How Air Canada turned it around
Since the early 2000’s, Air Canada had seen its fair share of business challenges. Sitting down with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, CEO of Air Canada Calin Rovinescu lists two key factors that helped lead the company to stability: an openness to change and a clear vision.
Karl Moore on the resignation of Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin
After 55 years with Bombardier, Chairman Emeritus Laurent Beaudoin has stepped away from the company to focus on other projects.
In this transitional time, Professor Karl Moore comments on the vital importance of the Beaudoin-Bombardier family control over the company.
Catching up with renowned management thinker Henry Mintzberg
Professor Henry Mintzberg recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore on his CEO Series show to explore his approach to Management education via the IMPM and IMHL programs, as well as the profound societal impact the program participants are making. Ìý
The name game: Airbus considers future of C Series
As Airbus prepares to take control of the Bombardier C Series products later this year, there is speculation that they will change its name to align with the Airbus A200 series.
Professor Karl Moore comments on the optics of this name change, stating that it will add credibility and cohesion.
Hot Cities 2018: From a student’s perspective
BCom student Geneviève Côté shares with The º«¹úÂãÎè Reporter the sights and learnings that dazzled her on this year’s Hot Cities of the World Tour led by Professor Karl Moore.
On the itinerary this year were Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.
Insights from Karl Moore on PBS
Professor Karl Moore sat down with PBS Mountain Lake to chat about some of his favorite topics, including the latest edition of his popular Hot Cities of the World Tour, the U.S. and Canada trade relations, and the Quebec-based aerospace and rail manufacturer, Bombardier.
The tariff wars escalate
After returning from this year’s edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour to Singapore and Malaysia, Desautels students and alumni had much to say about their experience of the emerging economies in Asia – just as the war of words over tariffs between the U.S. and China escalates.
Sale of Montreal’s renowned comedy festival is nothing to laugh at
With the news that Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival has been sold to an American investor group, some worry about what this will mean for the city’s signature comedy event.
Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective, stating that “it's unfortunate that another successful Quebec company has resorted to foreign ownership.â€
Professor Moore recognized at Bravo 2018
º«¹úÂãÎè hostedÌýannual Bravo gala on March 15 to honour the º«¹úÂãÎè researchers and scholars across disciplines who won special awards, memberships, and prizes during the preceding year.
Among the list of distinguished honourees was Professor Karl Moore who was presented with the Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media – Outstanding Achievement.
A BCom alumna talks career, life and inspiration
Since graduating from Desautels, Debra Kelsall (BCom’15, Honours in Investment Management) has achieved great success as an associate in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in London, where she works in debt capital markets and corporate risk management.
How ambiverts can combat a burnout
Recent studies have shown that people tend toward the middle of the scale between introversion and extroversion.
Referred to as ambiverts, such individuals are also most likely to suffer from a burnout – but fear not, Professor Karl Moore has some tips to offer to ensure a happy and healthy life.
Recognizing members of the Desautels community
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to recognize members of its community who have recently received awards of excellence.
Please join me in congratulating them for their continued and inspiring commitment to Desautels and º«¹úÂãÎè.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou Dean & Professor of Finance Desautels Faculty of Management
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IT glitch causes frustration for Air Canada travelers
A system-wide computer outage forced Air Canada travelers to wait long lines across Canadian airports on Monday.
While the technical issue was addressed by the afternoon, Desautels Professor Karl Moore shares his perspective on how adapting antiquated IT systems for the modern age can pose a challenge.Ìý
The stars align for Jarislowsky and Scotia Bank
With the news that Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd., the Canadian manager of about $40Ìýbillion, is being bought by Bank of Nova Scotia, Desautels Professor Karl Moore shares what this will bring for both brands and management teams, with many expecting the deal to propel the Bank of Nova Scotia’s private wealth services into new regions of the globe.
Another competitive hurdle for Bombardier
As news broke that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. and five partners will build the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), Montreal's biggest public transportation project in 50 years, many were left wondering why Bombardier failed to win this project.
Desautels Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the competitive disadvantage that this announcement may bring for the company.ÌýÌý