Turning data into decisions
Professor Mehmet Gumus, Academic Director of the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program, joins SAP鈥檚 On-Demand Webcast to highlight how data interpretation impacts business decisions at every level of an organization.
Montreal workers tired of working remotely
The novelty and convenience of remote work has worn off for many Montrealers, according to new survey results released by Montreal Centre-Ville and the Urban Development Institute. The majority of employees surveyed admit that they have struggled to maintain professional relationships from home.
E-commerce booms during pandemic
Since its launch in 2016, EMERGE Commerce has risen to become a leader in direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands. Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with EMERGE Commerce founder and CEO Ghassan Halazon (BCom鈥�06) to unpack the evolving relationship between consumers and the internet during the pandemic.
Air Canada, Transat AT deal remains unfinished
Pandemic-related airline changes are making it difficult for Air Canada to finalize its planned purchase of Transat. The details of the deal remain mostly unknown following the passing of the original deadline of February 15th.
IMPM alumnus proves there鈥檚 no wrong age to go back to school
With nearly 15 years of professional consulting experience under his belt, Rick Heinick (IMPM鈥�09) decided to return to the classroom in 2009 to earn a master鈥檚 degree. After graduating from McGill at age 44, he founded the Boston-based pharmaceutical company Tear Clear, where he still serves on the Board of Directors. While Heinick believes that there is no wrong age to earn a graduate degree, he views prior experience as a major asset, not a liability.
BCom alumnus pays it forward
After receiving substantial financial support to complete his BCom degree at Desautels, Pierre LeBrun (BCom鈥�72) has been paying it forward for over five decades. From the time he joined RBC as summer student in 1965 to his retirement from a Senior VP position in 2000, he has steadfastly worked to give students the same opportunity he received.
Airline industry could take two years to recover from pandemic
Following another round of Air Canada layoffs in Atlantic Canada, it could be well into 2023 before airlines return to normalcy, says Professor Karl Moore. As airline companies continue to wait for federal funding packages, Moore believes that robust government support is necessary to get the industry back to where it was before the pandemic.
EMBA graduates excel at international public speaking competition
Two McGill graduates have reached the divisional championship of the Toastmasters International, a speech evaluation competition created in 1924 to promote public speaking and leadership skills internationally. Jean-Francois Bertrand (EMBA鈥�14) captured first place in the discourse of assessment in French, while Michael Rodrigues (EMBA鈥�20) won the English speech assessment.
BCom students honour their role models at 41st DMAA
At聽this year's 41st Desautels Management Achievement Awards, McGill BCom students honoured four individuals who have made significant contributions to the Canadian economy and way of life throughout their professional careers. This was the first edition of the ceremony to be held virtually, with the organizers and honourees truly personifying the values of the DMAA - resilience, pushing ahead and innovation.
KPMG donation will support retail education and fund EDI award at McGill
A generous $500,000 contribution from KPMG to the Made by McGill campaign will support the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) through funding an annual retail summit that fosters collaboration among leading global retailers.
McGill-HEC Montreal EMBA candidate makes 2020 Women of Distinction list at Women鈥檚 Y Foundation
Kate Arthur (EMBA鈥�21) will soon be recognized as a 2020 Woman of Distinction at Women鈥檚 Y Foundation for her leadership at Kids Code Jeunesse, a non-profit organization that strives to give every Canadian child access to digital skills education, with a focus on girls and underserved communities.
BCom team wins Canadian Finals of Accuracy Business Cup
Congratulations to BCom students Shelley Sorkin, Dixon Wong, and Angel Miao who won the National Finals of the Accuracy Business Cup case competition. The team will be representing Canada at the virtual international finals on March 12 to compete against seven other countries. Thanks to Melissa Sonberg, Desautels Professor of Practice, for coaching and mentoring the team.
McGill-HEC Montreal EMBA candidate breaks glass ceiling at Pratt & Whitney Canada
Congratulations to Dominique Mathieu (EMBA鈥�21), the first woman in the history of Pratt & Whitney Canada to be named Vice President, Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Mathieu鈥檚 promotion follows 19 years of experience in the company鈥檚 legal department, most recently as the deputy general counsel.
Airline competition tricky due to COVID-19 concerns
As Air Canada grapples with a year-end revenue loss of 70% due to the pandemic, its purchase of Transat AT has drawn criticism from competing airlines.
Professor Karl Moore sees both sides of the argument: On one hand, the merger makes sense considering the state of the industry. On the other, it will significantly reduce industry competition.聽聽
EMBA alumnus explores impact of humour in the workplace
Catherine Patry (EMBA鈥�20) sits down with Quebec Reveille to discuss her final paper at Desautels, which examines the relationship between humour and women leaders in business.
In 鈥淗umor, a coat of epoxy on the glass ceiling,鈥� Patry studies seventeen women leaders across industries and concludes that managerial humour remains gendered.
