Sitting down with Uber Canada鈥檚 GM
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 鈥� it鈥檚 not just about processes, it鈥檚 about people too.
Some leisure reading to kick-start your holidays
Discover what books top the list of your Desautels Family, as well as other holiday reading favourites from the McGill community.
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Canada Revenue Agency announces the creation of an external advisory panel on service
Marie-Jos茅e Lamothe, Professor of Practice at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, has been named to the Canada Revenue Agency鈥檚 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
Professor Emmanuelle Vaast is one among ten McGill 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
As leadership lessons from the world of jazz gain traction in business, Desautels Faculty Lecturer Jay Hewlin co-leads an experiential workshop at McGill to reveal the links between jazz and key business topics like management and negotiation.
Announcing the Desautels Faculty Scholars
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
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.
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IMHL graduate releases new book
Mark J. Eisenberg, MD MPH (IMHL鈥�10), Director of the MD-PhD Program and Professor of Medicine at 香蕉视频, has released a new book entitled, Cardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment: A Companion Guide to Hurst鈥檚 the Heart.
The book features 1,100 answers to key questions stemming from the 14th Edition of Hurst鈥檚 the Heart, a comprehensive review of the entire field of cardiovascular medicine.
McGill startup to face the dragons
2018 McGill 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鈥檚 Den.
Their appearance on Dragon鈥檚 Den will be airing on Jan 10, 2019 鈥� be sure to tune in!
Why law firms fail at retaining Millennials
According to Ali H谩ji, joint McGill 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.
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A new head of consumer brands for Beiersdorf
Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea skin creams, has appointed Asim Naseer (MBA鈥�99), current P&G global marketing director for skin care, as head of consumer brands, effective January 1, 2019.
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BCom alumnus takes lead at Canderel
Brett Miller (BCom鈥�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
Heimir Hallgrimsson became a household name last World Cup as manager of the Icelandic men鈥檚 national soccer team.
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Hallgrimsson shares his take on leadership and team dynamics.
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Why patients support each other in healthcare virtual support communities
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鈥檚 findings reveal ways that virtual support community designers and healthcare organisations can optimize such platforms for effective social support exchanges.
Reflecting on MIPC 2018
Avantages reports on the 2018 McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), which saw 90 teams from around the world compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
