/desautels/taxonomy/term/4237/all en /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-making-it-real-estate-evan-paperman-bcom09-and-jason-parravano <p><img alt="Evan Paperman (BCom’09) and Jason Parravano" title="Evan Paperman (BCom’09) and Jason Parravano" height="359" width="239" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/evan_paperman_bcom09_and_jason_parravano.png?itok=ZP4D2AcG" />In collaboration with the Desautels Graduate Students Society, º«¹úÂãÎè Management Insights was proud to host the inaugural edition of º«¹úÂãÎè Desautels Talks.</p> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:35:02 +0000 MMI 1946473 at /desautels /desautels/article/alumni-baccalaureat-en-commerce-b-com-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-forging-path-creativity-and-passion-meagan-morrison-bcom07 <p><img alt="Meagan Morrison (BCom’07)" title="Meagan Morrison (BCom’07)" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/meagan_morrison_bcom07.png?itok=FH5xQwW8" />Meagan Morrison (BCom’07), renowned fashion illustrator and founder of <a href="https://travelwritedraw.com/">Travel Write Draw</a>, didn’t follow a conventional path. Her story is one of serendipity, bold decisions, and a deep commitment to creativity.</p> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:35:01 +0000 MMI 1860869 at /desautels /desautels/article/alumni-baccalaureat-en-commerce-b-com-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-rejection-resilience-simon-blanchette-bcom14 <p><img alt="Simon Blanchette" title="Simon Blanchette" height="4534" width="3023" style="width: 239px; height: 358px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/simon_blanchette_mmi.png" />Navigating the job market can be a daunting journey, but for Simon Blanchette, a proud º«¹úÂãÎè alumnus (BCom’14), it is a story of resilience, self-awareness, and growth.</p> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:24:23 +0000 MMI 1713447 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-season-one-bonus-episode-thomas-brag-bcom15 <p><img alt="MMI Thomas Brag " title="MMI Thomas Brag " height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/mmi_thomas_brag.png?itok=Vf5XsiS1" />º«¹úÂãÎè Management Insights is back with a special bonus episode. Marc Ransom (BCom’24) returns as a host in an exciting conversation with Thomas Brag (BCom’15).</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:31:36 +0000 MMI 1306583 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-path-legacy-khaled-kteily-bcom10 <p><img alt="Khaled Kteily " title="Khaled Kteily " height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/khaled_kteily.png?itok=Ls1M5Nrn" />In the final episode of º«¹úÂãÎè Management Insights’ first season, host Marc Ransom (BCom’24) interviews Khaled Kteily (BCom’10), a º«¹úÂãÎè alumnus and CEO and co-founder of Legacy, a male fertility company.</p> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:59:10 +0000 MMI 1194619 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-investing-impact-ismael-fanny-mba18 <p><img alt="Ismael Ouale Fanny MMI" title="Ismael Ouale Fanny MMI" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/ismael_ouale_fanny_mmi.png" />As firms and individuals become more conscious of the impact their investments have on their communities and society, the concept of impact investing is rising in popularity.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:27:56 +0000 MMI 1194517 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-kickstart-your-career-tanya-ezekiel-bcom93 <p><img alt="Tanya Ezekiel (BCom’93)" title="Tanya Ezekiel (BCom’93)" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/tanya_ezekiel_bcom93.png?itok=hyzKOpsj" />Tanya Ezekiel is a performance-driven executive coach with a diverse background. She started her career as a bond options trader at Salomon Brothers and later became a Managing Director at Bank of America. Her finance experience proved valuable, especially early in her journey.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:46:52 +0000 MMI 1194482 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-navigating-office-politics-sara-knapp-bcom89 <p><img alt="Sara Knapp (BCom’89)" title="Sara Knapp (BCom’89)" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/sara_knapp_bcom89.png?itok=ga6cA-xK" />Starting that first new job right out of university can be intimidating enough as it is, but throw office politics into the mix and it can become even more difficult to adjust.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:25:40 +0000 MMI 1194439 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-leveraging-ai-and-new-technologies-george-attar-bcom82 <p><img alt="George Attar (BCom’82)" title="George Attar (BCom’82)" height="4534" width="3023" style="width: 239px; height: 358px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/george_attar_bcom82.png" />With the rise of new technologies like generative AI and an increasing need for businesses to adapt quickly and develop solutions to meet pressing business needs, it’s important to consider how and when to bring new technologies into the fold for optimal results.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:13:21 +0000 MMI 1192522 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-building-career-professional-sports-jerome-burke-bcom08 <p><img alt="Jerome Burke" title="Jerome Burke" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/jerome_burke.png?itok=ku5CEZVh" />As the Florida Panthers set their sights on the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a whole team of staff works behind the scenes making the magic you see on the ice game after game possible. Among these talented professionals, you’ll find one of our very own.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 13:32:49 +0000 MMI 1174548 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-design-thinking-101-jared-lee-mba18 <p><img alt="Jared Lee MMI" title="Jared Lee MMI" height="1088" width="725" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/jared_lee_mmi.jpg" />In the bustling corridors of corporate boardrooms, where spreadsheets and PowerPoint decks reign supreme, there exists a secret weapon—a creative force that breathes life into innovation. Welcome to the world of design thinking.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:27:33 +0000 MMI 1140532 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/using-career-make-difference-alienor-armand-linot <p><img alt="Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17)" title="Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17)" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/alienor_armand-linot_mba17.jpg?itok=jKkmIj7Z" />In this episode of º«¹úÂãÎè Management Insights, host and MBA student Camila Sabogal Cuadros is joined by º«¹úÂãÎè MBA alumna Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17).</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:58:30 +0000 MMI 1111887 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-intersection-mining-and-finance-chris-adams-bcom90 <p><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/chris_adams_portrait.png" alt="" />Mining and metals are the building blocks of the technology we rely on, of the vehicles and public transit that get us places, of the buildings where we live and work and of the green technologies that help make the world a more sustainable place.</p> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:54:59 +0000 MMI 1092254 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-promoting-social-class-diversity-b-schools-and-boardrooms-sema-burney <p><img alt="Sema Burney" title="Sema Burney" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/sema_burney_portrait.png?itok=iOSZplLz" />When we talk about diversity in candidate selection, our attention often centers on ethnicity, gender, or orientation. This episode brings attention to a vital yet often overlooked aspect: social class diversity in elite programs and job recruitment.</p> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:28:11 +0000 MMI 1056248 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-upholding-your-values-through-your-business-genevieve-brousseau <p>What started off as a way for Geneviève Brousseau-Provencher (BCom’10) and her partner to get enough fruits and vegetables while juggling a busy schedule soon became a business opportunity as they realized that there weren’t a lot of pre-prepared options out there that were not only delicious but made with clean ingredients.</p> <p>Since its beginnings in the couple’s Montreal Old-Port kitchen in 2013, Dose Juice has become a major player in the Canadian beverage market.</p> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:22:43 +0000 MMI 1035601 at /desautels