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.
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Professor Sebastien Betermier has been awarded $70,000 over two years by the National Pension Hub (NPH), a consortium of Canada鈥檚 leading pension funds that is seeking to promote academic research in this field.
The NPH will support Professor Betermier鈥檚 research proposal entitled, 鈥淒rivers of Successful Pension Investing: Lessons from the Canadian Model.鈥�
Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom鈥�69) received the Sovereign鈥檚 Medal for Volunteers on September 24. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the award honors the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.
鈥淚鈥檓 just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,鈥� said Jackson.
With news that Air Canada and WestJet will charge $30 instead of $25 per checked bag, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how passengers might react to this increase.
鈥淔airly quickly, people (will) get over it and I think they also realize that (in) the U.S. and Europe, particularly on low-cost carriers, this sort of thing is very common-place now,鈥� he said.
Forthcoming research co-authored by Professor Nathan Yang demonstrates how participants in a national diet program lost more weight when someone in their group was a standout, suggesting that exceptional performers can motivate others to reach new heights.
The Desautels Sustainability Network (DSN) registered the greatest amount of students among ten student clubs from Montreal鈥檚 six main universities to the Desjardins Coop茅rathon, the world鈥檚 largest open-innovation challenge. For their efforts, the DSN won a prize package worth $5,000 from Desjardins that includes financial aid for the Desautels Business Conference on Sustainability (DBCS), 9I制作厂免费's largest conference dedicated to the impacts of sustainability within the private sector, and a lunch with Desjardins experts.
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In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist shares his optimistic take on journalism in the age of data analytics and 鈥渇ake news.鈥�
In what he refers to as a 鈥渄elicate moment鈥� in world affairs, he also shares his perspective on the ebbs and flows of globalisation, as well as the nature of leadership in a large media organization.
9I制作厂免费 has been selected to host a local edition of the Hult Prize, the world鈥檚 largest student competition for the creation of new social enterprises.
The annual Hult Prize awards one million dollars in start-up funding to the student team that develops the most radical and breakthrough idea to solve one of our world鈥檚 toughest social challenges.
When it comes to healthcare, it鈥檚 not about private versus public. Citing Professor Henry Minztberg鈥檚 latest book Managing the Myths of Healthcare, cross-sector collaboration among all stakeholders is a crucial aspect of a well-functioning system.
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In her new book entitled, Good Money: Understanding Your Choices, Boost Your Financial Wellbeing, Nathalie Spencer (BCom鈥�01) has created a comprehensive guide to managing and growing your finances.
From examining how cashless transactions affect our spending, to decoding the principles of why a bargain draws you in, readers will instantly become more aware of everyday trends.
Adrian Wooldridge, political editor for The Economist speaks with Professor Karl Moore about the dangers of merely feeding the news machine, the importance of understanding the undercurrents that have spurred nationalist sentiment globally, and the inevitability of history repeating itself.
An article for Fast Company refers to the research co-authored by Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt that describes how greater role integration is required at work where new technologies pervade and affect work demands.
The article argues that, within this context, success belongs to those who can see the big picture and find meaning despite challenging conditions.
