91�� News - Robert Nason

Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth

webfull — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:44 +0000

As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at 91�� Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.

Rather than taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.

Published: 7 July 2026

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 91�� Sustainability Park

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:05 +0000

The 91�� Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Published: 28 May 2026

Robert Nason recognized in 91��’s 2026 Research Honours

webfull — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:26 +0000

31 91�� professors have been recognized for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James 91�� Professor, James 91�� Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens 91��’s global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients’ dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Published: 20 May 2026

Clarity is key when passing control of a family business to the next generation

webfull — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:27:40 +0000

Even the most successful family businesses often don’t withstand the march of time. Just because one generation had what the right skills and temperament to run a business doesn’t mean their grandchildren will. But the Vancouver-based chocolate maker Purdys Chocolate bucks the trend, with a third-generation leader poised to take the helm.

Published: 13 June 2025

Bartering is on the rise in Canada but only a small part of the economy

webfull — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:33:16 +0000

High levels of inflation have caused a cost-of-living crisis in Canada, and bartering is one way to help keep costs down. Trading goods and services with others also offers a more personal touch. "Some parts of our economy have become overly financialized,” says Robert Nason, Associate Professor of strategy and organization at 91�� Desautels. “We need to put a number on everything.

Published: 24 July 2024

91�� Desautels faculty members and researchers celebrated at Bravo Gala

webfull — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:55:10 +0000

91�� hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 21, which honours its faculty members and researchers who have won special awards, memberships and prizes over the past year. 91�� Desautels is proud to announce 14 of its faculty amongst the distinguished honourees this year. Congratulations to our deserving laureates! Full list below.
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· Geneviève Bassellier, Best AMCIS Emergent Research Forum Paper, Americas Conference on Information Systems

Published: 21 March 2024

Ph.D. Jack Sadek and Prof. Robert Nason's paper receives OMT Division Best Paper Award

webfull — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:33:56 +0000

Ph.D. Student in Strategy & Organization Jack Sadek and Associate Professor in Strategy & Organization Robert Nason’s co-authored paper titled “Too Legit to Quit: Discursive Strategies in Cryptocurrency’s Categorical Emergence” has been selected the winner of the 2023 Academy of Management (AOM) Organization & Management Theory (OMT) Division Best Paper Award (A Division of the Academy of Management).

Published: 25 May 2023

Delve: Lessons on Economic Growth from the Informal Economy, with Robert Nason

webfull — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:31:38 +0000

What does the word “entrepreneurship” immediately bring to mind? Risk and reward, innovation and hard work, funding and financial growth, filling gaps in the market? In truth, that answer looks different around the world, in both formal and informal economies, depending on how the local, state, and national economies function and on how the culture views business ownership.

Published: 9 September 2022

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

webfull — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:45:02 +0000

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.

The Distinguished Teaching Award recipients Sujata Madan and Juan Serpa were honoured at 91��’s 2022 Management Convocation ceremony on June 1, for their excellence in teaching.

Published: 10 June 2022

Poets&Quants recognizes Professor Robert Nason in 2022 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list

webfull — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:05:41 +0000

The influential business school news site Poets&Quants has named Professor Robert Nason to its annual Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list. The outlet annually recognizes professors under the age of 40 who are masters in the classroom, influence business and policy, are prolific researchers and have demonstrated meaningful impact on their fields.

Published: 16 May 2022

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