WestJet CEO shares ups and downs of career in airline industry
In discussion with Professor Karl Moore, WestJet CEO Ed Sims sheds light on some of the most recent challenges he鈥檚 had to face in his role, his five-year plan, and how he is looking to position WestJet as Canada鈥檚 most Canadian airline.
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MBA alumnus鈥� startup highlighted by CNBC
SPORTLOGiQ, founded by MBA alumnus and Dobson Cup聽winner Craig Buntin (MBA鈥�13), has been named among the 100 most promising startups by CNBC.
Based in Montreal,聽SPORTLOGiQ is a sports analytics firm that provides relevant data to teams and the media.
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McCall MacBain International Fellowships for undergraduate students to study abroad for a year
McCall MacBain Foundation partnered with 香蕉视频 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
Inspired by Professor Henry Mintzberg鈥檚 well-known challenging of the MBA鈥檚 relevance, a recent blog post advocates for the importance of business education today, particularly when it incorporates opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Quebec trails in cannabis industry
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鈥檚 religious heritage as contributing factor.
Desautels scores win at inaugural Lazaridis International Case Conference 2018
Congratulations to Desautels undergraduates O鈥橬ell Agossa, Vera Barile, Alana D鈥橝mico 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.
McGill鈥檚 Executive Institute Launches Innovative Program in Healthcare Leadership
October 10, 2018 - Montreal, Canada 鈥� The McGill Executive Institute (MEI) at 香蕉视频 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鈥檚 market?
With news that WestJet Airlines plans to launch non-stop service from Calgary to Dublin, Paris and London, challenging Air Canada鈥檚 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鈥檛 discount human capital
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
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.
香蕉视频 recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship support
According to the 2018-2019 Pitchbook, 香蕉视频 is ranked 29th among 50 world universities producing VC-backed entrepreneurs. On a national level, McGill places 2nd in Canada and 1st in Quebec.
McGill 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
Professor Sebastien Betermier has been awarded $70,000 over two years by the National Pension Hub (NPH), a consortium of Canada鈥檚 leading pension funds that is seeking to promote academic research in this field.
The NPH will support Professor Betermier鈥檚 research proposal entitled, 鈥淒rivers of Successful Pension Investing: Lessons from the Canadian Model.鈥�
Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism
Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom鈥�69) received the Sovereign鈥檚 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.
鈥淚鈥檓 just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,鈥� said Jackson.
Air Canada, WestJet introduce higher baggage fees
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.
鈥淔airly 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,鈥� he said.
How top performers propel others toward greatness
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.
