When the leaders are in the spotlight, everything they do communicates a message
“As a leader, everyone is watching you,” says Isabelle Hudon. “You live in an aquarium where the water is changed every thirty minutes. And you can’t hide anywhere.” The President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) spoke with Prof. Karl Moore for the iheartradio.ca program The CEO Series. And to reach your potential as a leader you need to be aware of the different ways that you communicate.
Healthy living helps workplace performance for executives and entrepreneurs alike
Healthy eating isn’t only important for elite athletes. Entrepreneurs, executives and managers need to be well-nourished too – even though we are still learning about the links between nutrition and cognitive performance. Prof. Karl Moore has interviewed more than a thousand CEOs and notes that in recent years they have put more emphasis on diet, exercise, and mental health.
Gildan makes a $150K donation toward McGill Desautels’ sustainability initiatives
Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management to advance the University’s Sustainable Growth Initiative. The collaborative effort aims to create actionable strategies for businesses transitioning to sustainability. Over three years, Gildan will be generously contributing $150,000 to McGill's Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability.
McGill Desautels supports AMCIS 2023 and social impact research projects in Panama
AMCIS 2023, an AIS conference taking place from August 10 to 12 in Panama City and co-chaired by McGill Desautels’ IS Area Coordinator Professor Animesh Animesh, aims to highlight the impact of research projects in technology on local communities.
Donna Angela Roper MSC, receives inaugural McGill Desautels Award for IS Women in Academia
Donna Angela Roper, Professor of Computer Science with over 35 years of dedicated service, has been honoured with the inaugural McGill Desautels Award for IS Women in Academia. Heading the eCommerce School at the University of Panama, her work and influence extend beyond academia. She has worked as a consultant and researcher in health literacy and women’s participation in the engineering area to which she has made significant contributions.
Air travel rebounded after lockdown restrictions eased, but not all airports have recovered to pre-pandemic passenger numbers.
After lockdown restrictions eased, many Canadians decided to take vacations they’d been putting off for several years. In New Brunswick, air travel fell off precipitously, and it’s still not at pre-pandemic levels, but passenger numbers at the province’s three largest airports are up significantly over 2022.
Millennial and Gen Z workers bring different views—and expect them to be heard
Millennials and Generation Z are changing the workforce, writes Harvey Schachter in The Globe and Mail. Millennials are moving in to management, while Gen Z is beginning to enter the workforce in large numbers. Both generations grew up in a time when the nature of truth and knowledge were being questioned, the importance of mental health was being stressed, and hierarchy was declining.
Instant gratification in video games could create expectations of success without hard work
When Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis dominated the video game market, game graphics were simple and gameplay tended to be linear. It was typically necessary to complete levels in a specific order, and players were often unsuccessful in doing so. Completing a game was a process of trial and error – with plenty of errors along the way.
Montreal’s CAE Inc. makes acquisitions intended to grow aviation software business
Running an airline is a complicated logistical operation that requires precise timing over vast distances, and demands the coordination of aircraft, passengers, and cargo. The Montreal-headquartered technology company CAE is using its expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize airline operations, writes Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.
McGill Experts, including Desautels Professor, comment on WHO’s listing of aspartame sweetener as possible carcinogen
Yu Ma, Associate Professor at the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management, discusses the consumer implications of aspartame being listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), potentially increasing scrutiny and concerns about the safety of food additives.
McGill Desautels students among EDC 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Export Development Canada (EDC) has unveiled the recipients of its 2023 Youth Education Program scholarships, awarding $135,000 to 27 post-secondary students who excel academically and exhibit a dedication to community service. Among the recipients are two Bachelor of Commerce students from McGill University, Jennifer Shi and Quynh Huynh, who received the prestigious International Business Scholarship.
McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management takes part in Mentorship Program Boosts Black Student Enrollment
McGill University's Pick Your Path for Black Youth (PYPB) mentorship program is breaking barriers and encouraging Black students to consider studying at McGill. The program pairs Black high school and CEGEP students with Black McGill students or alumni, providing support and guidance.
GCPA student, Jennifer Nguyen, awarded prestigious C. Douglas Mellor Prize
Jennifer Nguyen (BCom‘22, GCPA’23) student of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year’s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.
Announcing the Inaugural Recipients of the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management
Congratulations to Loïc Brassard (BCom’22), Tian Cheng Huang (BCom’22), Kyra Swift (BCom UOttawa’21), Sandra Gagnon (BCom’21), Arielle Gregoire (BCom’22), Gabriel Ouellet (BCom’22), John-Anthony Salvo (BCom’22), Louis-Philip Massicotte (BCom’22), Claudia Guay (BCom Concordia’21) and Evelyne Jean (BCom’22) who were awarded the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.
Brian O’Neill (BCom’51), former NHL Executive Vice-President and McGill Hockey alum dies at 94
Brian O'Neill (BCom’51), a cornerstone of the National Hockey League since joining its executive offices in 1966, died Friday morning at his care home in Montreal, the league announced Friday. He was 94.
Born and raised in Montreal, O’Neill earned a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola College before coming to McGill, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics while playing hockey for the McGill Redbirds.
