Taking the dread out of data entry
In an article in The Conversation, Professor Lisa Cohen looks at the often-dreaded task of data entry, noting that while it can be too complex for AI, it is often a stepping stone to more rewarding work.
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Long live print media
Traditional media has undoubtedly transformed in the face of the digital era, but according to Phillip Crawley, publisher and CEO at The Globe & Mail, trusted platforms continue to draw in revenue.
Queen’s and McGill partner up through the Conflict Analytics Lab
Two of Canada’s most storied universities have joined forces to apply cutting-edge technology to the legal profession.
The Queen’s University Faculty of Law and the Desautels Faculty of Management at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ have partnered to advance the work of the Conflict Analytics Lab, a research lab that will widen access to justice using technology.
Delve: Optimizing Oversight for Improved Project Delivery
Holding someone accountable is no simple undertaking. Oversight is a necessary part of doing business but it’s cumbersome, requires resources, and is riddled with paperwork.
IMHL alumnus receives award for contribution to public health
In November, the Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) awarded the 2019 Jean-Pierre Bélanger Prize to Dr. Yv Bonnier-Viger (IMHL’08). This award recognizes Dr. Bonnier-Viger’s contribution to the advancement of knowledge in international health and preventive medicine, and for his commitment to improving public health.
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Desautels research reveals cross-media synergy
New research by Professor Demetrios Vakratsas and PhD candidate June Soo Lee looks at the complementary value of television and online advertising in China.
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Professor Saibal Ray publishes new book
In his new book Channel Strategies and Marketing Mix in a Connected World, Professor Saibal Ray puts the spotlight on how the digitalization of the retail channel affects consumers, products, and sustainability.
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CDPQ appoints Charles Émond as CEO
Professor Karl Moore comments on Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec’s (CDPQ) appointment of former investment banker Charles Émond as CEO.
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Professor Etzion highlights downside of catastrophe bonds
New research by Professor Dror Etzion highlights the systematic limitations of catastrophe bonds; rather than effectively tackling sustainability issues, they are simply putting more money into investors’ pockets.
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Lowes Canada appoints new president
Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management Charles de Brabant weighs in on Lowe’s decision to appoint Anthony Hurst as head of its Canadian division. Hurst was previously Senior Vice President of Strategy and Transformation of the American chain.
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McGill Desautels MBA program among top in Canada
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Desautels Faculty of Management MBA program is one of only three Canadian business schools on the 2020 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking. The McGill Desautels MBA is ranked 2nd in Canada and 91st worldwide.
The Financial Times surveys alumni who graduated three years after completing their MBA, and publishes their annual ranking of the world’s top 100 MBA programs based on multiple categories.
How introverts can manage up
Professor Karl Moore has penned an article outlining how introverts can adapt to different personalities and learn to manage up. This article was written with help from Leo Gelfand, a student in the BCom program in the Desautels Faculty of Management.
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What’s holding up the glass ceiling?
The glass ceiling still exists for many reasons, leaving some women reluctant to apply for promotions and senior leadership positions. To ensure more women are considered for promotions, Professor Brian Rubineau suggests employers generate their own list of potential applicants.
McGill Dobson Cup names 2020 semi-finalists
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has announced the semi-finalists in the upcoming McGill Dobson Cup 2020, powered by National Bank. The semifinal pitches will take place from February 11–12, before the final pitches on March 30.
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When students invest in sustainable finance
Le Devoir sits down with four students from the Montreal Social Value Fund (MSVF) at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Lina Dieudonné, Tanya Gandhi, Bhoomika Saxena and Maxime Lakat, to highlight ways in which they are investing in and advocating for sustainable finance.
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