Getting real about entrepreneurship with BCom alumna
Professor Karl Moore interviews Anna Chif (BCom鈥�12), Co-founder and COO of Dialogue, as she shares more about her entrepreneurial roots, her drive to connect people with better care, and the value of creativity in her role.
When expertise falls short in problem solving
In an article for CEOWorld Magazine, Professor Corey Phelps writes that even professional problem-solvers get tripped up, especially when developing solutions outside their field of expertise or in situations that seem deceivingly familiar.
Discover three tips he proposes to help overcome the pitfalls of problem solving.
A finalist finish in Bangkok
Congratulations to MBA students Paulo Caputo and Bryant Holt who were one of four聽finalists and the winners of the best presentation in the Bangkok Business Challenge, organized by the Sasin School of Management.
Insights from the CEO of Yahsat
Masood Mahmood (MBA鈥�06), CEO of Yahsat, a Middle Eastern satellite producer, joins CEO Magazine to discuss his plans for expansion into Africa and Brazil, as well as his approach to empowering his employees.
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Maximizing the impact of innovation in developing countries
Michael Seo (IMHL鈥�2015) co-authors an article for Fast Company in which he outlines the systemic challenges of implementing cutting-edge healthcare in the developing world, as well as the common pitfalls of rushing to introduce innovations in such contexts.
Broadening knowledge on AI in healthcare
Desautels doctoral student Rania Afiouni Monla has found herself in the right place at the right time: studying the impact of AI in organizational learning and healthcare in a city that has emerged as an AI powerhouse.
She sits down to share her journey so far, including her involvement in the Montreal declaration on responsible AI and the challenges of returning to school after many years.
Breathing new life into eastern Quebec
La Presse catches up with hotelier Fran莽ois Rioux (EMBA鈥�08) to explore the strides that FIDEL 鈥� an organization uniting businesspeople from Matane 鈥� has made to revitalize the city following a series of economic challenges.
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Air Canada, WestJet scramble to get March Break travellers home
Professor Karl Moore comments following the grounding of the Boeing Max 8 jets, which has caused two of the country鈥檚 largest airlines to re-assign other planes to accommodate travellers returning home from March Break vacations.
A landmark gift recognizes the value of visual arts
Leslie Raenden (BCom鈥�86, DPA鈥�87), stepdaughter of the late Peter N. Thomson, a financial investor and co-founder of the Power Corporation of Canada, has made a $5.6-million gift to support Concordia鈥檚 Fine Arts Department and its emerging artists.
Raenden has made the gift to fulfill Thomson鈥檚 last wishes to support deserving artists and their creative endeavours.
Reassurance amid Boeing uncertainty
As questions swirl about the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, Professor Karl Moore maintains that the issues encountered when flying the plane could be surmounted by an experienced pilot.
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How giving back goes a long way
In life and at work, studies have shown that individuals are seeking greater fulfillment by giving back to their communities. According to Professor Karl Moore, volunteering can also bolster your leadership skills along the way.
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The strategy behind a solid strategic plan
Professor Louis H茅bert, Academic Director of the 91黑料网-HEC Montr茅al EMBA program, joins Les Affaires to share his expertise on how to undertake an effective strategic reflection in an organization.
For Professor H茅bert, it is essential to include a large and diverse stratum of stakeholders in the organization to ensure an open and successful process of strategic planning.
Stormy skies ahead for Boeing?
Following news that Sunwing Airlines is temporarily grounding its four Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in the wake of the Ethiopian plane crash that killed all 157 people, Professor Karl Moore comments on the potential business impact.
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Recapping the Bedtime Stories book launch
On February 19, 2019, renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg launched his twentieth book, Bedtime Stories for Managers, a roundup of forty-two leadership anecdotes curated from his decades of experience.
Embarking on a global leadership program
Simon Marcotte L茅gar茅 (BCom鈥�11, MBA鈥�15), Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions - Corporate Financing at Raymon Chabot Grant Thornton has been selected by his organization to participate in the Grant Thornton Global Leadership Program, which will provide him with unique learning opportunities in Germany, Japan and Mexico next year.
