91�� News - Strategy and Organization

Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease

webfull — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:17:05 +0000

Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at 91�� Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.

Published: 4 June 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

Desautels’ Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair

webfull — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:31:43 +0000

91�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs. These appointments recognize leading scholars whose work advances discovery across disciplines, from fundamental science to pressing societal challenges. The program highlights 91��’s commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.

Published: 20 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

Reimagining Canadian healthcare: 91�� launches initiative to transform how care is delivered

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:46 +0000

91��’s Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) is rethinking how Canada delivers care by putting organization, management, and coordination at the forefront of reform.

Published: 13 May 2026

Quebec digital health record project faces rising cost concerns

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:16 +0000

Quebec’s long-awaited digital health record rollout is being presented as a major step toward more connected, modern health care. The system promises to reduce fragmented patient information and make it easier for records to follow patients across facilities.

Published: 13 May 2026

Spirit Airlines collapse signals wider pressure on air travel

webfull — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:01:47 +0000

Rising jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East helped push already-struggling Spirit Airlines to collapse, Karl Moore, an associate professor at 91��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, told CTV News.

Moore said the discount carrier had faced financial trouble, but the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices left little room to absorb further shocks. The fallout is likely to reach beyond one airline.

Published: 4 May 2026

Anna Kim earns 2025 Award Excellence in Societally Relevant Management Scholarship

webfull — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:35:47 +0000

At a time when management scholarship is increasingly called upon to address pressing societal challenges, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization Anna Kim’s research offers a compelling and impactful contribution.

Through a sustained programme of work, she advances scholarship that combines intellectual rigor with a clear commitment to serving society.

Published: 1 May 2026

In a global crisis, airline detours are quietly driving up costs

webfull — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:31:33 +0000

Air travel disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East are rippling through global airline networks, forcing carriers to reroute flights, absorb higher fuel costs and adjust schedules, Karl Moore, an associate professor at 91��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, said in an interview with CBC’s Natasha Fatah.

Published: 1 May 2026

Shorter show seasons can help expand a symphony orchestra’s audience

webfull — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:54:46 +0000

It’s rare that any business faces the type of challenges that a symphony orchestra does. An orchestra needs to perform at elite level, night in and night out. But it also needs to make money.

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO) rises to the challenge. The traditional model of staging about dozen shows per season for a loyal audience has evolved, MSO CEO Mélanie La Couture told Prof. Karl Moore for an article in Les Affaires.

Published: 21 April 2026

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