We Still Need to Talk About the Globe's Bizarre Endorsement
Article written by Professor Henry Mintzberg
On Friday before the election, the Globe and Mail came out for the Conservatives...without Harper! As if they could re-engineer the election -- to have their conservative cake while eating its leader.
Concerned Shareholders Requisition Petrodorado Energy Ltd. Shareholder Meeting
A group of Petrodorado Energy Ltd. (“Petrodorado“) shareholders, including Krishna Vathyam and Braans Ventures LLC (the “Concerned Shareholders“), together owning approximately 6% of the outstanding common shares of Petrodorado, announces that they have requisitioned a special meeting of shareholders of Petrodorado (“Shareholders“) for the purpose of reconstituting the Petrodorado board of directors (the “Board“) with three (3) new directors (the “Requisition“).
Catalyst Investors Appoints Courtney Nelson and David Sack Analysts
Growth equity firm Catalyst Investors further expanded with the addition of two new analysts, Courtney Nelson and David Sack. Both analysts are responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio management, as well as assisting with Catalyst’s research reports.
Canadian elections: Why did inexperience triumph?
Article written by Professor Reuven Brenner
As in the United States, Canadians voted for “Hope and Change” on Oct. 19, 2015.
A Central Reason Why Justin Trudeau Won The Canadian Election - Leadership Tone
Article written by Professor Karl Moore
An amazing comeback is what the media are calling it. Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada have come back from third place to win a solid majority. In my mind, there are a number of leadership lessons to learn from their win. One, however, stands out. Leadership Tone.
First Past The Post
The white, bright space on the top floor of a building just north of Oxford Circus resembles the sort of office you might imagine in a creative-visualisation technique: spacious rooms filled with stylish, purposeful-looking men and women sitting around pristine work surfaces. I hazard a guess that a "no eating at your desk" policy is observed but I don't get round to asking because Imran Amed (BCom'97) is in full flight.
The Siegfried Group, LLP Welcomes 11 New Professionals to Explore a Leadership Position
The Siegfried Group, LLP is proud to announce the addition of eleven new Professionals to join the second class of Siegfried's Director-Explore program. This opportunity is due to the Firm's continued success and growth.
What business schools must do to produce better managers
This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University with Talking Management for The Globe & Mail. Today I am in Vancouver, and delighted to speak to Paul Adler from the University of Southern California.
The need for communities
Article written by Professor Henry Mintzberg
If you want to understand the difference between a network and a community, ask your Facebook friends to help paint your house.
Niederbuhl inducted into Hall of Fame
Arthur S. Niederbuhl, of Bloomingdale, was inducted into Concordia University’s Hall of Fame Sept. 27 in Montreal. Niederbuhl, a 1970 graduate of St. Pius X in Saranac Lake, played for Concordia’s Loyola Warriors football team during his undergraduate days from 1970 to 1975.
Bombardier’s founding family holds tight as company’s fortunes shift
Bombardier Inc.’s founding family now has more of its wealth tied to legacy snowmobile company BRP Inc. than to the global plane and train manufacturer, a curious situation caused by Bombardier’s spectacular stock collapse this year.
Introverts Like You Can Make Great Leaders Too!
Many of us have been led to believe that extroverts—people who love groups, are generally energetic, and who can charm a room—are the only ones who make it to the top and make great leaders. ... Business and leadership writer and professor Karl Moore suggests that introverts act like an extrovert at times: At least five times during the day, approach your coworkers and interact with them in a friendly way. A simple "good morning" and a quick chat is enough.
The Possible Nation: Social Innovation and the Art of Unleashing Human Potential
On October 23, 2015, the McGill community welcomed David Bornstein to speak to a captive audience on social entrepreneurship, social innovation, and the power of solutions based journalism. Part of McGill's Homecoming events, this 4th installment of the SEI Keynote was entitled "The Possible Nation: Social Innovation and the Art of Unleashing Human Potential".
Top Business Schools for Corporate Finance 2015
Corporate finance generally refers to the activities that go on in a firm’s finance department, which can include everything from analyzing financial statements to managing capital funds. Many who aim to go into corporate finance jobs find that an MBA that’s heavy in quantitative and analytical curriculum can be a safe bet. Careers in corporate finance range from financial analyst to chief financial officer (CFO).
Bombardier ‘committed’ to troubled CSeries jet
Bombardier says it has no plans to pull the plug on the CSeries even though its efforts to secure a rescue deal from Airbus stoked fears about the future of the aircraft program and the company itself.
