Yves Daccord, CEO of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), sits down with Professor Karl Moore to share his insights on developing a flexible leadership style to confront the reality on the ground.

Each week as part of his blog on Les Affaires, Karl Moore, Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, speaks with world-class business leaders about their journey, the latest trends in business, and notably, work-life balance.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 9 Oct 2019

In his new book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg criticizes the soulless, disengaged style of management that’s infecting the modern workplace and points to a better way.

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Classified as: Henry Mintzberg, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 9 Oct 2019

What are some of the major opportunities and obstacles to helping developing economies grow? Professor Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, moderates a lively discussion with World Bank Group President David Malpass.

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Classified as: Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management is at the forefront of a national push to develop more flexible MBA programs. Starting this year, Desautels will offer 12- and 16- month alternatives to its traditional 20-month full-time MBA program. Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou explains why the expanded offering is essential to maintaining a competitive edge.

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Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

Masters degrees in fields like finance and big data are quickly becoming a popular alternative to the traditional MBA for students looking to specialize. Professor Mehmet Gumus, Academic Director for the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), and  Rida Mehdi (MMA'19) weigh in on the unique advantages of a specialty degree.

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Classified as: Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), Mehmet Gumus
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

For the second year in a row, a team of McGill Desautels MBA students won first prize in the Social Business Creation competition held at HEC Montréal. The winning team unveiled their business plan for Turbodega, a social enterprise that would create management tools to help small grocers in emerging economies track their daily sales in real time. Jointly hosted by HEC Montréal and the Yunus Centre, the competition challenges students to develop as social entrepreneurs.


Visit the links below for photos of Turbodega and last year’s winner, Kajou.

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

Public opinion is split over the LNG Québec project, which would build a liquefaction plant and marine terminal to transport goods on the Saguenay River. From the perspective of BCom student Chrystophe Simard, the economic windfall generated by LNG Québec will outweigh the environmental impact.

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Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, McGill alumnus David Hopkinson, the global director of partnerships for the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid and former sales manager for the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Group (MLSE), reveals the key to building lasting relationships in the sports industry.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

For the 15th year in a row, McGill has edged out its competition to be named Canada’s top medical doctoral university by Maclean’s Magazine.

According to Maclean’s, the choice to award McGill the top spot reflects factors like McGill’s emphasis on research, environmental initiatives, and on-campus entrepreneurial opportunities.

Published on: 8 Oct 2019

BCom student Huaide “Iris” Huang reflects on the value she’s gained from the two-week McGill Israel Study Trip.

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Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Israel Study Trip
Published on: 8 Oct 2019

Can e-mail interruptions actually boost your productivity at work? New research from Prof Alain Pinsonneault says yes; the key is to be mindful and determine task relevance.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Classified as: delve, Thought Leadership, Alain Pinsonneault, Information Systems
Published on: 7 Oct 2019

What will your workplace be like in the age of the learning algorithm? New research from Professor Samer Faraj explains why the current technological revolution is unlike any other we’ve seen and how we can adapt.

This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Classified as: delve, Thought Leadership, Samer Faraj, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 7 Oct 2019

Yann LeCun, Director of AI at Facebook and 2018 Turing Award recipient, and Desautels Professor of Organizational Behaviour Matissa Hollister answer the burning question: Is AI coming for your job?

Classified as: delve, Thought Leadership, Matissa Hollister, Organizational Behaviour
Published on: 7 Oct 2019

Nancy J. Adler, Professor in Organizational Behaviour and S. Bronfman Chair in Management, will receive the International Leadership Association (ILA)’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Ottawa later this month.

Since 2008, the ILA has conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award upon 37 recipients who have made significant contributions to the field of leadership studies through “prominent published works and their influential support of the body of leadership knowledge and practice.”

Classified as: Nancy Adler, Organizational Behaviour
Published on: 7 Oct 2019

Inspired by his studies in Entrepreneurship and Managing for Sustainability, Thibault Sorret (BCom’18) has accepted a management role at a Montreal-based urban agriculture company. Lufa Farms, co-founded by alumna Lauren Rathmell, uses hydroponics to grow pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, and other plants for 17,000 local customers.

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Classified as: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni, Sustainability, Sustainability (R)
Published on: 30 Sep 2019

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