Ericsson SVP talks tech disruption, family and prepping for change
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MDIIM recognized by AACSB International for Driving Innovation in Business Education Worldwide
The second annual Innovations That Inspire initiative recognizes institutions serving as champions of change in the business education landscape. Of the 315 applications received across 33 countries, 35 innovations were selected and highlighted on February 6th at the 2017 AACSB Deans Conference in New Orleans, USA.
Top-ranked Vermont law firm elevates 91黑料网 grad to shareholder
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Millennials in business: honesty transparency and authenticity in Trump鈥檚 America
Millennials value authenticity even more than GenXers or Boomers do, and that affects everything from the workplace to the recent US election, says Peter Kozodoy, chief strategy officer at GEM Advertising. In a recent blog post that draws from the work of Professor Karl Moore, Mr. Kozodoy uses six definitions to describe the ideal candidate for the millennial vote.
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91黑料网 startups move to semi-finals at Dobson Cup
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1-800 Got-junk CEO on what drives him
Brian Scudamore got the idea that led to 1-800-GOT-JUNK while sitting at a McDonald鈥檚 drive-through at the age of 18, and has since built his company to the largest junk-removal service in the world, as well as the centrepiece of a group of companies that cover everything from house painting to moving services. How did he do it?
Professor Henry Mintzberg on meaningful protest in the age of Trump
These days, it seems that there鈥檚 a new protest erupting every minute. But in the new reality of the day, are old-school demonstrations and marches enough? And really, were they ever?
A Message from Dean Bajeux-Besnainou on diversity
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91黑料网 alumna honoured by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine
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A call for Quebec to get into pot distribution by academics and business peopleA cross-section of Quebec academics and organizations is calling on the provincial government to step up and take charge of recreational marijuana distribution as Ottawa moves closer to its goal of a legalised and regulated business model.
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Alderon Appoints Interim CFO
Alderon Iron Ore Corp.聽announces the appointment of Mr. Anthony Glavac as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company effective December 29, 2014. Alderon's current CFO, Mr. Francois Laurin, is taking an executive position outside of the mining sector in the New Year and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of his responsibilities to Mr. Glavac.
