How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard
From the comfort of his Notting Hill flat, Imran Amed (Bcom’97) started the Business of Fashion blog, which has very quickly become the undisputed source on the inner workings of the fashion world.
In a recent interview, he credits much of his success to Montreal and his alma mater.
Read more in McGill News Alumni Magazine
Leadership insights from Welcome Hall Mission
With sights set on eliminating homelessness in Montreal, CEO for Welcome Hall Mission, Sam Watts, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how running an NGO is not unlike heading a medium-size enterprise.
According to Watts, the differences between profit-oriented enterprises and not-for-profits really only pertain to their end goals.
A report to navigate the future financial landscape
Professor Patrick Augustin, together with a think tank from the World Economic Forum, authored a report entitled, GFC on Financial and Monetary Systems, which lays out the risks and challenges facing the increasingly disrupted financial domain.
IMHL participant celebrated as leader in TB treatment
IMHL participant, Dr Daksha Yeshwantlal Shah, Deputy Executive Health Officer, Non-Communicable Diseases and MIS Public Health Department, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), has been recognized by the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) for her outstanding efforts in advancing the diagnosis and awareness of TB in Mumbai, India.
Customized transformation with the McGill Executive Institute
In a roundup of firsthand leadership perspectives for La Presse, Jean-François Larouche, Creative Director at Moment Factory, extolls the benefits of enrolling in the McGill Executive Institute’s custom programming.
For Larouche, the nine-month mini-MBA program allowed Moment Factory employees to reflect on company values, assess operations through an objective lens, and to hone their leadership skills.
Today’s CEO and how things have changed
A recent piece for Bloomberg takes Professor Henry Mintzberg’s seminal 1960s work that tracked CEO time use and compares his findings with a study of modern CEOs.
As it turns out, the CEO experience has evolved considerably, especially in terms of hours worked and the nature of daily interactions.
Professor Moore on the misunderstood Millennial
Professor Karl Moore joined The Goldwater podcast to shed light on Millennials in the workplace – an oft-maligned generation that he maintains has their own wisdom to share through their rejection of rigid structures and appreciation of regular feedback.
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How to seal the deal with online shoppers
E-commerce retailers are noticing the growing tendency among consumers to abandon their online shopping cart without completing the sale. As Desautels lecturer Robert Saroka affirms, many of the sale-clinching mechanisms of a brick and mortar operation do not transfer to the digital realm.
Recapping the McGill X-1: Week 3
The 2018 McGill X-1 Accelerator program is already in full swing.
Wrapping up its third week, participants learnt the ins and outs of: the business model canvas, startup lifecycles, networking, and how to liaise with a board of directors – elements that will be crucial to their success as emerging businesses.
Read more in The Dobson Chronicles
Marking five years since Lac-Mégantic tragedy
Five years since the train derailment that destroyed the downtown of Lac-Mégantic, Bernard d’Arche, McGill Dobson Cup winner and Director of the region’s entrepreneurship centre, reflects on the rebuilding efforts and the progress made toward revitalizing its industries, stating that the recent momentum is palpable.
Live your Olympic fantasies at new museum exhibition
The Canadian Olympic Experience (COE), of which Eric Myles (EMBA’ 11) is Executive Director, Sport, has announced the opening of a series interactive exhibits that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the exhilarating experience of competing at the Olympics.
“People who are coming to visit us will get a lot of fun, especially in Zone 1 where they can test themselves physically,” Myles said.
EMBA alumnus promoted to citizenship judge
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, has appointed Marie Senécal-Tremblay (EMBA’ 13) among a group of ten new citizenship judges who will serve for a three-year term.
The newly announced appointments bring the total of citizenship judges across Canada to 14.
EMBA students recognized among best & brightest
Poets & Quants has released its 2018 list of Best & Brightest Executive MBAs and has placed current EMBA participants, Claudia Desilets and Pascal Larose, among the top worldwide.
To compile their list, Poets & Quants reached out to 45 schools with leading EMBA programs based on MBA rankings at U.S. News, The Financial Times and The Economist.
Are budget-friendly flights and business longevity mutually exclusive?
Calling all summer vacationers, WestJet’s ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has officially launched. This news, however, has some questioning its viability over the long-term.
Professor Karl Moore weighs in, stating that WestJet seems poised for success in their new venture.
EMBA alumna makes history at SAQ
Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) has been promoted to President and CEO of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), becoming the first female head of the crown corporation.
Having spent many years climbing its corporate ladder, Dagenais brings a profound understanding of the SAQ’s operations.
