A guide to solving problems like a pro
Just because you solve problems regularly does not mean you are good at it, cautions Professor Corey Phelps.
In conversation with Harvard Business Review IdeaCast, Prof. Phelps shares a proven method to tackle your next complex problem successfully, as well as the common traps to avoid along the way.
The many dimensions of introverts and extroverts
Managing a mixed team of introverts and extroverts is challenging even for the most seasoned leaders.
A blog post cites Professor Karl Moore鈥檚 five languages of appreciation and explains how to tailor your communication by personality type.
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Desautels BCom alumnus takes Berlin startup competition by storm
Khaled Kteily (BCom鈥�10) and his startup Legacy won the coveted $50,000 prize at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin for their stigma-free approach to addressing infertility- an issue that affects 1 in 7 couples globally.
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GCPA participants score top marks on CFE
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participants Liane Brick (BCom鈥�17) and Michael Richardson have placed on the National Honour Roll for their results on the Common Final Examination (CFE), with Richardson earning a gold medal for placing 1st among the six Quebec students who made the list.
This marks the second consecutive year that a GCPA student wins the gold medal for Quebec.
91黑料网鈥檚 Executive Institute Launches a Program to Demystify Artificial Intelligence
November 28, 2018 - Montreal, Canada 鈥� With big data and AI ramping up, the 91黑料网 Executive Institute (MEI) at 91黑料网 is launching an essential 2-day seminar focusing on Artificial Intelligence; what it is and how it can affect your business. The seminar, which will run at the beginning of December and then again in April, responds to a growing number of businesses that are looking to demystify how AI technology will change the way they operate.
A BCom alumnus鈥� fight to make the world a better place
Discover Amol Mehra鈥檚 (BCom鈥�06) journey from Desautels BCom student to being front and centre in the fight against the shadowy world of human trafficking, child labour, and modern slavery.
Students to the rescue of a U.S. pension system in peril
The U.S. pension plan shortfall has the makings of a perfect storm 鈥� so who is heeding the call to help remedy a seemingly insurmountable problem?
Enter Professor Sebastien Betermier, a group of Desautels BCom students and the 91黑料网 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).
Music and business in perfect harmony
An article for the The Globe and Mail looks at today鈥檚 university students who are combining their music degrees with other areas of study like business for a competitive advantage.
The interdisciplinary minors in Entrepreneurship offered by Desautels are cited as an example.
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Deadline Extended: 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health
91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management and the 91黑料网 Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) announced the call for applications for the 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health in early October.
The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, December 7, 2018.
What鈥檚 in store for the future of retail
Breakfast Television speaks with Bensadoun School of Retail Management鈥檚 Marie Jos茅e Lamothe and Desautels BCom student Charlotte Gaillard about the changes unfolding in the global retail industry and how 91黑料网 is shaping the future of this vital economic sector.
Aeroplan deal is a big one for Air Canada
Air Canada has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Aeroplan program from Aimia Inc. for $450 million, as news also breaks of the departure of Aimia鈥檚 President and CSO.
Professor Karl Moore comments on these transitional times.
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Management insights from Uber Canada鈥檚 GM
Rob Khazzam, General Manager of Uber Canada, joins Professor Karl Moore to talk about the leap of faith that got him where he is and his understanding of scaling a business 鈥� it鈥檚 not just about processes, it鈥檚 about people too.
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Lifelong learning for a continuous advantage
As the 91黑料网 Executive Institute (MEI) witnesses unprecedented growth in the number of organizations seeking employee learning and development, MEI Executive Director Eric Saine explains why lifelong learning has become essential for both individuals and employers alike.
Aimia president leaves less than three months after coming onboard
With news that Nathaniel Felsher will be leaving his role as President and Chief Strategy Officer of Aimia Inc. after a tenure of only three months, Professor Karl Moore comments on what may have contributed to his early departure.
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Retirement planning is easier than you think
Planning for retirement is a daunting undertaking for many 鈥� but it does not have to be.
Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with La Presse to share ten practical tips that individuals can adopt to ensure a comfortable lifestyle well into their old age.
