Montreal is place to be for District M CEO
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Jean-Fran莽ois C么t茅, CEO of District M, discusses his mentors, sleepless nights and the perks of basing a business in Montreal.
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Celebrated Montreal chef on leadership in the kitchen
David McMillan, of famed Montreal restaurants such as Joe Beef, Liverpool House and Le Vin Papillon, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss how he leads his staff in the kitchen- an approach that hinges on support and mutual respect.
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Air Canada & transformative leadership
Since the early 2000鈥檚, Air Canada had seen its fair share of business challenges.
Sitting down with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, CEO of Air Canada Calin Rovinescu lists the key factors that helped lead the company to stability: an openness to change and a clear vision.
Leadership insights from General Vance
General Jonathan Vance of the Canadian Armed Forces sits down with Professor Karl Moore to share his take on leadership, how he inspires his troops, and the ways in which the Canadian Army must constantly adapt and learn.
Indigo Books, a victory story
Indigo Books might have fallen on hard times were it not for the business savvy of CEO Heather Reisman. In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Reisman sheds light on how she worked to expand Indigo鈥檚 product line into the lifestyle realm.
Does a new hire signal new beginnings for Aimia?
Aimia Inc. has named Nathaniel Felsher as president and chief strategy officer, less than a week after announcing a deal to sell its flagship Aeroplan loyalty program to a consortium led by Air Canada. In the wake of this news, Professor Karl Moore comments on the future of Aeroplan and the use of data analytics.
The world is your oyster according to EMBA alumna
Marie-Jos茅e Desrochers (EMBA鈥�14), Chief Operating Officer of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on her early life working in her parents鈥� business and the many, diverse paths that young professionals can take in the modern work world.
Laurent Beaudoin on leadership and life
Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore following his retirement from Bombardier鈥檚 board of directors, Laurent Beaudoin shares how he oversaw the company鈥檚 transformation from a small snowmobile manufacturer to an aerospace and transportation powerhouse.
How early-career introverts can shine quietly
Professor Karl Moore, in collaboration with Rachel Burk (BCom鈥�17), have compiled advice from young, self-professed introverts on how they are forging ahead in the workplace and getting noticed for their quiet accomplishments.聽聽
Get your tickets to the airshow
The biennial Farnborough Airshow is not just about equipment demos and announcing multimillion-dollar contracts.
On the contrary, this event is lauded by many, including Desautels Professor Karl Moore, as a powerful opportunity to unite likeminded people.
In the age of social media, there is nothing quite as effective as in-person interactions, says Prof. Moore.
Airbus officially renames the C Series
Bombardier Inc.鈥檚 name will no longer appear on its C Series jet, which has been officially renamed the A220 as it joins the Airbus family of commercial aircraft.
According to Professor Karl Moore, this is a step in the right direction for both parties.
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A new order of planes, a new chapter for Bombardier
The American airline JetBlue has just placed an order for 60 A220 planes, which were previously referred to as the CS300 under Bombardier.
Having officially ceded control of the C Series aircrafts to Boeing in July, this order, for Professor Karl Moore, signals the importance of the newly established partnership between Bombardier and Boeing.聽
From skies to ground: what the future holds for Bombardier
With the successful closing of Bombardier鈥檚 C Series deal with Airbus, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments that all eyes are shifting to Bombardier鈥檚 booming rail transportation division 鈥� its most profitable branch that is at the centre of CEO Alain Bellemare鈥檚 five-year turnaround plan.
Commentary on the Embraer-Boeing venture
Experts are saying that the proposed joint venture between Embraer SA and Boeing Co. comes as a response to Bombardier and Airbus' partnership via the C Series.
Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how Bombardier will have to hold its own amid these developments.
鈥淏ombardier has a year and half to be aggressive in the market before any Boeing deal is finalized,鈥� he says.
Leadership insights from 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.
