulse supply chain, the ��ֱ��bվ Centre of for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) has launched the Pulse Innovation Platform (PIP)-India in New Delhi on March 9th, 2017.

Au programme, d��veloppement personnel et ouverture d��esprit

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:22:34 +0000

Learning through sharing in the IMPM?

Karl Moore talks Hot Cities

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:02:17 +0000

For reading week, Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore took a group of students on the ninth edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour, which is an annual trip that gives 30 ��ֱ��bվ undergrads and alumni a close-up view of the cities and towns powering some of the world��s fastest-emerging economies.

Coaching and charity front-and-centre for former Desautels student

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:55:04 +0000

As Kevin Donovan enters his second year as head coach of a high-school lacrosse programme, he talks about his first game with the team, improving the squad��s place in the standings, and how accountability helps student athletes develop into adulthood.

GroundIt��s CEO on her entrepreneurial journey

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:50:01 +0000

Business partners Audrey Bolduc and Mitalie Makhani won the 2015 Dobson Cup with their pitch to make fertilizer from used coffee grounds. Now CEO of GroundIt, Ms. Bolduc returns to judge the 2017 Dobson Cup. She sat down with The Dobson Chronicles to talk about her company��s all-natural fertilizer, her incredible experience as a Dobson Cup contestant, how her time at Desautels has moulded who she is as an entrepreneur, and just what possessed her to found a startup while she was still in school.

Mal aim�� en France, le MBA cherche toujours son identit��

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:10:01 +0000

The MBA seeks its place in France

To many, an MBA is the springboard for a successful business career �� but not so in France, where MBA holders in the 120 top executive suites dropped from 37 per cent in 2011 to 21 per cent in 2015.

In Bermuda, arts and culture can be an enabler for progress

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:28:17 +0000

Desautels alumna Lauren Merkel?(MBA'13) makes the case that Bermuda��s best resource for moving the island nation forward is its arts and cultural capital. Ms. Merkel is a senior consultant at Toronto-based Lord Cultural Resources, which specializes in the cultural heritage sector.

IMPM student��s worldview changed in India

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:25:48 +0000

IMPM student Isabelle Graveline says that the programme��s Indian module has changed her approach to business �� and life. She saw how Indian businesswomen were using micro-finance to improve their lives, and visited a $1.5 billion biopharm company, started in its founder��s garage in 1978, where ��the biggest stakeholders are the employees.�� For Graveline, ��the firm��s focus on meeting its workers�� expectations really resonated with me.��

Desautels brings sustainability to the fore

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:22:38 +0000

An interdisciplinary specialization offered by the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM), in conjunction with the ��ֱ��bվ School of Environment and the Department of Geography, is giving business students a head start in the increasingly sustainability-concerned business world.

SNC-Lavalin CEO on strategy, communication and excellence

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:17:03 +0000

SNC-Lavalin CEO Neil Bruce sat down with Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore to discuss what it takes to keep a major engineering firm with 40,000 workers humming �� and crucially, to get his vision out across the whole organization. One of the biggest factors is straight-up communication. Keeping everyone abreast of the overall strategy, as well as the role that each person plays, helps everyone to stay on top of market trends and developments.

��ֱ��bվ Hot Cities Tour gives students a taste of Asia

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:13:46 +0000

For the ninth ��ֱ��bվ Hot Cities tour, Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore brought 40 students to Hong Kong, then Palawan and Manila in the Philippines to observe some of Asia��s strongest growing economies.

MBA students win big at HEC case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:41:10 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management was well represented at this year��s HEC Corporate Responsibility Challenge. Among the twelve competing teams, MBA students Taha Ataullah, Bernardo Pr?a Bressane, Hardeep Singh, and Karen Vanthuyne secured second place, while Angela Hernandez Castillo, Matt Jones, Akshay Kohli, and Margarita Komarova placed fifth.

The latter team was invited to present their case solution to the Board of Directors of ACEM Montreal Community Loan Fund in April.

An MBA victory at USC Global Case Competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:38:35 +0000

The Desautels MBA case team composed of Catherine Du Pont, Jiawei Lin, Helena Rati, Karen Sidhu, Jessica Truong secured first place at the USC Marshall Global Case Competition, which was hosted at the Amazon Headquarters in Seattle, WA. Congratulations to all!

Desautels case competition team lands unexpected prize

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:32:30 +0000

An undergraduate team from Desautels came home from a case competition in Portugal with an invite to go back for a month-long project aimed at making the city of Porto more attractive to startups. The prize is doubly sweet, as neither the team nor the officials saw it coming. Team member Aarushi Kumar says that ��It was not something we were expecting and it was not something the organizers were expecting to do, either.��

A record-breaking ��ֱ��bվ24

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:04:38 +0000

On March 15, 2017 our #DesautelsFamily came together to raise money for both our Faculty and ��ֱ��bվ as a whole.

A big thank-you to all those in our community who helped make this year��s #��ֱ��bվ24 a success!

Did you know that Desautels graduates alone gave a remarkable $187,000 to ��ֱ��bվ?

Whether you are a student, a graduate, a parent, or you work at Desautels, you made a difference for our University. You set records, you inspired others to get involved, and you supported our community.? Thank you so much!

Atypic : agence d��vou��e au d��veloppement du secteur pluriel

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:20:19 +0000

A commitment to change: nonprofits, business sense and research in action

New financial skills workshop at ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:13:36 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship��s recent Startup Financials workshop gave attendees a solid basis from which to build out financial projections, which can be the weakest link in many business plans. Expert presenters included pros from White Star Capital, Appetite (Honorable Mention at the 2016 Dobson Cup), and of course, National Bank.

Leadership lessons for today and tomorrow

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:10:19 +0000

A recent post on Changeboard examines what leadership will mean for coming generations, seen through the lens of Brexit and Trump in the world today. The piece throws the question to leading business departments from around the world.

Consulting Magazine names Desautels grad a 2017 rising star

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:35:29 +0000

Consulting Magazine has released its 2017 Rising Stars of the Profession 35 Under 35 list, and number 34 on that list is KPMG��s Matthew O��Connell, who is named for Excellence in Financial Services. Mr. O��Connell works in the company��s Forensic Advisory Services Practice, where he deals in anti-corruption, regulatory compliance and conflict minerals. He has taken point on several big-ticket investigations in a multitude of nations.

Principal discovers latest lessons in strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:38:29 +0000

On March 9, 2017, the Desautels Faculty of Management was delighted to welcome Principal and Vice-Chancellor of ��ֱ��bվ Suzanne Fortier to one of Professor Elliot Lifson��s classes on Strategy in Context (MGPO 645).

Strategy in Context explores strategy-making in a series of contemporary industry contexts and how different environments enable some competitive modes and maneuvers, while constraining others.

Along the way, students learn to analyze:

Un truc ultrasimple pour voler de succ��s en succ��s au travail!

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:04:57 +0000

A key method for highly-successful people

A new study by Desautels Assistant Professor Nathan Yang explores how to attain short-and long-term goals, using the database of mobile weight-loss app Lose It! to track user information and success rates.

Bombardier shaken by corruption allegations in Sweden

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:37:57 +0000

As Bombardier��s Swedish office is rocked by allegations of collusion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canadian companies operating abroad must operate in good faith, but that the case shouldn��t affect Ottawa��s recent $372.5-million loan to the company to fund the CSeries and Global 7000 projects.

Refaire le monde autour d��une bi��re d��ici

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:02:33 +0000

EMBA grad��s new project is a brewery with a difference

Porter Airlines�� CEO talks growth

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:57:59 +0000

Porter Airlines CEO Robert Deluce knows a thing or two about airlines. His father was a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, his parents started an airline in Ontario after World War II, and the whole family worked there at some point. Deluce himself got his pilot��s license while attending high school in Toronto.

How Desautels alumna Monia Mazigh took on the government and won

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:53:57 +0000

Monia Mazigh became a household name when her husband, Maher Arar, was detained and held without charge in the US, then deported to Syria in 2002. As Arar suffered in a Syrian cell, Mazigh��s persistent campaign to get him released not only brought Arar home, it also resulted in a Commission of Inquiry, which cleared him of wrongdoing �� and it changed Mazigh��s life. She went on to run for the federal NDP in the next election, and has been working in civil liberties and as an author ever since.

Comment un petit PDG deviendra-t-il grand?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:50:14 +0000

A new generation, a new model of leadership

With each session at the Institute of Leadership, cofounder Eric Paquette helps turn 250 managers and executives into true leaders, developing rhetoric skills, personal awareness and methods for getting everyone working together towards a unified goal.

Aldo founder passes the torch to his son

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:50:30 +0000

Aldo Bensadoun (BCom'64, LLD'12) is stepping down as chairman of the company that bears his name, as is CEO Patrik Frisk �� but continuity won��t be a problem: Bensadoun��s son, David, is taking on the CEO job, starting this April.

Profound appoints Desautels alumna to its Board of Directors

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:42:23 +0000

In its 2016 financial results press release, Mississauga-based Profound Medical announced the appointment of Samira Sakhia (BCom��90, MBA��01) to its Board of Directors. Ms. Sakhia is also a member of the Desautels International Advisory Board and serves as President of Knight Therapeutics. Prior to that, she was CFO of Paladin Labs, which she helped sell to Dublin-based pharma giant, Endo International.

Desautels scores win at CBS Case Competition 2017

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:32:38 +0000

Congratulation to Desautels undergraduates Amir Fawzy Guirguis, ?Charles Lavoie-Aubuchon, Maria Power, and? Samantha Simpson for winning the 2017 CBS Case Competition in Copenhagen, Denmark, as well as to Amir Fawzy Guirguis, in particular, for securing the award for Best Speaker. The latest win at CBS coincides with Desautels�� record of achievement at the international case competition, first securing a win in 2015 and then coming in second the following year.?

Shaun Donovan on leadership during economic crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:42:35 +0000

The Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) recently hosted Shaun Donovan, former Director of the Office of Management and Budget of the United States Government under President Obama, as its latest Integrated Management Symposium speaker.

Bannon, Plato and the decline of America

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:16:33 +0000

In a piece for the Asia Times, Desautels Professor Reuven Brenner looks at Trump aide Stephen K. Bannon��s view of history and how it forms his domestic and foreign strategy. Professor Brenner says that Bannon��s ��generational view of history�� can be traced back to analogues in the ancient world, specifically those of Aristotle and Plato, not to mention the US founding fathers.

Another successful Hot Cities of the World Tour

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:41:32 +0000

March 5th, 2017 marked the conclusion of the ninth edition of Professor Karl Moore��s Hot Cities of the World Tour, which afforded thirty ��ֱ��bվ students from across the University the opportunity to travel to Manila, Palawan and Hong Kong over reading week.

During this time, students ventured outside of the conventional classroom setting to be transplanted into some of the economic, commercial, cultural, and financial, hotbeds of the world.

Getting Canadian Entrepreneurs to the next level: the BDC and success

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:21:00 +0000

Canada, according to Business Development Bank of Canada chief Michael Denham, is way behind the curve when it comes to scaling small businesses up to the all-important medium-sized company category, which is where most of the innovating and exporting happens. And Denham knows his business. Before becoming President and CEO of the BDC, he held executive and management positions at AquaTerra Corp, Accenture, CGI and Bombardier.

Para constru??o de um novo Brasil: consulta popular, elei??es gerais e Assembl��ia Constituinte

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:17:35 +0000

Tenho dito que a corrup??o �� sist��mica e estrutural e n?o s�� no Brasil, como os sempre eloquentes vira-latas gostam de dizer por ai com ares cosmopolitas (ali��s, esses n?o passar?o de vira-latas sempre prontos a lamber os sapatos, ou coturnos, de qualquer um que lhes garanta a manuten??o e amplia??o de seus privil��gios e "direitos adquiridos").

Join Knight Therapeutics on the Ride to Conquer Cancer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 20:15:59 +0000

Knight Therapeutics Inc. is excited to once again be participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. This fun and meaningful 2-day bicycle ride starts in Montreal and ends in Quebec City, raising funds for the Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General Hospital that will go towards cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and patient support.

Whether you are looking for that inspiration to kick-start your 2017 fitness resolution or are a seasoned biker, there is a place for you on Team Knight!

Next Einstein Forum empowers young African scientists and technologists

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:46:53 +0000

The second edition of the Next Einstein Forum is on! The NEF��s goal is to find 54 next-generation science and technology prodigies to help kick-start a new African renaissance. NEF founder Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA ��11) says that ��The NEF Ambassadors, part of the NEF Community of Scientists, bring a fresh, local perspective, in addition to their growing expertise in science and technology.��

Feds contribute to economic development and innovation in Matanie

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:43:01 +0000

La Matanie��s local economic development agency is getting $255,000 in financial support from the federal government. Fran?ois Rioux (EMBA ��10), president and founder of the Fonds d��innovation et de d��veloppement local de la Matanie (FIDEL), welcomes the cash injection, which helps bump the fund to almost $1.2 million.

Desautels alumnus to be honoured at SmartCEO Future 50 Gala

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:37:02 +0000

SmartCEO magazine has named asset management firm Star Mountain Capital to its 2017 New York Future 50 awards list. Star Mountain founder and CEO Brett Hickey will be presented with the award at the Future 50 Gala on March 16. Mr. Hickey was previously President of Aegis Capital Group and an investment banker at Citigroup.

Star Mountain Capital is an up-and-coming lower middle-market asset manager. The Future 50 Awards showcase companies that are playing a notable role in the region��s economy and future.

Desautels undergraduates secure a win at PRMIA Risk Management Challenge

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:47:36 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Evan Coulter, Valentyn Litvin, Meagan Prins, and Marina Simonian for winning the?PRMIA Risk Management Challenge, marking a third consecutive victory for the Faculty. The team will advance to the International Risk Management Challenge in London, UK on April 7th, 2017 for a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000 USD.

Desautels alumnus Alain Brunet dishes on becoming SAQ CEO, prices and the company��s future

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:00:29 +0000

Alain Brunet (EMBA��11) got his start at the SAQ as a retail part-timer in 1981, and climbed the ranks to become the CEO in 2013. Over the years, he has seen the Quebec wine market grow from a field dominated by white wines like Hochtaler to a mature scene where you can find specialty wines galore at the SAQ, or amazing private imports at any fine wine bar.

Mr. Brunet sat down with Bill Zacharkiw of The Montreal Gazette to discuss pricing, availability and the direction he sees the SAQ taking in the future.

Desautels students uncover the secret to a successful movie

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:57:04 +0000

A team of Desautels undergraduate researchers from a business statistics class taught by Assistant Professor Juan Camilo Serpa examined data from online film sites like IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, plus box-office sales, to come up with a picture of just what it is that makes a movie successful. The team studied elements like star power, ratings and budget to determine the most influential factor.

A new magazine for US Conservatives

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:06:14 +0000

An Asia Times piece quotes columnist David P. Goldman that the Trump administration rose from the ashes of the Republican and Democrat intellectual elites. ��He was a complete outsider,�� Goldman says, ��a totally improbable candidate, who was elected because the establishment fell into such discredit with the voters.��

Canada��s new ��green�� economy

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:02:56 +0000

In Smiths Falls, Ontario, a former chocolate factory houses one of Canada��s biggest marijuana producers. Canopy Growth and its competitors are in a headlong rush to increase production and market share, and they will likely soon exceed the market for medical marijuana in Canada. But that��s no problem; the industry is looking ahead, toward the legalized recreational marijuana market promised by the Liberal Government.

Athenex names ��ֱ��bվ alumnus as Chief Financial Officer

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:59:18 +0000

Biopharm company Athenex has tapped independent consultant and ��ֱ��bվ Commerce alumnus J. Nick Riehle (BCom��76) to join its executive suite as Chief Financial Officer, pending Board approval. Mr. Riehle brings a lifetime of experience to the position, having previously served as CFO of Chelsea Therapeutics and Haht Commerce. Before that, he spent 17 years at Nortel Networks, and cut his teeth as an analyst at IBM from 1977 to 1979.

A concept for a world free of political bullies

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:54:51 +0000

In an op-ed piece for the Globe and Mail, Desautels�� Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies Henry Mintzberg decries what he calls our ��era of bullies,�� naming Trump, Putin and other strong-arm politicians as examples, and asks if we really have to put up with this.

Corruption, accountability and a bridge in Bangladesh

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:24:46 +0000

Desautels Faculty of Management Finance Professor Mo Chaudhury writes for The Daily Star that the court case surrounding the Padma Bridge project in Bangladesh ��which has snared the World Bank, SNC-Lavalin and the Bangladeshi government ��has only served to highlight the need for greater accountability across the board in large development projects.

In the piece, Chaudhury goes on to make the point that an acquittal in a case like Padma Bridge does not hold much water when most of the players have image problems and allegations of corruption to contend with.?

The philosopher and the tycoon, how Eric Hoffer Predicted the last election

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:14:31 +0000

In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal, Desautels Finance Professor Reuven Brenner examines the 1970 essay Whose Country Is America? by Eric Hoffer. Professor Brenner looks at how the essay seems to have predicted the tenor of the last US presidential election, as well as the histrionics that have rocked America since.

Adventurous CEOs make great innovators

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:10:36 +0000

According to a study performed in part by Desautels Assistant Professor of Accounting Jingjing Zhang, when it comes to chasing innovation, companies with risk-loving CEOs tend to pursue more original projects and ��generate more patents with greater market impact than their peers.�� This is because thrill-seeking personalities tend to be more open to new ideas, which translates well into the business space.

Macroeconomics, accountability and the 2008 financial crisis

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:01:59 +0000

In a recent essay for the inaugural issue of American Affairs, Desautels Faculty of Management professor Reuven Brenner writes that it is time to drop the macroeconomic myths that have been damaging us for decades, and put accountability back at the centre of our economy. Against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis, he examines the practices and theories that took hold in the 1930s, and how they have affected everything from democracy to the basic assumptions we make about economics.

Bloomberg Prize winner motivates kids and families towards better health

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:19:34 +0000

The Bloomberg Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health is a $50,000 award for research that can influence North Americans�� well-being. It is partially administered by the Desautels Faculty of Management.

From the Dean's Desk: The Desautels Management Achievement Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:36:00 +0000

On behalf of the Desautels Faculty of Management, I wish to congratulate the deserving recipients of the 2017 Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA), Mitch Garber (BA'86), CEO, Caesars Acquisition Company, and Norman Jaskolka (BCom'76, DPA'78), President - Aldo Group International, The Aldo Group Inc.

CEO of the Year Futures Fund Scholarship

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:17:06 +0000

Congratulations to BCom student Stephanie Ng-Lun, recipient of this year��s Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year Futures Fund Scholarship. Award recipients from across Canada were present in Toronto this week to attend a leadership session and special reception held in their honor, as well as to participate in Canada��s Outstanding CEO of the Year Award Gala Dinner, which recognized Calin Rovinescu, CEO of Air Canada.

Professor Brenner marks launch of American Affairs

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:15:41 +0000

Professor Reuven Brenner of the Desautels Faculty of Management was in Manhattan, NY on February 21 to mark the inauguration of American Affairs, a quarterly journal of public policy and political thought for which he is a contributing writer and serves on the Advisory Board. The launch was hosted at the Harvard Club with guests such as Peter Thiel, former CEO and Co-Founder of PayPal.

Dobson Cup hopefuls: 40 startups through to 2017 finals

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:06:20 +0000

The Semi-finals of the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup 2017 powered by National Bank are over, and of the 121 teams that competed, 40 of them are still standing. After four days of pitches, the event��s judges have chosen 10 finalists from each of four categories (Health Sciences, Social Enterprise, Small & Medium Enterprise and Innovation Driven Enterprise) to move on to the last phase of the competition.

Student events and the ��ֱ��bվ context

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:59:45 +0000

The ��ֱ��bվ context can be a make-or-break thing when it comes to the University��s ability to take disciplinary action in the case of breach of the Code of Student Conduct at an event that is only peripherally ��ֱ��bվ-related. In the latest ��ֱ��bվ Tribune, Dean of Students Christopher Buddle points out that events held off-campus by faculty student societies (which are separate legal entities) may not be ��ֱ��bվ jurisdiction.

��Omnichannel�� is the keyword for personalized shopping in 2017

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:53:28 +0000

From last year��s emphasis on personalized in-store shopping,?Desautels alumnus and Salesfloor CEO Oscar Sachs?(MBA'99) writes that many retailers are kicking up their online game for 2017 by integrating sales associates into their web-based services. Look for suggestions based on your buying habits to come over online chat or email. Or even artificial intelligence: according to the article, some retailers are testing chatbots and other technologies.

Questions pour un patron: du commerce ��lectronique aux boutiques BonLook

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:51:00 +0000

Buying new glasses? A Desautels alumna is changing how you may do it

In a recent interview for La Presse, BonLook CEO and Desautels alumna Sophie Boulanger (BCom'03)?discusses how BonLook is shaking up the industry,? the value of designing and producing product rather than being a multi-brand retailer, and using social-media influencers as an integral part of her marketing strategy. The company is also opening physical shops, which Boulanger calls ��service points,�� where a customer can try frames on before putting their money down.

Celebrating Management Achievement

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:01:18 +0000

The Desautels Management Achievement Awards

Members of the Desautels community came together in February to celebrate this year��s recipients of the Desautels Management Achievement Awards (DMAA), Mitch Garber (BA��86), CEO, Caesars Acquisition Corporation, and Norman Jaskolka (BCom��76, DPA��78), President - Aldo Group International, The Aldo Group Inc.

��ֱ��bվ finishes second at RSEQ swim championships

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:30:55 +0000

Team captain and Desautels BCom senior Keelan Marks led a remarkable ��ֱ��bվ swim team to a second-place overall finish at this past weekend��s RSEQ championships, with 13 medals. Highlights included a sweep of the butterfly events by Samuel Wang and Kate Wist. Wang��s medal count was two golds, one silver and one bronze, while Wist claimed three golds and a personal best in the 400 free.

IMPM inspires change

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:55:51 +0000

This past January, the final module of the International Masters Program for Managers'?most recent program?took place in Bangalore, India. The IMPM is a joint effort of the Desautels Faculty of Management and four other internationally-recognized business schools.

Bombardier loan is just good business

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:51:12 +0000

In a recent Huffington Post blog post, Unifor National President Jerry Dias calls out those who criticize Ottawa��s $372.5 million loan to Bombardier, saying that calling for the company to be allowed to crash and burn ignores the fact that it��s one of Canada��s biggest employers; a major player in research and innovation; and a big-ticket contributor to Canada��s GDP, hitting $12.4 billion in 2015 �� not to mention the $1.6 billion that Bombardier contributed to Canada through taxes in 2015.

Desautels recognized for innovative business education project

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:45:53 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management is one of three Canadian institutions honoured by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in its 2017 Innovations That Inspire list. All together, the accreditation body recognized 35 schools worldwide across three categories: Engagement Across Disciplines, Engagement with Business and Engaging a Diverse community.

Christiane Bergevin rejoint le Conseil de Surveillance de RATP Dev

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:12:52 +0000

Desautels alumna appointed first North American director of RATP Dev

Paris-based RATP Dev is a transit operator that runs services everywhere from Algeria to the US. In 2015, it did over 1.1 billion Euros of business. As of January 1st, RATP Dev has its first North American board member, Montreal native and Desautels alumna Christiane Bergevin.

An immigration amnesty could be a real problem-solver for the US

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:09:49 +0000

It��s difficult to get a handle on how many illegal immigrants there are in the US, but the estimated number is around 12 million, with just over half being from Mexico. Yes, there is a criminal element hidden in these numbers, but it is safe to say that the majority are working and may even have families. Rounding them up and shipping them home would be a major undertaking, and could cause friction with Mexico.

Montreal ranked world��s #1 student city

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:57:39 +0000

Global higher-education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has named Montreal the world��s #1 student city, up from number 7 and overtaking Paris for the top spot. Montreal��s rise to the top comes thanks to several factors, including affordability, economic progress, university rankings and student mix.

Trudeau��s meeting with Trump eyed from both sides of the border

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:51:52 +0000

Seemingly everyone watched Justin Trudeau��s first meeting with US President Donald Trump �� and for good reason: more than $2 billion crosses the border every day in trade. Trump wants to renegotiate NAFTA, which is causing ripples in some areas, though he intends major changes to be aimed at Mexico.

Introverts, extroverts and praise for a job well done

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:45:05 +0000

According to Desautels Faculty of Management Associate Professor Karl Moore and Desautels MBA graduate Adrienne Jung, Gary Chapman and Paul White��s book, The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, examines five methods for showing appreciation to your colleagues, and how to tailor those methods for introverts and extroverts. Praising an employee��s work is great, but not taking that worker's personality into consideration when paying a compliment may make that compliment less effective.

Ben Tiggelaar deel 3: ��We moeten de cultuur van kleine bedrijven koesteren en stimuleren��

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:32:06 +0000

MT presenteert een serie video's waarin managementtrainer Ben Tiggelaar waardevolle tips over management weggeeft. In deze video spreekt hij over de 'adhocratie' van Henry Mintzberg.

��ֱ��bվ management student puts his best foot forward

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:25:12 +0000

Patara is a fairtrade, sustainably-produced shoe line made by a small factory in Thailand. It��s also the brainchild of Desautels Faculty of Management student Kilian Rosier, who got the idea while travelling in Asia �� and who wanted a pair of shoes he could wear everywhere, from the beach to the caf��. From there, it was just a small jump to the concept of a fairtrade travel shoe with the green production methods possible.

For ��ֱ��bվ alumnus, seaweed is green gold

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:21:39 +0000

Jean-Paul Deveau?sells seaweed �� or rather, products derived from it. His company, Acadian Seaplants Limited, is the world��s biggest producer of seaweed-based fertilizers and products for human and animal consumption. The company manufactures in five locations, including New Brunswick, Maine and Ireland; and exports to over 80 countries. One of those countries is Japan, where Deveau��s products are ubiquitous.

A Statement on Mutual Respect

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:24:44 +0000

Dear Members of the Desautels Community:

I am writing regarding a recent event that is receiving wide media coverage and that I believe merits a statement.

Last Monday, a member of the Board of Directors of the Students�� Society of ��ֱ��bվ (SSMU) took to Twitter to incite violence against individuals who espouse Zionist views.

A look at William Shatner��s net worth

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:31:48 +0000

Though he��s best-known as Captain Kirk, William Shatner has had a long career on screen and stage. After graduating from ��ֱ��bվ��s ?Faculty of Management in 1952, he took a job as business manager of a Montreal-area theatre, where he discovered a love of acting. From his earliest gigs in Shakespeare festivals to his later work on Boston Legal, he has maintained a love of his craft, a rigorous work ethic and his discipline. And it��s paid off well: According to Spear��s Magazine, Shatner��s net worth is ?380 million (or about $475 Million US dollars).

The Bombardier loan is good business

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:28:38 +0000

Though Ottawa��s $372.5 million loan to Bombardier is causing a commotion in some quarters, Desautels Associate Professor Karl Moore says that a plane like the CSeries is a rare thing in Canadian business in that it��s a truly global, export-oriented product. Though there need to be limits, Professor Moore calls the loan ��table stakes�� for an aerospace industry that wants to compete in the big leagues with the likes of Embraer, Airbus and Boeing.

When statistics lie: politics and the US education system

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:49:32 +0000

For 2014-15, the graduation rate from US high schools hit a record 83%. As far as statistics go, that��s one that anyone would love, but there��s more going on than you��d think �� and, according to Professor Reuven Brenner, politicians and bureaucracies can make a statistic say nearly anything.

How business can adapt to the new political realities in 2017

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:11:56 +0000

An uncertain business environment and the appeal of leaders such as Donald Trump provide a challenge to the consensus that has existed around leadership styles in recent years. Those at the top need to be able to adapt, as Nick Martindale reports

How good marketing can make social responsibility profitable

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:07:29 +0000

According to a new study in the Journal of Marketing, strong marketing can help a company maximize the benefits of social responsibility. The study��s authors, Desautels Associate Professor Saurabh Mishra and Sachin Modi from Iowa State University, analysed corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions across six categories: environment, products, diversity, corporate governance, employees and community.

Ottawa gives Bombardier a $372.5-million helping hand

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:02:48 +0000

Bombardier has been asking Ottawa for a billion dollars since 2015, and the Feds have finally stepped up to plate �� with $372.5 million in interest-free loans. The money will go towards the company��s CSeries and Global 7000 business jets.

Recruiting and retaining millennials: a new HR approach

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:54:42 +0000

HR specialist Scotia Lockwood writes that, to maintain growth, a business must adjust its management style to suit millennials; they form a fast-growing demographic with a whole new set of expectations. Ms. Lockwood references an interview with Professor Karl Moore on an Australian Broadcasting Corporation podcast to point out that, to a millennial, feedback should be instantaneous, career growth fast, the money and benefits great �� and the opportunity to relocate overseas is a plus.

Ericsson SVP talks tech disruption, family and prepping for change

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:51:56 +0000

Rima Qureshi?is Ericsson��s senior VP for North America and an expert on the cloud, the Internet of Things and 5G networks, but she readily admits that change is the order of the day. As the industry undergoes huge changes, Ms. Qureshi works to stay ahead of the curve �� and as a board member for both MasterCard and Great-West Life, she recognizes the same changes starting to impact those industries.

Quebec��s finance minister meets with ��ֱ��bվ community to talk budget

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:48:56 +0000

Quebec��s finance minister,?Carlos Leit?o, is touring the province��s universities to consult students and other university members ahead of the provincial budget. The agenda is heavy on fiscal policy, public infrastructure investment, regional development and the social safety net. So far, Mr. Leit?o has been to the University of Sherbrooke, Laval University and Universit�� du Qu��bec �� Trois-Rivi��res.

L��Or��al and the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup announce new award

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:41:30 +0000

For 2017, the ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup powered by National Bank will feature a new prize! According to the Dobson Chronicle, the $12,000 L��Or��al-Dobson Startup Award will either go to a single team or be split up among competitors ��who demonstrate innovative ideas in the areas of?green chemistry, material and health sciences to support future hair and skin applications.�� The prize is open across all four of the startup competition��s categories: Health Sciences, Social Enterprise, Small & Medium Enterprise and Innovation Driven Enterprise.

MDIIM recognized by AACSB International for Driving Innovation in Business Education Worldwide

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:26:30 +0000

The second annual Innovations That Inspire initiative recognizes institutions serving as champions of change in the business education landscape. Of the 315 applications received across 33 countries, 35 innovations were selected and highlighted on February 6th at the 2017 AACSB Deans Conference in New Orleans, USA.

Top-ranked Vermont law firm elevates ��ֱ��bվ grad to shareholder

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:01:06 +0000

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, one of New England��s leading law firms, has appointed nine lawyers as shareholders, including ��ֱ��bվ alumna Alexandra H Clauss (BCom'03). Ms. Clauss is an employment law specialist who helps corporations comply with legal work standards. She also works on policy development and training, and speaks often on these issues. Ms. Clauss was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, Employment & Labor three years in a row.

Millennials in business: honesty transparency and authenticity in Trump��s America

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:57:06 +0000

Millennials value authenticity even more than GenXers or Boomers do, and that affects everything from the workplace to the recent US election, says Peter Kozodoy, chief strategy officer at GEM Advertising. In a recent blog post that draws from the work of Professor Karl Moore, Mr. Kozodoy uses six definitions to describe the ideal candidate for the millennial vote. A quick glance at the list will reveal that neither candidate made the grade.

��ֱ��bվ named on list of 150 most international schools

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:46:11 +0000

��ֱ��bվ and four other Canadian universities placed in the top 50 on Time Higher Education��s The World��s Most International Universities list for 2017. The rankings heavily favour schools with a tendency to ignore borders when setting up research collaborations and to have large populations of foreign staff and students.

��ֱ��bվ startups move to semi-finals at Dobson Cup

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:38:10 +0000

From 136 initial submissions, 121 startups are moving on to the semi-finals at the 2017 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup powered by National Bank. Each team competing for the $100,000 in seed funding fall into one of four tracks: ��Innovation Driven Enterprise,�� Health Sciences,�� Small & Medium Enterprise�� and ��Social Enterprise.�� Semi-Finalists will be pitching to judges and mentors from February 14 to 17.

1-800 Got-junk CEO on what drives him

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:33:16 +0000

Brian Scudamore got the idea that led to 1-800-GOT-JUNK while sitting at a McDonald��s drive-through at the age of 18, and has since built his company to the largest junk-removal service in the world, as well as the centrepiece of a group of companies that cover everything from house painting to moving services. How did he do it? In conversation with Desautels Faculty of Management Associate Professor Karl Moore, Mr Scudamore dishes on his drive to succeed, his razor-sharp focus and how he keeps his job fun.

Professor Henry Mintzberg on meaningful protest in the age of Trump

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:25:14 +0000

These days, it seems that there��s a new protest erupting every minute. But in the new reality of the day, are old-school demonstrations and marches enough? And really, were they ever? Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies, Henry Mintzberg of Desautels makes the case that taking one��s cues from legendary organizer and Rules for Radicals author Saul Alinsky might be the way to go: You tear down a bully by using ridicule and unexpected actions that said bully doesn��t know how to deal with.

A Message from Dean Bajeux-Besnainou on diversity

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:18:20 +0000

Diversity, openness, and freedom of expression are values that move society forward and that are cherished by both ��ֱ��bվ and the Desautels Faculty of Management.?

Our Desautels?community embraces diversity, welcomes individuals from around the world, and celebrates the freedom of all to engage in dialogues that transcend barriers of any form for the sake of discovery and progress.

Let us continue to draw from and protect our values during these uncertain times.

��ֱ��bվ alumna honoured by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:45:52 +0000

Christine Tiseo?(BCom'95) has been named as one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A in Mergers & Acquisitions magazine��s January 2017 issue. She was also recognized in 2016, which was the list��s inaugural year.

Ms. Tiseo is a Managing Director of the Debt Advisory Group at Chicago-based mid-market global investment bank Lincoln International, where she has worked for 12 years. She is also a chartered financial analyst who holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from ��ֱ��bվ.

L��galisation du cannabis: un appel �� Qu��bec pour qu��il assure la distribution

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:39:13 +0000

A call for Quebec to get into pot distribution by academics and business people

Mitch Kowalski: ��ֱ��bվ study reveals the ��illusion�� of innovation at Canadian law firms

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:31:31 +0000

A new study out of the Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ suggests that while Canadian law firms talk a good ��innovation�� game, little innovation is actually taking place.
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��ֱ��bվ law and MBA student Aly H��ji conducted the study under the supervision of management professor Karl Moore. H��ji also received ��mentorship support and guidance�� from Mike Ross and strategy consulting boutique, Juniper.

Alderon Appoints Interim CFO

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:24:54 +0000

Alderon Iron Ore Corp.?announces the appointment of Mr. Anthony Glavac as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company effective December 29, 2014. Alderon's current CFO, Mr. Francois Laurin, is taking an executive position outside of the mining sector in the New Year and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Glavac.

...Mr. Glavac is a CPA, CA and earned his graduate diploma in Public Accountancy and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from ��ֱ��bվ.

Fran?ois Desch��nes appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Desch��nes Inc.

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:01:07 +0000

Groupe Desch��nes Inc. (GDI), the largest Canadian-owned company in its sector of activity, announces the appointment of Fran?ois Desch��nes as President and Chief Executive Officer. Fran?ois previously held the position of Vice President, Operations, for the Quebec Region at GDI.

SCIS grooming success stories as students excel

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:58:41 +0000

Florian Wong, Hongqiao class of 2016, IB score of 41

Wong is currently a freshman at ��ֱ��bվ, Desautels Faculty of Management. He is pursuing a double major in Finance and Information Systems.

Read full article: Shanghai Daily, January 26, 2017?

Speech By President Tony Tan At The Appreciation Dinner For Mr Wong Ngit Liong, Former Chairman, NUS

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:54:35 +0000

Good evening. I am pleased to join the NUS community this evening to pay tribute to Mr Wong Ngit Liong, who has helmed the National University of Singapore for 12 years, from 2004 to 2016.

Roger-Ketcha Ngassam ou retrouver le sens des choses gr?ce �� l'EMBA

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:49:48 +0000

? 39 ans, Roger-Ketcha Ngassam est vice-pr��sident des op��rations techniques chez Novartis, un poste qu��il a d��croch�� tandis qu��il ��tait en train de faire l��EMBA ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al. Une exp��rience enrichissante tant sur le plan personnel qu��op��rationnel.

Quand une mise �� niveau s'impose

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:44:27 +0000

Le niveau des cours de MBA dans des mati��res complexes, comme la comptabilit�� ou les statistiques, a pouss�� les universit��s �� mettre en place des formules de remise �� niveau pour les ��tudiants. Celles-ci ont pris une importance particuli��re quand les profils se sont diversifi��s.

Les agr��ments internationaux ne pr��sentent pas uniquement des avantages

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:20:28 +0000

HEC Montr��al, les universit��s Laval, ��ֱ��bվ, et Concordia ont toutes un ou plusieurs agr��ments internationaux, et ce, depuis plusieurs ann��es. En revanche, l'UQAM n'en a plus, et l'Universit�� de Sherbrooke ne cherche pas en avoir.

Announcing the Donald E. Armstrong Building

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:21:08 +0000

The future home of the MBA and specialized Masters Programs

Renovations began at full pace this September in the Donald E. Armstrong Building, which will house our MBA and Masters programs.

Since then, progress is being made every day, with the grand opening slated for Winter 2018.

Desautels undergraduates secure competitive scholarships from OCPAQ

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:51:20 +0000

For another year, Desautels undergraduate students continue to shine as recipients of competitive funding from the Ordre des CPA du Qu��bec (OCPAQ).

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded seven of the forty $1,000 scholarships: Rebecca-Emilie Abelson, Alexander D'Arienzo, Jean-Philippe Leclerc, Ariah Leroux, Guillaume Martel-Lamarre, Yu Wei Pan, Jonathan Toledano

Lending with hospitality

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:53:05 +0000

Canadian Western Bank Group (CWB) has launched a new division dedicated to the hospitality (hotel and restaurant) sectors across Canada, named CWB Franchise Finance, based out of Mississauga, Ontario. Restaurant News (RN) sat down with Ed Khediguian, senior vice president of the newly established branch, to discuss the transaction that brought him and the team over to CWB, the approach being taken in creating their programs for the industry, and the vision for the business in the upcoming years.

FL Fuller Landau LLP appoints three new partners

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:43:16 +0000

FL Fuller Landau LLP, a full-service chartered professional accounting and business advisory firm, recently announced the appointment of Jaimie Auger, Budd Newton, and Uros Milekic as new Partners, effective January 1, 2017.

SITA appoints global leaders in Singapore

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:36:43 +0000

SITA, the air transport IT provider, today announced the appointment of Sumesh Patel as SITA President Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction for SITA in the region.

Amaya CFO Daniel Sebag to step down

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:33:56 +0000

Amaya, a provider of services for the gaming and interactive entertainment industries, says that Daniel Sebag has advised Amaya that he will retire as CFO later this year once his successor is identified and appointed.

...Between 1999 and 2007, Mr. Sebag was a faculty lecturer at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, Qu��bec, Canada where he led executive seminars in accounting and finance at its International Executive Institute, including the Directors Education Program and the Advanced Management Course.

Desautels students meet Warren Buffett

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:59:24 +0000

In 2006, Professor?Karl Moore led ��ֱ��bվ students to Omaha, Nebraska to learn from legendary investment guru, Warren Buffett. Given the tremendous success of the first visit, the Desautels Faculty of Management, along with Professor Moore, gave twenty students from Desautels another opportunity to meet with Mr. Buffett on January 20, 2017, Inauguration Day in the U.S.

MBA Students awarded second place in the Business for a Better World case competition

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 17:56:21 +0000

Congratulations to MBA students, Aman Arora, Timothy Lane, Santiago Monroy, and Jose Nunez Gutierrez, who were awarded second place in the Business for a Better World case competition. The team has been working since October on designing a global equity portfolio that advances the UN��s sustainable development goals, which culminated with a presentation in Davos, Switzerland on January 19th to a panel of high-profile judges.

Kevin O��Leary��s business history back in spotlight after entering race for Conservative Party leader

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:40:54 +0000

Kevin O��Leary��s sales pitch for himself as Conservative Party leader revolves around one main argument: He understands business and the economy better than the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

...There are two ways to look at the SoftKey saga: O��Leary may have built a company that turned out to be a lemon, but ��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore pointed out he came out on top.

Is Your Government Politically Pathological?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:37:05 +0000

Long before the post-election political maelstrom we��re now experiencing in the U.S. and in many countries around the world, I?wrote?about four types of organizational political arenas.

Metamaterial Technologies Announces Appointment of Marco Goguen as Chief Financial Officer

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:20:02 +0000

Metamaterial Technologies Inc. (MTI) is pleased to announce that Mr.?Marco Goguen?has joined the company's executive team as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He brings over 20 years of experience as an investment banker, private equity investor and entrepreneur. Prior to joining MTI, Mr. Goguen was Co-Head of the Clean Technology Group at National Bank Financial and was responsible for all investment banking services to energy and industrial technology companies.

Plus de spectacles d��humour que jamais

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:16:14 +0000

Durant les derni��res semaines, Guy Nantel, Louis-Jos�� Houde, R��al B��land, Fran?ois Massicotte et Jo?l Legendre ont tous annonc�� la naissance d��un nouveau spectacle solo en 2017.?Le Journal?a fait le d��compte: pas moins de 22 nouveaux spectacles d��humour prendront la route cette ann��e, s��ajoutant �� la quinzaine d��j�� en tourn��e. La comp��tition sera f��roce.

QS ranks Desautels among ��global elite�� business schools

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:52:48 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management has earned top marks in the annual?QS Global 250 Business Schools Report, putting the Faculty in the same category as institutions such as Harvard Business School and London Business School. In particular, the Faculty earned high marks for employability of its graduates, international academic reputation and research excellence.

Read full article: ��ֱ��bվ Reporter, January 17, 2017?

Selling textbooks without the hassle of the haggle

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:45:52 +0000

As the new semester rolls in, so does a new textbook-exchanging app. Venndor, founded by recent ��ֱ��bվ graduates Anthony Heinrich, Julien Marlatt and Tynan Davis, is a classifieds app with the goal of helping students buy and sell textbooks without the need for haggling or negotiating prices.

Business Schools Redesigned to Improve Learning

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:38:31 +0000

Form follows function.? The philosophy that drives nature also drives business school re-design, especially in Canada.? The focus?? Creating student community.? Why the push? Business schools recognize that the sprawling university model doesn��t reflect the 21st-century business model of community, collaboration, and innovation.? Instead, they reflect insular and disjointed approaches.? Many current business schools send students to classes on one part of campus, career services in a far flung corner, and student groups sprinkled about.

Opening doors to innovation

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:43:13 +0000

Chemical companies are increasingly using specialist investment arms to nurture new ideas

Profile: Monia Mazigh embraces fiction as a political act

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:38:47 +0000

Amid the political anxieties of our time, Monia Mazigh��s latest novel,?Hope Has Two Daughters, presents a historical milieu where some of the worst-case scenarios already exist. In 2010 Tunisia, press freedom is non-existent, with all major newspapers toeing the government line; human rights activists and journalists are often jailed; and Muslims are persecuted for openly practising their faith.

CITY DIARY: Is glamorous ex-Thomas Cook chief Harriet Green angling for a damehood?

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:35:06 +0000

Glamorous ex-Thomas Cook chief Harriet Green, 55, now an executive at technology giant IBM, says gushingly of our Prime Minister: 'May is exciting, a grown-up, the right person at the right time to negotiate with Europe.?
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How Introverted Leaders Can Be Better Bosses for Extroverts

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:55:53 +0000

Karl Moore, Associate Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ

Bugs on the menu as palm weevil protein hits the pan

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:47:57 +0000

Aspire was founded by students from Canada's ��ֱ��bվ in 2013, and launched the Ghana project last year.

In the United States, the company has a quarter hectare cricket farm, which sells wholesale to a handful of restaurants. Retailers including?Exo?and?Bitty Foods?use Aspire's cricket powder to make protein bars and flour. In Mexico, Aspire is also breeding grasshoppers.

Connaissez-vous Amancio Ortega ?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:45:06 +0000

Tout le monde conna?t Zara, la c��l��bre marque de pr��t-��-porter branch��. Mais peu connaissent Amancio Ortega, son pr��sident-fondateur. Pourtant, c��est gr?ce au style de leadership de son patron que Zara est devenue une marque internationale r��put��e et son pr��sident-fondateur, l��un des hommes les plus riches au monde?!

D��collage Sainte-Ursule, direction Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:41:53 +0000

Chaque fois qu'Alain Bellemare prend la route de Louiseville, il laisse derri��re lui son titre de pr��sident et chef de la direction de Bombardier pour mieux redevenir le fils, le fr��re, le neveu et le cousin.

Ici, l'homme de 55 ans renoue avec ses racines... et se dit toujours pr��t pour une partie de cartes. Le 500.?

Lire l'article complet: La Presse, le 13 janvier 2017

Fundraising For A Humanitarian Startup? Show VCs The Money

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:36:45 +0000

A noticeable fraction of the thousands of startups I have looked at in the last seven years have made attacking a societal evil (e.g., hunger, homelessness, etc) a key part of why they exist. This is extremely laudable from a moral perspective. We should thank those people for their big hearts and open minds.

However, when trying to secure a venture investment to fund such an endeavor, these startups often fail to include an absolutely necessary section in the pitch deck: How is this investment going to make a bleeping lot of money for its institutional investors?

Four Canadian business schools ranked among the ��global elite��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:30:02 +0000

The UBC Sauder School of Business was one of four Canadian business schools to be ranked in the Global Elite Quadrant of the QS Global 250 Business Schools Report, the?Globe and Mail?reported.

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, and Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ, also qualified for the elite category.

Four Canadian business schools ranked among the ��global elite��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:27:22 +0000

Four of Canada��s leading business schools have achieved top marks in the annual QS Global 250 Business Schools Report, which was released on Thursday.

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ, and Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia were all rated as outstanding in graduate employability and academic standards.

Some principles for creating a ��Sharing Sheffield��

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:54:53 +0000

...Brave Leadership:?Geo politics shocked the world in 2016.? One of the more positive resuIts has been?an increase in powerful, thoughtful leadership from many different places.?Henry Mintzberg?has written an excellent call to action post and there was one particular tweet which stood out for me over the US elections written by J.K. Rowling.

Read full article: Croakey, January 12, 2017

Hi-Rise Capital Announces Appointment of Michael Kraft as Chief Executive Officer

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:51:17 +0000

Hi-Rise Capital Ltd. (��Hi-Rise�� or the ��Company��), a mortgage broker and administrator focused on funding high quality real estate development projects in the?Greater Toronto Area, is pleased to announce today that it has appointed?Michael Kraft?as Chief Executive Officer.

...Mr. Kraft holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from?��ֱ��bվ?and a Master of Business Administration degree from?Northwestern University��s?Kellogg School of Management, graduating in both instances with academic distinction.

20 ans du Groupe Ri?tel : "Nous allons sortir de la Gasp��sie !"

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:49:26 +0000

Install�� Bonaventure, Perc�� et Matane, le?Groupe Ri?tel?c��l��bre cette ann��e son 20e?anniversaire. Si son pr��sident,?Fran?ois Rioux, salue une ??belle aventure??, il confirme ��galement que le groupe a encore pas mal d��app��tit et n��entend pas rest�� enferm�� l��int��rieur des fronti��res gasp��siennes.

Lire l'article complet: HRI Mag, le 10 janvier 2017

IMHL Participant Wins 2016 Michael Decter Scholarship for Health Leadership and Policy Studies

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:51:51 +0000

Ursulla Aho-Glele has been selected as the winner of the?2016 Michael Decter Scholarship for Health Leadership and Policy Studies.

Indigo announces CFO��s pending departure and appointment of interim successor

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:53:56 +0000

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX: IDG),?Canada��s?largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer has today announced the forthcoming departure of Ms.?Laura Carr, the company��s Chief Financial Officer, who will be returning to the UK for personal reasons following the completion of the Company��s third quarter results announcement in February.

Heather Reisman, Indigo CEO, has appointed Mr.?Craig Loudon, Indigo��s Senior Vice President, Business Finance, to the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective?February 9, 2017.

In line with recent growth, FL Fuller Landau LLP Appoints Three New Partners

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:45:38 +0000

FL Fuller Landau LLP, a full-service chartered professional accounting and business advisory firm, is proud to announce the appointment of?Jaimie Auger,?Budd Newton, and?Uros Milekic?as new Partners, effective?January 1, 2017.

Les microdistilleries en expansion malgr�� des r��glementations contraignantes

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:38:49 +0000

Comme les microbrasseries, les microdistilleries se sont multipli��es de fa?on spectaculaire au cours des derni��res ann��es. Aux ?tats-Unis, leur nombre est pass�� de 50 �� 700 en moins de 10?ans. Au Canada, on retrouve aussi des vodkas, des brandys et des gins artisanaux de qualit��. Mais les r��glementations provinciales ne facilitent pas la vie des distillateurs artisanaux.

Eco Atlantic Announces Intention to Float on Aim

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:51:49 +0000

Derek Norman Linfield, aged 60 (Proposed Non-Executive Director)

Asheesh Advani: ��Anybody can be an entrepreneur��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:49:38 +0000

Interviewed by Karl Moore

Asheesh Advani, 45, is president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world, dedicated to educating young people about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-force readiness.

2016 was a year of insanity. What��s next?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:47:18 +0000

The year 2016 started with an insane?US decision concerning the Middle East and the world: signing a deal on January 16 with Iran��s mullahs (a deal whose details have not been revealed to these days).

Not-so-secret intelligence: The tapping of central banks

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:45:25 +0000

Whereas countries�� Secret Intelligence Services tapping one anothers�� politicians, armies and companies has not been a secret, it is sometimes tough to assess if accusations are true or false, and, at other times, recognize with delay what previously not-spied-on institutions? would suddenly be subject to intelligence gathering �C Central Banks, for example, as I show below.

3 Silicon Valley-Tested Tips For Introvert Networking

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:24:44 +0000

In the Silicon Valley, many senior leaders are introverted��in fact, many more than in most other industries we��ve studied in our research of over 200 C-Suite Executives. There are some great lessons that we can learn about introverts from the Valley.

Our Favorite MBA Professors Of 2016

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:21:13 +0000

Henry Mintzberg:?The first rule of academia: ��Don��t bite the hand that feeds you.��

Mintzberg did just that in 2004, when he authored?Managers Not MBAs. The premise? MBA programs were teaching management backwards by focusing on science over craft and experience. ��In management, if you don��t have the practice, the science doesn��t take you very far,�� he told?Poets & Quants. ��And if you leave the MBA program with the impression that you can manage, you tend to lean on technique and numbers, and so you��ve got all kinds of people mismanaging because of that.��

Montreal physician bridges North-South divide to bring quality care to Nunavik

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:19:10 +0000

At the Inuulitsivik Health Centre, where she is chief of medicine, Dr. Auclair oversees the scheduling for physicians in three remote Inuit communities clustered along the shores of Hudson Bay: Puvirnituq, Inukjuak and Salluit.
She also recruits new doctors who, like her, have travelled thousands of kilometres to practise medicine in the Canadian North. Its a balancing act.
Like most health-care professionals who are not from the region, we always say we have two lives, one north and one south of the 55th parallel, says Dr. Auclair.

More than 1,000 students to participate in stock-picking contest

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:15:24 +0000

Last year, ��ֱ��bվ finance student Charles Feng��s big investment idea was buying stock in Tesla Motors Inc.

This year, he is searching for better investments, as the stakes are far higher, and a strategy that worked in the past may not pay dividends going forward: Tesla shares were down 11 per cent in 2016.

Passengers lament nickel-and-dime fees as airlines face thin profit margins

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:11:36 +0000

Consumers have greater access to air travel than ever before, but with long lines, uncomfortable seats and additional fees now commonplace for most travellers, it s tempting to long for a time when things were simpler.

��ֱ��bվ s��attaque �� la r��alisation d��un atlas de l��innovation sociale �� Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:08:22 +0000

D��tentrice d��un doctorat en sciences ��conomiques et de gestion de l��Universit�� de Li��ge en Belgique, la professeure Rijpens est la nouvelle boursi��re postdoctorale de la Facult�� de gestion Desautels de ��ֱ��bվ. Suite �� un appel �� candidatures, elle a ��t�� choisie l��an dernier pour diriger le?Laboratoire d��int��gration des innovateurs sociaux?(LIIS), une cellule de r��flexion regroupant sp��cialistes, ��tudiants et chercheurs ayant pour but d��examiner les entreprises sociales innovantes montr��alaises ainsi que les facteurs qui les vouent �� l��chec ou �� la r��ussite.

St. Catharines Hydro victim of cyber fraud

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:06:19 +0000

St. Catharines Hydro has fallen victim to cyber fraud after more than $655,000 was removed from one of its accounts.

At a special meeting last Friday the board appointed Mark Steinman, a member of the board, to oversee the investigation and the utility��s operations.

An Extrovert��s guide to Introverts

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:39:10 +0000

...An obvious person to ask for help on understanding how to deal with introverts is fellow extrovert Professor Karl Moore of ��ֱ��bվ, whose work on the treatment of introverts in the corporate environment has gained much attention, including in this popular?Economist?article. He combines real-world experience with academic thinking, which has led him to publish 28 refereed journal articles and ten books, leading to over 1,950 Google Scholar cites.

Opinion: In Montreal, leadership diversity remains a work in progress

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:36:07 +0000

Efforts to advance evidence-based approaches to diversity and inclusion are more important than ever, particularly in the wake of the U.S. election. The campaign and its outcome exposed misogyny and racism and seemingly legitimized barbaric views on women and immigrants.

The best thing I read all year �� 2016

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:33:44 +0000

Business school professors share the books and articles that changed their outlook.

Henry Mintzberg, John Cleghorn professor of management studies, ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management

I love to read books, and usually I have one that I am reading but I haven��t even given myself a chance to do that recently because of what has been going on with the US election. Instead, I have been consumed by the commentary in The New York Times international edition.?

Le Br��sil se tourne vers l��OMC pour contrer Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:27:23 +0000

La bataille qui a ponctu�� les 20 derni��res ann��es recommence?: apr��s l��avoir ��voqu�� il y a quelques mois, le Br��sil a confirm�� lundi qu��il se tournera vers l��Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) au sujet des appuis gouvernementaux re?us par le constructeur Bombardier, lequel r��pond n��avoir rien �� se reprocher. Son concurrent br��silien, Embraer, est ravi.

Nouveaux d��fis pour l'avocate du CH!

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:13:55 +0000

Cette avocate vient d��tre promue vice-pr��sidente ex��cutive, affaires commerciales et corporatives du Club de hockey Canadien, Centre Bell et Evenko...

Dipl?m��e de la Facult�� de droit de l'Universit�� d'Ottawa, l��avocate est ��galement titulaire d'une ma?trise en administration des affaires (EMBA) ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al obtenue en 2015.

Lire l'article complet: Droit-Inc, le 22 decembre, 2016?

Pourquoi les manufacturiers doivent augmenter leur productivit�� de 5 % par ann��e

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:10:52 +0000

?C��est extr��mement ambitieux, il faut en ��tre conscient.?Electricity symbols ks2?Mais je pose la question : avons-nous le choix ?? demande le patron des MEQ dans un entretien avec Les Affaires.

Saibal Ray, vice-doyen de la Facult�� de gestion Desautels �� l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ, est aussi sceptique quant �� la possibilit�� que l��industrie qu��b��coise puisse accro?tre sa productivit�� de 5 % par ann��e pendant 10 ans. Electricity outage sacramento Malgr�� tout, il ne croit pas la chose irr��alisable.

Here are all the UK tech figures named in the Queen's New Year's Honours list

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:07:22 +0000

Imran Amed is founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, the online news site for the fashion industry.

Amed started his site in 2007?as a blog about the fashion industry, but it has become one of the leading sources of news in the fashion world. The site raised a Series A funding round in 2015 from investors including?Index Ventures, LVMH, Carmen Busquets, and Felix Capital.

Amed was previously a?management consultant at?McKinsey & Co. He has an MBA from ?Harvard Business School and a bachelor of commerce degree?from ��ֱ��bվ.

Business schools heed the call for more data-literate graduates

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:33:50 +0000

Deloitte Analytics and other companies have been pushing Canadian universities for years to produce more data-literate graduates to fill their talent needs. Their efforts appear to be paying off, with business schools ramping up their offerings in data analytics. [...]

The proliferation of new offerings includes new MBA-level analytics concentrations at Montreal��s ��ֱ��bվ and Ottawa��s Carleton University. ��ֱ��bվ is also in the process of approving a new master of management in analytics at its Desautels Faculty of Management.

Sick of All the Employee Engagement Talk? It��s Far From Over

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:39:15 +0000

Some people have gotten fed up with the hoopla surrounding employee engagement, as evidenced by these articles from?Fistful of Talent,?HR Magazine?and?ERE Media. It��s not hard to understand their feelings.

...However, I came across a?Forbes?article written by Karl Moore and Vincenzo Ciampi, who make a compelling case that the engagement crisis is?NOT?a group problem, at least not at its core. In ��Leadership Engagement Always Trumps Employee Engagement,�� Moore and Ciampi argue that ��engagement is a leadership issue that the CEO must address, period.��

Design to benefit the world: This solar-powered backpack improves health and education

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:33:32 +0000

After moving to Montreal to attend ��ֱ��bվ, Visram designed the?Soular Backpack?to help tackle one of the "multitude of problems related to education of children in Kenya."?Many children in Kenya live in homes without electricity and must use harmful kerosene lamps to study at night. The Soular Backpack has a solar panel on it which charges a portable LED lamp inside of it, eliminating the need for kerosene.

Le Br��sil se tourne vers l��OMC pour contrer Bombardier

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:31:36 +0000

"Il ��tait plut?t pr��visible que le Br��sil d��cide de faire ?a??,?a dit Karl Moore, professeur �� l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ et observateur aguerri de l��industrie a��rospatiale. Le Br��sil montre les crocs tout simplement, selon lui,???et je crois que le Canada n��aura pas de probl��mes avec l��OMC."

Le programme CSeries avait attir�� l��attention d��s 2008, le gouvernement am��ricain disant alors vouloir ��tudier de pr��s les appuis gouvernementaux dont b��n��ficiait alors la compagnie. Bombardier avait affirm�� que tout ��tait conforme aux r��gles.

Why Retailers Should Be Planning Their Tech Tools for 2017's Holiday Season

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:07:53 +0000

The holidays are in full-swing, and retailers are working through what is projected to be a highly profitable season. The National Retail Federation?expects?sales in November and December to increase 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion, up from $632.8 billion last year. An improving economy spells good news for retailers �C so long as they have the labor needed to take full advantage.

Read full article: Workforce Management, December 19, 2016

Heike Birlenbach Will Become New Head Of Sales For The Hub Airlines Of The Lufthansa Group

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:03:15 +0000

The Lufthansa Group has appointed Heike Birlenbach (50) as the new Senior Vice President Sales Lufthansa Hub Airlines and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Hub Frankfurt. She will succeed Jens Bischof, who has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of the airline SunExpress, effective 1 January 2017. SunExpress is a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

Business schools heed the call for more data-literate graduates

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:01:05 +0000

In the Desautels MBA with a concentration in analytics, students take a five-course concentration that involves three sides: descriptive, predictive and a prescriptive.

Whither MBAs? Rigour, relevance and results

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:34:55 +0000

An MBA has always been a sought-after qualification among managers. It has been hailed as a competency builder on one hand and hacked as a money spinner for mushrooming institutions.?
I read with interest the constructively critical insights by Dr. Rakesh Khurana on elite Harvard MBA. It reminded me of Henry Mintzberg, the veteran management thinker who was also critical about the typical MBAs on offer. ?

Read full article: Daily Financial Times, December 19, 2016?

Mark Michaud Commended by the Quebec Government

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:48:21 +0000

Mark Michaud, MBA'14,?Director of Administration, recently received a commendation letter from the Ministry of Education��s Director General of University Affairs, Jean-Fran?ois Lehoux, thanking him for his outstanding contribution to the workgroup that spent over a year reviewing the academic classification system used by the Quebec Government.

Winner Announced: Bloomberg Manulife Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:33:09 +0000

��ֱ��bվ, in association with Lawrence and Frances Bloomberg and Manulife, is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas Robinson, a Stanford University professor of Pediatric Medicine and pioneer in using novel motivational techniques to combat childhood obesity, is the winner of the 2016 Bloomberg Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health.

50 GCPA Students Successfully Passed the CPA Common Final Exam

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:56:48 +0000

Desautels students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program have written the CPA CFE (common final exam) and the results are in! We are pleased to announce that 50 students successfully passed the exam, while one among them, Marie-France Legault (BCom��15, GCPA'16), placed on the national?honour roll. Congratulations to all!?

Trump (or Asia) will make the Metropolitan Opera great again

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:26:39 +0000

Though Broadway musicals (including Andrew Lloyd Webber and even the late Pavarotti��s occasional Atlantic City solo) do not compare in many minds to opera, Las Vegas has been discovering the long-forgotten relationship between gambling and culture.

Hitting the Road for Warren Buffett

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:30:26 +0000

In 2006, Professor?Karl Moore?led 40 Desautels Faculty of Management students to Omaha, Nebraska to learn from legendary investment guru, Warren Buffett.

Given the tremendous success of the first visit and the recognized value of experiential learning, the Desautels Faculty of Management has arranged another opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to meet the iconic Warren Buffett on January 20, 2017.

Heike Birlenbach appointed Vice President Sales Lufthansa Group for the EMEA sales region

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:16:20 +0000

Since 2014 Mrs. Heike Birlenbach holds the position of Vice President Sales Europe Lufthansa Group Airlines. As of next year, 2017, she will assume the role of?Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines. In this position Birlenbach will not only be responsible for all sales and commercial activities in Europe but also in the Middle East and Africa. With this extended responsibility she will lead the newly merged sales area, EMEA, which, as of 2017 will combine the two former sales areas �C Europe and Africa/Middle East.

Canadian Schools Tumble In Bloomberg Businessweek International Ranking

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:14:20 +0000

In fact, every Canadian business school lost ground on the list, essentially suggesting a sample problem with the employer survey, especially when three MBA programs in Canada fell nine positions in a single year.

Han hopes to challenge conventional thinking in coaching ranks

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:40:09 +0000

Jack Han can tell you the precise moment he decided he wanted to be a professional hockey coach.

A wise guy might suggest that since Han is now all of 27 years old, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to remember that, or anything else about his young life, but we digress.

Zoe Yujnovich: ��I actually really value listening to others before I speak��

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:37:44 +0000

One of the reasons I love the industry that I work for?is the opportunity to experience different parts of the world. There are many differences across cultures, some a bit obvious �C like the food we eat and the things we do. But in essence, there is a really strong commonality. People all over the world want to come to work, be recognized for doing a great job, and contribute to something that energizes them. Everyone wants to make a real difference.

Why is the media on the left? Why the contempt for workers?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:07:47 +0000

I spent the first fourteen years of my life under communism. When my parents got out in 1962, I realized to my utter astonishment that much of academia was on the left, praising communism, rationalizing increased centralization of powers under a variety of jargons. Even the US was not immune to these ideas, and that the left and academia despised workers who wanted routine lives, rather than revolutions.

Read full article: Asia Times, December 4, 2016?

��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan Program teaches timeless business principles

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:05:01 +0000

In today��s fast-changing corporate world, team-building, global leadership and how to build start-up companies are more important than ever. Those business principles are all taught at the ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan Program, one of the most well-known programs in Asia.

Trump��s election a reminder that ��happy talk�� about diversity isn��t enough

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:03:01 +0000

The pollster-defying results of the recent presidential election in the United States have left many people around the world reeling in surprise, but don��t count Wendy Cukier and Suzanne Gagnon among them.

Air Miles rep: 'Options' may exist for panic redeemers

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:58:48 +0000

Air Miles Canada may have thought abandoning its unpopular expiration policy would calm the cardholder backlash from those who rushed to spend miles, but were frustrated by full flights, sold out merchandise, and long customer service delays. In fact, many fans of the popular loyalty rewards program are still fuming mad.

��Air Miles is going to increase the number of miles it takes to redeem a particular product or service,�� said Corey Phelps, an associate professor of strategy and organization at ��ֱ��bվ.

PERC?E AM?RICAINE POUR NEOPHARM

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:00:32 +0000

Nicolas Fortin a repris la barre de Neopharm il y a 15?mois, avec la mission bien pr��cise d��acc��l��rer la croissance de l��entreprise. Fra?chement d��tenteur d��un e-MBA HEC-��ֱ��bվ, l��ing��nieur industriel de formation n��a pas tard�� mettre en place plusieurs strat��gies en vue de donner un coup d��acc��l��rateur aux affaires du groupe.

Lire l'article complet: La Presse, le 30 novembre, 2016?

How ��Mr. B�� Has Built Aldo Into a Global Shoe Powerhouse

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:57:37 +0000

On Tuesday, Nov. 29,?Footwear News?will host its 2016 Achievement Awards in New York, honoring the best and brightest in the industry, including?Aldo Bensadoun, the winner of the Manolo Blahnik Lifetime Achievement Award. Read on to learn more Mr. B��s?accomplishments.

Read full article: Footwear News, November 29, 2016?

Former prime minister Paul Martin speaks about business, issues he��s passionate about and Donald Trump

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:54:29 +0000

Karl Moore is a professor of strategy and organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ. In this exclusive interview he speaks with Paul Martin.

Winners of the University Challenge Leverage Your Idea selected during Entrepreneurial Boot Camp

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:46:26 +0000

Fondation Montr��al Inc. (montr��alinc.ca) announced last Saturday at the close of an Entrepreneurial Boot Camp the Big Winners of the University Challenge Leverage Your Idea presented by the National Bank and organized in collaboration with Montr��al universities.

SunExpress appoints Jens Bischof as new managing director

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:57:33 +0000

?Jens Bischof has been appointed as managing director of?SunExpress, a Deutsche Lufthansa/Turkish Airlines joint venture, with effect from January 1, 2017.

He holds a degree of business administration (Dipl. Betriebswirt) from the University of Applied Sciences (AKAD) in Rendsburg and a master��s degree in Management from ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, Canada.

Read full article: Stat Times, November 26, 2016

Detecting Illegal Insider Trading

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:54:49 +0000

A few years ago, Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of New York, proclaimed that insider trading is ��rampant�� in U.S. securities markets, a quote well known to followers of financial markets and securities law.?[1]?Increased efforts by the U.S. department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been met with both success and failure. The admission of guilt in the insider indictment of SAC Capital, the well-known hedge fund, can certainly be counted as a victory. In contrast, the case?United States vs.

Professor Henry Mintzberg Awarded Honorary Doctorate

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:48:26 +0000

Professor Henry Mintzberg was conferred the honorary degree of "Doctor Oeconomiae Honoris Causa" from the University of Economics, Prague on November 11, 2016. The award recognizes Professor Mintzberg��s influence as a leading thinker in the field of Management, as well as the far-reaching impact of his work.

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Aeroports de Montreal (ADM) Appoints new presidents and CEO from within

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:42:07 +0000

Philippe Rainville will become the new president and CEO of A��roports de Montr��al (ADM) on January 1, 2017, succeeding James Cherry, who retires at the end of the year.

Rainville holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from ��ֱ��bվ and is a chartered professional accountant (CPA).?

He started his career as an auditor and financial analyst with an accounting firm, going on to hold similar positions at Provigo (Delixo) and Pepsi-Cola.?

Philippe Rainville �� la t��te d'A��roports de Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:30:19 +0000

Apr��s 15 ans �� la t��te d��A��roports de Montr��al (ADM), James C. Cherry prendra sa retraite �� la fin de l��ann��e et il sera remplac�� par Philippe Rainville, qui occupait les fonctions de vice-pr��sident, charg�� de gestion et de la r��alisation du programme d��immobilisations.

Avant d��int��grer ADM, Philippe Rainville a ?uvr�� Molson Canada, Provigo (Delixo) et Pepsi-Cola. En plus d��tre comptable professionnel agr�� (CPA), il est d��tenteur d��un baccalaur��at en commerce de l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ.

Trump : �� d��faut de pouvoir voter, nous pouvons agir

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:27:44 +0000

Ecrit par Henry Mintzberg?

Nous, au Canada, aux c?t��s d'autres personnes du monde entier, n'avons pas pu voter aux derni��res ��lections am��ricaines. Toutefois, nous devrons vraisemblablement en souffrir les cons��quences �� l'��chelle internationale. Devons-nous rester inactifs, comme �� l'habitude, et assister au d��roulement des choses, y compris des possibles effets catastrophiques des changements climatiques, si rien n'est fait?

LinkedIn: A networking tool for introverted leaders?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:24:48 +0000

Written by Karl Moore?

Introverts would tend see networking as something they hate to do. But our research suggests that introverted networking can be powerful and an approach that an extrovert, like myself, should learn to emulate, at least part of the time. Rather than working a room the way an extrovert would, speaking to many people for a short time each, introverts often speak to fewer people but have longer, more detailed and richer conversations.?

Entrepreneurs, les eMBA ne sont pas r��serv��s au top management!

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:30:29 +0000

Pascal L��pine, fondateur d��Atypic (eMBA ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al 2012)?: ??Le programme m��a permis d��utiliser ma propre entreprise comme ��tude de cas??

Dec 3: 2017 Hult Prize @ ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:27:10 +0000

On Saturday, Dec. 3, ��ֱ��bվ will be hosting the Hult Prize @ ��ֱ��bվ �� the university-level competition for the prestigious Hult Prize. The Hult Prize is a social entrepreneurship challenge that invites student teams to solve some of the world��s toughest challenges, affording them a chance to win $1,000,000 in seed funding. Winners from the University will go on to represent ��ֱ��bվ at the regional competitions in March 2017.

The Rest Of The World Couldn't Vote, But We Can Act

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:23:11 +0000

We in Canada, along with many other people around the world, did not get to vote in the recent American election -- yet we are meant to suffer the international consequences of it. Shall we sit back, as usual, and watch events unfold, including the possibly catastrophic effects of climate change left unchecked?

Henry Mintzberg is Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal and the author of Rebalancing Society... radical renewal beyond left, right and centre.

Canada��s 100 Most Powerful Women 2016: Scotiabank Corporate Executives Awards

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:17:25 +0000

Ellen Moore

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Chubb Insurance Company of Canada

Canadian Perspectives on Hedge Funds in 2016

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:12:08 +0000

Jean-Fran?ois Papillon:?I have been a Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager with the Roux Papillon Blais team at BMO Nesbitt Burns for 15 years. I have a civil engineering background and hold an MBA from ��ֱ��bվ. I earned the CFA?designation in 2005. I have used hedge funds for approximately eight years. The reason is simple: they represent a diversification tool with little correlation to the other investment categories in my portfolio. I was seeking to reduce the overall volatility of my portfolio without compromising its performance.

A Montreal startup provides a smoothie solution

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:07:36 +0000

It��s still early days for UGo, a fledgling Montreal company that?has developed a self-cleaning smoothie machine, but co-founders Morgan Abraham and Mitch Schwartz have big dreams.

��Down the road, I see us as a wellness company, not just a smoothie company,�� said Abraham, 29, a Boston native who studied engineering at ��ֱ��bվ and returned to Montreal post-graduation to give his business idea a shot.

Read full article: Montreal Gazette, November 21, 2016?

? Les avocats ont un cerveau diff��rent ?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:03:57 +0000

...Le fait est que ?a ne suffit pas de conna?tre seulement la loi : il faut avoir des connaissances en gestion, en relations interpersonnelles, mais les Facs de droit continuent d��enseigner ce qui ��tait utile voici 25 ans. Il faut que ?a change. Le sp��cialiste de la gestion de l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ,?Harry Mintzberg, l��a ��crit : le monde a besoin de gestionnaires, pas de d��tenteurs de MBA. C��est la m��me chose en droit : il faut des avocats bien form��s, pas seulement des juristes.

How to attract top talent to engineering

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:01:03 +0000

...Sexism plays a role. Professor Brian Rubineau of ��ֱ��bվ in Canada conducted a long-term study of 700 female engineering students. The survey included voluntary diary entries to log their experiences. Professor Rubineau concludes: ��Many of the women in our study experienced blatant gender bias in their project teams and internships. Much of the hands-on aspects of engineering are treated as men��s work, with women relegated to more secretarial duties.��

American discontent stems from the pretense of caring

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:56:26 +0000

Written by Reuven Brenner

"If we can prevent the Government from wasting the labor of the people under the pretense of caring for them, they will be happy,�� Thomas Jefferson said.

The last few decades in the US showed that the ��we�� Jefferson referred to were not successful achieving this goal.

Read full article: Asia Times, November 3, 2016?

The pitfalls of infrastructure spending: Lessons from Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:49:37 +0000

Written by Reuven Brenner

Recent experience and debates about spending on infrastructure as being the panacea for Japan, the US, Western Europe, Canada, for job creation in particular, have reminded me of a long, detailed study I wrote about that topic back in 1998 about the miserable Canadian experience.?At the root of that experience was the destruction of accountability in the federal government: and it is worth repeating how that happened. Perhaps present decisionmakers in political capital today can learn some lessons.

Three Indo-Canadians are Honorees at Royal Society of Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:47:03 +0000

Three Indo-Canadians have been named Honorees in the prestigious Royal Society of Canada (RSC). All three are academics teaching and conducting research in various disciplines at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal.

They are Dr. Vijay Raghavan, James ��ֱ��bվ Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering; Prof. Saibal Ray, Vice-Dean, Research and Faculty at the Desautels Faculty of management and the Director of the Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Program; and Prof. Hosahali S. Ramaswamy, Professor of Food Science and Agriculture Chemistry.

Head of the Class

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:44:17 +0000

��ֱ��bվ is considered to be one of the top 30 universities in the world according to the?QS World University Rankings 2016?and its Desautels Faculty of Management is ranked in the top 20 on Bloomberg��s list of?Best International MBAs 2015.

Comedian is rising through the ranks at Second City

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:32:59 +0000

Young and ambitious,?Nadine Djoury?is passionate about comedy and determined to succeed in the business.

A Montrealer, Djoury obtained a degree in business and commerce at ��ֱ��bվ, then in 2007 headed down to New York City to work in the finance industry. However, after office hours she pursued her true love �C comedy. Realizing that New York was a cornucopia of first-rate performing arts classes, she studied with various teachers and participated in amateur comedy reviews.

Le bon plan de la Desautels Faculty of Management, au Qu��bec

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:23:52 +0000

Dans le b?timent cubique qui abrite la Desautels Faculty of?Management, sur Sherbrooke, l��une des principales art��res de Montr��al, on entend?parler?fran?ais presque autant qu��anglais. Et pas seulement avec le d��licieux accent qu��b��cois. Desautels, l��une des facult��s de l��universit�� ֱ��bվ, est une business ?school dont la cote monte parmi les ��tudiants de l��Hexagone.

Avant de sortir les pinceaux

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:41:07 +0000

M��me si les ��tudiants sont sollicit��s sur les campus, dans les salles de classe, et qu'on parle de ??stage?? ou de ??programme de formation??, les entreprises qui proposent des franchises n'ont pas l'appui des universit��s ni de lien avec la formation universitaire. Leur but est strictement commercial. ? la suite de plaintes, ces derni��res ann��es, l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ a interdit ce type de sollicitation sur le campus.

Broome Capital Inc. Enters into Option Agreement to Acquire KLR Property

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:38:29 +0000

Matthew Anderson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from ��ֱ��bվ and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2008. Matt is a Senior Consultant with Malaspina Consultants Inc., a private company that provides accounting and administrative infrastructure to junior public companies.

Healthy options are a package deal at Oatbox and Yumibox

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:36:21 +0000

��ֱ��bվ students Mengyin Hong, 28, and Zoey Li, 22, the duo behind Yumibox, met two years ago, when a professor suggested Li as an assistant for Hong on her master��s project. Hong had moved from China to study at ��ֱ��bվ, Li was from Vancouver, where she moved from China at age 4. Working together, they discovered they had similar goals and beliefs.

They launched their business six months ago, even before completing their studies at ��ֱ��bվ.

Top 25 HR Professionals

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:32:57 +0000

We looked�� and we found �� the top 25 human resources practitioners across Canada. Whether it��s an impressive resum�� full of accomplishments, an innovative program or practice, or a challenge that was met head-on, these professionals never failed to impress.

��Put the kettle on, love��: how sexism is forcing women from engineering

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:54:00 +0000

According to Prof Brian Rubineau of Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ, female engineers are leaving an already male-dominated engineering field due to a culture that does not take them seriously.

Read full article: The Engineer, November 11, 2016?

Bombardier reputation takes hit after Metrolinx ramps up pressure on rail deal

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:52:12 +0000

One of Bombardier's largest Canadian rail customers has threatened to cancel a contract over continued delays in delivering a prototype train in Toronto, handing another blow to the beleaguered company.

Metrolinx ramped up pressure on Bombardier by issuing a formal notice of intent to terminate its $770-million contract after the company missed a commitment to deliver a prototype by the end of last month.

��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore said the ongoing rail challenges make people a little nervous about giving funding to a firm that appears incompetent.

Edible Insects: The Alternative Protein People are Buzzing About

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:49:51 +0000

Here��s the thing: We may not like the idea of eating insects, but over the years, our collective attitude will likely change �C mostly because it has to. With rampant population growth and scarce land, we have no choice but to embrace alternative forms of protein if we hope to survive. Even our overfished oceans, which will comprise 50 percent plastic waste by 2050, won��t keep us alive.2

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The growing trend of social engagement in companies

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:45:18 +0000

Part 2 of an interview with Paola P��rez-Alem��n, Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.?

Read full interview: Christian News Today, November 14, 2016?

Eric Friedman: ��I��ve always had trouble disconnecting from my work��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:35:53 +0000

Eric Friedman, 39,?is co-founder and chief technology officer of Fitbit Inc., a maker of wearable fitness monitors that can track and share user data.

Reputation management: facing contentious issues head-on may be the best approach say researchers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:23:32 +0000

Denial and resistance in the face of public pressure on organizations is ineffective, according to Professor Robert David of Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ.

In many industry sectors, contentious issues �C such as pertaining to the environment, corporate governance, or social equity �C can incite media attention and public pressure on organizations to change their behaviour.

Global business schools turn to Asia for inspiration

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:53:45 +0000

What will business schools look like when they are created on the surface of Mars some decades from now? That is the question Santiago Iniguez, dean of Spain's IE Business School, has been asking himself for the past several years.

The Growing Trend of Social Engagement in Companies

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:51:10 +0000

Part 2 of an interview with Paola P��rez-Alem��n, Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.

Read full interview: Latin Trade, November 10, 2016?

Two ��ֱ��bվ students use company to raise awareness for diabetes

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:39:18 +0000

Two students from ��ֱ��bվ Univeristy have founded a company to help raise awareness about diabetes and to help those coping with it.

Yumi Box is a whole grain subscription box that delivers preportioned and preseasoned whole grains to your front door.

��All you have to do is add water, add heat and you have healthy carbs delivered to you,�� Zoey Li, ��ֱ��bվ dietetic student, said.

Read full article: Global News, November 9, 2016?

Easy-to-make meals for diabetics featured on Global News

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:36:53 +0000

Zoey Li, co-founder of?YUMiBOX by YUMiTRITION?and current ��ֱ��bվ dietetic student, was recently featured on?Global News Montreal. YUMiBOX is a?subscription box company that sells whole grain products to support diabetic blood sugar control.

Zoey and her co-founder?Mengyin Hong came in 1st place in the Small & Medium Enterprise category of the?2016 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup?winning?$15,000,?and took the?Food and Agribusiness Convergent Innovation Prize?of?$5,000?home as well.

Metrolinx threatens to cancel $770 million Bombardier contract

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:46:38 +0000

Metrolinx is frustrated with Bombardier after it missed a commitment to deliver a prototype by the end of last month.

��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore said the ongoing rail challenges make people a little nervous about giving funding to a firm that appears incompetent.

Read full article: Design Engineering, November 7, 2016?

Bombardier reputation hit after Metrolinx ramps up pressure on rail deal

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:44:38 +0000

Bombardier is facing another blow to its reputation after one of its largest Canadian rail customers threatened to cancel a contract over continued delays in delivering a prototype train in Toronto.

��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore said ongoing rail challenges make people a little nervous about giving funding to a company that appears incompetent.

Read full article: Plant, November 7, 2016?

Bombardier reputation takes hit after Metrolinx ramps up pressure on rail deal

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:48:21 +0000

One of Bombardier��s largest Canadian rail customers has threatened to cancel a contract over continued delays in delivering a prototype train in Toronto, handing another blow to the beleaguered company.

��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore said the ongoing rail challenges make people a little nervous about giving funding to a firm that appears incompetent.

Lower prices could be on the way with airline ownership announcement: airline analyst

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:43:06 +0000

A Canadian airline analyst says, theoretically, relaxed rules on airline ownership in this country will lead to more competition and lower prices.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Thursday morning the federal Liberals�� to plan raise foreign ownership limits of airlines from 25 per cent to 49.

Karl Moore from ��ֱ��bվ in Calgary said Friday foreign investors don��t find the current 25 per cent ownership restriction very attractive.

Read full article: 630 CHED, November 4, 2016

Fed-up Metrolinx threatens to cancel $770M Bombardier deal for LRT

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:41:13 +0000

Metrolinx has threatened to cancel a contract with Bombardier?over continued delays in delivering a prototype train in Toronto, handing another blow to the beleaguered company.

Ontario��s regional transportation agency ramped up pressure on Bombardier by issuing a formal notice of intent to terminate its $770-million contract after the company missed a commitment to deliver a prototype by the end of last month.

Bombardier reputation takes hit after Metrolinx threatens to cancel deal

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:38:17 +0000

Bombardier is facing another blow to its reputation after one of its largest Canadian rail customers threatened to cancel a contract over continued delays in delivering a prototype train in Toronto.

��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore said ongoing rail challenges make people a little nervous about giving funding to a company that appears incompetent.

Read full article: Macleans, November 4, 2016?

Cheaper fares could be coming if airline ownership rules change: airline analyst

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:34:59 +0000

A Canadian airline analyst says, theoretically, relaxed rules on airline ownership in this country will lead to more competition and lower prices.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Thursday morning the federal Liberals�� to plan raise foreign ownership limits of airlines from 25 per cent to 49.

Karl Moore from ��ֱ��bվ in Calgary said Friday foreign investors don��t find the current 25 per cent ownership restriction very attractive.

Read full article: iNews880, November 4, 2016?

Peintres Etudiants, a vos Risques

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:30:54 +0000

Bien des participants �� ces programmes de franchises d��entreprises de peinture en sortent enchant��s?:?ils font beaucoup d��argent et, en travaillant fort, apprennent plus en un ��t�� sur la gestion d��entreprise qu��en trois ans d��universit��, disent-ils.

Bombardier reputation takes hit after Metrolinx ramps up pressure on rail deal

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:25:58 +0000

...��ֱ��bվ management professor Karl Moore said the ongoing rail challenges make people a little nervous about giving funding to a firm that appears incompetent.

Read ful article: CTV News, November 4, 2016?

Desautels MBA Delivers the Global Leadership Lecture in Sydney, Australia

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:21:59 +0000

Usman W. Chohan, a graduate of Desautels MBA in Strategy and Leadership (2014)?delivered the 2015 Foreign Affairs Lecture in the Global Leadership Program (GLP) at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. The lecture was titled "The World Bank and the New Dynamics of Development", and drew on Mr. Chohan's WB experience to map the development field, particularly in the context of emergent institutions such as AIIB. The lecture was praised for its cultural context, appeal to a young audience, and breadth of content.

La Conference Fashion Business Uncovered: On Y Sera!

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:57:26 +0000

Depuis quelques ann��es, des ��tudiants de l��universit�� ֱ��bվ ont pris l��initiative d��organiser des journ��es conf��rences permettant aux passionn��s de la mode d��changer sur le sujet. Au menu?cette ann��e: pr��sentations, tables rondes et s��ance de r��seautage qui promettent d��en inspirer plus d��un! Une excellente occasion d��en apprendre plus sur l��industrie?et de rencontrer des personnes cl��s pouvant donne?run coup de main �� notre carri��re. Cette ann��e, notre r��dactrice en chef num��rique (MOI?!) fera m��me partie d��un panel de discussion sur la mode et la technologie.

American discontent stems from the pretense of caring

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:55:09 +0000

"If we can prevent the Government from wasting the labor of the people under the pretense of caring for them, they will be happy,�� Thomas Jefferson said.

The last few decades in the US showed that the ��we�� Jefferson referred to were not successful achieving this goal.

Le cabinet d'avocats Taj renforce son activit�� juridique

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:52:38 +0000

Taj confirme son dynamisme et sa volont�� de d��velopper ses expertises juridiques en renfor?ant ses ��quipes en droit des affaires avec un nouvel associ�� et deux nouvelles directrices.

Remporter la Coupe Dobson de ��ֱ��bվ a aid�� Samuel Bruneau �� d��marrer son entreprise Taiga Motors

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:50:31 +0000

Gagner la Coupe Dobson a permis �� Taiga Motors d��avoir la reconnaissance n��cessaire pour �� l'international et obtenir le financement n��cessaire afin de fabriquer la premi��re motoneige ��lectrique au monde.

La Banque Nationale est partenaire du Dobson Cup de ��ֱ��bվ, qui aide les entreprises telles que Taiga Motors �� r��aliser leurs projets d��affaires.

How to Minimise Massive Turnover of IT Professionals

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:48:00 +0000

Smaller but more-frequent promotions are key to minimising the high turnover of IT professionals, says Alain Pinsonneault of ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management.

IT professionals are far less likely to leave a company when their chances of promotion are higher, yet businesses cut back on these to avoid the costs of large salary increases. Therefore, smaller but more frequent promotions increase employee retention whilst keeping costs low.

Chicago Cubs executive Rehman become first ��ֱ��bվ grad to earn World Series ring

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:46:31 +0000

Only three days after ��ֱ��bվ captured their third consecutive national championship in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association, Shiraz Rehman, an assistant general manager with the Cubs, became the first ��ֱ��bվ grad to earn a World Series championship ring.?

A 39-year-old native of Montreal who was raised in Blauvelt N.Y., Rehman earned a commerce degree from ��ֱ��bվ in 1999, majoring in finance and accounting. Rehman was a 6-foot-2 switch-hitting shortstop on the Redmen baseball team for four years, serving as team captain in his junior and senior campaigns.

goeasy Ltd. Announces Senior Executive Appointment

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:44:27 +0000

goeasy Ltd. the leading full service provider of goods and alternative financial?services?that improve the lives of everyday Canadians, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Fiederer to Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

How to Minimise Massive Turnover of IT Professionals

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:41:16 +0000

Smaller but more-frequent promotions are key to minimising the high turnover of IT professionals, says Alain Pinsonneault of ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management.
IT professionals are far less likely to leave a company when their chances of promotion are higher, yet businesses cut back on these to avoid the costs of large salary increases. Therefore, smaller but more frequent promotions increase employee retention whilst keeping costs low.

��ֱ��bվ grad Rehman earns World Series ring with Cubs

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:38:21 +0000

When the Chicago Cubs defeated Cleveland in Game 7 of an epic World Series in the wee hours of Thursday morning, the celebrations reverberated all the way north of the border to the campus of ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal. Only three days after?��ֱ��bվ captured its third consecutive national championship?in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Association, Shiraz Rehman, an assistant general manager with the Cubs, became the first ��ֱ��bվ grad to earn a World Series championship ring.

Taj : arriv��e de Thibaut Lasserre, Isabelle de La Gorce et Florence Th��odose

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:34:14 +0000

Thibaut Lasserre, avocat Associ�� sp��cialis�� en droit des soci��t��s, dipl?m�� du MBA de?l��universit�� ֱ��bվ, revient �� Paris pour renforcer l��offre Corporate - M&A apr��s avoir pass�� deux?ans au bureau de Marseille. Il intervient principalement sur des op��rations de fusionsacquisitions?et de private equity. Avant de rejoindre Taj, Thibaut a exerc�� pendant 15 ans au?sein de cabinets d��avocats d��affaires fran?ais et anglo-saxons, notamment, en dernier lieu au?sein de Jones Day.

To Each Their Own: Giving Feedback To Introverts And Extroverts

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:31:20 +0000

We all like receiving recognition and appreciation at the workplace, whether it��s a pat on the back, an award for a job well done, or some one-on-one time with our boss. We have unique emotions attached to what makes us feel appreciated, and the nature of what we find motivating varies from person to person.

Why female engineering students leave the field

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:16:00 +0000

Female engineers are leaving an already male-dominated engineering field due to a culture that does not take them seriously, according to Professor Brian Rubineau of Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.?

Read full article: Times Higher Education, October 27, 2016?

Building a Culture of Innovation shortlisted for Management Gold

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:13:14 +0000

The Management Book of the Year competition, which is now in its seventh year, was created to uncover the best books on management and leadership, and help raise the profile of the great management writing published in the UK.

Last year��s overall winner was Frugal Innovation by Navi Radjou and Jaideep Prabhu, published by Profile (Economist Books). Previous overall and category winners include Steven D��Souza and Diana Renner, Richard Newton, Christopher Bones, Henry Mintzberg, Clayton M. Christensen and Philip Kotler.

Dominique Nadeau: Safari Condo

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:10:37 +0000

Au d��part, Dominique Nadeau ne se destinait pas �� reprendre Safari Condo, l'entreprise de v��hicules r��cr��atifs et de roulottes fond��e par son p��re Daniel en 1998. ?Pour mes ��tudes universitaires, j'avais appliqu�� l'��cole des Hautes ?tudes Commerciales, �� la Facult�� de management de ��ֱ��bվ et �� la Facult�� des arts de ��ֱ��bվ?, explique Dominique Nadeau.

Lire l'article complet: La Presse, le 28 octobre, 2016?

Heading down the Road to 200

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:04:13 +0000

A cornerstone of the Road to 200 is a series of events in Montreal and cities around the world with sizeable alumni communities. On September 22, more than 260 alumni and friends attended a fascinating discussion in Pointe Claire on memory loss as part of the Healthy Brains for Health Lives theme, featuring several leading brain researchers from the MNI and a special presentation from neuroscience pioneer Brenda Milner.

Fashion 101: Valuable Career Advices from the Best in the Industry

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:01:28 +0000

So many young and creative people have aspired to break into the vibrant and fascinating field of the fashion industry. If you are one of these people, take your career to the next level by learning from the takeaways from a few of the best in this field like Marissa Webb, Tanya Taylor, and more. Read on to get inspiration from the past "How to Make It in Fashion" Conferences, and make your dreams come true!

One-Year or Two-Year MBA: Is There a Simple Answer?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:50:02 +0000

MBAs have become diversified products, catering to segmented clientele��s needs. Upon exploring whether a?two-year MBA program?is superior to a one-year program, there is, unfortunately, no simple answer to suit all circumstances.

In a two-year MBA program, such as that available from the?Desautels Faculty of Management?at?��ֱ��bվ, this issue is actually less problematic. Specifically, students complete internships first and are then provided with additional opportunities to engage with employers the following autumn.?

Building a future for engineering

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:45:39 +0000

In recent years, there has been a noticeable push in many developed nations for more girls to study maths and science at school in order to broaden their representation in fields such as engineering. Yet these efforts are not as fruitful as many believe. In fact, the young women who are successfully attracted to engineering are leaving the field faster than their male counterparts.

Brian Rubineau is associate professor of organisational behaviour at?��ֱ��bվ, Canada.

How Edward Rogers got involved amid Guy Laurence's ouster

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:43:21 +0000

Rogers Communications Deputy Chairman Edward Rogers is making his presence felt at the company bearing his family name, after the ousting of Guy Laurence.

��You can��t have a company of Rogers�� size moving forward in a competitive marketplace without existing leadership filling the void,�� management expert Karl Moore, a professor at ��ֱ��bվ, told BNN in an interview. "You��re not just going to keep the chair warm for that length of time."

3D Signatures Inc. Introduces Business Advisory Board and Celebrates Recent Listing by Opening Toronto Stock Exchange November 2

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:41:03 +0000

3D Signatures Inc.?is pleased to introduce the following internationally renowned senior biotech executives as members of the Company's Business Advisory Board.

Mr. Goodman was formerly a consultant with Bain & Company and also worked in brand management for Procter & Gamble. Mr. Goodman holds a B.A. from ��ֱ��bվ (Great Distinction) and the London School of Economics (1st Class Honours). Additionally, he holds an LL.B. and an M.B.A. from ��ֱ��bվ.

How To Survive As A Young Female Entrepreneur When Building A Technology Business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:38:19 +0000

To my fellow and aspiring young female entrepreneurs �C I sometimes think that the closest feeling that you could possibly equate to starting your business is the same as if you were having a baby.

...I started my business while I was in my second year at the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ, and trust me, managing my time wasn��t easy.

Read full article: I Am New Generation, October 26, 2016?

Why Canadian MBA programs want to attract more international students

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:35:09 +0000

Gabriel Werkhaizer may have managed multi?million-dollar budgets in his hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, but it was only this year that he learned how to say some financial words in English, such as ��accruals.�� The 30-year-old moved to Montreal last year with his wife and two-year-old daughter to earn his MBA degree at?��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management.

?ric Marceau nomm�� vice-pr��sident et chef des services financiers chez Groupe V M��dia

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:32:29 +0000

?ric Marceau?est nomm�� au poste de vice-pr��sident et chef des services financiers chez?Groupe V M��dia. ? ce titre, il assumera un r?le strat��gique dans la gestion globale et du plan d��affaires de l��entreprise. Plus concr��tement, il aura la responsabilit�� de planifier et de mettre en ?uvre la gestion et le contr?le de toutes les activit��s financi��res li��es �� l��entreprise, la planification strat��gique et les dossiers de fusions et acquisitions.

Honorary Degree - Joey Adler

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:30:00 +0000

Canadian fashion visionary Joelle (��Joey��) Adler is the former President and CEO of Diesel Canada Inc. An innovative entrepreneur and humanitarian, she is the driving force behind?ONEXONE?(One by One), a charitable foundation dedicated to reinventing the business of philanthropy.

Musings on management

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:27:20 +0000

Written by Henry Mintzberg?

Management is a curious phenomenon. It is generously paid, enormously influential, and significantly devoid of common sense.

At least, the hype about management lacks common sense, as does too much of the practice. I should really say?im-practice, because the problems grow out of the disconnection between management and the managed.

Read full article: Live Mint, October 26, 2016?

Reputation management: facing contentious issues head-on may be the best approach say researchers

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:24:47 +0000

Denial and resistance in the face of public pressure on organizations is ineffective, according to Professor Robert David of Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ.

4 S��n��galais dans le Top100 Africa

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:50:55 +0000

Quant aux S��n��galais, ils sont 4 nomin��s parmi les top-leaders. Ainsi, Adrien Diouf, Directeur de l��Agence UMOA Titres, figure �� la 17��me?place. C��est un financier pur et dur, dipl?m�� de l��Universit�� Paris I et d��un MBA de ��ֱ��bվ (Canada) avec une exp��rience d��une dizaine d��ann��es dans le secteur bancaire o�� il a plafonn�� comme Directeur march�� obligataire de Afreximbank.

Lire l'article complet: Reussir Business, le 22 octobre, 2016?

Five very different ��ֱ��bվ startups under one roof

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:47:51 +0000

What does tiramisu made with avocado have in common with cosmetic ingredients? Both are being developed by newly incorporated startup companies launched right here at ��ֱ��bվ. Avocado Desserts, which uses avocado in unexpected and delectable ways, and Anomera, which has developed a proprietary technology to produce eco-friendly cosmetic ingredients, are both in a special three-month residency at Notman House, a startup incubator located near the corner of Sherbrooke and St. Laurent Boulevards.

Facing contentious issues head-on may be best approach for industries under siege

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:43:55 +0000

Denial and resistance in the face of public pressure on industries is ineffective, according to Professor Robert David of Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ.

In many industries, contentious issues �C such as pertaining to the environment, corporate governance, or social equity �C can incite media attention and public pressure on organisations to change their behaviour.

??????????Nadeem Velani named CP��s Chief Financial Officer

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:42:09 +0000

Canadian Pacific?today announced that Nadeem Velani has been named Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Velani had been serving as Vice-President and interim CFO since September 9, 2016.

Velani holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Western University and an MBA in Finance/International Business from ��ֱ��bվ.?

Read full article: Street Insider, October 24, 2016?

Entrepreneurs, les eMBA ne sont pas r��serv��s au top management!

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:47:04 +0000

Cr��ateurs d��entreprises, Fr��d��ric Mazella (BlaBlaCar), Laurence Fornari (SkyLights) et Pascal L��pine (Atypic) racontent en quoi leur formation �� changer leur vision de l��entrepreneuriat. Les mots qui reviennent dans leur bouche?: ouverture, contacts, exp��riences, travail d��quipe, confrontations constructives, partage de connaissances, etc.

Kevin O��Leary is Wrong! It is NOT All About The Money!

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:44:08 +0000

I once went to see Kevin O��Leary at a Fireside Chat at Ryerson University��s Ted Rogers School of Management, just to experience him in a more intimate situation. He was as abrasive and blunt as he was on Dragon��s Den. He still said?��it was all about the money��?and it made me sad. Read what he says about business being war. I hate war and violence and we do not need more of that in our world.

'Had to be done'

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:41:15 +0000

��ֱ��bվ professor Karl Moore discusses the challenges Bombardier faced and why the layoffs 'had to be done'.

Watch full video: CTV News, October 21, 2016?

To Give or Not to Give Federal Fundings to Bombardier after more Job Cuts

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:38:13 +0000

Another bad day for Bombardier, but will that accelerate possible federal funding?

Saying it needs to be more profitable and more competitive, Bombardier is cutting more than 7,000?jobs over the next few years with 1,500 in Quebec and 500 elsewhere in the country.?

��ֱ��bվ business professor Karl Moore spoke with CTV saying financial public investments are still needed for a company as big as Bombardier even though it's making cuts.?

Bombardier layoffs a symptom of Canada��s failure to stay competitive, says expert

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:35:29 +0000

Bombardier?is eliminating 7,500 workers around the world, with roughly 2,000 positions being cut in Canada. But they��re hiring 3,700 in countries with lower costs. One expert?says Canada��s struggle to be competitive in the international marketplace is one?reason why.

Karl Moore, professor at the Desautels faculty of management at ��ֱ��bվ, said that Bombardier will have to ��suffer some pain�� here in Canada as it restructures in an attempt to?return to profitability and competitiveness.

Citi names new Canada sales head

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:28:48 +0000

Citigroup has selected banking veteran Hany Naguib as the Canada sales head for its Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business. In this newly created role, Naguib will lead sales efforts across the country, coordinating with counterparts in Citi��s other business lines. The TTS organization of Citi employs talents in Toronto, Montr��al, and Calgary.

'Had to be done'

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:26:28 +0000

��ֱ��bվ professor Karl Moore discusses the challenges Bombardier faced and why the layoffs 'had to be done'.

Watch full video: The Loop, October 21, 2016?

Une farine �� base de sauterelles pour r��duire la faim dans le monde ?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:24:21 +0000

Depuis quelques temps, la nourriture �� base d'insectes semble de plus en plus populaire. Un succ��s qui pourrait bien encore monter d'un cran avec cette d��couverte. Des ��tudiants de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ ont mis au point une farine fabriqu��e �� base d'insectes et destin��e �� faire du pain et d'autres aliments.

Questions pour un patron: la force des employ��s est le secret du succ��s

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:48:52 +0000

LE PARCOURS DE MARTIN BACHANT EN BREF

?ge?:?51 ans

?tudes?:?Martin Bachant est titulaire d'un MBA EDC de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ et d'un baccalaur��at en marketing de l'Universit�� du Qu��bec �� Montr��al.

En poste depuis?:?d��cembre 2014

Nombre d'employ��s?: plus de 400 au Qu��bec et 2500 au Canada

The 23-Year-Old Behind Soular Is Bringing Solar-Powered Backpacks To Children In Africa

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:09:36 +0000

Salima Visram is the 23-year-old entrepreneur behind the Soular, a backpack company equipped with solar panels, which allow children who don��t have access to electricity in rural parts of Africa to study at night without having to use an expensive and carcinogenic kerosene lamp. Soular will be launching a new one-for-one model today, through the sale of trendy backpacks on?HSN?in collaboration with Disney, alongside their new movie,?Queen of Katwe, which is set in rural Uganda, where the kerosene lamp is central to the plot of the story.

Lupita Nyong��o Stuns on Latest Vogue Cover, Interview Earns Praise

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:07:23 +0000

Lupita Nyong��o?is earning praise from Black social media users for a quote she made in a fashion magazine. The comment landed on the publication��s cover and caused many to see it as a welcome change in the industry.

The?Vogue?magazine quote?cements Nyong��o��s representation of African-Americans and minorities.

��I want to create opportunities for people of color.��

...Forbes?reported Nyong��o and the Soular Backpack team went to Katwe, Uganda with Disney after?Queen of Katwe?filming ended.?There, they handed out the backpacks.

Flatbook rebrands as ��Sonder,�� lands $10 million investment

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:02:01 +0000

Montreal��s?Flatbook?is rebranding as ��Sonder�� amid a large fundraising escapade that will see the startup bank $10 million.

The startup formerly focused on providing premium short term rentals for travellers in select North American markets. With today��s announcement,?Sonder?will offer 500 ��hometels,�� which are places that possess the authenticity of peer-to-peer home rental along with the services of a hotel.

The new (non-tech) tech luminaries

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:59:20 +0000

Ms. Magdesian was frustrated. Then a researcher at ��ֱ��bվ��s Montreal Neurological Institute, she was having trouble with the spinal cord cells she was studying.

The only way to grow them was in a petri dish, but the cells don��t grow in a dish in the same way they grow in the human body. Instead of growing straight, they get tangled. It made her work harder, slower and more prone to error.

Joanne Liu, Bertrand Cesvet to receive honorary degrees

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:41:52 +0000

Two inspirational ��ֱ��bվ alumni �C?Bertrand Cesvet, of the award-winning creative agency Sid Lee, and Joanne Liu, of M��decins Sans Fronti��res/Doctors Without Borders �C?will receive honorary doctorate degrees at the university��s fall convocation ceremonies.

These two alumni also hail from the Desautels Faculty of Management:?Dr. Joanne Liu (IMHL��14) pursued her International Masters for Health Leadership while Bertrand Cesvet (MBA'90) pursued his MBA.

Corporate Knights' release of 2016 Better World MBA ranking reveals growing commitment to sustainability education in business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:21:43 +0000

Today?Corporate Knights?releases the 14th?edition of the Better World MBA Ranking, which is the only major global ranking to evaluate graduate business programs on their integration of sustainability into the education of future business leaders. Top programs include?Canada's?Schulich School of Business at?York University, followed by?MIT's Sloan School of Managementand?Duquesne University's?Palumbo-Donahue School?of Business.

How has Corporate Social Responsibility has Changed?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:12:15 +0000

Interview with?Paola P��rez-Alem��n, PhD,?Associate Professor at the?Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.?
Read full interview: Latin Trade, October 13, 2016?

Giving all citizens a ��loud and clear�� voice on health

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:10:10 +0000

Senators have proposed emulating the UK��s NHS approach on citizen-centred healthcare and have urged the Oireachtas to consult with as many citizens as possible on the ��important future�� of Irish healthcare, writes Lloyd Mudiwa.?

...She also proposed that the Future Healthcare Committee consult with some of the experts who advocated for the proposals outlined, such as Dr Henry Mintzberg of ��ֱ��bվ, senior health economist Robert Yates of Chatham House, and Prof Michael West of the King��s Fund.

Thought leadership series: Professor Lisa Cohen

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:03:03 +0000

Are you a thought leader? Emily Sexton-Brown asks professors from across the globe to pinpoint just what true leadership looks like. Professor Lisa Cohen, Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ enlightens...

Read full article: Changeboard, August 1, 2016

2016 Better World MBA results

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:01:14 +0000

��ֱ��bվ - Desautels Faculty of Management - Ranking 2016: 6

Read full ranking: Corporate Knights, October 13, 2016?

Corporate Knights' release of 2016 Better World MBA ranking reveals growing commitment to sustainability education in business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:57:49 +0000

Today?Corporate Knights?releases the 14?th?edition of the Better World MBA Ranking, which is the only major global ranking to evaluate graduate business programs on their integration of sustainability into the education of future business leaders. Top programs include?Canada's?Schulich School of Business at?York University?, followed by?MIT's Sloan School of Management?and?Duquesne University's?Palumbo-Donahue School?of Business.

Corporate Knights' release of 2016 Better World MBA ranking reveals growing commitment to sustainability education in business

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:54:50 +0000

Today?Corporate Knights?releases the 14th?edition of the Better World MBA Ranking, which is the only major global ranking to evaluate graduate business programs on their integration of sustainability into the education of future business leaders. Top programs include?Canada's?Schulich School of Business at?York University, followed by MIT's Sloan School of Management?and?Duquesne University's?Palumbo-Donahue School?of Business.

Open Forum on sustainability elicits wide range of ideas

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:50:18 +0000

On Sept. 30, Fr��d��ric Bachand closed the?Open Forum on the Recommendations of the 2016 CAMSR Report on Divestment?with a final meeting at Macdonald Campus.

Women are leaving engineering because they are not taken seriously

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:47:44 +0000

Female engineers are leaving the field because they are not taken seriously, according to a new study.

Co-author of the research, Professor Brian Rubineau said, ��Although engineering programs have focused on reforming their curricula to encourage women��s participation, we are finding that social interactions outside of classrooms are contributing substantially to women��s negative experiences of the field.��

Read full article: We Are the City, October 5, 2016?

Restaurant Week Back this October

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:51:14 +0000

One of the region��s favourite culinary events is back and Cornwall's best chefs are promising once again to tickle the taste buds of patrons lucky enough to score a reservation at one of the 9 participating restaurants.

Managers and leaders in high demand

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:48:38 +0000

In a crude sense, management can be broken into three parts - man, age and ment. It essentially speaks about people, times and actions. Veteran management thinker Henry Mintzberg often advocates that successful management involves interpersonal, informational and decisional roles.?

Read full article: Daily FT, October 10, 2016?

Why female engineering students leave the field

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:45:55 +0000

Rubineau, along with co-authors Carroll Seron (UC Irvine), Erin Cech (University of Michigan) and Susan Silbey (MIT), found that unchallenging projects, blatant sexual harassment and greater isolation from support networks contribute to women��s exit from engineering.

MBA Significant Other Welcome

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:22:39 +0000

The Desautels MBA Office hosted the inaugural Significant Other Welcome event on October 6th, 2016. Spouses and partners of those pursuing their MBA at Desautels were invited to brunch for a unique opportunity to mingle and learn more about the program. The day culminated with a campus tour and a group picture in front of the Redpath Museum, the traditional location for MBA class pictures. Given the success of the event, the MBA Office anticipates hosting similar initiatives to foster an even closer community among their students.

Sexism and stereotyping sees female engineering students leave the field

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:37:51 +0000

Female engineers are leaving an already male-dominated engineering field due to a culture that does not take them seriously. Researchers have found that unchallenging projects, sexual harassment and isolation from support networks contribute to women��s exit from engineering.

Female engineers are leaving an already male-dominated engineering field due to a culture that does not take them seriously, according to Professor Brian Rubineau of?Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.

Why female engineering students leave the field

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:34:36 +0000

People on the Move (October 2016 Update)

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:47:46 +0000

Samira Sakhia, president of Knight Therapeutics, has joined?Crescita Therapeutics Inc.��s?board of directors.? Prior to her current role, she was the chief financial officer of Paladin Labs. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration in Strategy and Marketing from ��ֱ��bվ and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Additionally,?Dr. Henrich Guntermann?and?Klaus von Lindeiner?have tendered their resignations as board members of the company.

Class action lawsuit proposed on Air Canada and WestJet baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:45:19 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

...Karl Moore, an aviation expert at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, found the collusion allegations far fetched.

"I think it's highly unlikely they would collude, it's not the nature of the beast, they're just fierce competitors," Moore said.

Of Empathy And Strategy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:40:29 +0000

Corporations have more data than ever about their consumers and customers, and advanced analytic platforms increasingly democratize data analysis.

Why female engineering students leave the field

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:37:09 +0000

New Desautels Dean: Gender Is Irrelevant

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:23:18 +0000

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou doesn��t know what it��s like to be a man in charge of a business school. And she doesn��t particularly care.

Bajeux-Besnainou, professor of finance and dean of?Desautels Faculty of Management?at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, Canada,?is looking forward to the day when she doesn��t get questions about gender anymore. Such questions are irrelevant, she says.

Read full article: Poets and Quants, October 4, 2016?

The Female Deans�� Perspective

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:19:14 +0000

Gender equality?remains a central issue in business and business education. While some statistics offer hope by demonstrating that the business world is improving, albeit slowly, there is nothing better than hearing from women on the frontlines when it comes to the world of business education.

Executive Appointments Advance MGM Resorts International��s Leadership Role in Environmental Sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:16:29 +0000

As Vice President of Corporate Sustainability, Yalmaz Siddiqui is responsible for leading a range of environmental sustainability initiatives for the company, including sustainable sourcing, employee engagement, green conventions, food waste reduction and waste management. In addition, Siddiqui will provide leadership and oversight for the development of an advanced sustainability strategy framework for MGM Resorts, including metrics and goals, project accountability, roles, and reporting strategy.

��ֱ��bվ holds sustainability forums

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:12:31 +0000

Friday, September 23, marked the first of three open forum meetings that invited members of the ��ֱ��bվ community to discuss sustainability at ��ֱ��bվ.

Jean-Michel Lavoie nomm�� v.-p. adjoint chez Sun Life

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:09:00 +0000

Jean-Michel Lavoie a ��t�� nomm�� vice-pr��sident adjoint, conception de produits, garanties collectives �� la Financi��re Sun Life.

Jean-Michel Lavoie a joint l'institution financi��re en 2013 �� titre de directeur de produit, garanties de remboursement de frais de m��dicaments, apr��s avoir travaill�� dans l'industrie pharmaceutique, entre autres chez Pfizer Canada. Il poss��de un MBA de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ, ainsi qu'un baccalaur��at en pharmacie de l'Universit�� de Montr��al.

Marie Le Cannellier: President of MTL Relations

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:06:53 +0000

Meet Marie Le Cannellier, a U3 Management student who calls Chicago home. Marie recently became President of MTL Relations, an organization that aims to get you out of?the ��ֱ��bվ bubble by making?it easier for you to connect with students from all universities in Montreal. Read on?if you want to?learn more about Marie and MTL Relations!

Read full article: Her Campus, October 4, 2016

Air Canada, WestJet lawsuit alleges collusion over baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:49:55 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Karl Moore, an aviation expert at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, found the collusion allegations far fetched. "I think it's highly unlikely they would collude. It's not the nature of the beast, they're just fierce competitors," Moore said.

Class Action Lawsuit Considered

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:47:09 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Launch of the University Challenge Leverage Your Idea

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:35:47 +0000

Students, Foreign Students and University Graduates aged 18 to 35 invited to submit their business idea.?

The legacy of Jaclyn Fisher: Career Management Fair in her memory a success

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:27:38 +0000

Dollard des Ormeaux��s?Jaclyn (Jackie) Lea Fisher?passed away on March 21, 2015, following a lengthy battle with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and primary peritoneal carcinoma, a rare cancer, especially in young adults.

��This is the biggest event that they organize each year, but the Centre provides thousands of BCom, MBA, Masters and PhD students with career coaching, advising, mock interview services, speed interviewing, networking sessions, and so much more,�� explained?Jennifer Kambhampati?from the Desautels Faculty of Management.

MBA: des nouveaut��s dans les universit��s

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:20:29 +0000

On trouve plusieurs grandes nouveaut��s cet automne dans le petit monde des MBA (master of business administration). L'Universit�� ֱ��bվ et l'Universit�� Laval lancent chacune une concentration en analytique d'affaires. L'Universit�� Concordia a revu et resserr�� son?programme, alors que HEC Montr��al personnalise son MBA.

��ֱ��bվ a commenc�� l'an dernier �� donner des ateliers dans le domaine et l'int��r��t des ��tudiants est au rendez-vous.

Air Canada, WestJet lawsuit alleges collusion over baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:16:55 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Ariane Simondet On Frosh, Inclusivity and Involvement

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:12:59 +0000

Midterms are slowly approaching, and we cannot help but reminisce on the warm, carefree days of Frosh. Whether you were a first-year embarking on your university journey, or a frosh leader looking to get involved, we can all agree that Frosh was one heck of a time. To help you trace back to those summer days, Her Campus ��ֱ��bվ interviewed Ariane Simondet, Management Frosh's Director of Inclusivity.

Read full article: Her Campus, September 28, 2016?

Baggage Fee Collusion Alleged

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:10:43 +0000

A class action lawsuit filed in Saskatchewan alleges that WestJet and Air Canada colluded in levying baggage fees for domestic flight in 2014.

The suit says it��s an unlikely coincidence that the two airlines announced the fees within three days of each other. WestJet announced the $25 fee for the first bag on Sept. 15, 2014. Air Canada announced virtually the same fee structure on Sept. 18.

Lancement du concours universitaire Le levier de ton id��e

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:08:51 +0000

La Fondation Montr��al inc. organise en collaboration avec les universit��s montr��alaises, pour la deuxi��me ann��e, le concours universitaire?Le levier de ton id��e,?pr��sent�� par la Banque Nationale.

Crescita Therapeutics Announces Changes to the Board of Directors

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:00:54 +0000

Crescita Therapeutics Inc.?(Crescita or the Company), a commercial dermatology company with a portfolio of over-the-counter and prescription products for the treatment and care of skin diseases and their symptoms, today announced that Samira Sakhia, President of Knight Therapeutics, has joined its board of directors. Prior to her current role, Ms. Sakhia was the Chief Financial Officer of Paladin Labs. Ms.

Air Canada, WestJet face possible lawsuit over baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:32:03 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Un projet d'action collective vise les frais de bagage d'Air Canada et WestJet

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:29:37 +0000

Les transporteurs a��riens Air Canada et WestJet pourraient devoir se d��fendre contre une action collective pour avoir commenc�� imposer �� leurs voyageurs des frais pour les bagages enregistr��s �� quelques jours d'intervalle.

Aux yeux de Karl Moore, un expert en aviation de la facult�� de gestion de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ, les all��gations de collusion sont tir��es par les cheveux.

?Je crois qu'il est tr��s improbable qu'il y ait de la collusion, ce n'est pas dans la nature (des transporteurs), ils ne sont que de f��roces concurrents?, a expliqu�� M. Moore.

Former head of IIM Bangalore's Entrepreneurship Cell joins BHIVE workspace

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:25:52 +0000

Today, India��s leading shared workspace company?BHIVE Workspace?announced that it has hired Suryanarayanana, former IIM Bangalore��s Head of Entrepreneurship cell to lead its incubator consulting services.

Suryanarayanana is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has a Masters in Management from ��ֱ��bվ, Canada.

Read full article: The Hindu Business Line, September 27, 2016?

Former Head of IIM Bangalore's Entrepreneurship Cell Joins BHIVE Workspace

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:23:07 +0000

Business Wire IndiaIn his new role at BHIVE, Mr. Suryanarayanan A will head the Incubator Consulting Services as well as help design the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program both of which will help fuel the startup ecosystem.

Today, India��s leading shared workspace company BHIVE Workspace announced that it has hired Suryanarayanana, former IIM Bangalore��s Head of Entrepreneurship cell to lead its incubator consulting services.?

Lawsuit claims two Canadian airlines colluded to charge extra fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:15:41 +0000

A proposed class action lawsuit is going to try and get you back some of those baggage fees you��ve been paying whenever you fly out of town.

The lawsuit focuses on two announcements made by?WestJet?and?Air Canada?three days apart back in September 2014 and there are suggestions the two airlines met behind closed doors and agreed to charge more.

BHIVE Appoints Head Of IIM's Entrepreneurship Cells To Lead Incubator Service

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:13:12 +0000

Suryanarayanan A will head the Incubator Consulting Services as well as help design the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program both of which will help fuel the startup ecosystem.

Air Canada, WestJet face possible lawsuit over baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:08:43 +0000

?Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Class action lawsuit proposed on Air Canada and WestJet baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:05:36 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Karl Moore, an aviation expert at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management, found the collusion allegations far fetched.

��I think it��s highly unlikely they would collude, it��s not the nature of the beast, they��re just fierce competitors,�� Moore said.

Class action proposed on airline baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:02:24 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Karl Moore, an aviation expert at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, found the collusion allegations far fetched.

"I think it's highly unlikely they would collude, it's not the nature of the beast, they're just fierce competitors," Moore said.

Class action lawsuit proposed on Air Canada and WestJet baggage fees

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:59:53 +0000

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.?The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Karl Moore, an aviation expert at ��ֱ��bվ's Desautels Faculty of Management, found the collusion allegations far fetched.?"I think it's highly unlikely they would collude, it's not the nature of the beast, they're just fierce competitors," Moore said.

Minister Lebouthillier Announces Consultations with Charities to Clarify the Rules for their Participation in Political Activities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:52:51 +0000

The Government of Canada recognizes that charitable organizations are valuable contributors to public debate and public policy, which is why the Government has made a commitment to clarify the rules that govern their participation in political activities. It is important that charities be allowed to bring their vast experience-whether in relieving poverty, fighting drug addiction, protecting the environment, or advancing education-to the formulation of public policy and the continuing well-being of Canada and Canadians.

L'Experience Transformatrice d'Alain Brunet

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:47:54 +0000

Employ�� de la Soci��t�� des alcools du Qu��bec (SAQ) depuis 35?ans, Alain Brunet a gravi les ��chelons un �� un jusqu��au sommet. D��termin�� ne jamais stagner, il est retourn�� sur les bancs d��cole en 1997?pour suivre un programme acc��l��r�� d��administration de l��entreprise �� HEC Montr��al. ??C��est un programme con?u pour les gens dans l��action. Il m��a permis de prendre du recul, apr��s une dizaine d��ann��es comme gestionnaire. J��ai toujours ��t�� ouvert �� l��id��e de me former davantage. J��aime apprendre. ?a alimente ma vie?!??, dit-il.

Un projet d'action collective vise les frais de bagage d'Air Canada et WestJet

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:43:54 +0000

...Aux yeux de Karl Moore, un expert en aviation de la facult�� de gestion de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ, les all��gations de collusion sont tir��es par les cheveux.

Qui est Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, l��pouse du premier ministre cana?dien?

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:09:21 +0000

Depuis l'��lec?tion de son mari Justin au rang de premier ministre du Canada, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau �� elle aussi ��t�� propul?s��e sous un ��clai?rage inter?na?tio?nal. La premi��re dame a tout de la prin?cesse moderne dont r��vait le pays.

Lib��?r��e de ce ��cadeau mal d��li?vr�� que fut la bouli?mie pour elle, Sophie Gr��goire a suivi des ��tudes de commerce �� l��Uni?ver?sit�� ֱ��bվ, puis elle s��est lanc��e dans une carri��re de jour?na?liste.?

Du pareil au m��me

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:07:18 +0000

L'un de nous est Am��ricain, l'autre est Canadien; l'un est conservateur, l'autre est lib��ral. Nous vivons tous deux au Canada, une position privil��gi��e d'o�� suivre le d��roulement de l'��lection pr��sidentielle aux ?tats-Unis. Notre interrogation est la suivante : o�� sont les Am��ricains honn��tes parmi la classe politique et la population?

Five questions organisations must ask when reacting to surprises

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:09:31 +0000

The researchers examined police data from an infamous 2011 murder �C where a Dutch criminal was shot whilst under surveillance, but the assailant evaded capture due to police failings �C to highlight the challenges of adaptability in high intensity situations.

Faraj says: ��Our research examined a high-profile case which showcased the difficulties in coordination faced by a large multidisciplinary police team in a fast-paced environment."

Five questions organizations must ask when reacting to surprise incidents

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:07:02 +0000

According to researchers there are five key questions to ask when adapting to ��surprise situations�� in business operations, whether this is an incident occurring ��out of the blue�� or a change in direction of an ongoing crisis.

The researchers at Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ examined police data from an infamous 2011 murder �C where a Dutch criminal was shot whilst under surveillance, but the assailant evaded capture due to police failings �C to highlight the challenges of adaptability in high intensity situations and relate these to businesses.

Keep calm and ask yourself this

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:05:17 +0000

Researchers from the?Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ have?examined police data from an infamous 2011 murder �C where a Dutch criminal was shot whilst under surveillance, but the assailant evaded capture due to police failings �C to highlight the challenges of adaptability in high-intensity situations.

Samer Faraj is the Canada research chair in technology, management and healthcare at ��ֱ��bվ's?Desautels Faculty of Management in Quebec

Brett Hickey to Speak at the Southern Capital Forum's 2016 Annual Conference

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:02:02 +0000

Brett Hickey, CEO of Star Mountain Capital, LLC, a Specialized Asset Management Firm in New York, Will Speak at this Year's Annual Conference in Georgia.?

Succ��s acc��l��r�� pour une entreprise appuy��e par un programme de ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:58:10 +0000

Lanc��e l��an dernier, la jeune entreprise Key2Access peut d��j�� compter sur une expertise vari��e au sein m��me de la famille qui l��a fond��e?: Sarah est ��tudiante en droit �� ֱ��bվ, Sophie est dipl?m��e en gestion internationale et leur p��re, Motaz, est ing��nieur. C��est lui qui a con?u le produit de l��entreprise?: une application destin��e �� rendre les passages pi��tons dot��s d��un bouton d��appel plus faciles �� traverser pour les personnes en fauteuil roulant ou aux prises avec une d��ficience visuelle.

Montreal EMBA weaves together cultural threads in clothing line

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:41:08 +0000

On first meeting Jean-Claude Tshipama, the exiting CEO of Groupe Canal+ in Montreal with 14 years of experience in the global telecommunications and IT industries, the expectation is that his reputation as an executive who has worked in 47 countries worldwide will dominate the ensuing conversation.

M.B.A. and E.M.B.A. tuition in Canada: What will it cost?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:38:52 +0000

Below are the 2016-17 tuition figures for M.B.A. and E.M.B.A. students in Canada, listed from most to least expensive. For M.B.A. programs, figures include full- and part-time students, are are for students who began the program between July 1, 2015 and July 2, 2016. Tuition is shown for the full cost of a program and includes compulsory fees. Tuition can vary depending on length and type of program. Two figures are shown for schools in Quebec and Nova Scotia, as tuition is higher for out-of-province students.

Two ��ֱ��bվ Professors Participate in Prestigious Workshop on Green Chemistry

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:11:17 +0000

On?May 24-25, 2016, experts from the field of green (sustainable) chemistry gathered in Washington, DC, for a workshop on Sustainable Chemistry Technologies. The event was organized by the National Academy of Science��s Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology at the request of the United States General Accountability Office.

Executive Appointments Advance MGM Resorts International's Leadership Role In Environmental Sustainability

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:46:41 +0000

Chris Magee has been promoted to Vice President of Sustainable Facilities, while Yalmaz Siddiqui joined MGM Resorts as Vice President of Corporate Sustainability.?

Siddiqui was Founding Chair, and is currently on the Board of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, a multi-stakeholder effort working on defining, measuring and recognizing sustainable purchasing by large organization. He has a Masters degree in Environment & Development from the University of Cambridge in England and a Bachelor of Commerce from ��ֱ��bվ in Canada.

Managers, et si vous appreniez ��... vous taire!

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:42:09 +0000

...Bref, nombre de dirigeants d'entreprise gagneraient clairement �� apprendre �� se taire. Ne serait que pour mieux ��couter ce que les autres ont �� leur dire. D'ailleurs, le professeur de management �� l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ Henry Mintzberg lui-m��me en a fait une loi, celle du 50-50, qui stipule que ?tout dirigeant qui entre dans une discussion (en face-��-face, en r��union �� plusieurs, etc.) se doit de parler tout autant qu'elle ��coute?, sans quoi elle ne retirera jamais rien d'int��ressant de ses rencontres avec autrui.

Master of None: Wisdom of an MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:32:03 +0000

��It is time to recognise conventional MBA programs for what they are,�� says Henry Mintzberg, professor of management studies?at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, and one of the four all-time gurus of strategy. ��MBA programs train the wrong people in the wrong ways with the wrong consequences.?

Read full article: The Australian, September 15, 2016?

Are American Voters Trumped Both Ways?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:41:57 +0000

One of us is American and the other Canadian, one conservative, the other liberal. We live in Canada, a good vantage whence to watch the in U.S. election. Where, we wish to ask, are the good folks of America, in politics and in the population? In the population, they appear to be marginalized by a choice between one politician who is selling snake oil, 21st-century style, and another who epitomizes the establishment that many of them abhor -- business as usual.

5 questions organisations must ask when surprised

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:18:52 +0000

There are five key questions to ask when adapting to surprise situations in business, according to Samer Faraj, Canada Research Chair in Technology, Management and Healthcare at Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.

Are you quicker than the police? Five questions to ask when reacting to business surprises

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:12:01 +0000

There are five key questions to ask when adapting to surprise situations in business, according to Samer Faraj, research chair at ��ֱ��bվ.

In 2011, a Dutch criminal under surveillance was shot in plain sight. The assailant evaded capture due to police failings, which is why researchers at ��ֱ��bվ examined police data on this case to study the challenges of adaptability in high intensity situations.

Five questions organisations must ask when reacting to surprises

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:42:50 +0000

People on the Move (August/September 2016)

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:40:31 +0000

A monthly roundup of? ��people on the move�� in Canada��s life science and biotech sectors.

...Samira Sakhia, former CFO of Paladin Labs Inc. , has joined the?Knight Therapeutics Inc.?team as president and as member of the company��s board of directors. Ms. Sakhia served as the CFO at Paladin (acquired by Endo International plc February 2014), from 2001 to 2015. She holds an MBA and a Bachelors of Commerce degree from ��ֱ��bվ and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Join ��ֱ��bվ��s world-leading MBA program

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:56:49 +0000

Why ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan?

The ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan program, of the Desautels Faculty of Management of ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, is a weekend MBA program offered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The Program is entirely taught in English by professors who fly in from our home campus in Montreal, Canada. The ��ֱ��bվ MBA Japan program is the leading MBA program in Japan, and one of the top programs in Asia.

Read full article: The Japan News, September 5, 2016?

Ferring Canada's donation to have lasting impact on Desautels Faculty of Management

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:16:09 +0000

Ferring Canada, a subsidiary of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, has contributed a $2-million dollar donation to the Faculties of Management and Medicine at ��ֱ��bվ, which will create new fellowships for graduate students working in the domains of health sciences and health management and leadership.

FL Fuller Landau LLP welcomes 15 new members to its growing team, including four new partners

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:38:34 +0000

FL Fuller Landau LLP, a full-service chartered professional accounting and business advisory firm, is proud to announce, effective?September 6, the addition of?Christian Ong Tone,?David L. Posel,?Alan Kahan, and?Tony Vescio?as new Partners. FL Fuller Landau LLP also welcomes the Roll Harris & Associ��s (RHA) family and its team of dedicated multi-disciplinary professionals, with?Josie McKoy?joining as Partner (Principal) and?Harry Nozetz?and?Ernest Strolovitch?as Consultants.

Deux millions pour la sant�� et l'Arctique

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:35:43 +0000

Ferring Canada, filiale de Ferring Produits pharmaceutiques, a annonc�� le 1er septembre dernier l'octroi d'un don de deux millions de dollars �� l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ. Ce don servira �� la cr��ation de bourses pour la recherche en sant�� et en leadership en sant�� de m��me que pour la recherche en environnement dans l'Arctique canadien.

Shhhh!

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:26:56 +0000

MOST companies worry about discriminating against their employees on the basis of race, gender or sexual preference. But they give little thought to their shabby treatment of introverts. Carl Jung spotted the distinction between introverts and extroverts in 1921.?

Comment convaincre les femmes de faire un MBA?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:20:39 +0000

Lorsque les administrateurs du programme MBA de l��Universit�� Laurentienne ont appris qu��ils avaient la plus forte proportion de femmes parmi toutes les ��coles de commerce du Canada, ils sont rest��s sous le choc.?

...Cela dit, dans la plupart des ��coles de gestion du Canada, y compris �� l��Universit�� Laval (�� 48%), �� Concordia (�� 47%) et �� ֱ��bվ (�� 27%), les femmes sont toujours minoritaires.

Lire l'article complet: L'Actualite, September 8, 2016?

FL Fuller Landau LLP welcomes 15 new members to its growing team

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:16:19 +0000

FL Fuller Landau LLP?, a full-service chartered professional accounting and business advisory firm, is proud to announce, effective?September 6?, the addition of?Christian Ong Tone?,?David L. Posel?,Alan Kahan?, and?Tony Vescio?as new Partners. FL Fuller Landau LLP also welcomes the Roll Harris & Associ��s (RHA) family and its team of dedicated multi-disciplinary professionals, with?Josie McKoy?joining as Partner (Principal) and?Harry Nozetz?and?Ernest Strolovitch?as Consultants.

FL Fuller Landau LLP welcomes 15 new members to its growing team, including four new partners

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:14:35 +0000

MDIIM Student Associates applications now open!

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:25:26 +0000

2016-17 Student Associates applications now open!

Are you a full-time Desautels student looking to participate in high-profile events, interact with special guests, and engage with students around integrated management? Then?we invite you to apply to the MDIIM Student Associates Program!?

Applications are now open for the 2016-17 MDIIM Student Associates Program and are?due on?Monday, September 26.?Click here to download the application form.?

Introvert Networking: Lessons from Silicon Valley

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:54:50 +0000

The MBA For The Anti-MBA Crowd

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:51:21 +0000

For decades, Henry Mintzberg, an academic at the Desautels Faculty of Management at?��ֱ��bվ, has said that the MBA doesn��t teach management properly, and if graduates enter the workforce thinking they��re trained managers, he believes they could even be a danger to society.

Read full article: Poets & Quants, September 4, 2016

Turk Telekom CEO resigns

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:42:54 +0000

Turk Telekom, a telecommunications company, announced that the company's CEO Rami Aslan decided to leave Turk Telekom CEO position.

After obtaining his Bachelor degree with a major in Management Information Systems from ��ֱ��bվ in Canada and working for a few years in the IT sector in Ontario, Canada.

Mr. Aslan pursued his studies and obtained his MBA degree at ��ֱ��bվ in 1997 and later joined TD Bank of Canada Corporate Banking Division covering the Information Technology and Telecommunications Sector.

Leadership Engagement Always Trumps Employee Engagement

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:27:38 +0000

Many increasingly put great emphasis on pursuing employee engagement. Simply put, we believe that the pursuit of employee engagement as an end goal is a strategic error. To get great employee engagement you must first start with engaging the top leadership.?

Read full article: Forbes, August 31, 2016?

How To Network Like An Introvert

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:25:59 +0000

Introverts can make great networkers��that��s what really came home to me last night. Rather than acting like my usual extroverted self at a group gathering, I thought I should network half the time like an introvert, and it worked like a charm!

Read full article: Huffington Post, September 1, 2016

Ludovic Robin rejoint le laboratoire Advicenne au poste de Directeur G��n��ral D��l��gu��

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:24:13 +0000

Advicenne, le laboratoire sp��cialis�� dans le d��veloppement et la commercialisation de produits th��rapeutiques innovants destin��s aux enfants souffrant de maladies neurologiques et nephrologiques rares ou n��glig��es, a annonc�� l��arriv��e de Ludovic Robin au poste de Directeur G��n��ral D��l��gu��, en charge du business et de la strat��gie d��s le mois de septembre 2016.

Ludovic Robin est Docteur en Pharmacie (PharmD, Lyon I), titulaire d��un Master en Pharmacie Industrielle (IPIL, Lyon I) et d��un MBA (HEC Paris-��ֱ��bվ/Montr��al).

An Unusual Career Path: Switching Careers with a ��ֱ��bվ MBA

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:21:59 +0000

I followed an unusual?career path?to get to where I am today. For the past three years, I have been working in management consulting for?KPMG, a job I didn��t know existed a few years ago and a far cry from being a touring singer/songwriter.

I looked at several MBA programs while deciding. In the end, I chose?��ֱ��bվ��s?Desautels Faculty of Management?because of the high GMAT average of those accepted into the program, the global make-up of the student body and because ��ֱ��bվ is a brand that travels well, since I wanted to be able to work internationally in the future.?

Entrepreneurial courses for those who could use them the most

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:19:05 +0000

At ��ֱ��bվ, a new generation of entrepreneurs is sprouting up across campus, supported by the business school.

Starting this month, students from five faculties (arts, science, engineering, music, and agriculture and environmental sciences) can pursue minors in entrepreneurship, with finance, accounting, marketing and other business fundamentals taught by professors from the Desautels Faculty of Management.

In conversation with Michel L. Pettigrew

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:17:03 +0000

Earlier today, Ferring Pharmaceuticals?announced a $2 million donation to ��ֱ��bվ?to establish the Ferring Fellowships in Health Leadership in the Desautels Faculty of Management in the International Masters for Health Leadership Program (IMHL Program). The donation will also provide support for the renovation of the Desautels Faculty facilities.

Read full article: ��ֱ��bվ Reporter, September 1, 2016

Ferring Canada donates $2 million to ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:15:29 +0000

��ֱ��bվ will be able to create fellowships in health sciences and health leadership as well as expand environmental research in the Arctic, thanks to a $2-million donation from?Ferring Canada, a subsidiary of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, as was announced on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Ferring Canada donates $2 million to ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:13:03 +0000

Ferring Canada, a subsidiary of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, is proud to announce a?$2 million?donation to?��ֱ��bվ?in?Montreal, Canada?that will be used to create fellowships in health and health leadership, and to finance environmental research in the Canadian Arctic.

What businesses need to know about working with millennials

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:55:34 +0000

Using insights from his forthcoming book on millennials, Karl Moore of ��ֱ��bվ joins BNN for a look at why leading and managing doesn't work with this demographic, and why you need to listen more and talk less to let millennials excel if you want your business to succeed.

Read full article: BNN, August 26, 2016?

Cap sur le ROC pour Beaut�� Star B��dard

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:29:23 +0000

Comme la plupart des chefs d'entreprise, Marie-Danielle Bourdon se fie beaucoup �� son instinct. ?Je suis mon intuition, mais j'aime avoir des chiffres pour la valider?, confie-t-elle. C'est pourquoi elle s'est inscrite en 2011 �� l'EMBA ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al, qu'elle a termin�� deux ans plus tard.

Lire l'article complet: Les Affaires, le?27 Ao?t 2016

Managing Generation Different: the Millennials

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:25:57 +0000

Young workers need to be managed differently.

Karl Moore tells us why collaboration is more important than hierarchy when it comes to getting the best out of the new workforce.

Listen to the full interview: ABC, August 27, 2016

Where to find an executive MBA to suit your style

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:12:26 +0000

In our eighth annual Executive Survival Guide, we show you?how to do business with an egomaniac,?build a brand like Drake,?climb the corporate ladder?(without stepping on anyone),?avoid Snapchat snafus?and?ditch underperformers��gently. If you��re looking for a slightly more formal education experience, we��ll also help you find?the right EMBA?or?MBA program.

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Why Do So Many Women Who Study Engineering Leave the Field?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:54:41 +0000

Engineering is the most male-dominated field in STEM. It may perhaps be the most male-dominated profession in the U.S., with women making up only?13% of the engineering workforce.

The Path From Diplomat to Global Entrepreneur

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:51:39 +0000

After more than a decade of rising in the ranks of the public service, I began to question my career path. It was a career like many that had taken time to build. As a Canadian diplomat, I looked to a potential future with a great salary, a pension, international travel, and most of all, the prestige of representing Canada on the world stage.

Un atout pour se propulser dans le fauteuil de pdg

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:47:08 +0000

Les dirigeants qu��b��cois sont �� la tra?ne par rapport �� ceux des ?tats-Unis en mati��re de formation sup��rieure. La situation est toutefois appel��e �� changer, puisque les entrepreneurs qu��b��cois cherchent �� mieux s'outiller pour faire face aux nouveaux d��fis du monde des affaires.

Les programmes de formation se renouvellent

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:42:01 +0000

D��s septembre, les ��tudiants du MBA de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ pourront acc��der �� une sp��cialisation en analyse de donn��es. Ils apprendront ainsi comment utiliser de fa?on optimale les donn��es recueillies par les entreprises afin de mieux conna?tre leurs clients et d'am��liorer leur prise de d��cisions strat��giques. ?On remarque beaucoup d'int��r��t de la part des ��tudiants pour ce th��me. Pourtant, m��me les grandes entreprises d��butent dans ce domaine.

Le meilleur apr��s le sp��cialiste du domaine

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:25:03 +0000

Jean-Fran?ois Dufresne, 48 ans, est arriv�� dans l'entreprise familiale, Preverco, sans l'avoir pr��vu. Son exp��rience de consultant en gestion pour de grandes entreprises et son MBA �� l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ l'ont aid�� effectuer ce virage au moment o�� la PME de Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, qui fabrique des planchers de bois, devait g��rer une transition difficile.

Lire l'article complet: La Presse, le?27 Ao?t 2016

Sin to sustainability in Las Vegas

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:01:55 +0000

Yalmaz Siddiqui, BCom��92, has made a name for himself by championing responsible corporate behaviour. And now he finds himself in Las Vegas, the fabled ��Sin City,�� a place not exactly renowned for showcasing responsible behaviour of any sort.

Major Construction around Desautels Faculty of Management

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:19:15 +0000

Please be advised that the City of Montreal is undergoing a number of major construction projects that will impede access to the downtown campus, including the Bronfman building.

For more information, please visit?the?��ֱ��bվ construction site?or?City of Montreal Info-Travaux.

Imaflex Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter of 2016

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:41:04 +0000

Imaflex announces the appointment of?John Ripplinger?as Vice President Corporate Affairs, effective?September 6, 2016.? ��John is a highly qualified professional with extensive financial expertise and a track record of success working with industry-leading companies,�� highlighted Mr.

Couche-Tard to buy U.S. convenience store chain CST for $4.4B

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:58:31 +0000

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. will buy U.S. retail rival?CST Brands Inc. in a takeover deal worth $4.4?billion.

The two companies had been rumoured to be working on a pact since last week, and on Monday, the Quebec-based convenience store chain confirmed their offer.

..."What they have learned to do very clearly is to bring the best ideas from?the acquisitions to the whole group and develop them,"?said Karl Moore,?Associate Professor at ��ֱ��bվ.

How Grantmaking Can Create Adaptive Organizations

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:13:10 +0000

Coal mining was the economic lifeblood of eastern Kentucky for most of the twentieth century, providing families in this rural mountainous region with one of the few sources of a middle-class income. But those jobs began disappearing in the 1980s as producers switched from underground mining to surface mining and mountaintop removal. More recently, mining operations have shifted to western U.S. states as the coal seams in Central Appalachia have become depleted.

A Knight is Reborn

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:10:35 +0000

Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) ("Knight"), a leading Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Samira Sakhia, former CFO of Paladin Labs Inc. ("Paladin"), will be joining the Knight team as President and member of the Board of Directors. In her new role, beginning on August 31, 2016, Samira will report to Jonathan Ross Goodman, CEO of Knight.

Are you a strategic thinker or just a planner?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:42:47 +0000

I made the point in the first of these columns that one of the main differences between leadership and management is the ability to have a strategic perspective and think strategically. This is universally expected of leaders, almost never taught to anyone formally, and therefore often marks one of the tougher transitions for very successful managers in becoming effective leaders.

Nepotism at Work: Does Your Job Pick Favorites?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:39:47 +0000

Your boss promotes his incompetent nephew, even though he��s clearly not?management material. The company owner��s 20-something daughter gets a private office, but almost every other?employee?works in a cube. Your co-workers who are chummy with management always get the plum assignments, while others are stuck with busywork. Favoritism rears its ugly head in many offices, and as an employee, there��s not a lot you can do about it. Nepotism at work may be unfair, but it��s not exactly illegal.

Is My GMAT Score Good Enough?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:20:09 +0000

As a numerical score, the GMAT hints at offering a solid ��pass-rate�� for potential students to work towards.

If only it were so simple.

Business schools everywhere tend to publish an average score, rather than a minimum score, erring on the side of caution. Their reasoning is that a lower GMAT score combined with a number of other attributes could still mean success come admissions time.

Strategy Is Better Than Good Intentions

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:13:55 +0000

Good intentions, energy and teamwork are necessary, but good strategy is also vital for nonprofit operations. The brainy stuff really comes in handy.

Speaking during the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Fundraising Day In New York 2016, David M. Sterling of Western New England University stressed the necessity of strategy within an organization.

Sharing a wealth of information: how regulators can improve fracking disclosure practices

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:06:40 +0000

Both the?information about?fracking and the?know-how abouthow best to employ?it is available.Should they choose?to do so, regulators?can easily and cost effectively?adopt?disclosure practices?that will benefit?Canadians and their?communities.

Should dangerous goods be travelling on Montreal's highways?

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:57:00 +0000

Alain?Duguet?and Gilbert Prince?crisscrossed?Canada and the United States together a number of times, two truck drivers?cramped in a relatively small space.

They could chat for hours, getting into disagreements every now and then, but Prince was such a jovial person that he laughed even when he was upset,?Duguet?said.

"I'm?talking about him in the past tense��"?Duguet?said. He sighed.?His voice?trailed off.

Transport de mati��res dangereuses: aux ��lus d'agir

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:51:19 +0000

Un camion-citerne rempli de diesel qui s'enflamme au coeur d'une grande ville, en pleine heure de pointe?:?ce genre d'��v��nement donne froid dans le dos. L'accident survenu cette semaine sur l'autoroute 40 est certes tragique, mais il aurait pu ��tre encore plus grave. Il doit maintenant servir de signal d'alarme et nous forcer �� valuer chaque maillon de la cha?ne du transport routier de mati��res dangereuses au Qu��bec.

Enriching Leadership Skills through Diversity of Experience

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:44:36 +0000

I remember it as if it were yesterday when my boss clapped me on the shoulders saying, ��congratulations Martin, you are nominated for the?IMPM!�� Frankly, that was the first time I��d heard about the International Masters in Practicing Management (editor��s note:?This is a certificate program aimed at experienced managers, and in which participants can also complete master��s degree requirements for a qualification from?��ֱ��bվ?or?Lancaster University).

Route1 Reports 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:28:28 +0000

Effective August 29, 2016, Peter Chodos will become Route1��s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Peter has been an independent member of Route1��s Board of Directors since September 2009, serving most recently as the Company��s Chair of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Company��s Audit Committee. He has over 35 years of experience in the capital markets including private and public financings of debt and equity as well as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Renin Corp. Appoints Eduardo Lopez as Vice President of Management Information Systems

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:26:09 +0000

?Renin Holdings, LLC, ("Renin," and/or "Renin Corp."), today announced that it has appointed Eduardo Lopez as Vice President of Management Information Systems. In this role, Mr. Lopez will have full responsibility for the Information Technology ("IT") organization at Renin and will become a key member of the Renin executive leadership team.

Why dangerous materials go through cities

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:23:16 +0000

Watch the full interview with Professor Vedat Verter here

CTV News, August 11, 2016?

World Social Forum reboots in Montreal

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:45:39 +0000

Fifteen years after the World Social Forum (WSF) began with a huge gathering in Porto Alegre, Brazil, organisers are hoping to breathe new life into the anti-globalisation movement.

..."When I talk with Montrealers, no one is aware of this forum and so few people know about the WSF in general, whereas everyone knows Davos," said Henry Mintzberg, a professor at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, contrasting the WSF with its nemesis, the World Economic Form held each year in the posh Swiss Alps resort.

Daoust songe �� restreindre le transport des mati��res dangereuses

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:49:14 +0000

Le ministre des Transports Jacques Daoust envisage de restreindre le transport des mati��res dangereuses pendant les heures de pointe, au lendemain du spectaculaire accident qui a co?t�� la vie au chauffeur d'un camion-citerne sur l'autoroute M��tropolitaine, mardi apr��s-midi.

GCPA student, Joshua Faier, awarded a scholarship from the CPA Foundation

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:20:29 +0000

Joshua Faier,?a GCPA student who will graduate at the end of this Summer term,?was awarded one of the scholarships from the Fondation des comptables professionnels agr��s du Qu��bec. The prize is valued at $2,000 and recognizes his outstanding academic achievement and social involvement.

This program is intended for students who are registered in the?Professional Education Program (PEP) delivered by universities accredited by the Ordre des comptables professionnels agr��s du Qu��bec (the Order), and have completed at least 12 university credits.

L��agence Index et l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ �C Institut des cadres sont fiers d��annoncer la signature d��un mandat de campagnes num��riques

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 17:34:43 +0000

L��agence?Index?et l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ �C Institut des cadres, universit�� class��e num��ro 1 au Canada et parmi les meilleures au monde, sont fiers d��annoncer la signature d��un mandat de campagnes num��riques, destin��es notamment �� promouvoir la [index-mcgill] ?populaire?S��rie Mini-MBA?offerte �� travers le Canada, le portefeuille de programmes en Leadership et les formations sur mesure aux entreprises.

Tory politician's proposal could mean cheaper domestic flights

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 17:30:39 +0000

?You��ve probably noticed how much cheaper domestic flights are in many other parts of the world. Given that gap, a Conservative Party leadership contender wants to make big changes by allowing more foreign involvement.

Three athletes among 23 ��ֱ��bվians headed for Rio

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:04:53 +0000

Three athletes are among a 23-member entourage of ��ֱ��bվ graduates and students headed to Rio de Janeiro to serve in an official capacity at the Summer Olympic Games, Aug. 5-21. The athletes, all from Montreal, include wrestler?Dorothy Yeats, an engineering student, and a pair of fencers �C both recent graduates �C?Maximilien Van Haaster?(B.Ed. Kinesiology ��16) and Joseph Polossifakis?(B. Com ��14).

Read full article: ��ֱ��bվ Publications, August 3, 2016?

New Study: Companies Might be Suppressing Employee Opinions When They Need Them the Most

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:02:54 +0000

Long-standing research shows that diversity of thought in organizations is vital to innovation and creativity. New research shows that during times of job insecurity, those vital ideas might be suppressed if they counter the organization��s values.

Joseph Polossifakis: ?Les athl��tes, nous sommes un peu fous?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:57:26 +0000

Le parcours de l��escrimeur, sp��cialiste du sabre, Joseph Polossifakis vers les Jeux olympiques de Rio n��a pas ��t�� de tout repos. Le Montr��alais de 25 ans a racont�� son aventure �� M��tro.

The Director's Chair: Leadership Lessons From The Theater

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:53:07 +0000

An actor��s job is to create and bring to life characters, much like a senior leader may have to put on a game-face in order to better lead a team. Traditionally, analysis and critical thinking were valued over emotional intelligence and people-skills due to the fact that the former are more easily quantifiable. In today��s digital age, much has changed.?Dale Carneige, Stephen Covey, Ray Dalio, many others have professed the importance of living consciously and developing emotional intelligence through well-constructed advice.

��Thinspiration�� is the key to losing weight

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:50:15 +0000

The ��biggest loser�� in weight loss groups is more motivational than the average group weight loss, new research from the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ finds.

Assistant Professor Nathan Yang found that the top performer has an encouraging effect, acting as an inspirational target that doesn��t alienate those who fail to reach it.

Read full article: BDaily, August 3, 2016?

Les altermondialistes d��barquent �� Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:35:48 +0000

Environ 50 000 altermondialistes du Qu��bec et d'ailleurs sont attendus �� Montr��al �� partir du 9 ao?t pour participer au Forum social mondial (FSM), qui se tient pour la premi��re fois dans un pays occidental.

GCPA student, Brittany Klumak, awarded prestigious C. Douglas Mellor Prize

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:29:38 +0000

Brittany Klumak, student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year��s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

Finding inspiration in the EMBA Sustainability Module and turning a final paper into a business

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:02:58 +0000

From EMBA ��ֱ��bվ-HEC?Montr��al, July 26, 2016:

"Last week, Cl��ment Joubert, pianist, former director of the ��ֱ��bվ Conservatory and a 2015 ��ֱ��bվ-HEC Montr��al EMBA graduate, launched?Men��s Seasons, a new range of skincare products designed for men, which meets the seasonally specific needs of the skin. The products are made in Quebec and sold online.

Do you run for cure? How about running for cause.

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:48:00 +0000

You probably know people who have had some sort of cancer. You also know many more who will be getting these diseases��you just don��t know who they are. So when you ��Run for Cancer��, the money likely goes for those people who have the disease, to find a cure, rather than to the investigation of cause, so that many more people needn��t get the disease in the first place. We certainly need to celebrate concern for the ill, but shouldn��t we show equivalent concern for the healthy, so that they don��t get ill? Is not an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure?

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Weekly Recap Series | Week 7

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:41:04 +0000

Can you believe Week 7 has already passed? Its incredible how quickly our startups are nearing their ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator graduation and we can��t wait to celebrate!

With only two weeks left for the program, it��s time to switch into high gear and get ready for?��ֱ��bվ Montreal Demo Day on September 7th. To learn more about Demo Day, as well as the amazing guest speakers who shared their stories with our startups this past week, keep reading!

How academic research is subject to racism, sexism

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:38:24 +0000

From the rise of social media campaigns such as #blacklivesmatter and #oscarssowhite to the anti-immigration rhetoric fuelling the Brexit and U.S. presidential campaigns, race has dominated conversations worldwide in 2016.

There��s a long-standing tradition among businesses spanning industries to try and control the narrative around what they do ��and say this is the truth and this is our version and our version is correct,�� says Dror Etzion, associate professor of strategy and organizations at ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management in Montreal.

Student investors leap into trading world

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:22:37 +0000

Recognizing the need to give students real-world experience as well as the ability to apply what they��ve learned in class about asset management, York University this year created a student investment fund.

Using $60,000 donated by alumni and others, a team of 15 to 20 student analysts take a value investment approach to the portfolio, seeking to achieve a positive return while minimizing risk.

...Sebastien Betermier, a finance professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ in Montreal, calls the competitions ��varsity academics.��

Entrepalooza

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:07:43 +0000

This year, hundreds of eager entrepreneurs competed to win $200,000 in funding, and for the opportunity to pitch their ideas to experienced investors and mentors. The participants also met legendary and inspirational startup celebrities from companies such as Reddit, Shopify and Oculus.

L��HOMME AU GR? DES SAISONS

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:58:32 +0000

D��s demain, Men��s Seasons, une toute nouvelle gamme de soins con?ue au Qu��bec pour r��pondre aux besoins sp��cifiques de la peau des hommes au fil des saisons, sera offerte sur le web.?La?Presse?a discut�� avec son fondateur et pr��sident, Cl��ment?Joubert, afin d��en savoir plus.

L��id��e derri��re Men��s Seasons a germ�� alors que Cl��ment Joubert terminait son MBA. Sa dissertation finale s��int��ressait �� la psychologie du comportement masculin �� travers la consommation des produits de beaut��.

Harvard Business School��s bricks-and-clicks spree

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:55:07 +0000

As dean of Harvard Business School, part of Nitin Nohria��s job is to mythologise its vast campus. The inauguration last month of yet another new building offered a perfect marketing opportunity.

Not all are convinced that it equates to real experience, however. Henry Mintzberg, a ��ֱ��bվ management professor, is a long-time critic of MBAs and the case method, which he sees as too theoretical. He characterises the Field innovation as ��young know-nothings shooting off their mouths about things they don��t understand��.

Innover pour ne pas mourir

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:44:07 +0000

La Presse?donne la parole aux grands dirigeants du Qu��bec. Chaque vendredi, un patron r��pond �� cinq questions pos��es par le chef d'entreprise interview�� la semaine pr��c��dente. Et ainsi de suite.

LE PARCOURS D'ALAIN BELLEMARE EN BREF

?ge?:?55 ans

?tudes?:?Alain Bellemare est titulaire d'un baccalaur��at en g��nie m��canique de l'Universit�� de Sherbrooke et d'un MBA de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ.

En poste depuis?:?f��vrier 2015

Nombre d'employ��s?:?65 000, dont 17 000 au Qu��bec

Natif de Lacolle: Alain Pinsonneault nomm�� Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Qu��bec

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:41:18 +0000

Natif de Lacolle, Alain Pinsonneault est un professeur �� l'universit�� ֱ��bվ et un chercheur de renomm��e internationale. Ses travaux portent notamment sur les impacts des technologies de l'information sur les organisations. Il a ��t�� d��cor�� de l'Ordre national du Qu��bec par le premier ministre Philippe Couillard, lors d'une c��r��monie qui s'est tenue le 22 juin, �� l'Assembl��e nationale.

Lire l'article complet: Coup d'Oeil, le 23 juin, 2016?

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��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:04:20 +0000

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Read full article: Pingxiaox, July 22, 2016

Hydro One Appoints Torys LLP Senior Partner to Lead Legal Team

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:00:11 +0000

Hydro One Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment ofJames (Jamie) Scarlett?as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Hydro One Inc., effective?September 1, 2016.

Mr. Scarlett earned his law degree (J.D.) from the?University of Toronto?in 1981 and his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of ��ֱ��bվ in 1975.?

Read full article: Money News, July 21, 2016

Hydro One appoints Scarlett EVP, chief legal officer

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:55:00 +0000

Hydro One Ltd. has appointed James Scarlett as executive vice-president and chief legal officer, effective Sept. 1, 2016.

...Mr. Scarlett earned his law degree (JD) from the University of Toronto in 1981 and his bachelor of commerce degree from the University of ��ֱ��bվ in 1975.?

Read full article: Stockwatch, July 21, 2016?

Hydro One Appoints Torys LLP Senior Partner to Lead Legal Team

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:52:45 +0000

Hydro One Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of?James (Jamie) Scarlett?as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Hydro One Inc., effectiveSeptember 1, 2016.

...Mr. Scarlett earned his law degree (J.D.) from the?University of Toronto?in 1981 and his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of ��ֱ��bվ in 1975.?

Read full article: WDRB, July 21, 2016

Nomination chez Viveris : Mathieu Lecordier, Directeur G��n��ral Adjoint de Viveris Int��gration

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:34:07 +0000

Mathieu Lecordier rejoint le groupe Viveris en tant que Directeur G��n��ral Adjoint de Viveris Int��gration.

Mathieu Lecordier devient Directeur G��n��ral Adjoint de Viveris Int��gration.

Vague d��embauches dans les cabinets

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:22:40 +0000

Il y a deux ans,?Droit-inc vous apprenait leurs noms, �� l��issue de la course aux stages 2014. Aujourd��hui, ils seront asserment��s et rejoindront leurs si��ges au sein des cabinets qui les avaient accueillis, mais �� titre d��avocats cette fois.?

...Me?Nicholas Blach?(fiscalit��), de l��Udem. Entr�� chez Stikeman en 2013, il ��voluera comme avocat au sein de l��quipe de fiscalit��. Dipl?m�� d��un baccalaur��at de droit de l��UdeM et d��un ? master of laws ? de l��Universit�� d��York, il a ��galement ��tudi�� le commerce �� ֱ��bվ. Il est quadrilingue.

Road to Rio: Olympic fencer Joseph Polossifakis speaks about tactics, success and overcoming hardship

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:20:16 +0000

In this weekly series we feature an Olympic athlete who juggles work and sport. The Q&As give you their insights for peak performance and top tips to help you whether you��re at work, or working out.

...Born and raised in Montreal, Polossifakis graduated from ��ֱ��bվ in 2014 with a commerce degree. His studies focused on accounting and international business. He did an accounting internship with KPMG in the summer of 2013 and will be doing an 18-month internship, exploring a variety of roles, with Bell starting in September.

Les touristes ��vitent la France

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:13:15 +0000

L��attaque de Nice a eu un effet imm��diat sur les touristes, qui ont ��t�� nombreux vendredi �� annuler leur voyage en France.

Des ��v��nements tragiques comme celui survenu sur la C?te d'Azur donnent toujours un dur coup au tourisme pendant quelques mois.

?On se rend compte qu��avec ce nouvel ��v��nement, la France est devenue une cible. C��est donc ��vident que, s��ils ont �� choisir, les touristes iront �� un endroit plus s��curitaire �� leurs yeux?, mentionne Ken Lester, professeur �� l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ.

Forum social mondial: par terre, pour la Terre

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:09:18 +0000

Vous connaissez sans doute le Forum ��conomique mondial (FEM), ou du moins sa rencontre annuelle de Davos. Tous les mois de janvier, 2500 des personnes les plus influentes au monde envahissent ce lieu de vill��giature suisse pour faire bouger le monde, tout en s'assurant qu'il demeure solidement enracin�� dans la mondialisation de l'��conomie.

Harvard Business School��s bricks-and-clicks spending spree

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:05:40 +0000

As dean of Harvard Business School, part of Nitin Nohria��s job is to mythologise its vast campus. The?inauguration last month?of yet another new building offered a perfect marketing opportunity.

...Not all are convinced that it equates to real experience, however. Henry Mintzberg, a ��ֱ��bվ management professor, is a long-time critic of MBAs and the case method, which he sees as too theoretical. He characterises the Field innovation as ��young know-nothings shooting off their mouths about things they don��t understand��.

Les touristes ��vitent la France

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:02:03 +0000

L��attaque de Nice a eu un effet imm��diat sur les touristes, qui ont ��t�� nombreux vendredi �� annuler leur voyage en France.

Des ��v��nements tragiques comme celui survenu sur la C?te d'Azur donnent toujours un dur coup au tourisme pendant quelques mois.

Lors des attentats du 11 septembre 2011, les visiteurs internationaux avaient attendu neuf mois avant de retourner en plus grand nombre �� New York. Mais la crainte des touristes ne perdure pas non plus pendant plusieurs ann��es, selon ce qui a ��t�� constat�� par le pass��.

Questions pour un patron: acqu��rir pour grandir

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:56:42 +0000

La Presse Affaires?donne la parole aux grands dirigeants du Qu��bec. Chaque vendredi, un patron r��pond �� cinq questions pos��es par le chef d'entreprise interview�� la semaine pr��c��dente. Et ainsi de suite. Robert Coallier, chef de la direction d'Agropur, r��pond aujourd'hui aux questions de Fran?ois Olivier, pr��sident et chef de la direction de TC Transcontinental.

Le parcours de Robert Coallier en bref:

?ge:?56 ans

?tudes:?Robert Coallier est titulaire d'un baccalaur��at de l'Universit�� ֱ��bվ et d'un MBA de l'Universit�� Concordia.

Geoff Molson: ��You need to be humble, you need to allow other leaders to lead��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:23:56 +0000

Geoff Molson, 45, is president and CEO of CH Group Limited Partnership, owner of the Montreal Canadiens, Bell Centre and Evenko, and chairman of the board of Molson Coors Brewing Co.?

My father taught me to never expect anything?that others wouldn��t be able to expect as well. In Montreal, with the name Molson, you could very easily put yourself in a position where you would expect things in life. My father��s advice has served me well and has led me to work harder and achieve things, but also be humble and not be different from anyone else.

Globe & Mail The Ladder With Geoff Molson

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:08:37 +0000

An article in today's?Globe and Mail?I wrote based on two interviews with Geoff, the CEO Series radio show on CJAD?and then a follow up interview. Genuinely a fine person.
Geoff Molson, 45, is president and CEO of CH Group Limited Partnership, owner of the Montreal Canadiens, Bell Centre and Evenko, and chairman of the board of Molson Coors Brewing Co.

Read full article: LinkedIn, July 18, 2016?

Why I��m betting on ��ֱ��bվ.

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:05:37 +0000

It��s not news that?Canada has an Innovation Problem. Over the years, governments have tried their hand at fixing The Problem, and yet, we continue to underperform against peer nations.

Mathieu Lecordier rejoint le groupe Viveris

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:43:48 +0000

Dipl?m�� de l��Ecole Nationale Sup��rieure d��Arts et M��tiers et d��un MBA de l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ �� Montr��al, Mathieu Lecordier rejoint le cabinet de Conseil de Direction G��n��rale Stratorg en 1997. Il entre chez Unilog Management en 2000 et suite au rachat d��Unilog par Logica puis par CGI au Canada, devient Associ�� de l��quipe Sectorielle Industrie et Distribution au sein de CGI Business Consulting.

Combining leadership skill and management capability

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:40:44 +0000

Chris Lake, head of professional development at the NHS Leadership Academy, explores why leadership and management are equally important �C and why they can��t work in isolation.

Having spent twenty years in the business of studying leadership and developing leaders, there��s not a single definition of leadership, or even a set of definitions, that are nearly as coherent and unified as there are for management.

On the earth, for the Earth

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:36:42 +0000

You have likely heard of the World Economic Forum (WEF), or at least its annual conference in Davos. Every January, 2500 of the world��s movers and shakers descend on this Swiss resort to shake the world, while ensuring that its roots remain firmly planted in economic globalization.

Une universit�� montr��alaise parmi les 50 meilleures au monde

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:40:39 +0000

Le Center of World University Rankings (CWUR) d��voilait r��cemment sa liste des meilleures universit��s �� travers la plan��te. Un seul ��tablissement qu��b��cois d��enseignement sup��rieur a fait le TOP?50?! Lequel??
C��est l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ?qui remporte les honneurs sans grande surprise. Le prestigieux ��tablissement?qui �� l��habitude de se retrouver dans ce genre de classement se retrouve au 42e?rang mondial et au 2e?rang national?dans celui du CWUR. Eh oui, les voisins ontariens ont r��ussi �� devancer ��ֱ��bվ avec l��Universit�� de Toronto?qui se retrouve au 30e?rang mondial.

China reduces growth rate target to focus on environment

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:37:51 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am sitting down with Chris Marquis, from Cornell.

Sobre Papas e gurus

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:34:38 +0000

Para al��m de seu carisma e das posi??es progressistas em temas delicados para a Igreja Cat��lica, �� poss��vel que o Papa Francisco fique na hist��ria por outro legado, mais discreto e incomum: a arruma??o de uma enorme e complexa casa chamada Vaticano. Segundo a imprensa, Jorge Mario Bergoglio contratou tr��s multinacionais de consultoria para examinar com lupa as finan?as da Igreja, bem como trouxe profissionais de mercado para ocupar posi??es gerenciais, em substitui??o a religiosos amadores.

Apa yang bisa dilakukan jika Anda tak lagi staf favorit bos?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:41:01 +0000

Karl Moore tak bisa melupakan saat-saat ketika disingkirkan oleh bosnya ketika sang bos memasukkan orang baru.

Sebelum orang baru ini masuk, Moore yang bekerja sebagai manajer di kantor IBM di Toronto, Kanada, adalah bagian dari 'kelompok elite' yang sangat dekat dengan bos.

Tapi orang baru ini langsung menjadi bawahan favorit dan Moore langsung terlempar.

"Ibaratnya masuk ke kursi cadangan," ungkap Moore.

"Ini jelas bukan pengalaman yang mengenakkan," kata Moore yang sekarang adalah guru besar di Fakultas Manajemen di Universitas ��ֱ��bվ.

Le pari gagn�� de Serge Postigo

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:38:55 +0000

? la fin de?Mary Poppins, les chanteurs entonnent en ch?ur: ?Si vous visez la Lune, vous n��aurez que la Lune; Mais visez le firmament: Vous obtiendrez les ��toiles et la Lune en m��me temps!?

Cette phrase fait l��loge de l��ambition. Pourquoi viser petit quand on peut viser grand? Pourquoi viser bas quand on peut viser haut?

Serge Postigo, qui signe la traduction, l��adaptation et la mise en sc��ne deMary Poppins, ne se contente jamais de viser la moyenne.

Catering startup nourishes ��ֱ��bվ MBA��s soul

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:16:03 +0000

This story is the 10th in a series that features students and graduates who are using their MBAs and EMBAs in unique fields other than the traditional ones of finance or consulting.

How to best manage teams at work to improve efficiency

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:12:08 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am delighted to be in Vancouver with a former colleague from ��ֱ��bվ who is now at INSEAD, Mark Mortensen.

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, July 4, 2016?

We never see Trump or Brexit coming because we drown in data and biases

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:09:37 +0000

Markets were sent reeling after Britain��s unexpected vote to leave the European Union. Less discussed in the analysis that followed this result was what lessons we can all take from our collective failure to predict it. The Brexit shock is a perfect instance of two crucial decision-making failure modes: overreliance on data and the presence of biases.

...Mike Ross and Davide Pisanu are co-founders and Blanche Ajarrista is an analyst at Montreal-based boutique consulting firm?Juniper.

EXplorance Announces Three Executive Appointments to Further Growth

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:06:36 +0000

eXplorance, the leading provider of?Learning Experience Management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its executive team, cementing its commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Marc Lamy joins eXplorance as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Charles Assaf as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Dr. Yeona Jang as Executive VP, Strategic Initiatives Office (SIO).

4 Things You Must Do Before Retirement

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:01:43 +0000

Rather than slipping quietly into retirement, managers should create new opportunities toward the end of their careers, Professor Mary Dean Lee from the?Desautels Faculty of Management?at ��ֱ��bվ suggests.

Professor Lee and her research team interviewed 100 executives and managers who had recently retired or were actively considering it and HR professionals from 24 companies to explore the different paths taken to retirement today.?

Read full article: PALife, June 30, 2016?

Canada��s great auto slide

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:59:29 +0000

Since the recession of 2008 and 2009, increasing concern has been expressed by politicians, union leaders and analysts concerning the decline of manufacturing in Canada. Indeed, during the past half-century, the share of manufacturing as a percentage of Canadian GDP has declined from just under 25 percent to 10 percent. The declines are also recorded when measured by employment levels or the number of new auto assembly plants.

Soft skills for competitive leadership

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:56:24 +0000

Twenty-first century leadership needs more than just having a qualification, but special skills that one can work on. Leadership is complex to those who lead from a control or autocratic standpoint. It��s rewarding to those who understand people, communication, learning, serving and other soft skills.?

Read full article: Newsday, July 2, 2016?

Reverse mentoring: who's the learner?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:53:01 +0000

From boosting retention to bridging the generation gap, reverse mentoring is brimming with potential.?

Rising MBA tuition fees fail to damage demand

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:50:27 +0000

Six years ago ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management took the unprecedented decision for a Canadian business school to raise its MBA fees to a level that would make the course self-funding.

Shots fired! Why is switching between organisational practices so difficult?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:12:34 +0000

Imagine you work for the police and are involved in large covert surveillance of a notorious criminal. The team is experienced and includes a helicopter, cars, a high tech listening post, and over a dozen agents observing the site. Just after your team has taken positions, your subject gets shot. You can see the shooter, but are unable to move.?Your colleagues cannot see what is happening, but you have difficulty getting into contact with them. The local police do not have a clue of what is going on �C it��s a covert operation after all. They can��t start helping you out of the blue.

Forget Chopsticks; Amateur Pianists Show Real Chops

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:14:04 +0000

But some competitors don��t follow the pattern. Semifinalist?Sean Sutherland, 39, grew up in St. Vincent and The Grenadines, and he fell in love with the piano early on. By the time he was fifteen, however, he had exhausted the piano teaching resources available on St. Vincent. He kept up his musical activities by becoming the arranger and manager for a ��boy band�� (one of his bandmates was?Kevin Lyttle, now a highly successful pop singer). After a three-year lapse in his piano study, Sutherland enrolled at MIT, receiving degrees in music and electrical engineering/computer science.

Reverse mentoring: who's the learner?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:11:14 +0000

From boosting retention to bridging the generation gap, reverse mentoring is brimming with potential

What Makes Public Disclosure Effective?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:07:20 +0000

Hydraulic fracturing (��fracking��) is a technology employed in the production of oil and gas from unconventional shale formations. Over the last decade, tens of thousands of fracking wells have been drilled worldwide. Fracking often takes place in relatively populated areas, thus posing an array of risks to public health such as water contamination and induced seismicity. In addition to inspecting and monitoring these risks, regulators now face the challenge of keeping the public well informed about their extent.

David Leduc out as D&P��s executive director

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:03:38 +0000

The sudden departure of David Leduc has left the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace searching for a new executive director for the second time in less than 12 months.

Leduc��s hiring was announced July 28 last year. He came to Development and Peace with a history of frontline community development work in the Middle East and 11 years as director of operations at ��ֱ��bվ��s International Community Action Network. His undergraduate degree in international development from Dalhousie University was supplemented with an MBA from ��ֱ��bվ.

Seven from ��ֱ��bվ appointed to the Order of Quebec

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:00:35 +0000

On June 22, seven members of the ��ֱ��bվ community were among the 34 new appointments to the National Order of Quebec, the province��s highest civilian honour.

Quebecers closely watching Brexit vote results

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:58:09 +0000

Some Quebecers like Angus Bell are ready to pull an all-nighter to find out whether the United Kingdom will leave the European Union.

"I am very nervous. It's another referendum where it's 50-50," says Bell, who is the owner and founder of a multi-sports centre in Montreal called Ministry of Cricket and Other Homeless Sports.

B-School Deans & Profs On BREXIT

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:55:09 +0000

Britain��s historic vote to exit the European Union has the financial markets in a tizzy and many observers expressing hyperbolic views of a disaster ahead. While BREXIT has many implications for the United Kingdom��s higher education market, much of what will actually occur is uncertain. Some conclude that there will be limited impact. Others are more pessimistic. ��The global attractiveness of British higher education will take a hit,�� flatly predicts John A. Quench, a Harvard Business School professor who had been dean of London Business School from 1998 to 2001.

Mission: Restore - building sustainable global surgical capacity

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:12:54 +0000

The import of making choices is often revealed after the choice has been made.? In global health we are often faced with the reality that there is never really a ��right choice�� or a ��wrong choice��.? ?It is a series of trade-offs and in low resource environments how one allocates scarce resources takes on a zero-sum persona.

Crunch time: Edible-bug trend on the rise

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:24:50 +0000

Have you heard about the next big food trend? You won��t find it growing in your garden, but you might find it crawling there.

Montreal manque de vision

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:50:10 +0000

Ce n��est pas moi qui fais ce constat lapidaire et d��primant, c��est Estelle M��tayer, v��ritable gourou de l��information et des donn��es. J��ai eu la chance de la rencontrer hier en marge du panel qu��elle animait sur la gestion des villes avec intelligence, au New Cities Summit, �� Montr��al.

Un mot, avant de poursuivre sur le manque de vision de Montr��al, sur cette femme de 46?ans qui ma?trise quatre langues, bient?t cinq, et qui pilote des avions par passion.

2016 MBAs To Watch: Fatoumata Diane, Cambridge (Judge)

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:53:29 +0000

Fatoumata Diane

Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

Age:?26

Hometown:?Conakry, Guinea

Undergraduate School and Degree:?��ֱ��bվ, Bachelor of Commerce

Where did you work before enrolling in business school??I started my career in Montreal in the Investment Banking Division of CIBC, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Later, I took over a Financial Analyst role at Air Canada, initially focusing on labor negotiations with major unions. Following this, I was promoted to Financial Analysis Manager.

Fortune 500 CEO on the strengths of introverts

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:50:49 +0000

This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am delighted to sit down with Kevin Lobo, who is the CEO of a Fortune 500 Company, Stryker.

Read full article: The Globe and Mail, June 21, 2016?

Four things you must do before retiring

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:15:53 +0000

Retirement is not an end but a beginning - an opportunity to experiment and explore, to engage in pursuits you value, and perhaps to reinvent your legacy. Rather than just slipping quietly into retirement, here's why you should create new opportunities towards the end of your career.

Mary Dean Lee?is professor Emeritus, organisational behaviour and human resource management at the Desautels Faculty of Management, ��ֱ��bվ.?

Week 2 | ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Weekly Recap Series

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:09:21 +0000

As week 2 of the ��ֱ��bվ X-1 Accelerator comes to an end, we��re happy to see our 6 teams ��?Appetite,?Fractal,?FRSH,?NXTSENS Microsystems,?UGo Smoothies, and?Venndor?��?swiftly settling into their space.

Day by day, the walls and windows are increasingly covered with sticky notes of all colours shapes and sizes, every writable surface is covered with notes, and each desk has someone calling it home �� for the next 8 weeks at least.

Are Women Exiting Engineering Because Men Have All the Fun?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:04:12 +0000

Researchers Caroll Serron at the University of California at Irvine, Susan S. Silbey at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Erin Cech (who performed the research at Rice University but is now at the University of Michigan), and Brian Rubineau at ��ֱ��bվ conducted the study to try to get a better idea of just why women who made it through years of STEM education start migrating out of tech. The effort, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, looked at 40 undergraduate engineering students, male and female, spread among the four schools.

Spotkanie i debata z prof. Reuvenem Brennerem

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:15:42 +0000

?Na czym powinna polega? skuteczna polityka proinnowacyjna?�� C to temat wyk?adu profesora Reuvena Brennera, kt��ry we wtorek zosta? zorganizowany dla cz?onk��w Narodowej Rady Rozwoju oraz ekspert��w z zakresu innowacji w Pa?acu Prezydenckim.

Read full article: Prezydent, June 7, 2016?

We Need To Learn How To Manage With A Soul

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:22:13 +0000

��Managing without soul has become an epidemic in society. Many managers these days seem to specialize in killing cultures, at the expense of human engagement.�� That��s what management guru?Henry Mintzberg?recently?wroteabout the current state of corporate culture on his blog.

Read full article: Forbes, June 19, 2016?

Why do women leave engineering?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:09:32 +0000

Women who go to college intending to become engineers stay in the profession less often than men. Why is this? While multiple reasons have been offered in the past, a new study co-authored by an MIT sociologist develops a novel explanation: The negative group dynamics women tend to experience during team-based work projects makes the profession less appealing.

GCPA Awards Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:16:27 +0000

On June 14, the GCPA program awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship to students Josh Faier, Will Gendron-Saulnier, David Song, and Ming Xu. This scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of Lionel Pelham Kent, F.C.A., for high academic standing and communication skills, and is open to students in the final year of the GCPA program. The winning team is chosen based on outstanding skills in written and oral communication as presented in a case competition.

Photo from left to right:?David Song, Josh Faier, Ming Xu, Will Gendron-Saulnier

The Cult of the Leader

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:06:18 +0000

The claim of this?recent book?by Manchester Business School professor Christopher Bones is that too much of a focus on ��leadership�� in business can be counterproductive and even dangerous for organizations. Seeing leaders as ��special beings�� risks creating what Henry Mintzberg called ��leadership apart��: leaders unconnected to their organizations, insulated from conflict, challenge, and debate; and unwitting creators of a culture of conformity and compliance rather than creativity and innovation.?

Managing

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:02:22 +0000

Henry Mintzberg has been sharing his insights on management for almost 40 years. Often original and provocative, his booksThe Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning and Managers not MBAsare still widely cited, Mintzberg��s?Managing?brings together a lot of Mintzberg��s key ideas on the practice of management, as exemplified by Mintzberg��s observations of a day in working lives of 29 managers from a wide ride of organisations. For anyone wanting a concise and elegant statement of some of Mintzberg��s most important ideas,?Managing?is an excellent place to start.

C��line Galipeau et Larry Rossy honor��s par ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:55:42 +0000

Maria Labrecque Duchesneau et Beverley McLachlin ��galement au nombre des personnalit��s qui ont re?u un doctorat honorifique de ��ֱ��bվ cette ann��e

Deux Montr��alais figurent au nombre des 14 personnalit��s �� qui ��ֱ��bվ a d��cern�� un doctorat honorifique au cours de ses c��r��monies de collation des grades de fin d��ann��e : la journaliste et pr��sentatrice du?T��l��journal?de 22 h de Radio-Canada, C��line Galipeau, et le fondateur de la cha?ne Dollarama, Larry Rossy.

MBA Careers Q&A: ��ֱ��bվ Desautels

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:43:11 +0000

The?Soutar Career Centre?at?��ֱ��bվ��s?Desautels Faculty of Management?(��ֱ��bվ Desautels) plans recruiting events and helps students hone their interview skills, but did you know that they also play a critical role in the admissions process by providing feedback on non-typical applicants?

Trente-quatre personnalit��s qu��b��coises nomm��es ou promues �� l��Ordre national du Qu��bec

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:49:01 +0000

Le premier ministre du Qu��bec, Philippe Couillard, est fier d��annoncer que 34?personnes seront honor��es de l��un des trois grades de l��Ordre national du Qu��bec. Les r��cipiendaires seront d��cor��s le mercredi?22 juin prochain, lors d��une c��r��monie qui se d��roulera �� la salle du Conseil l��gislatif de l��h?tel du Parlement.?

��ֱ��bվ X-1 Kick-off! | Weekly Recap Series

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:40:08 +0000

The week ended with a workshop on how to maintain your engagement with your startup and the right mindset to adopt, led by?Prof. Nii Addy?of the Desautels Faculty of Management here at ��ֱ��bվ. Following this was?Prof. Lisa Cohen, another outstanding professor at Desautels, who shared her expertise on building a great team and understanding team dynamics.

Transcript: How Steve Jobs, Bill Gates used a disruptive technology to build different companies

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:33:41 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail, talks with MIT��s Michael Cusumano.

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, June 14, 2016

Dobson Cup runneth over

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:30:19 +0000

After a year of planning, over 150 start-up submissions, 137 pitches, and $117,000 in prizes, the?2016 ��ֱ��bվ Dobson Cup?has come to a close with four enthusiastic startups claiming a first place victory in four different tracks: Social Enterprise, Health Sciences, Small & Medium Enterprise, and Innovation Driven Enterprise.

2016 Best EMBAs: Martin Carrier, ��ֱ��bվ & HEC Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:55:41 +0000

Martin Carrier

��ֱ��bվ & HEC Montr��al

��My biggest lesson was learning to think beyond my instincts and discovering tools to help guide me to making more informed decisions. As managers, our experience guides us but it needs to be channeled, challenged, and formalized. The EMBA program has provided me with a new toolset to frame my decisions and guide my business instincts.��

Age:?45

Location:?Montreal, Canada

Family Members:?Corinne Demars (wife), children?Oph��lie Carrier, 10,?Olivia Carrier, 8, and?Thierry Carrier, 6

2016 Best EMBAs: Louise Richer, ��ֱ��bվ & HEC Montr��al

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:48:10 +0000

Louise Richer

��ֱ��bվ & HEC Montr��al

��From day one, Louise stood out in our program. She studied psychology. She used to be a stand-up comedian. What could someone like her contribute to the learning of her EMBA classmates? A lot!��

Age:?63

Location:?Montreal (QC), Canada

Family Members:?Th��o Lepage-Richer (son)

Grand Prix in Montreal: Friday night at the McLaren party at the Ritz-Carlton

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:29:16 +0000

Going through the foyer to the ballroom, we bumped into regulars of this yearly Soir��e: radio host Mitsou and her husband Iohann Martin. TV host and producer Eric Salvail, radio and TV host Isabelle Racicot with husband music executive Donald Robins. Also there, TV host and producer Herby Moreau. It wasn��t long before I got to catch up with Montreal notables Lynn and Andy Nulman, ��ֱ��bվ professor Karl Moore, restaurateur Carlos Ferreira (Euro-chic in green pants). And, wanting to get some Just For Laughs exclusives, I cozied up to its COO, Bruce Hills: no dice.?

Rising price of textbooks reaches a tipping point

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:23:10 +0000

Jochen Wirtz is pleased to describe himself as a best-selling writer. He has co-authored a textbook on services marketing that he not only uses as professor at the National University of Singapore Business School, but which has sold more than 700,000 copies.

Zopa CEO Jaidev Janardana: Leading UK P2P Lending with Superior Service, Transparency and Cutting-Edge Fintech

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:03:57 +0000

Armed with?an undergraduate degree in Electronics from?Dharmsinh Desai University and MBAs from both the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and ��ֱ��bվ,?Jaidev Janardana?spent 12 years with Capital One, in the US and the UK. He was the CMO for Capital One UK, responsible for Marketing, Product, Credit and Risk Operations for the UK business and was instrumental in bringing the UK business back to profitability and growth.?

Introverts: How finding an unlikely partner can transform your work life

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:39:12 +0000

We know that introverts prefer to work alone or in small groups. These quiet, inwardly-focused types usually do their best work with concentrated focus, away from ruckus of brainstorming sessions and team mash-ups where extroverts thrive.

Sustainability Innovations in Business Programs

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:49:42 +0000

Launched in fall of 2014, Desautels�� new programming in Managing for Sustainability was designed for students who wish to combine managerial and business knowledge with a solid understanding of the interlinked economic, social, and ecological challenges of achieving sustainability. It integrates management studies with fundamentals of environmental science and sustainability and is offered in collaboration with its co-designers, the ��ֱ��bվ School of Environment and the Department of Geography.

The evolution of business schools: Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:58:39 +0000

Desired skillsets are constantly changing and adapting to the needs of ever evolving businesses across the globe. Therefore business schools must change what they teach. Professor Morty Yalovsky tells Emily Sexton-Brown about these changes��

Read full article: Changeboard, July 29, 2016?

Glenn Zabowski named Interim Dean of Students

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:33:08 +0000

Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named Associate Dean of Students?as the Interim Dean of Students while a replacement for the departing Andre Costopoulos is sought.?Zabowski, who also teaches in the Operations Management area at the Desautels Faculty, has been Associate Dean since August 2013.

Read full article: ��ֱ��bվ Reporter, June 7, 2016?

Three new members join HATLEY Advisory Council

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:19:34 +0000

Adam Daifallah and?Marie-Claude Johnson, founding partners of?HATLEY?Strategy Advisors, are pleased to welcome three new members to the firm's Advisory Council:

Transcript: The question great leaders ask themselves

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:16:01 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail, talks with Jennifer Chatman from UC Berkeley.

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, June 7, 2016?

Watch full video: The Globe and Mail?

How does innovation come to life at ��ֱ��bվ?

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:44:48 +0000

Innovation is certainly a buzzword in business media and Canadian policy �C but at what point does the buzz transform into action? At ��ֱ��bվ, ��innovation�� is most broadly understood to mean the advancing of public good, either through the development of scientific and technological solutions to market problems, or through novel approaches to meeting society��s pressing needs.

The accidental market wizards

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:17:15 +0000

Stuart Walton wanted to be a cartoonist, but was put off the idea when he was told by the head of the art department he would be lucky to make five dollars an hour drawing cartoons. "That threw some cold water on my plans," he tells Schwager.

"I had also done some writing in college, so I thought journalism might be a good alternative."

JEDX Speakers Share Personal Inspirational Stories

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:44:56 +0000

The fourth annual JEDx began with a giant cocktail party as 770 people �C mostly young professionals in their early 30s or younger �C mingled and fressed in the lobby of the St Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto.

...Jonathan Ross Goodman, president and CEO of the Montreal-based Knight Therapeutics Inc., spoke about overcoming catastrophic health hurdles.

As a university student, he became a cancer survivor, and then he went on to get a law degree and an MBA from ��ֱ��bվ.

What to do when your boss plays favorites

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:29:54 +0000

Karl Moore remembers the moment he fell out of favour with his boss.

He was working as a manager at IBM in Toronto when a new person joined his department. Up until then Moore had been part of his boss��s ��favoured inside circle�� but suddenly everything changed. The transferred employee became his boss��s new right-hand person, the outcome of brutal office politics.

Ecodrain: l'id��e de grand-papa est devenue r��alit��

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:22:48 +0000

David Velan, 37?ans, aurait bien pu gagner sa vie confortablement comme salari��. Avec son dipl?me en g��nie industriel de UBC et son MBA de ��ֱ��bվ, il n'aurait eu gu��re de mal �� trouver un employeur. ? la place, il a pr��f��r�� investir temps et argent dans la cr��ation d'un r��cup��rateur de chaleur de douche qu'il souhaite maintenant faire adopter par l'industrie de la construction.

Lire l'article complet: La Presse, 5 Juin, 2016

Engineering culture and the reproduction of sex segregation

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 19:04:33 +0000

Men and women tend to work in different jobs. This tendency, called occupational sex segregation, is a primary cause of the gender pay gap. A?recent McKinsey study?finds that reducing occupational sex segregation could contribute $2 Trillion to the U.S. economy.

Despite advances toward equality in other areas, occupational sex segregation has remained essentially unchanged over the last quarter century. What keeps some jobs dominated by men and others by women?

#UofTGrad16: Anti-doping crusader Dick Pound

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:02:14 +0000

He started out as an Olympic swimmer and he��s been fighting against the current ever since.

...Best known as an outspoken advocate for competing clean,?Richard (Dick) Pound?has been the international face of the fight against doping in elite sport, particularly at the Olympic Games, for almost two decades through his work with the Montreal-headquartered World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Loyalist convocations featuring guest speakers

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:37:26 +0000

A quartet of special guests will be speaking at Loyalist College for the 49th Annual Convocation Ceremonies.?The four ceremonies, which take next Thursday and Friday, recognize new graduates and celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends.

...Later that day, at 2:30 p.m., president and chief executive officer of Cogeco Connexion, Louise St-Pierre, will speak at the School of Media, Arts + Design and the School of Continuing Education.

Larry Rossy��s ��ֱ��bվ Desautels Faculty of Management Convocation Address on Tuesday, June 1, 2016

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 20:08:11 +0000

The newest member of the Desautels family of alumni, Dollarama Founder and?Executive Chairman and ��ֱ��bվ philanthropist Larry Rossy, BA��65, LLD��16, offered Seven Life Lessons to Desautels graduating students on June 1, 2016.

Chancellor Meighen, Chairman of the Board Cobbett, Principal Fortier, honoured guests, distinguished faculty members, proud families, friends, and fellow ��ֱ��bվ grads.

When Principal Fortier asked me to give today��s address I was honoured and moved, initially, but then, I was more than a little apprehensive.

Global Power Announces Appointment of Two New Directors to its Board

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:38:27 +0000

Global Power Equipment Group Inc. (OTC:GLPW) (��Global Power��) today announced it has appointed two independent directors to its Board of Directors.? Following this appointment, the Global Power Board of Directors now consists of 10 members.? The newly appointed directors are as follows:?

How To Network Like an Introvert

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:34:22 +0000

Director of International Sales to Speak at EU-US Trade Forum

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:19:31 +0000

Health Enterprises, Inc., a leading consumer health products company, announces the participation of Mr. Brooke Fishback, director of international sales, in the European Union �C United States (EU-US) trade forum in Tallinn, Estonia June 2nd & 3rd.

The EU-US ��Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Best Practices Workshop�� will bring together leading government officials and private sector business professionals to review ways to improve trade between the EU and the US, and is the 7th EU-US trade forum in the framework of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC).

WestJet won't serve complimentary meals on London flights

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:45:29 +0000

You may be able to pay less if you decide to fly with?WestJet?to London, England, but you��ll also need to bring your own food. This is the latest in the ��unbundling�� trend unfolding in the industry.

WestJet has been flying from Vancouver to London since May 6th, and unless you pay for a seat in the Plus cabin, you��ll have to buy a meal or bring your own if you want to eat during the nine-hour flight. This is the first Canadian carrier to offer a trans-Atlantic flight without the traditional free meal.

Women in financial sector an asset being wasted in Canada

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:05:57 +0000

A?15-year veteran of?Canadian capital markets (including extensive senior-level experience in investment banking with BMO), Reynolds has been the president and CEO of Women in Capital Markets for the past three years.

During her time in the industry, she has seen the stagnation of workplace diversity, especially in the executive ranks where key decisions are made. Research backs up Reynolds�� observations: A recent Peterson Institute study showed Canada ranking in the bottom 10 among 91 countries for boardroom diversity, on par with Pakistan and below Kenya and Argentina.

D��cor company Commonwealth Home Fashions toasts 70 profitable years

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:00:47 +0000

The Montreal company, which designs and manufactures ready-made indoor and outdoor curtains and draperies, decorative cushions and shower curtains, has managed to adapt to changing trends, technology and market forces in a way its 1946 contemporaries did not.

��Not one of the curtain companies that existed in Canada when we started is still in business today. We outlasted them all,�� president Harvey Levenson said. ��And we pride ourselves on the fact we��ve never had a losing year.��

Diary: Lessons from Chilecon Valley

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 May 2016 16:57:27 +0000

EIGHT flights, two developing countries, five cities, 25 meetings with 25 different companies in 10 different industries. If I told you that you could do this in less than 10 days, you would probably think I was crazy. And then I would tell you about the Hot Cities of the World Tour at the University of ��ֱ��bվ��s Desautels Faculty of Management, which has followed such a hectic schedule for the past eight years.

Official Launch of the Social Innovators' Integration Lab (SIIL)

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 31 May 2016 15:53:21 +0000

On May 30, 2016, members of the ��ֱ��bվ and Montreal community gathered for the launch of the?Social Innovators' Integration Lab (SIIL).?The SIIL research project, located at?Le Salon 1861?in the heart of Montreal's Quartier de l��Innovation, is dedicated to develop scientific and practical knowledge around the social economy, social entrepreneurship and social innovation in urban environments.

From leadership to 'communityship'

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 May 2016 17:06:06 +0000

At the core of our existence is a common pool of energy, a deep well of creative capacity which we access whenever we share a sense of belonging to and caring for something larger than ourselves. To generate this common pool of creative capacity involves turning from a linear and closely-controlled leadership environment to a more integrative and holistic worldview. As Henry Mintzberg argued, we need to shift our focus from leadership to what he termed ��communityship�� in order to build greater organizational creativity for the future.

Evolve Law: The Future and Direction of Legal Technology

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 May 2016 16:45:58 +0000

In this?Special Report, Executive Producer Laurence Colletti sits down to interview Evolve Law Co-Founder Mary Juetten and the Evolve Law Client Driven Technology Solutions panelists at the Legal Talk Network��s Denver studio.?

Mary Juetten?is the founder and CEO of Traklight and the co-founder of Evolve Law. She is a contributor to the American Bar Association Law Technology Today and Forbes. Mary received her bachelor of commerce from ��ֱ��bվ and her juris doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law.

Flo: Finally, An App That Lets Partygoers Mix The Playlist On The Fly

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 May 2016 16:06:54 +0000

The party just got more interesting. Finally, there is a fluid and seamless way to create real-time, collaborative playlists. Now you and nine of your friends can create one collaborative master playlist, or ��Flo,�� that users can add songs to via their SoundCloud or Spotify accounts or through their iPhone music library. The new free?app?Flo symbolizes the way we will socialize with music in the future.

Doctors Without Borders chief Joanne Liu is determined to hold the world elite accountable

��ֱ��bվ — Mon, 30 May 2016 15:39:14 +0000

Joanne Liu does not have much time to sit around watching Netflix, but on vacation recently, she caught a series that has captured her imagination:Homeland, the acclaimed political thriller about the fevered plots of U.S. spies and their terrorist enemies. The show stresses the intelligence community��s fallible humanity, but also its brutal comfort with collateral damage. Watching it, Dr. Liu says, ��You start thinking, ��How could Kunduz be a mistake?��

DE L'AIDE POUR LES JEUNES ENTREPRENEURS DE LA MRC DU GRANIT

��ֱ��bվ — Fri, 27 May 2016 17:06:58 +0000

Le Centre magn��tique a ��t�� fond�� au printemps 2014 par C��cile Branco-cote et Bernard d��arche, deux ��tudiants du cours d��entrepreneuriat social de l��universit�� Mcgill dont le but ��tait de dynamiser l��conomie d��une r��gion canadienne, au point de d��part.

C��cile Branco-Cote et Bernard d'Arche, les deux fondateursdu Centre magn��tique, croient fermement en leur projet de doter Lac-M��gantic d'un incubateur et d'un espace de co-working pour l'��mergence de plusieurs jeunes entrepreneurs fabricants et artisans, appartenant au march�� du fait main, la grande tendance actuelle.?

En route vers Rio 2016: �� la pointe de la pers��v��rance

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:51:00 +0000

Contraint �� de longs mois dans son salon �� combattre les sympt?mes d��une commotion c��r��brale, de juin 2014 jusqu�� l��hiver de 2015, l��escrimeur montr��alais a accueilli comme une d��livrance sa qualification officielle pour les Jeux olympiques de Rio, le 26 mars dernier, lors du Grand Prix de S��oul. La centaine de parents et amis qui l��attendaient �� l��a��roport �� son retour ont b��ni sa r��ussite.

Morality in business: Oxymoron?

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:47:02 +0000

There are those who would say that the term ��morality in business�� is an oxymoron �C a contradiction in terms. Businessmen like to believe that there are two sets of values �C one for individuals and a different one for businesses and corporations.

FAEQ deliver bursaries to Laval's Polossifakis, Lefebvre and Roy

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:43:52 +0000

A trio of Laval student-athletes were among the 55 deserving student-athletes who shared $184,500 in individual bursaries as part of the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) at the Foundation��s annual Sponsorship spring cocktail party that was held in the John Molson Room in Montreal earlier this month. The FAEQ also celebrated the performances of numerous bursary recipients, who have already qualified or are in the process of qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. This year alone the Foundation has delivered nearly 1.3-million dollars to 450 student-athletes.

Tenure time

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:40:02 +0000

Tenure is granted to professors and librarians in recognition of excellent performance �C and is the University��s strongest guarantee of academic freedom in research, teaching, and service. The year-long application process is a rigorous evaluation of performance.

At its May 16, 2016, meeting, ��ֱ��bվ��s Board of Governors granted tenure to the 50 people in the 2015-2016 tenure cohort.

Forty-three Assistant Professors have been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure:

Desautels Faculty of Management

FAEQ awards $30,000 in bursaries to incoming ��ֱ��bվ student-athletes

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:34:05 +0000

Six incoming freshmen to ��ֱ��bվ have been pegged to share $30,000 and are among the 35 recipients of recruitment bursaries totalling $165,000, announced last week by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence. The amount includes five awards of $3,000 apiece, distributed to Canadians from outside Quebec who have chosen to pursue their educational and athletic careers in a Quebec university.

Read full article: ��ֱ��bվ Reporter, May 25, 2016?

Four things you must do before retiring

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:31:02 +0000

Rather than just slipping quietly into retirement, managers should create new opportunities towards the end of their careers, Professor Mary Dean Lee from the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��ֱ��bվ suggests. ?

Bookstore changes name, moves to new locations

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 May 2016 17:11:58 +0000

��ֱ��bվ��s bookstore is changing names and changing places.

Now to be called Bookstore/Librairie Le James, the retail facility that supplies books, study materials and ��ֱ��bվ-branded merchandise will soon set up shop in two locations: an academic-oriented store 3544 avenue du Parc, across the street from New Residence Hall, and a lifestyle-oriented shop at 680 Sherbrooke St., adjacent to the entrance of 688 Sherbrooke, in premises that used to house a copying store.

Four things you must do before retiring

��ֱ��bվ — Wed, 25 May 2016 15:37:23 +0000

Rather than just slipping quietly into retirement, managers should create new opportunities towards the end of their careers, Professor Mary Dean Lee from the?Desautels Faculty of Management?at ��ֱ��bվ suggests.

Desautels Alumni Giving Back: Yalmaz Siddiqui, BCom ��92 and Senior Director of Sustainability for Office Depot

��ֱ��bվ — Tue, 24 May 2016 17:53:57 +0000

On March 17-18, 2016, Yalmaz Siddiqui, BCom '92 and Senior Director of Sustainability for Office Depot Inc. visited his alma mater?to impart his knowledge and lessons learned through leading global sustainability efforts. Mr. Siddiqui spoke in several Desautels classes, providing insight on?understanding the B2B Green Marketing and Purchasing Landscape to strategies for stakeholder engagement and community consultation when introducing sustainability into operations.

Audiences Want More Diverse Film Casts, Despite Studio Fears �� Study

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:43:09 +0000

When Hollywood is taken to task for the lack of diversity in high-profile films, decision-makers' responses tend to boil down to the idea that they're actually giving audiences what they want. Movies led by familiar (usually meaning white) faces are the most profitable, they argue, hence the casting of Scarlett Johansson in "Ghost in the Shell" and Tilda Swinton in "Doctor Strange."

Bombardier ou les avantages du contr?le familial

��ֱ��bվ — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:40:44 +0000

La commande que Delta Air Lines a pass��e r��cemment �� Bombardier repr��sente un appui important �� la C Series. Maintenant, reste �� d��terminer si le gouvernement f��d��ral devrait fournir une aide financi��re �� l��entreprise.

Karl Moore est professeur agr��g�� la Facult�� de gestion Desautels de l��Universit�� ֱ��bվ et associ�� au Green Templeton College de l��Universit�� d��Oxford. Il s��int��resse depuis longtemps �� l��industrie a��ronautique et �� Bombardier.?

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Healthy snacks make good business sense

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Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30

BCom alum to oversee operations and drive growth at Insurity

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Addressing anti-Black racism: strategies for integration in the classroom

Even introverted CEOs sometimes need to speak loudly

PQ plan to replace immigrants with robots won��t address key labour market shortages

Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses

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Wind-powered shipping could make a comeback��but it won��t work for everything

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Elliot Lifson granted lifetime membership to Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board (DIAAB)

Canadian pension funds are already overweight on Canadian equities

People feel most productive at work during the heart of the workweek

Remote work brought unfair performance metrics �C and employees are gaming them

When wedding planning clashes with work commitments, communication is key

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Changes in pension funds portfolio management produce different demands for analysts and managers

Presidential candidates�� choice of words reveals aspects of their personalities

U.S. pilot wages are rising fast & Air Canada pilots seeking to keep pace

Three ����ֱ��bվ Desautels alumni celebrated at 2024 MAA Honours & Awards

BCom alum trades in a career in marketing to become a firefighter

At Schneider Electric Canada, diversity drives innovation

BCom alum credits networking with helping Sports Illustrated app off the ground

Luxury Royalmount Mall opens amid excitement and concerns

Chinese strategic consultancy looks to work of Prof. Henry Mintzberg to understand domestic context

Two ����ֱ��bվ Desautels graduates named to 2024 MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants

Journalists and social media users exert influence over product recall decisions

A lack of strategic assets can be a deterrent to domestic investment for large pension funds

Employer-led networking can help women assess workplace gender dynamics

Quebec government funding cuts could affect the areas of research the university pursues

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Companies seeking savings in employee wages might spend more in the long run

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A four-day work week can improve employee well-being while sustaining productivity

C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence awarded to two GCPA students

Two ����ֱ��bվ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

BCom graduate and swimmer wins bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Retail Gen AI Hackathon is one part of ALDO Group��s artificial intelligence efforts

Fr��d��ric Perron leads internet service provider Cogeco during time of potential growth

Two ����ֱ��bվ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

Bartering is on the rise in Canada but only a small part of the economy

CEO Series podcast shares insights from business leaders

Opening infrastructure could encourage Canada��s pension funds to invest more domestically

Pricing models for fitness memberships often hide hidden fees

Greece increases length of work week, bucking broader trends

Domestic investment: Should Canadian pension funds focus on local companies?

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IMHL grad Colleen Timm named to leadership position at ��ֱ��bվ Health Centre

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Undergraduate alum named Deputy Chancellor of ��ֱ��bվ

Companies launched at ��ֱ��bվ enrich Quebec��s research ecosystem

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Three ��ֱ��bվ Desautels alumni celebrated at 2024 MAA Honours & Awards

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels graduates named to 2024 MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants

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Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

Two ��ֱ��bվ Desautels students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

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