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

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.

Sustainable investing doesn鈥檛 only mean companies that are already green鈥攍arge investors can push polluters to become greener

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.

Samer Faraj appointed president of INESSS鈥� scientific council

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

Making the most of meetings isn鈥檛 an exact science

McGill 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.

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

From Walmart to Amazon to Shopify, the retail sector is big business and incredibly important for the economy.

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

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.

AI can create 鈥榞hostbots鈥� that mimic lost loved ones鈥攂ut should it?

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create chatbots that mimic a specific human being 鈥� 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 McGill Desautels.

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

Jordan Cowie, McGill Desautels Faculty of Management鈥檚 2024 valedictorian, spoke with the McGill 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 香蕉视频 for its affordability and proximity to her family in Westchester, N.Y., and for her strong affinity to Montreal鈥檚 urban and natural beauty.

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

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鈥檚 taste. But uptake for in-store data collection has been slower in North America than it has been in Europe. 鈥淭he assumption is that if I enter a retail store, cameras are recording. That is an established norm.

SGI鈥檚 Inaugural Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility

This April, interdisciplinary experts came together at McGill Desautels for the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)鈥檚 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.

McGill Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards

Across programs and subject areas, the McGill 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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