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Erin Janna (BCom'19, GCPA'20), student of the Graduate Certificate in the Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, has been selected among her graduating class as this year’s recipient of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for academic excellence.

The prize, which is valued at $3,000, is named after Douglas Mellor, the first Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, now the Ordre des comptables agrées du Québec, and is awarded each year to honour Mellor’s enduring contributions to both º«¹úÂãÎè and his profession.

Classified as: Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA Program), GCPA Alumni, BCom Alumni
Published on: 7 Jul 2020

Airline industry expert Professor Karl Moore comments on the public health measures implemented by two major Canadian airlines travelling between the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport.

Classified as: Karl Moore, covid-19, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 7 Jul 2020

As the pandemic takes its financial toll on states across the U.S., Professor Patrick Augustin suggests that compromise and unity from the federal government could provide a lifeline for those facing economic harship.

Classified as: Patrick Augustin, covid-19, finance
Published on: 7 Jul 2020

Congratulations to Sebastien Betermier, Professor of Finance, and Wei Qi, Professor of Operations Management, who were honoured at º«¹úÂãÎè’s Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, Wei Qi, finance, operations management, Faculty Awards
Published on: 2 Jul 2020

A key part of managing upward is bringing solutions to the table. According to Professor Karl Moore, this is a win-win: it demonstrates a proactive and creative mindset in employees while allowing companies to leverage the insights of younger generations.

This article was written with help from Matthieu Manzoni, a student in the BCom program in the Desautels Faculty of Management.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 2 Jul 2020

Even if the spread of COVID-19 shows signs of slowing down and retail stores begin to reopen, the economic recovery from the shutdown will be long and convincing people to visit brick-and-mortar stores will be a challenge. Professors Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray of º«¹úÂãÎè’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management share two retail strategies that will be useful moving forward.

Classified as: Maxime Cohen, Saibal Ray, delve, covid-19, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 2 Jul 2020

The º«¹úÂãÎè Executive Institute’s flagship Mini-MBA will be offered online for Fall 2020.

Since the onset of the global health pandemic, businesses across the world have rapidly evolved to meet the changing demands. As we move to the next phase of economic recovery, managers are now tasked with navigating the disruption and redefining their new normal.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè Executive Institute, Mini-MBA
Published on: 1 Jul 2020

Protestors across the world are calling for the dismantling of the police force, but for Longueuil police chief and Desautels alumnus Fady Dagher (EMBA’12), police departments need to be reformed to develop a culture of proximity within their communities.

Classified as: EMBA Alumni, º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Executive MBA (EMBA), º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montreal Executive MBA (EMBA)
Published on: 1 Jul 2020

Professor Karl Moore is one of five Quebec business experts to weigh in on lessons learned during the pandemic. Given the disruptions to the global supply chain at the peak of the health crisis, Professor Moore anticipates that we will see more businesses rely on local manufacturers.

Classified as: Karl Moore, covid-19, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 1 Jul 2020

Despite an economic downturn that brought the travel industry to a near standstill, Dobson Cup participant and º«¹úÂãÎè’s first unicorn Sonder has raised US$170-million to stay ahead of the curve.

Classified as: mcgill dobson cup, º«¹úÂãÎè Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 26 Jun 2020

From offering takeout and delivery services to using thermal cameras to detect fevers, restaurateurs have responded to the pressures of the pandemic in their own way. Professor Karl Moore talks to restaurant owners in Montreal and Mexico City to hear how they are protecting their businesses and their customers.

Classified as: Karl Moore, covid-19, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 26 Jun 2020

In a º«¹úÂãÎè Alumni webcast, Professor Karl Moore is joined by Professor Henry Mintzberg and his daughter Susan Mintzberg, a PhD candidate at º«¹úÂãÎè who studies the role of family caregivers in mental healthcare. The three cast light on how we can build better systems and more balanced societies based on lessons learned from COVID-19.

Classified as: Henry Mintzberg, Karl Moore, Strategy & Organization
Published on: 23 Jun 2020

In business schools, operations management (OM) and analytics courses often use case studies to drive student learning. While OM cases have traditionally focused on applications in production and manufacturing, millennial and Gen Z students are increasingly drawn to more practical, hands-on cases that develop their skills in areas like programming and data analytics.

Classified as: Maxime Cohen, operations management, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 23 Jun 2020

A generous donation from Gisèle and Neil Murdoch (BCom’81) has accelerated student mental health efforts at Desautels, creating a new Local Wellness Advisor position in the Faculty.

Classified as: º«¹úÂãÎè Giving, International advisory board, Liette Lapointe, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
Published on: 23 Jun 2020

As the world rallies to contain the spread of COVID-19, consumers continue to adapt to the new normal, characterized by stringent physical distancing and self-quarantining measures. In such a context, few aspects of consumer behaviour will be left unchanged over the long term. Professors Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray of º«¹úÂãÎè’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management outline four shifts that we can expect to see.

Classified as: Maxime Cohen, Saibal Ray, delve, covid-19, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 19 Jun 2020

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