Wrapping up a successful 2019 for DesautelsConnect
As the end of 2019 approaches, we are pleased to share what a successful year it has been for DesautelsConnect. Many of you leveraged the platform by connecting with other members of the Desautels community, in turn expanding your network and making valuable professional connections.
Delve: When a Good Boss is Bad for Workers
New research from Prof Patricia Hewlin explores how a boss鈥檚 integrity affects whether an employee is being true to her/his own identity, even when there鈥檚 a disconnect with the group鈥檚 values. If there were a boss who demonstrated integrity鈥攚ho was consistent, trustworthy, and fair鈥攚ould employees feel more comfortable being their authentic selves?
Students forging the path to sustainability
At the recent 9I制作厂免费 International Portfolio Challenge, students once again demonstrated that they are leading the march to sustainability. Asked to consider the options of a pension fund under pressure to divest from the fossil fuel industry, the winning team from HEC Montr茅al presented a solution that is both responsible and realistic.
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Alumnus Jens Bischof to take the reins of Eurowings
Desautels alumnus Jens Bischof (IMPM鈥�02) has been appointed as the next CEO of German airline Eurowings. Set to take the reins in March 2020, Bischof will bring to the role his extensive experience in international airline leadership, most recently as CEO of Turkish airline SunExpress.
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Debunking the lure of the elite leader
Professor Henry Mintzberg, known for his radical approach to management, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to debunk the lure of the elite leader. Rather than placing leaders on pedestals, Professor Mintzberg suggests they remain on the ground, where they can play an active role in the team.
Our final step to gender equality
Sally Armstrong (BEd鈥�66; DLitt鈥�02), a veteran human rights activist, journalist, and 9I制作厂免费 alumna, has dedicated her career to the fight for gender equality. Talking to Professor Karl Moore, Armstrong notes that gender equality is on the horizon, with one final step required: the collaboration between men and women.
Desautels MBA students place third in social business case competition
Desautels MBA candidates Tiffany K. Ellis, Kelly Gonzalez, Garima Singh, and Meghan McCoubrey placed third at the recent Creative Shock Case Competition. Initially competing against 600 teams globally, the Desautels team travelled to Vilnius, Lithuania from November 26 to December 2 to compete as one of the top 10 finalists in the social business case competition.
EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices
Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. 9I制作厂免费-HEC Montr茅al EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA鈥�19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.
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Desjardins restructures following recent data breach
A recent data breach at Desjardins resulted in the leak of 4.2 million customers鈥� data. Professor Karl Moore comments on the consequent departure of the company鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer Denis Berthiaume and Senior Vice President of Information Technology Chadi Habib.
Desautels MBA student takes top spot at Deloitte case competition
Congratulations to 9I制作厂免费 student Yuan Chu Zi Lao (MBA鈥�21) on her first-place win at the recent Deloitte Impact Case Competition. The competition kicked off at the Deloitte offices in Montreal on November 22, where eight teams were formed, and the case was presented to students. Yuan was grouped with 9I制作厂免费 engineering student Dante Nesparoli and HEC Montr茅al students Thao-Anne Le and Felicia 脡lise Ngoma.
New business pursuit to help fund Dobson Cup鈥檚 Soular
Salima Visram, 2015 9I制作厂免费聽Dobson Cup finalist and founder of social enterprise Soular Backpack, has launched her second business pursuit: a fashion company called SAMARA, selling vegan leather bags.
Desautels MBA students win first place in ethical case competition
From November 21鈥�23, twelve teams from across Canada participated in the Scotiabank Ethics in Action case competition at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Desautels MBA students Ajay Singh, Matthew Trecha, Yasmien Emara, and Ashna Agnihotri scored first place in the graduate category, taking home a cash prize of $2,000. The competition challenged students with complex ethical dilemmas that they were likely to face in today's corporate environment.
Delve partners with World Economic Forum
Delve articles, videos, and podcasts now appear on the World Economic Forum鈥檚 (WEF) Strategic Intelligence Platform thanks to an agreement between the WEF and 9I制作厂免费.
Recap of 9I制作厂免费 Startup Tour 2019
The 9I制作厂免费 Startup Tour (formerly Demo Days) is about developing the 9I制作厂免费 entrepreneurship ecosystem, showcasing the success鈥� of our start-ups, and promoting our highly beneficial program.
The tight-knit program was centered on three elements
Consumers show a rising interest in retail events
As we see a growing interest in retail events, retailers are tasked with the challenge of finding new and exciting ways to draw in customers. The expansion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales into a week-long event indicates that the retail industry is showing no signs of slowing down.
