2018 Manulife Prize: Call for Applications
Are you leading research that promotes Active Health? Apply for a chance to be recognized91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management and the 91黑料网 Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2018 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health.
IMPM alumnus named executive chair of board at Arianne Phosphate Inc.
Arianne Phosphate Inc. has named Dominique Bouchard (IMPM鈥�00) as executive chair of its board of directors. Mr. Bouchard has been a member of the company鈥檚 board since 2013 and his new position follows his previous role as executive vice-chair.
The next phase in Bombardier-Boeing dispute
Bombardier and Boeing are readying to make their cases in front of a major trade tribunal over the proposed 300 per cent tariffs on the C-Series planes.
Desautels alumnus on fit and misfit in the workplace
An article authored by Paul Chipperton (MBA鈥�04), lecturer in strategic innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing at Smith School of Business, cautions that organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SME鈥檚), should be wary about integrating so-called organizational misfits, as it risks putting the company in peril.
Business schools championing ethics in corporate world
Following a number of episodes that exposed the ethical dubiousness of certain business practices, including the housing crash of 2008, some have wondered whether business school education is partly to blame.
However, a survey of some of today鈥檚 business programs shows a step in the right direction, with corporate social responsibility taking front and center in the curriculum.
District m employees recognised as greatest asset
District m, co-founded by Jean-Fran莽ois C么t茅, is a digital advertising agency that develops technological platforms to help advertisers target their audiences more effectively.
Having experienced considerable growth over the last five years, they recognise that much of their success is owed to their employees.
The future of deodorant is health-conscious
Suzannah Raff (BCom鈥�92) is paving the way in the beauty industry鈥檚 natural deodorant boom.
As Cleo&Coco, her aluminum-free deodorant line, reaches new heights, she recently sat down to talk about the trials and tribulations of launching a new beauty product.
Along the way, she discusses the frustrations of waiting for major brand expansion, how to survive packaging hiccups, and the importance of giving back.
Business schools in the wake of technological revolution
In response to Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg鈥檚 oft-quoted assertion that that no direct link exists between leadership education and business success, an article for HR Magazine argues that business schools can indeed prepare the leaders of tomorrow to thrive in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Freedom of expression makes for happier workplaces
According to new research conducted by Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin, employees who conform to workplace values that they do not necessarily believe in are more likely to be less engaged at work, or even burn out.
鈥淢anagers should encourage employees to voice their opinions without fear of repercussions.
Canada is not facing a mortgage crisis
The Laurentian Bank of Canada recently revealed that they will have to buy back up to $300 million in loans issued to clients, realising that its vetting practices were not applied thoroughly enough.
Nevertheless, experts, such as Desautels Professor Mo Chaudhury, maintain that these issues are not rampant in the Canadian banking system and that the country is not on the brink of a mortgage crisis comparable to what unfolded in the U.S. 聽聽
Scholars weigh in on National Security Strategy
In the next few days, the Trump administration will likely release its first National Security Strategy (NSS). In the lead-up to publication, many are turning to academic perspectives, such as those put forward by Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg, to evaluate its viability.
Canada is a big draw for American MBA students
Current MBA trends reveal that an increased number of American students are declining offers from domestic MBA programs in favor of Canadian ones.
Part of the appeal lies in Canada鈥檚 diversity, which current Desautels MBA student Jessica Erdman greatly appreciates.聽
Desautels Global Expert: Jonathan Goodman
Jonathan Goodman, BA'89, LLB'93, MBA'94 President & CEO, Knight Therapeutics Inc Thursday, December 7, 2017聽Mr. Goodman gave a guest lecture in Technological Entrepreneurship with Prof. Michael Avedesian.
EMBA alumna honoured by Governor General
Congratulations to Genevi猫ve Auclair (EMBA鈥�17) who received a Meritorious Service Decoration from the Governor General of Canada this week.
As a physician, Genevi猫ve is recognized for spearheading a successful campaign to recruit health care professionals to the Inuulitsivik Health Centre in Nunavik. This initiative also helped introduce local youth to potential careers as doctors, nurses, and technicians.
A token of appreciation
Thanks to a student-led fundraiser, a group of BCom students recently presented a Catchbox to the Desautels Faculty of Management in honour of Professor Sujata Madan.
Catchbox is a soft microphone that is designed to be thrown among an audience to increase engagement and participation.
This initiative was a way for students to thank a professor who continually inspires them.
