Quebec government backs A220 jet expansion
The Quebec government has attracted criticism in the wake of announcing it would contribute $385 million toward production of the Airbus A220 jet, but Professor Karl Moore fully supports the move. The province鈥檚 aviation industry has consistently provided employment opportunities and reliable customer service, he says, making the sector a profitable investment for Quebec.
DMCC takes third place at Financial Open
On February 5, the Desautels Management Competition Committee took third place at the 14th annual Financial Open, the largest Finance and Accounting base case competition in Eastern Canada. The BCom students competed against their peers from 14 other universities, securing 4 podiums, including first in financial accounting and stock market simulation, good for third place overall.
The true meaning of the Olympic Games
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Dick Pound (BCom鈥�62) to discuss the politics and athleticism behind the Olympic Games. A former Olympian and a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978, Pound says audiences should focus on celebrating exceptional athletes rather than the drama of political boycotts.
Bensadoun MMR is defined by experiential learning
The 91黑料网 Bensadoun Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) continues to reinvent retail education through offering experiential learning opportunities. By solving real problems in collaboration with industry partners during their internships, MMR students gain early career experience and establish meaningful connections with mentors even before they graduate.
Inspiring value-driven innovation among Indigenous leaders
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jeff Ward provides insights on how technology can be leveraged to help Indigenous leaders thrive. As the founder of Animikii, a company that creates digital solutions for Indigenous organizations, Ward believes innovation should be driven by love and sustainability, two key Indigenous values.
Preparing young leaders for climate action
The Holme Grange School (U.K.) recently became the first school in the world to earn the eduCCate Global Gold Award in recognition of its efforts to equip students with tools to fight climate change.
Desautels alumnus David Laidley donates $5 million to create new Laidley Centre for Business Ethics
Thanks to alumnus David Laidley (BCom鈥�67), the Desautels Faculty of Management will soon unveil a Laidley Centre for Business Ethics. Endowed by Laidley鈥檚 gift of $5 million, the Centre will carve out a space for 91黑料网 researchers across disciplines to advance ethics in the workplace through academic programming, leading-edge research, and public engagement.
Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF鈥�20)
Learn how the聽91黑料网 Master of Management in Finance (MMF)聽has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber聽(MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.
MMR Retail Leaders series features John Gerhardt
John Gerhardt, Creative Director at Mo毛t Hennessy (LVMH), recently spoke with Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students about brand identity, sustainability, creativity, and his career trajectory. For Gerhardt, creativity is a vital business skill that ensures differentiation, and he feels risk-taking is crucial to being successful.
Professor Maxime Cohen Launches New Book
Professor Maxime Cohen鈥檚 new book, Demand Prediction in Retail 鈥� A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics, co-authored with Arthur Pentecoste, Paul-Emile Gras and Dr. Renyu Zhang, demystifies how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context.
Avoiding pitfalls of AI recruiting
While AI software could eliminate some bias in recruiting, Professor Matissa Hollister says the tool can exacerbate other types of bias, especially related to gender or education, by relying too heavily on an employee鈥檚 previous hiring patterns. She urges companies to be transparent with their candidates about the use of AI and acknowledge the technology鈥檚 shortcomings when deploying it as a hiring tool.
Desautels Masters Office earns certificate of sustainability
Four 91黑料网 offices, including the Desautels Faculty of Management Masters Office, have committed to advancing sustainability in concrete ways through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. In the year ahead, the Masters Office will strive to reduce its ecological footprint with the goal of moving from bronze-level certification to gold and platinum.
The role of the inner self in entrepreneurship
Professor Karl Moore sat down with Lightspeed Founder Dax Dasilva just before he stepped down as CEO to unpack the role of spirituality in entrepreneurship. In Dasilva鈥檚 experience, spiritual understanding and self-reflection have been critical drivers of creativity and innovation.
Keeping cryptocurrency alive
Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based financial services company, recently announced plans to push for digital currencies to be used in day-to-day transactions beyond trading. Professor Katrin Tinn says the recent downturn in cryptocurrency use emphasizes the need for stakeholders to innovate cryptocurrency for real-world applications.
A call to integrate science and religion
In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Oxford theologian Alister McGrath emphasizes the mutuality of science and religion. Instead of opposing each other, he says, the two spheres can work hand in hand to promote human flourishing.
