What the business world can learn from jazz
As leadership lessons from the world of jazz gain traction in business, Desautels Faculty Lecturer Jay Hewlin co-leads an experiential workshop at McGill to reveal the links between jazz and key business topics like management and negotiation.
Announcing the Desautels Faculty Scholars
The Faculty Research Workload Committee (RWC) has completed its review of applications submitted by tenured faculty to fill the currently vacant Faculty Scholar Award slots.
The Faculty is pleased to congratulate the following recipients of the Desautels Scholar Awards (effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2021):
How sustainability catalyzes new programs
Universities are actively rethinking their programming to include a strong focus on sustainability; one such example is the newly launched Bensadoun School of Retail Management, which will aim to foster sustainable consumption and healthy societies through research and teaching.
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IMHL graduate releases new book
Mark J. Eisenberg, MD MPH (IMHL’10), Director of the MD-PhD Program and Professor of Medicine at McGill University, has released a new book entitled, Cardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment: A Companion Guide to Hurst’s the Heart.
The book features 1,100 answers to key questions stemming from the 14th Edition of Hurst’s the Heart, a comprehensive review of the entire field of cardiovascular medicine.
McGill startup to face the dragons
2018 McGill Dobson Cup winners reMIXed is on a mission to transform trail mixes into an affordable alternative that combats food waste; and now they will have the chance to pitch their business to the very best on an upcoming episode of Dragon’s Den.
Their appearance on Dragon’s Den will be airing on Jan 10, 2019 – be sure to tune in!
Why law firms fail at retaining Millennials
According to Ali Háji, joint McGill MBA-Law graduate, while law firms pour significant resources into recruiting the best talent to join the ranks of their associates, they are ultimately failing to retain millennial lawyers.
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A new head of consumer brands for Beiersdorf
Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea skin creams, has appointed Asim Naseer (MBA’99), current P&G global marketing director for skin care, as head of consumer brands, effective January 1, 2019.
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BCom alumnus takes lead at Canderel
Brett Miller (BCom’86) has been appointed CEO of Canderel, effective February 18, 2019. Miller succeeds Jonathan Wener, founder and CEO for the past 44 years.
Miller has nearly 30 years of international experience in real estate and entrepreneurial businesses. Since 2012 he has served as CEO of JLL Canada, one of Canada's fastest growing real estate companies.
Universal leadership: From the soccer field to the boardroom
Heimir Hallgrimsson became a household name last World Cup as manager of the Icelandic men’s national soccer team.
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Hallgrimsson shares his take on leadership and team dynamics.
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Why patients support each other in healthcare virtual support communities
Recent research co-authored by Professor Alain Pinsonneault examines the growing popularity of healthcare virtual support communities (HVSCs) as a means of complementing/supplementing face-to-face support.
The study’s findings reveal ways that virtual support community designers and healthcare organisations can optimize such platforms for effective social support exchanges.
Reflecting on MIPC 2018
Avantages reports on the 2018 McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), which saw 90 teams from around the world compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
THE/WSJ ranks Desautels MBA first in Canada
Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal has ranked Desautels 48th in their 2018 Global 2 Year MBA Ranking.
Desautels also places 1st in Canada overall, and is 1st in Canada for Outcomes, which measures alumni salary, opportunities, perception of degree worth, network and social good. Desautels is also 1st in Canada for Environment – international student/staff and gender diversity.
EMBA grad is victorious at Battle of Innovators
For their proposed Renewable Autonomous and Modular Energy System (RAMES), Pascal Larose (EMBA’18) and other members of the 35th Brigade won first place and $77,000 at the Battle of Innovators, an initiative organized by the Department of National Defense.
A new retail school at McGill
Gulf News reports on the newly announced Bensadoun School of Retail Management, a game-changer for a retail sector in the midst of reinvention.
“At a time of massive change in the retail industry worldwide, the industry has seen unprecedented change in the last decade with the rise of e-commerce and the fall of formerly invincible category leaders.
An enterprise with a social conscience
With his sights set on the social benefits of a shared economy, Benoît Robert, CEO of Communauto, is a social entrepreneur through and through. In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, he shares why being a good corporate citizen is a priority.
