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No bailout for SNC-Lavalin, says Quebec government
With news that Quebec does not plan to offer the struggling SNC-Lavalin financial aid, Professor Karl Moore comments on the implications.
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Desautels students climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for daycare centre
Driven to raise funds to improve the conditions of daycare centres in South Africa, Roderick Mackinnon (BCom’19) and Thomas Prévost (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.
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Walking the authenticity tightrope
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.
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How a BCom alumna found her passion for making jokes
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.
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MBA alumnus appointed to board of Alimera Sciences
John Snisarenko (MBA’91) has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Alimera Sciences, bringing with him decades of commercial experience in ophthalmology.
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Boeing continues to work through software glitch
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.
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Mintzberg headlines leadership conference
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 McGill years
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 McGill journey and his future aspirations to improve healthcare delivery in Africa.
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Three tips for introverted leaders
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
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.
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Desautels alumna among ones to watch in FinTech
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.
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Corey Phelps on the problem-solving toolkit
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 – for organizations and individuals alike.
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GCPA students awarded prestigious C. Douglas Mellor Prize
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?
Canadian travelers deal with some of the world’s highest airfares per kilometre, and the likely merger of two Montreal-based carriers ― Air Canada and Transat A.T. ― could make things worse. Professor Karl Moore comments.
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