Business schools work to bridge the gap between academia and industry
There’s a story Julian Barlow likes to tell people when he’s making a presentation.
In 1995 he was teaching a transformational leadership course when a student asked if Barlow would lead a training session for his staff.
The Gate-Crasher in the Front Row
In mid-September, during another busy day at London Fashion Week, the fashion world made its way from the Tom Ford show and a cocktail party at 10 Downing Street over to dinner.
Feeling Guilty or Ashamed? Think about Your Emotions before You Shop
Suppose you grabbed a few cookies before heading out to the grocery store and start to feel guilty or ashamed about breaking your diet. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, feeling guilty might find you comparing calories in different cartons of ice cream. Feeling ashamed might keep you from buying any ice cream in the first place.
Zhejiang University, Desautels's partner school, is again ranked top in professors' research capability.
Zhejiang University, Desautels's partner school for The Master in Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management (MGMSCM) program, is again ranked top in professors' research capability.
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NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards 2014 winners announced
The NJBIZ CFO of the Year awards program on Friday celebrated New Jersey's financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of New Jersey's economic growth and stability.
... LARGE NONPROFIT (51 or more employees) – WINNER:
Warren Tranquada
More Schools Say ‘No’ To The Economist
Economist’s list of the 100 best MBA programs in the world published yesterday (Oct. 9). The U.S. institutions that have bowed out include Babson College, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School, Purdue University’s Krannert School, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
These dads say long work hours are costing them a full family life – so they’re opting out
At a time when dads are twice as likely as moms to think they don’t spend enough time with the kids, many employers continue to deny them the breathing room needed to get face time with their families. But a new wave of men is quietly (and not so quietly) finding new ways to lean out. It’s the latest thing in corporate corner-office chic: top male executives ditching work to hang out with their kids.
China fund house feels the vibe of London
PENG CHOY Harvest CEO says foreign investors are poised to raise Chinese equity exposure. Most fund managers will be envious of the sales pitch Peng Choy, chief executive of Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments, has at his disposal.
Meet the candidate: Jevone Nicholas
Former Vanier Community Association president Jevone Nicholas says his diversity experience will improve the quality of life for Rideau-Rockcliffe residents.
... Nicholas grew up in Welland, Ont., where he worked in the private sector before obtaining his MBA from McGill University.
Networking tips for the busy parent
Being able to meet new people, expand your connections, and build personal rapport is a key element in business today. But anyone who struggles with balancing career and family knows well the challenge of finding time for networking.
Disclosures: A weekly look at odds and ends from the business world
The website of the World Retail Congress, which just concluded its annual confab in France, asks “Why Paris in 2014?”
Why, indeed, British retail CEO Andy Street might have asked. The chief of department store chain John Lewis made his way to the conference last week to receive the award for Best Omnichannel Retailer (No, we don’t know what that means, either).
... A big voice in philanthropy
Entrepreneur stretches herself by opening fitness studios
It has been a journey of nearly a decade and it’s not over yet, but for Alexandra Schwartz, starting her own business lets her Breathe.
... Ms. Schwartz made her move into her own business after working for a dozen years as a manager and buyer for Italian designer Gianni Versace, then getting her MBA at McGill University in Montreal. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to work at American Apparel’s headquarters.
2014 Canadian Business Ultimate MBA Guide
Read Desautels' full profile in the 2014 Canadian Business Ultimate MBA Guide:
Canadian Business, Fall 2014
Universities experiment with their own MOOCs
Some three years after the first U.S. MOOC was launched to great fanfare, massive open online courses are becoming part of the higher-ed mainstream. Some of the largest Canadian universities are expanding their course offerings and applying the lessons they learn to the benefit of paying, on-campus students.
