McGill’s CIBC Office of Sustainable Finance proposes reforms to address climate change
Canada’s federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 billion to fight climate change—but failed to spend anywhere near that. And corporations often commit to climate initiatives, but there’s no requirement they actually do so.
BSRM and MMA launch Data Sphere Lab
The Bensadoun School of Retail Management, in collaboration with the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) at McGill Desautels Faculty of Management, is pleased to announce the launch of the Data Sphere Lab.
Remembering alumnus Bill Webb’s remarkable impact
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Webb (MBA’93), a valued member of the Desautels International Advisory and Advancement Board. His deep ties to McGill University and dedicated involvement in the Canadian rugby community have left an indelible mark.
Thibaut Millet recognized as top sustainability consultant
Sustainability can create value for a business and make it more resilient. More and more, shareholders are demanding that businesses be more sustainable, and sustainability consultants help them to it. Thibaut Millet (MBA’00) is one of them. He has a deep history in the field, and has been helping clients develop sustainability programs for more than fifteen years.
Mentorship is a two-way street
Work from home changes leadership. How do you acculturate people if you’re not all in the same place? Mentorship is important in an evolving workplace, said Prof. Karl Moore on the Six Pixels of Separation podcast. But it’s a two-way street. “I have some mentors that are older than me, and it doesn’t occur to them to ask my advice,” says Moore.
Three McGill Desautels graduates named to MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants
Poets & Quants has named its MBAs to Watch list for 2023, and three Desautels graduates made the cut. The magazine and website asks business schools to nominate some of their top students for consideration for the list, and from those nominations, 135 students have been selected as MBAs to Watch. They represent many of the world’s top universities, and MBAs to Watch have often gone on to careers at top consulting firms.
Unveiling the new McGill Desautels brand: The leaders of tomorrow, today.
For over 100 years, McGill Desautels has been at the forefront of leadership transformation, thanks to a community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to fostering lasting societal and economic impact. We believe in igniting change and nurturing minds, creating responsible leaders, and addressing global challenges for a sustainable future.
McGill Desautels staff lead sustainability charge
In a drive towards environmental responsibility, units within McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management have embraced sustainability through the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the McGill Office of Sustainability.
Consumers take time to adapt to frictionless check-out technology
Technologies like artificial intelligence are changing the way we shop. But change can be intimidating, and people can be reluctant to adopt it. The Bensadoun School of Retail Management’s Retail Innovation Lab provides such an example. At the highly automated Couche-Tard location on McGill campus, cameras in the store allow customers to make frictionless purchases that don’t require bar codes to be scanned. Still, many people don’t want to use them.
Niki Sahni’s Courage agency is leveraging authenticity to achieve growth
Just one year ago, Niki Sahni (BCom’06) launched an independent adverting agency, and already it has brought on big name clients like KFC, Diageo, Scotiabank, and Nestlé.
BCom student’s TEDxMcGill talk on retaining Gen Z employees promoted globally
Amidst the struggle to retain young talent, Generation Z's distinct workplace preferences come to the forefront. In his TEDxMcGill talk "Retaining Gen Z talent - An Insider's Perspective," McGill Desautels third-year BCom student Andrei Adam leverages personal experiences and research to offer actionable insights for organizations striving to retain their Gen Z employees.
Higher bond yields negatively impacting asset management business
The future doesn’t look too bright for many asset managers, according to PwC. The professional services firm conducted a survey of more than 500 asset managers, and estimates that one in six will go out of business by 2027. One factor driving this is increased bond yields driven by higher interest rates, according to McGill Desautels Professor Mo Chaudhury.
Top employees will gravitate to companies that implement four-day workweek as it becomes more common
Some of the Toronto companies that tested a four-day workweek are sticking with it, and cite higher productivity and better work-life balance as the reasons for the change. McGill Desautels Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt thinks it will eventually become the norm, and companies that resist it risk losing talent. “The best employees will leave,” Reyt told Radio-Canada.
‘Skiplagging’ can save you money while you travel, but airlines don’t approve
Airfares don’t always make a lot of sense. For example, a flight from Montreal to Calgary can cost more than a flight from Montreal to Vancouver that has a stop in Calgary. More and more air travelers have been buying a multi-leg ticket, and disembarking at one of the stops along the way. It’s called skiplagging. “This has been around for a long time, but it is becoming more common, especially among Gen Zs,” says Prof.
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.
