Public opinion is split over the LNG Québec project, which would build a liquefaction plant and marine terminal to transport goods on the Saguenay River. From the perspective of BCom student Chrystophe Simard, the economic windfall generated by LNG Québec will outweigh the environmental impact.
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Published on: 8 Oct 2019
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, McGill alumnus David Hopkinson, the global director of partnerships for the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid and former sales manager for the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Group (MLSE), reveals the key to building lasting relationships in the sports industry.
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Published on: 8 Oct 2019
For the 15th year in a row, McGill has edged out its competition to be named Canada’s top medical doctoral university by Maclean’s Magazine.
According to Maclean’s, the choice to award McGill the top spot reflects factors like McGill’s emphasis on research, environmental initiatives, and on-campus entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Published on: 8 Oct 2019
BCom student Huaide “Iris” Huang reflects on the value she’s gained from the two-week McGill Israel Study Trip.
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Published on: 8 Oct 2019
Can e-mail interruptions actually boost your productivity at work? New research from Prof Alain Pinsonneault says yes; the key is to be mindful and determine task relevance.
This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.
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Published on: 7 Oct 2019
What will your workplace be like in the age of the learning algorithm? New research from Professor Samer Faraj explains why the current technological revolution is unlike any other we’ve seen and how we can adapt.
This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.
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Published on: 7 Oct 2019
Yann LeCun, Director of AI at Facebook and 2018 Turing Award recipient, and Desautels Professor of Organizational Behaviour Matissa Hollister answer the burning question: Is AI coming for your job?
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Published on: 7 Oct 2019
Nancy J. Adler, Professor in Organizational Behaviour and S. Bronfman Chair in Management, will receive the International Leadership Association (ILA)’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Ottawa later this month.
Since 2008, the ILA has conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award upon 37 recipients who have made significant contributions to the field of leadership studies through “prominent published works and their influential support of the body of leadership knowledge and practice.”
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Published on: 7 Oct 2019
Inspired by his studies in Entrepreneurship and Managing for Sustainability, Thibault Sorret (BCom’18) has accepted a management role at a Montreal-based urban agriculture company. Lufa Farms, co-founded by alumna Lauren Rathmell, uses hydroponics to grow pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, and other plants for 17,000 local customers.
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Published on: 30 Sep 2019
Mehmet Gumus, Associate Professor in Operations Management, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (M&SOM).
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Published on: 26 Sep 2019
Are you a big picture or a details person? Professor Henry Mintzberg rejects the dichotomy and argues that both perspectives are essential for effective leadership.
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Published on: 26 Sep 2019
Professor Karl Moore sits down with McGill alumnus and entrepreneur Jonathan Stent-Torriani to hear his thoughts on creating a company culture that motivates people to succeed. The South African native is the co-founder and co-chair of Newrest, a multi-sector catering company with 35,000 employees across 50 countries.
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Published on: 26 Sep 2019
Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou highlights the key features of McGill-Desautels’s newly redesigned MBA program: a mandatory leadership course, a greater emphasis on experiential learning, and a more flexible pace. Now, students have the option to complete an accelerated full-time MBA in 12 months.
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Published on: 26 Sep 2019
Bringing Insight to the Surface
The official thought leadership publication of McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, Delve offers the latest in management thinking to inform and inspire decision-makers across sectors.
Under the direction of Professor Saku Mantere, inaugural Editor-in-Chief, Delve features the latest in management thinking that stretches perspectives, sparks new ideas, and brings clarity to decision-makers at all levels and across sectors.
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Published on: 25 Sep 2019
Introducing Natasha, our DesautelsConnect Ambassador
My goal on Ten Thousand Coffees is to help make DesautelsConnect a valuable tool that serves and meaningfully brings together individuals within the Desautels community.
I’m currently familiarizing myself with the entire networking process (both online and offline) to see how the DesautelsConnect experience can be optimized to better suit our community’s needs.
Published on: 24 Sep 2019
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