Desautels scores win at inaugural Lazaridis International Case Conference 2018
Congratulations to Desautels undergraduates O鈥橬ell Agossa, Vera Barile, Alana D鈥橝mico and Noemi Holczer for winning the inaugural 2018 Lazaridis International Case Conference hosted by Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario from Oct. 7 to 13, 2018, as well as to Vera Barile for securing the award for Best Speaker.
91黑料网鈥檚 Executive Institute Launches Innovative Program in Healthcare Leadership
October 10, 2018 - Montreal, Canada 鈥� The 91黑料网 Executive Institute (MEI) at 91黑料网 is launching an innovative two-day seminar focusing on leadership in the healthcare sector. The seminar, which will run at the end of October and then again in March, responds to increasing demands for healthcare workers to engage in leadership activities, mobilize cross-functional teams, give a voice to frontline staff, and implement lasting change.
Is WestJet encroaching on Air Canada鈥檚 market?
With news that WestJet Airlines plans to launch non-stop service from Calgary to Dublin, Paris and London, challenging Air Canada鈥檚 transatlantic flights that target business passengers, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the implications.
For Professor Moore, the rewards program to which Air Canada belongs is still a powerful factor that will influence consumer choice in its favor.
Planning your next investment move? Don鈥檛 discount human capital
Duke University professor and expert in behavioural economics Dan Ariely sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how he communicates research to the general public as well as the impact of employee satisfaction on company success and stock performance. For Ariely, the finance world is not paying enough attention to human capital.
Leadership at Welcome Hall Mission
With sights set on eliminating homelessness in Montreal, CEO for Welcome Hall Mission, Sam Watts, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how running an NGO is not unlike heading a medium-size enterprise.
According to Watts, the differences between profit-oriented enterprises and not-for-profits really only pertain to their end goals.
91黑料网 recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship support
According to the 2018-2019 Pitchbook, 91黑料网 is ranked 29th among 50 world universities producing VC-backed entrepreneurs. On a national level, 91黑料网 places 2nd in Canada and 1st in Quebec.
91黑料网 has successfully trained 330 entrepreneurs and has supported the development of 304 companies that have raised $7.06 billion in capital.
Prof. Betermier awarded funding from National Pension Hub
Professor Sebastien Betermier has been awarded $70,000 over two years by the National Pension Hub (NPH), a consortium of Canada鈥檚 leading pension funds that is seeking to promote academic research in this field.
The NPH will support Professor Betermier鈥檚 research proposal entitled, 鈥淒rivers of Successful Pension Investing: Lessons from the Canadian Model.鈥�
Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism
Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom鈥�69) received the Sovereign鈥檚 Medal for Volunteers on September 24. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the award honors the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.
鈥淚鈥檓 just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,鈥� said Jackson.
Air Canada, WestJet introduce higher baggage fees
With news that Air Canada and WestJet will charge $30 instead of $25 per checked bag, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how passengers might react to this increase.
鈥淔airly quickly, people (will) get over it and I think they also realize that (in) the U.S. and Europe, particularly on low-cost carriers, this sort of thing is very common-place now,鈥� he said.
How top performers propel others toward greatness
Forthcoming research co-authored by Professor Nathan Yang demonstrates how participants in a national diet program lost more weight when someone in their group was a standout, suggesting that exceptional performers can motivate others to reach new heights.
Great strides for the Desautels Sustainability Network
The Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) registered the greatest amount of students among ten student clubs from Montreal鈥檚 six main universities to the Desjardins 颁辞辞辫茅谤补迟丑辞苍, the world鈥檚 largest open-innovation challenge.
Meet our Queen Elizabeth Scholars!
As of October 2018, the 91黑料网 QES LINkIN program has incorporated eight awardees into the team coming from different disciplines and countries. Five are doctoral student researchers at 91黑料网.
The Economist editor on journalism today
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist shares his optimistic take on journalism in the age of data analytics and 鈥渇ake news.鈥�
91黑料网 is named home of the Hult
91黑料网 has been selected to host a local edition of the Hult Prize, the world鈥檚 largest student competition for the creation of new social enterprises.
The annual Hult Prize awards one million dollars in start-up funding to the student team that develops the most radical and breakthrough idea to solve one of our world鈥檚 toughest social challenges.
Healthcare, it鈥檚 about collaboration
When it comes to healthcare, it鈥檚 not about private versus public. Citing Professor Henry Minztberg鈥檚 latest book Managing the Myths of Healthcare, cross-sector collaboration among all stakeholders is a crucial aspect of a well-functioning system.
