Eric Myles (EMBA鈥�11), executive director for sport for the Canadian Olympic Committee, and Richard Pound (BCom'62, LLD'09), former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, discuss the aftermath of the incident involving Canada and Russia in the Olympic Village.
Published on: 9 Feb 2018
Christina Foerster (IMPM, Cycle 16) has been appointed as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines, becoming the first woman to head a Lufthansa Group airline.
To her new role, Foerster brings considerable experience in the aviation industry, having served the Lufthansa Group in various roles, including general manager product management intercontinental, vice president network and fleet development, and senior vice president network, group & alliance development.
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Published on: 7 Feb 2018
Michael Handelsman, BCom鈥�04, Principal & Founder, Paddock Consulting
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Guest Lecture听in Strategic Management with Ms. Imane Tabbara
Published on: 7 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
Following the revelation that many Canadian marijuana producers benefit from offshore financing, Desautels Professor and President of Lester Asset Management, Ken Lester, shares his perspective on marijuana legalization and organized crime, stating that the union of the two is entirely possible.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2018
Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg joined The Sunday Edition on CBC Radio with Michael Enright to discuss his take on modern healthcare, stating that we need to approach challenges in the field of health care in a radically different way. 听
Overall, bigger is not better, while the instincts and real experiences of health providers are more valuable than official studies for Prof. Mintzberg.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2018
Following the news that the Desautels MBA program was named the top MBA program in Canada by the 2018 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, Dean Isabelle Bajeux sits down with The 91黑料网 Reporter to reflect on some of the key advancements made by the Faculty over the last few years, as well as share some of its future directions.
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Published on: 6 Feb 2018
If WestJet used to be Canada鈥檚 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鈥檚 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
Does moving hospitals to a new building give you a different kind of care?
Learn more about how Desautels professors are behind some of the most unique research projects in the world.
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Published on: 5 Feb 2018
As one of 509 in the class, Harsha Rajamani (BCom鈥�06) has been promoted into the new class of managing directors at Goldman Sachs.
As said by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, selection was based on the demonstration of 鈥渁n outstanding commitment to our people, clients and culture during their tenures at the firm鈥�.听
Published on: 2 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.听
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Published on: 2 Feb 2018
The Globe and Mail reports on the recent Financial Times MBA Ranking ranking, which places Desautels as the top-ranking MBA program in Canada and 78th in the world.
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Published on: 2 Feb 2018
Recently appointed special advisor on Indigenous initiatives in the Office of the Provost and EMBA participant, Kakwiran贸:ron Cook comments on the changes being implemented following the official launch of the Provost鈥檚 Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education.
Additionally, initiatives to develop financial support, build diversity among the Indigenous community in North America, and keep students happy leading up to graduation are next steps.
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Published on: 2 Feb 2018
Citing the book, The Beauty of Discomfort, Desautels Professor Karl Moore discusses the inevitability of discomfort on the path to success, as well as how to cope with it. Mindfulness and mental resilience, for example, are key aspects.听听
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Published on: 31 Jan 2018
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