Delve podcast: New Normal: How AI Is Reshaping Post-Pandemic Retail with Warut Khern-am-nuai
On Delve鈥檚 The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai from the Desautels Faculty of Management at 香蕉视频 joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss the data behind pandemic buying and how retailers can use an Artificial Intelligence framework to react in real time to unexpected fluctuations in consumer purchasing.
Delve podcast: New Normal: How Flexible Healthcare Leadership Eases Crisis with Dr. Lynn Mikula
How have some healthcare organizations maintained stability and trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? On Delve鈥檚 The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr.
BCom students place third at Melbourne case competition
Congratulations to BCom students Sarah (Zeshi) Wang, Pragna Patel, Alex Buisson and Yurou Zhang for their third-place finish at the Melbourne Meets 2022 Virtual International Case Competition last week hosted by the University of Melbourne (AU).
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022
The 2022 Financial Times Global MBA ranking places the McGill Desautels MBA program 90th globally and 2nd in Canada.The McGill Desautels MBA program is 1st in Canada in the following sub-categories evaluated:
Quebec government backs A220 jet expansion
The Quebec government has attracted criticism in the wake of announcing it would contribute $385 million toward production of the Airbus A220 jet, but Professor Karl Moore fully supports the move. The province鈥檚 aviation industry has consistently provided employment opportunities and reliable customer service, he says, making the sector a profitable investment for Quebec.
DMCC takes third place at Financial Open
On February 5, the Desautels Management Competition Committee took third place at the 14th annual Financial Open, the largest Finance and Accounting base case competition in Eastern Canada. The BCom students competed against their peers from 14 other universities, securing 4 podiums, including first in financial accounting and stock market simulation, good for third place overall.
The true meaning of the Olympic Games
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Dick Pound (BCom鈥�62) to discuss the politics and athleticism behind the Olympic Games. A former Olympian and a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978, Pound says audiences should focus on celebrating exceptional athletes rather than the drama of political boycotts.
Bensadoun MMR is defined by experiential learning
The McGill Bensadoun Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) continues to reinvent retail education through offering experiential learning opportunities. By solving real problems in collaboration with industry partners during their internships, MMR students gain early career experience and establish meaningful connections with mentors even before they graduate.
Inspiring value-driven innovation among Indigenous leaders
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jeff Ward provides insights on how technology can be leveraged to help Indigenous leaders thrive. As the founder of Animikii, a company that creates digital solutions for Indigenous organizations, Ward believes innovation should be driven by love and sustainability, two key Indigenous values.
Preparing young leaders for climate action
The Holme Grange School (U.K.) recently became the first school in the world to earn the eduCCate Global Gold Award in recognition of its efforts to equip students with tools to fight climate change.
Desautels alumnus David Laidley donates $5 million to create new Laidley Centre for Business Ethics
Thanks to alumnus David Laidley (BCom鈥�67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley鈥檚 gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for McGill researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement.
Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF鈥�20)
Learn how the聽McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF)聽has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber聽(MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.
MMR Retail Leaders series features John Gerhardt
John Gerhardt, Creative Director at Mo毛t Hennessy (LVMH), recently spoke with Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students about brand identity, sustainability, creativity, and his career trajectory. For Gerhardt, creativity is a vital business skill that ensures differentiation, and he feels risk-taking is crucial to being successful.
Professor Maxime Cohen Launches New Book
Professor Maxime Cohen鈥檚 new book, Demand Prediction in Retail 鈥� A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics, co-authored with Arthur Pentecoste, Paul-Emile Gras and Dr. Renyu Zhang, demystifies how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context.
Avoiding pitfalls of AI recruiting
While AI software could eliminate some bias in recruiting, Professor Matissa Hollister says the tool can exacerbate other types of bias, especially related to gender or education, by relying too heavily on an employee鈥檚 previous hiring patterns. She urges companies to be transparent with their candidates about the use of AI and acknowledge the technology鈥檚 shortcomings when deploying it as a hiring tool.
