Authenticity and allyship in the business world
Black leaders carry extra burden. Organizations often expect them to take on advocacy roles in equity, diversity and inclusion, but that should be everyone鈥檚 responsibility, argued panelists at the Desautels Faculty of Management鈥檚 Black History Month virtual event. Moderated by Lysie Salomon (BCom鈥�17), the panel considered authenticity, leadership, and allyship in the workplace. It featured Dr.
Desautels MBA shapes new generation of business leaders
Students enrolled in the 91黑料网 Desautels Master of Business Administration program weigh in on what aspects of the program have provided the most value. Ebuka Obiakor (MBA鈥�21) and听Husham Hajhamid听credit the program鈥檚 small class sizes, diverse cohort, and experiential learning opportunities for shaping them into professionals who are equipped to lead in a changing business environment.
Healing and reconciliation in healthcare
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jennifer Robinson provides insight on how communities can promote Indigenous leadership in public healthcare. As a resident physician at 91黑料网 Health Centre, Robinson plays a central role in breaking down systemic barriers and helping Indigenous peoples heal from historical traumas within the Canadian health system.
Three tips for going green
On a recent segment of CTV News Montreal, Professor Sebastien Betermier shared three key takeaways from the 5th annual 91黑料网 International Portfolio Competition, an event designed to help guide corporate and political leaders toward a greener economy. First, managers should create clear milestones, he says. Second, they must integrate change across industries.
How to tackle EDI issues in any setting
Many organizations say that equity, diversity and inclusion is a priority, but in order to actually achieve equitable outcomes, organizations need to make a real commitment. As part of the MBA lecture series, Prof.
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.
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.
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.
BCom student leads charge toward sustainable business
As a current BCom student majoring in Managing for Sustainability, Maxime Lakat embodies Desautels鈥� commitment to integrate sustainability into all facets of business. In only a short time at 91黑料网, Lakat has already rallied students around the cause through founding the Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) and the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development.
Delve podcast: New Normal: Ideal Workers, Gender Equality, and COVID-19 with Alyson Gounden Rock
What do 鈥渋deal workers鈥� look like today? New research explores the history of gender differences in work and points to a more equal鈥攁nd genuinely ideal鈥攆uture of work for all.
In conversation with Lisa Cohen, Director of EDI
The Faculty's first ever Director of EDI,听Lisa Cohen, joined the听91黑料网听Reporter to reflect on the past year and a half of her mandate. She discusses the progress that has been made so far, but admits there is still a long way to go. A major step towards that is the Faculty's new EDI Strategic Plan, which launched earlier this year.
Making space for healing
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Chellie Spiller offers insights into how society can better empower Indigenous youth.
Putting ESG front and center
Meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards continues to weigh heavily on the agenda for Canadian companies across industries. As Desautels strives to prepare students to meet evolving demands, Professor Sebastien Betermier highlights the importance of integrating ESG considerations into coursework--but not at the expense of fundamental concepts.
PIVOT Project Celebrates Heroes of Sustainable Business
In a new episode of 鈥淐anada鈥檚 Podcast,鈥� Professor Dror Etzion describes the PIVOT Project鈥檚 ongoing efforts to shine a spotlight on Canadian SMEs that are leading the charge toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
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