Why a retail management school? Why now?
La Presse interviews Desautels professor of practice Marie Josée Lamothe and BCom student Françoise 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.
Communauto CEO driven by greater good
With his sights set on the social benefits of a shared economy, Benoît 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
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.
Insights on medical leadership from David Eidelman
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Dr. David Eidelman, Vice-Principal (Health Affairs) and Dean of Ď㽶ĘÓƵ’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.
Business balderdash: What myths to look out for
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.
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Witness the pitches from Demo Days 2018
Montreal, San Francisco, Boston, Toronto, and NYC – the McGill Dobson Centre has spent much of the fall on the road for McGill Demo Days and the pitches are not to be missed.
Take a moment to watch some of McGill’s most promising startups in action.
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Desautels MBAs sweep top spots at sustainable business competition
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 McGill, Concordia and HEC Montréal collectively.
Read a summary of the team members and their winning proposals below.
Welcoming the next wave of management researchers
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
Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) has been named at the top of the list of “personalités du vin” in La Revue du Vin de France – and for good reason.
In her role as President and Chief Executive Officer at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), she oversees the annual investment of over $800 million toward importing French wines – more than any other entity in the world.
The international advantage
Colin Rennie (MBA’18) reflects on his experience in the MBA Japan program, as well as the value of studying abroad and McGill’s international alumni network.
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Learnings from L'Oréal Canada CEO
L’Oréal 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
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
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
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
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.
