/desautels/taxonomy/term/3398/all en /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/indigenous-business-matters-truth-reconciliation-and-sovereign-wealth <p>In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the <a href="/indigenous/">Office of Indigenous Initiatives</a>, hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of <a href="/indigenous/news-events/indigenous-awareness-weeks-2024">McGill’s Indigenous Awareness Weeks</a>, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:27:33 +0000 Karrie-Noelle Plohman 1559425 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/addressing-anti-black-racism-strategies-integration-classroom <p>On October 2, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom," aimed at fostering inclusive learning environments and addressing anti-Black racism.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:13:18 +0000 Karrie-Noelle Plohman 1559424 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/navigating-microaggressions-classroom-360374 <p>This workshop supports instructors in developing a greater understanding of what microaggressions are, how to intervene when they arise, and how we can co-create classrooms that better support and include everyone.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:25:32 +0000 admin 1459868 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/employer-led-networking-can-help-women-assess-workplace-gender-dynamics-358905 <div class="bl-tpl">Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor – the alienation of women during the hiring process. “A lack of belonging can set in at the first stage of recruitment, and follow women throughout their careers,” says <a href="/desautels/janani-ramesh"><strong>PhD student Janani Ramesh </strong></a>in an interview with HR Reporter. However, employer-led networking can be a powerful tool to recruit women.</div> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:14:23 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1236623 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/addressing-anti-black-racism-strategies-integration-classroom-359709 <p><big>The McGill Desautels EDI Team and the Dean’s Office invite all members of Desautels to a dynamic panel on fostering an inclusive learning environment and enhancing literacy around anti-Black racism.</big></p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:10:40 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1352792 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/indigenous-business-matters-truth-reconciliation-and-sovereign-wealth-359708 <p><big>McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives are pleased to co-host Travis Seymour (FCPA, FCGA, MBA, CAFM), CEO of the First Nations Market Housing Fund for a keynote speech on the topic of reconciliation </big></p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:03:56 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1352661 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-may-2024 <p>Dear members of the McGill Desautels community,</p> <p>As we near the end of this academic year, I want to express my gratitude to our community for your display of strength in the face of ongoing challenges. Our community has remained resilient and dedicated, steadfast in our commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and in driving initiatives that focus on sustainability, ethics and EDI, entrepreneurship and innovation, and managing disruption.</p> <p>Here are some highlights of the Faculty’s recent progress and achievements.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:10:48 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1192487 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/mcgills-black-grad-gala-celebrates-class-2024-357244 <p>On May 1, �㽶��Ƶ's 6th annual Black Grad Gala, hosted by the Black Students’ Network, honoured the Class of 2024's Black graduates. Approximately 50 graduates from various faculties were celebrated on stage, each receiving Kente stoles in recognition of their achievements. Notable speakers included <a href="/expmed/dr-momar-ndao"><strong>Associate Professor Momar Ndao </strong></a>and Black Grad Valedictorian <strong>Yasmine Elmi,</strong> a McCall MacBain Scholar in the Faculty of Science and incoming McGill medical student.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 16:36:38 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1154337 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/gender-identity-workshop-gris-montreal-355892 <p>To increase McGill Desautels’ community knowledge on the subject of gender diversity, and to foster a more inclusive environment for members of gender-diverse communities, McGill Desautels’ EDI Team  partnered up with <a href="https://www.gris.ca/</body></html>"></a></p> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:41:20 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1012070 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-march-2024 <p>In February, the Desautels EDI Team, along with BNP Paribas’ Black Heritage ERG, hosted the informative panel event, ‘Growing Careers in the Financial Sector to celebrate Black History Month’. BNP panelists and I offered students insights into important skills needed to succeed and provided valuable networking opportunities.</p> <p>Following the success of our first gender identity workshop in collaboration with GRIS-Montréal last November, a second workshop was held on March 13, allowing us to learn more about the experiences of gender-diverse individuals in our community.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:24 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1123843 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/growing-your-career-financial-sector-skills-needed-advance-and-succeed-black-heritage-erg-bnp-355160 <p>The <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi">McGill Desautels' EDI</a> and <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/laidley-centre-business-ethics-lcbe">Laidley Cent</a></p> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:05:58 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 872189 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-november-2023 <p>Our EDI team will host a workshop on gender identity in collaboration with GRIS-Montréal on November 28<sup>th </sup>for students, faculty, and staff, to support the Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed each November. Please sign up <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cZYxzedSaEqvqfz4-J8J6s_LiyWm5gxOhduBbIcfqDJUNlJYUDNZUDlCSTZPSFFZWUQzNlpGQVY4OS4u" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:55:13 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1123840 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-desautels-wins-global-goals-jam-case-competition <p>Three <a href="/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba">McGill MBA </a>candidates took home top prize at this year’s Global Goals Jam case competition. The competition, hosted by Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, challenged students to find an inclusive approach to boost staff diversity at Smith.</p> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:45:21 +0000 McGill Desautels 423858 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/being-black-consulting-event-provides-students-insight-consulting-careers-351605 <p>Diverse consulting teams thrive when solving complex problems together, but, for people who haven’t had much exposure to the industry, it can seem a little opaque. The Being Black in Consulting event seeks to shed some light on this subject.</p> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:42:26 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 381793 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/mcgill-bcom-team-wins-honourable-mention-edi-case-writing-competition-351600 &������;����;��&������;����;��&������;����;/��&������;����; Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:42:05 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 381358 at /desautels