Congratulations to Desautels BCom students Andrew Biddell, Hannah Boshari, Kasey Boyle, Ambre Chaillet, Meggie Dargis, Erin Janna, Leah Simon, and Sandrine Veillette who were selected as Academic All-Canadians for their superior achievement in both sports and academics.
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
In an article in La Presse, Professor Sebastien Betermier cautions readers against the risk of borrowing money to invest.
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
Quebec billionaire Lawrence Stroll has recently taken the reins of British luxury vehicle maker Aston Martin. Stroll’s experience in the luxury market makes him a suitable fit, according to Professor Karl Moore.
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
Life coach and chaplain Lorenzo Della Foresta sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on how his spiritual upbringing and work as a pastor has informed his leadership style.
Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
McGill University alumnus and Managing Director of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Martin Laguerre (BCom’95) has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Genworth MI Canada Inc.
"We're delighted to have Martin Laguerre as a new member of the Board. Martin's experience and depth of knowledge will be invaluable to our organization," said David Nowak, Chairman of the Board of Genworth MI Canada Inc.
Published on: 7 Feb 2020
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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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
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.
Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.
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Published on: 7 Feb 2020
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 McGill University have partnered to advance the work of the Conflict Analytics Lab, a research lab that will widen access to justice using technology.
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Published on: 5 Feb 2020
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.
While there may not be a single, all-encompassing technique to make scrutiny less cumbersome, McGill University’s Juan Serpa and co-authors find that companies and government agencies can make simple adjustments to improve the efficiency of their checks and balances. The key is to be flexible and open to innovation.
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Published on: 4 Feb 2020
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.
Published on: 3 Feb 2020
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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Published on: 3 Feb 2020
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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Published on: 3 Feb 2020
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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Published on: 3 Feb 2020
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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Published on: 3 Feb 2020
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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Published on: 3 Feb 2020
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