The launch of the 5G network is slated to, once more, revolutionize the way users interact with their mobile devices. Tony Buu (EMBA’19), Director of Mobility Network & Technology Strategy for TELUS, comments on this new technological frontier.

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Classified as: EMBA Alumni, McGill-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA)
Published on: 21 May 2019

Through Mamma Mia!, director Serge Postigo (EMBA’15), signs his fourth musical for Juste pour rire. La Presse catches up with the cast in rehearsals one month before the premiere.

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Classified as: EMBA Alumni, McGill-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA)
Published on: 21 May 2019

Founded by Dominic Bujold (EMBA’13) and now boasting three locations that offer a feast for the taste buds and the eyes, LOV has quickly become a preferred spot for vegans and foodies in general.

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Classified as: EMBA Alumni, McGill-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA)
Published on: 21 May 2019

Across programs and subject areas, the Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that teaching plays in enriching the student experience and in inspiring the next generation of leaders.

On May 16, the Desautels community gathered to recognize faculty who have gone above and beyond in their teaching. Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2018-19 teaching awards!

Classified as: Warut Khern-am-nuai, Juan Serpa, Changseung Yoo, Desmond Tsang, Sujata Madan, Benjamin Croitoru, David Schumacher, Faculty Awards
Published on: 21 May 2019

Discover how Professor Juan Serpa and a team of Desautels students are using data analytics to streamline operations for Santropol Roulant.

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Classified as: Juan Serpa, McGill Food Analytics Club (McGill FAC), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA)
Published on: 21 May 2019

In part of two of Professor Saku Mantere’s interview with Bill Bruford, the legendary drummer explores his dual identity as a composer and drummer, as well as his experience navigating drum culture.

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Classified as: Saku Mantere, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 21 May 2019

In a byline for Getting Smart, Professor Patricia Hewlin explores the tangible impact that universities can make when it comes to increasing the representation of women and minorities in leadership.

“In small and large ways, universities can make a tangible difference […] by hiring diverse faculty, providing effective bias training and encouraging inclusive classroom practices,” writes Professor Hewlin.

Classified as: Patricia Hewlin, Organizational Behaviour, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Sustainability, Sustainability (R)
Published on: 21 May 2019

News has broken that Air Canada is looking to acquire Transat AT Inc. for about $520 million, sending its shares soaring to a new all-time high. Professor Karl Moore comments on the possible benefits behind this strategy.

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Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 21 May 2019

Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, comments on the ebbs and flows of Ste-Catherine Street – widely regarded as the heart of retail in Montreal.

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Classified as: Charles de Brabant, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 21 May 2019

Dr. Kerry S. Courneya joins CBC Homerun to discuss what winning the Manulife Prize means to him and how it will advance his research on the benefits of exercise in cancer treatment.

Listen to interview [April 30, 2019; 9:22 min]

Classified as: Manulife Prize
Published on: 15 May 2019

In part one of his three-part interview with legendary drummer turned musicologist Bill Bruford, Professor Saku Mantere uncovers the nature of his creative process and highlights from his rich career drumming for bands like King Crimson and Yes.

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Classified as: Saku Mantere, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 15 May 2019

The Donald E. Armstrong Building, home of the Desautels MBA and specialized Master’s programs, has been shortlisted for Grands Prix du genie-conseil Québécois in the project management category.

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Classified as: Donald E Armstrong Building, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA), Masters of Management in Finance (MMF)
Published on: 15 May 2019

Noting a steady rise in international applicants to the Desautels MBA, Professor Alfred Jaeger, Academic Director of MBA Programs, comments on what draws international applicants to Canada.

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Classified as: Alfred Jaeger, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Published on: 15 May 2019

With news that WestJet had been sold to Onex, many are questioning whether this will mean cheaper flights for passengers. Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the multifaceted implications.

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Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 15 May 2019

Desjardins Group has elected five new members to its board of directors, including Marie-Josée Lamothe, Professor of Practice for the Bensadoun School of Retail Management and President of Tandem International.

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Classified as: Marie Josée Lamothe, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 13 May 2019

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