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º«¹úÂãÎè students and alumni alike cannot say enough about the important impact that the º«¹úÂãÎè Dobson Centre’s programming has had on taking their big ideas to the next level.

From its X-1 Accelerator and Lean Startup programs, to its annual Dobson Cup competition, hear about the successes of those who have benefitted from the Dobson Centre.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup, º«¹úÂãÎè X-1 Accelerator
Published on: 4 Sep 2018

Susan DeVore (IMHL’10), CEO Premier Healthcare Alliance, discusses how her company is working to improve the health-care system in the U.S.

Classified as: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL), IMHL Alumni
Published on: 31 Aug 2018

In an article for Forbes, Professor Corey Phelps and colleagues from HEC Paris list and illustrate the five common pitfalls that many will succumb to when trying to tackle a complex problem.

Being wary of these traps and adopting a disciplined approach to solving problems, as defined in Prof. Phelps’ latest book, means that you will be better equipped to succeed in the face of your next big problem.

Classified as: Corey Phelps, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 31 Aug 2018

Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) recently announced the launch of a new fund designated to support woman- and aboriginal-owned businesses.

In attendance was Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni
Published on: 29 Aug 2018

Laura Botelho de Carvalho, who previously worked in an environmental consulting firm, has just begun her MBA studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

In an interview with Poets & Quants she talks about her experience in the program so far and what made her choose Desautels over three other leading Canadian business schools.

Part of the answer lies in º«¹úÂãÎè’s commitment to sustainability and her outstanding peers whom she likens to family.

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainability, Sustainability (R), Poets & Quants
Published on: 29 Aug 2018

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’s product line into the lifestyle realm.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 29 Aug 2018

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.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 28 Aug 2018

Marie-Josée Desrochers (EMBA’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’ business and the many, diverse paths that young professionals can take in the modern work world.

According to Desrochers, “Young people nowadays are more aware of all the opportunities surrounding them, whereas in the ’80s, the clear path for most of us was to go into a liberal profession.â€

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni, Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 28 Aug 2018

Diversity of students strengthens classroom experience

The Desautels Faculty of Management welcomed its inaugural cohort of Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) students on August 3.

The thirty-five students (14 female, 21 male) originate from 12 nations across five continents and have an average entering CGPA of 3.40, bringing diverse cultural perspectives and strong academic credentials.

Classified as: Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA), Mehmet Gumus, Shoeb Hosain
Published on: 28 Aug 2018

TeamMTL, a collaboration between students and faculty from º«¹úÂãÎè and Concordia University, competed against 22 international teams to construct the best solar-powered house.

Setting a winning record, the team won first prize in three categories, including Market Appeal, to which Roman Celac (BCom ’18) and Jiawei Lin (MBA ’18) were instrumental.

Classified as: Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM), BCom Alumni, MBA Alumni, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainability, Sustainability (R)
Published on: 27 Aug 2018

2014 º«¹úÂãÎè Dobson Cup participant, Sonder, aims to bring together the very best of Airbnb and hotel experiences – and many are seeing the appeal.

In just four years, Sonder has attracted the attention of top venture capital firms that have invested over $135 million and has served more than 200,000 guests.

Sonder will also host the º«¹úÂãÎè Dobson Centre’s San Francisco Demo Day at their offices on September 20, 2018.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 24 Aug 2018

Kimberly Cosgrove (EMBA’10), Vice-president of Construction Cogela Inc. reflects on her roots, her career path to-date, and how the EMBA program helped her reach her potential.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni
Published on: 24 Aug 2018

Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA’11), Founding Executive Director and President and CEO of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), shares his vision for the future of science education across the African continent and the strides made since the inaugural Next Einstein Forum.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni
Published on: 24 Aug 2018

Guillaume Lavoie (EMBA’16) has been named among Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential in the Young Influencer category.

This annual recognition highlights some of the important work that jurists have done over the last 18 months.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA), EMBA Alumni
Published on: 24 Aug 2018

Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore following his retirement from Bombardier’s board of directors, Laurent Beaudoin shares how he oversaw the company’s transformation from a small snowmobile manufacturer to an aerospace and transportation powerhouse.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 24 Aug 2018

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