BCom student Geneviève Côté shares with The McGill Reporter the sights and learnings that dazzled her on this year’s Hot Cities of the World Tour led by Professor Karl Moore.
On the itinerary this year were Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.
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Published on: 16 Apr 2018
Professor Karl Moore sat down with PBS Mountain Lake to chat about some of his favorite topics, including the latest edition of his popular Hot Cities of the World Tour, the U.S. and Canada trade relations, and the Quebec-based aerospace and rail manufacturer, Bombardier.
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Published on: 16 Apr 2018
After returning from this year’s edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour to Singapore and Malaysia, Desautels students and alumni had much to say about their experience of the emerging economies in Asia – just as the war of words over tariffs between the U.S. and China escalates.
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Published on: 9 Apr 2018
With the news that Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival has been sold to an American investor group, some worry about what this will mean for the city’s signature comedy event.
Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective, stating that “it's unfortunate that another successful Quebec company has resorted to foreign ownership.”
Read more: MSN
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Published on: 23 Mar 2018
McGill University hosted annual Bravo gala on March 15 to honour the McGill researchers and scholars across disciplines who won special awards, memberships, and prizes during the preceding year.
Among the list of distinguished honourees was Professor Karl Moore who was presented with the Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media – Outstanding Achievement.
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Published on: 22 Mar 2018
Since graduating from Desautels, Debra Kelsall (BCom’15, Honours in Investment Management) has achieved great success as an associate in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in London, where she works in debt capital markets and corporate risk management.
She recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore to talk about her journey so far, including what it’s like to relocate to a foreign country and the work culture of Goldman Sachs.
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Published on: 20 Mar 2018
Recent studies have shown that people tend toward the middle of the scale between introversion and extroversion.
Referred to as ambiverts, such individuals are also most likely to suffer from a burnout – but fear not, Professor Karl Moore has some tips to offer to ensure a happy and healthy life.
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Published on: 20 Mar 2018
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.
Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and McGill.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Dean & Professor of Finance
Desautels Faculty of Management
Published on: 15 Mar 2018
A system-wide computer outage forced Air Canada travelers to wait long lines across Canadian airports on Monday.
While the technical issue was addressed by the afternoon, Desautels Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective on how adapting antiquated IT systems for the modern age can pose a challenge.
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Published on: 13 Mar 2018
With the news that Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd., the Canadian manager of about $40 billion, is being bought by Bank of Nova Scotia, Desautels Professor Karl Moore shares what this will bring for both brands and management teams, with many expecting the deal to propel the Bank of Nova Scotia’s private wealth services into new regions of the globe.
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Published on: 15 Feb 2018
As news broke that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. and five partners will build the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), Montreal's biggest public transportation project in 50 years, many were left wondering why Bombardier failed to win this project.
Desautels Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the competitive disadvantage that this announcement may bring for the company.
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Published on: 12 Feb 2018
In an interview with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, Olympic gold medalist turned CPA Alexandre Bilodeau discusses how being a professional athlete prepared him to become a successful entrepreneur.
Along the way, Bilodeau shares the importance of maintaining a balance between work and life, as well as the thrill of competing at Sochi.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2018
If WestJet used to be Canada’s go-to airline for budget-friendly flights, the tables are about to turn as at least three ultra-low-cost carriers prepare to swoop into the Canadian market.
Professor Karl Moore shares insight into WestJet’s evolution, sharing that they have grown their offerings over the years, which has come at a cost for consumers.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2018
As the world becomes increasingly tech savvy, a recent blog post shares three guiding principles to help us stay afloat. Along the way, the author cites the work of Desautels Professors Henry Mintzberg and Karl Moore on emergent strategy.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2018
Desautels Professor Karl Moore appeared on CCTV, the state television of China, to comment on the NAFTA meetings that took place in Montreal and concluded this past Monday.
Professor Moore sheds light on the multiple rounds of negotiations that occurred on this matter of great world economic import.
Watch the segment to learn more.
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Published on: 2 Feb 2018
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