A guide to solving your next big problem
Based on findings in his new book Cracked It!, Professor Corey Phelps sits down with CTV News to offer tips about how to define problems, find solutions, and the pitfalls to avoid along the way.
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Journeying through a global career and life
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member Mark Hantho (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.
Management, scrambled eggs, and Professor Mintzberg
Renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss some of his favorite subjects: the MBA degree, business strategy, and how management has changed 鈥� sometimes for the worse 鈥� in the wake of technological advancement.
EMBA alumna on personal and career triumphs
La Presse features Genevi猫ve Rossier (EMBA鈥�12), Director of Communications, Public Relations and Digital Visibility at Biblioth猫que et Archives nationales du Qu茅bec, as she sheds light on her illustrious career path, proudest accomplishments, and esteemed mentors, including Professor Henry Mintzberg.
Professor Augustin to speak at high-profile conference
Professor Patrick Augustin will be joining the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA) as a speaker at their annual conference in November.
Taking place in Montreal, the CAASA Annual Conference brings together institutional investors, central bankers, investment managers, and service providers from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Taking stock of WestJet: Where it鈥檚 gone and where it鈥檚 heading
Professor Karl Moore charts WestJet鈥檚 journey from disruptive startup with a dream to a very real rival of Air Canada.
鈥淲estJet, starting out as a Southwest clone, has not become an Air Canada clone but has evolved into something substantially different than its great rival,鈥� he writes.
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Problem-solving skills: A crucial aspect of business school education
In a recent opinion piece, Professor Corey Phelps makes the case for why we need to get serious about incorporating problem-solving skills into business education.
EMBA program celebrates a decade of impact
Ten years ago, leadership from the Desautels Faculty of Management and HEC Montr茅al took up the ambitious challenge of joining forces to launch the 91黑料网-HEC Montreal EMBA program.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Take a look back on how the EMBA program has evolved聽and the strides made since its founding.
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Entr: A startup that investors are noticing
Montreal-based event planning platform Entr has successfully raised $1.3 million in seed funding from major serial investors who are seeing the value of their initiative.
Last year, Entr secured first place at the 91黑料网 Dobson Cup and were participants in this year鈥檚 Dobson聽Demo Days.
The IMPM effect
An article for Business and Financial Times takes a closer look at the International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) as a unique experience that has, over the last two decades, successfully transformed managers into discerning and impactful senior executives.
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WestJet CEO shares ups and downs of career in airline industry
In discussion with Professor Karl Moore, WestJet CEO Ed Sims sheds light on some of the most recent challenges he鈥檚 had to face in his role, his five-year plan, and how he is looking to position WestJet as Canada鈥檚 most Canadian airline.
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MBA alumnus鈥� startup highlighted by CNBC
SPORTLOGiQ, founded by MBA alumnus and Dobson Cup聽winner Craig Buntin (MBA鈥�13), has been named among the 100 most promising startups by CNBC.
Based in Montreal,聽SPORTLOGiQ is a sports analytics firm that provides relevant data to teams and the media.
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McCall MacBain International Fellowships for undergraduate students to study abroad for a year
McCall MacBain Foundation partnered with 91黑料网 to award 10 McCall MacBain International Fellowships for the academic year 2019-20.
Valued at up to CAD $23,500 each, these fellowships enable undergraduate students to spend a year abroad studying a foreign language, doing an academic exchange, and pursuing an internship.
A case for the relevance of business schools today
Inspired by Professor Henry Mintzberg鈥檚 well-known challenging of the MBA鈥檚 relevance, a recent blog post advocates for the importance of business education today, particularly when it incorporates opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Quebec trails in cannabis industry
As the legalization of cannabis approaches, La Presse reports that Quebec is trailing other Canadian provinces where the industry has flourished comparatively faster.
Professor Ken Lester comments on some of the obstacles that might be at play, mentioning Quebec鈥檚 religious heritage as contributing factor.
