Remote work, one year later
Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt recently joined The Conversation鈥檚 podcast to reflect on the impact that a year of working from home has made on companies and their employees.
To gain an inside perspective on the effectiveness of remote work, Reyt has tracked 250 Canadian CEOs throughout the pandemic and asked them about their experiences.
Flexible mindset key to business success in 2021
In a recent conversation with Louis Vachon, CEO of the National Bank of Canada, Professor Karl Moore discusses the key ingredient for business success in 2021: adaptability. Embracing change and cultivating a flexible culture in the workplace will set leaders apart in a shifting business landscape, he says.
How to avoid 鈥榞lossy work鈥�
Professor Lisa Cohen once coined the term 鈥榞lossy work鈥� to describe the mismatch between an employee鈥檚 job title and their day-to-day responsibilities. By asking informed questions in job interviews and connecting with people who hold the same job they desire, candidates can avoid the glossy work trap and enjoy higher levels of career satisfaction.
BCom alumnus reflects on civic engagement at McGill
Daniel Tenenbaum (BCom鈥�88) looks back fondly at his time at McGill. He credits his alma mater with instilling a passion for civic engagement and laying a foundation for success in business.
Now, as the founder of an investment company, he encourages students to find a healthy balance between work and other interests.
William Shatner celebrates 90th birthday
Desautels alumnus William Shatner (BCom'52, DLitt'11) recently celebrated his 90th聽birthday. The actor jokingly wondered on Twitter: 鈥淲hat happens when I get to 120?鈥� A native of Montreal, Shatner returned to his alma mater in 2011 to receive an honorary doctorate. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante reached out with warm wishes to Shatner on Twitter, and NASA also sent a birthday message to the Star Trek star.
The rise of the ambivert in business leadership
Professor Karl Moore continues his research into introverted versus extroverted personality traits in the business world. From his perspective, blending the two personality types will foster success in the workplace. Contrary to popular opinion, becoming an ambivert is a skill that both introverts and extroverts alike can master.
Program redesign gives MBA students greater flexibility
MBA & PMBA Academic Director John-Paul Ferguson highlights the benefits of the newly redesigned MBA program.
From providing more flexible program length options to promoting a holistic view of sustainable business throughout the curriculum, the program meets the needs of a broader range of students.
Managing personalities is key to leadership success, says Moore
Professor Karl Moore continues his deep dive into the leadership style of introverts and extroverts in the workplace. Although extroverts may appear to be a more natural fit for leadership roles in the North American office, Moore points to ways in which introverts have become more integral to business processes over time.
EMBA student creates community to promote women of colour in business
Entrepreneur Fabienne Colas (EMBA鈥�21) recently created Women of Colour Thrive/Ellev Femmes de Couleur with a vision for cultivating diverse female talent in the workplace.
The organization will work in tandem with companies across Canada to identify and address opportunities to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Le Ch芒teau fighting to stay in business
Fashion retailer Le Ch芒teau is currently under liquidation, but not all hope is lost.
Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says it鈥檚 possible for the Quebec chain to stage a comeback by shifting to an e-commerce model.
MBA alumna credits McGill connections for success
Ali茅nor Armand-Linot (MBA鈥�17) was building her career in investment banking on Wall Street when she made the decision to join McGill鈥檚 MBA program in 2015.
Start-ups taking off in Quebec
Although the pandemic has generated significant economic uncertainty, startups are thriving at McGill鈥檚 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, according to its director, Marie Jos茅e Lamothe.
The Centre recently launched a virtual international tour that gives 18 Quebec startups the opportunity to explore potential markets in North America and Europe.
McGill24 campaign raises $3.8M
The sixth annual McGill24 campaign went digital this year, raising over $3.8 million in 24 hours to support the next generation of students, faculty members, and student-athletes across the McGill ecosystem. A record 55 student-led projects were hosted on McGill鈥檚 crowdfunding platform to raise funds in support of student research.
BCom alumnus creates scholarship to honour father, support Iranian community
With strong familial ties to Iran, Kathy Fazel (BCom鈥�91) knew she had to act when a plane was shot down in Iran, killing 176 people, including two McGill students. She and her husband donated $24,000 to establish the M.A. Fazel Scholarship in support of Iranian-born students at McGill.
MBA alumna emphasizes human-centered thinking in career
Julie Savaria (MBA鈥�15) credits Desautels with expanding her commitment to pursuing justice, equity, diversion and inclusion (JEDI) throughout her career.
In 2020, she founded Bindia Savaria Consulting to help organizations examine and improve JEDI initiatives worldwide.
