DesautelsConnect has introduced me to a global network
When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals’ smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.
Delve: Romancing the User: Three Business Lessons from Digital Daters
New research from Prof Jui Ramaprasad explores how gender, comfort, and impulsivity are key for that perfect chemistry.
Delve: When a Good Boss is Bad for Workers
New research from Prof Patricia Hewlin explores how a boss’s integrity affects whether an employee is being true to her/his own identity, even when there’s a disconnect with the group’s values. If there were a boss who demonstrated integrity—who was consistent, trustworthy, and fair—would employees feel more comfortable being their authentic selves?
Our final step to gender equality
Sally Armstrong (BEd’66; DLitt’02), a veteran human rights activist, journalist, and McGill alumna, has dedicated her career to the fight for gender equality. Talking to Professor Karl Moore, Armstrong notes that gender equality is on the horizon, with one final step required: the collaboration between men and women.
EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices
Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA’19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.
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EMBA student Fabienne Colas named one of Canada’s most powerful women
Fabienne Colas (EMBA’2021) has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).
This award recognizes Fabienne’s dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.
EMBA student helps expand Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)
As the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) celebrates 20 years on the air, EMBA student Monika Ille reflects on the challenges of increasing viewership. In her role as the APTN’s general director of programming and the network’s grid, Monica helps produce content that is broadcast across Canada on four different channels and viewed by 72% of Indigenous adults.
EMBA alumnus transmits First Nations heritage in new novel
Raphaël Picard (EMBA’14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Raphaël strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.
Championing diversity in the financial services industry
Professor Karl Moore interviews Eileen Murray, the co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, about her efforts to fight hiring discrimination, communicate openly, and encourage risk-taking in the workplace.
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Diverse teams drive innovation
Professor Karl Moore interviews Edelman executive Ève Laurier (EMBA’11) about the lessons learned during her participation in the 2018-2019 International Women’s Forum Fellows Program. Ms. Laurier joined 35 other elite female executives from around the world for a leadership training experience that includes education modules at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
Walking the authenticity tightrope
New research from Professor Patricia Hewlin and co-authors examines the benefits of being authentic in the workplace, remarking that this tends to be particularly nebulous for minorities.
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Professor Hewlin on closing the leadership gender gap
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.
Still an uphill battle for women in finance
Following the release of the American Economic Association’s survey results revealing the predominance of discrimination against women in the world of finance, Professor Francesca Carrieri affirms that the findings are not surprising.
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An Olympian’s quest for gender equality
Celebrated Canadian Olympian Jennifer Heil (BCom’13) knows very well the positive impact that sports can have on a girl’s confidence, personal growth, and success.
As VP Sport Development at viaSport, she is on a mission to ensure that stereotyping and discrimination are a thing of the past for women athletes.
Girl power: Celebrating McGill’s trailblazing women
The women of McGill are expanding the frontiers of knowledge, improving society and inspiring others. Included among them is Dean Isabelle Bajeux for her contributions at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
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