Air travel during the COVID era
Airline industry expert Professor Karl Moore comments on the public health measures implemented by two major Canadian airlines travelling between the Montr茅al-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport.
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U.S. states facing financial hardship need unity
As the pandemic takes its financial toll on states across the U.S., Professor Patrick Augustin suggests that compromise and unity from the federal government could provide a lifeline for those facing economic harship.
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Desautels professors celebrated for their teaching excellence
Congratulations to Sebastien Betermier, Professor of Finance, and Wei Qi, Professor of Operations Management, who were honoured at McGill鈥檚 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.
To manage upward, find solutions
A key part of managing upward is bringing solutions to the table. According to Professor Karl Moore, this is a win-win: it demonstrates a proactive and creative mindset in employees while allowing companies to leverage the insights of younger generations.
This article was written with help from Matthieu Manzoni, a student in the BCom program in the Desautels Faculty of Management.
Delve: The Retailer鈥檚 Post-Pandemic Playbook
Even if the spread of COVID-19 shows signs of slowing down and retail stores begin to reopen, the economic recovery from the shutdown will be long and convincing people to visit brick-and-mortar stores will be a challenge.
Reach new heights with an Online Mini-MBA
The McGill Executive Institute鈥檚 flagship Mini-MBA will be offered online for Fall 2020.
Since the onset of the global health pandemic, businesses across the world have rapidly evolved to meet the changing demands. As we move to the next phase of economic recovery, managers are now tasked with navigating the disruption and redefining their new normal.
Police departments in need of reform, says EMBA alumnus
Protestors across the world are calling for the dismantling of the police force, but for Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA鈥�12), police departments need to be reformed to develop a culture of proximity within their communities.
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Five lessons for businesses in a post-pandemic world
Professor Karl Moore is one of five Quebec business experts to weigh in on lessons learned during the pandemic. Given the disruptions to the global supply chain at the peak of the health crisis, Professor Moore anticipates that we will see more businesses rely on local manufacturers.
Dobson Cup participant Sonder raises US$170M during current health crisis
Despite an economic downturn that brought the travel industry to a near standstill, Dobson Cup participant and McGill鈥檚 first unicorn Sonder has raised US$170-million to stay ahead of the curve.
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Restaurateurs take steps to protect their business and customers
From offering takeout and delivery services to using thermal cameras to detect fevers, restaurateurs have responded to the pressures of the pandemic in their own way. Professor Karl Moore talks to restaurant owners in Montreal and Mexico City to hear how they are protecting their businesses and their customers.
Reflecting on strategy and healthcare in a pandemic with Susan and Henry Mintzberg
In a McGill Alumni webcast, Professor Karl Moore is joined by Professor Henry Mintzberg and his daughter Susan Mintzberg, a PhD candidate at McGill who studies the role of family caregivers in mental healthcare. The three cast light on how we can build better systems and more balanced societies based on lessons learned from COVID-19.
Preparing case studies for today鈥檚 learners
In business schools, operations management (OM) and analytics courses often use case studies to drive student learning. While OM cases have traditionally focused on applications in production and manufacturing, millennial and Gen Z students are increasingly drawn to more practical, hands-on cases that develop their skills in areas like聽programming and data analytics.
$1-million gift accelerates student mental health effort at Desautels
A generous donation from Gis猫le and Neil Murdoch (BCom鈥�81) has accelerated student mental health efforts at Desautels, creating a new Local Wellness Advisor position in the Faculty.
Delve: Consumer Behaviour in the Post-Pandemic Retail Landscape
As the world rallies to contain the spread of COVID-19, consumers continue to adapt to the new normal, characterized by stringent physical distancing and self-quarantining measures. In such a context, few aspects of consumer behaviour will be left unchanged over the long term.
Desautels ranked top MBA in Canada by America Economia
America Economia has ranked the Desautels Faculty of Management 21st in their 2020 Global MBA Ranking, placing the Desautels MBA program in the top spot for Canada.
This annual ranking of global MBA programs measures several variables for Latin Americans, including multicultural experience, network potential, selectivity, innovation, and the program鈥檚 percentage of Latin American students.
