Cleaner energy for a cleaner world
Professor Karl Moore sits down with 脡ric Lachance to discuss how companies around the world can improve environmental sustainability. As the CEO of 脡nergir, a top natural gas distributor in Quebec, Lachance says it is imperative for companies to draw from multiple renewable energy sources rather than monopolizing fossil fuels.
Delve podcast: New Normal: The Pivot to Climate Sustainability for SMEs with Dror Etzion
Small and medium-sized enterprises account for as much environmental impact as the entire Canadian transportation industry鈥攜et solving their climate impact requires a unique approach. In the "New Normal" Delve podcast series, Desautels Professor Dror Etzion discusses the role of SMEs in the global fight for climate sustainability.
Empowering Indigenous women leaders
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Bobbie Racette to hear about how her Indigenous values inform her work as an entrepreneur. As the founder of Virtual Gurus, an online platform that helps connect businesses with freelance creators, consultants, and other collaborators, Racette plays an active role in breaking down stereotypes about Indigenous women and inspiring new generations to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity.
鈥淪orry鈥� limits success for women in the workplace
Excessive apologizing at work may hinder a woman鈥檚 ability to succeed professionally, according to Professor Patricia Hewlin. The habit of saying sorry, even when an apology is unwarranted, stems from societal beliefs about what it means to be feminine in the workplace and contributes to higher stress levels and feelings of inauthenticity.
Adopting a holistic approach to environmental change
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Joachim Rosenberg, the president of Volvo Energy and a champion for climate change, to discuss the resounding global call to cut down on carbon emissions.
Rosenberg underscores the need for corporations to consider both the values and the practices behind long-term environmental goals.
Bridging the racial attention deficit
A new study out of Columbia University reveals that white American professionals pay significantly less attention to the work and words of their Black colleagues than to those of their white colleagues. According to Professor Karl Moore, occasionally amplifying Black voices or developing diversity training programs is not enough to eliminate this attention bias.
Creating a greener 涩里番
Professor Dror Etzion is passionately committed to leveraging his expertise in sustainability to help reduce 涩里番鈥檚 carbon footprint. As the leader of the Divest 涩里番 movement, he advocates for 涩里番 to join institutions like Harvard in withdrawing investments from oil and gas companies.
EMBA alumnus appointed chancellor of the Universit茅 de Montr茅al
Congratulations to Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA鈥�20) on his appointment to the role of chancellor at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al. A driven entrepreneur with a long track record of success, Saintellemy serves as president and chief operating officer for LeddarTech Inc., an artificial intelligence company on the forefront of developing assisted driving technology. He is also the founder of Groupe 3737, a centre that promotes diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship.
涩里番 joins national call to honour Indigenous peoples
In observation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 涩里番 hosted a full day of in-depth discussions, workshops, and performances, including a virtual storytelling session facilitated by the Desautels Faculty of Management. Each event was designed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples throughout Quebec.
Building belonging on Broadway
Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin and her husband, CEO of The Hewlin Group, Jay Hewlin, are working to carve out diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces for success on Broadway. As they partner with hit Broadway shows, including Hamilton and Moulin Rouge!, they advocate for initiatives that go beyond diversity statements, pushing for a balance between policy change and personal development.
Spotlighting Inuit leaders
Professor聽Karl Moore sits down with Kilikvak Kabloona to hear about how her Inuit identity informs her role as a business and community leader. As the CEO of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., she plays a key role in helping First Nations navigate the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.
QS ranks 涩里番 MMF among top 5 programs in North America
The 涩里番 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-5 programs in North America, according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.
QS ranks 涩里番 MMA best in Canada for second year
The 涩里番 Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) has been named the top program in Canada for a second year in a row, and is among the five best programs in North America according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Business Analytics Ranking.
Going green in the concrete jungle
Professor Sebastien Betermier and his co-researchers published a paper on financial and environmental solutions for sustainable urban development. Canadian pension funds are doing something right, and they outline strategies for other funds and investors to follow suit.
Desautels alumnus makes list of 鈥淏est and Brightest EMBAs鈥�
Congratulations to Ian Picard (EMBA鈥�21) for being named to Poets & Quants鈥� 2021 鈥淏est and Brightest EMBAs鈥� list. A prominent member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, Picard serves as Deputy Manager of Development and Asset Management for RBA Financial Group, an organization dedicated to providing financial planning assistance and pension funds to First Nations communities across Canada.
