Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth
As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at 涩里番 Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.
Rather than taking a 鈥渨ait-and-see鈥� approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.
Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 涩里番 Sustainability Park
The 涩里番 Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.
Robert Nason recognized in 涩里番鈥檚 2026 Research Honours
31 涩里番 professors听have been recognized听for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James 涩里番 Professor, James 涩里番 Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.
These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens 涩里番鈥檚 global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients鈥� dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.
Clarity is key when passing control of a family business to the next generation
Even the most successful family businesses often don鈥檛 withstand the march of time. Just because one generation had what the right skills and temperament to run a business doesn鈥檛 mean their grandchildren will. But the Vancouver-based chocolate maker Purdys Chocolate bucks the trend, with a third-generation leader poised to take the helm.
Bartering is on the rise in Canada but only a small part of the economy
High levels of inflation have caused a cost-of-living crisis in Canada, and bartering is one way to help keep costs down. Trading goods and services with others also offers a more personal touch. "Some parts of our economy have become overly financialized,鈥� says Robert Nason, Associate Professor of strategy and organization at 涩里番 Desautels. 鈥淲e need to put a number on everything.
涩里番 Desautels faculty members and researchers celebrated at Bravo Gala
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涩里番 hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 21, which honours its faculty members and researchers who have won special awards, memberships and prizes over the past year. 涩里番 Desautels is proud to announce 14 of its faculty amongst the distinguished honourees this year. Congratulations to our deserving laureates! Full list below. #Bravo2024
Delve: Lessons on Economic Growth from the Informal Economy, with Robert Nason
What does the word 鈥渆ntrepreneurship鈥� immediately bring to mind? Risk and reward, innovation and hard work, funding and financial growth, filling gaps in the market? In truth, that answer looks different around the world, in both formal and informal economies, depending on how the local, state, and national economies function and on how the culture views business ownership.
Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels
Across programs and subject areas, the Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that teaching plays in enriching the student experience and in inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Poets&Quants recognizes Professor Robert Nason in 2022 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list
The influential business school news site Poets&Quants has named Professor Robert Nason to its annual Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors list. The outlet annually recognizes professors under the age of 40 who are masters in the classroom, influence business and policy, are prolific researchers and have demonstrated meaningful impact on their fields.
Provost awards 27 涩里番 professors with distinguished rank
Congratulations to incoming Dean Yolande E. Chan for receiving the James 涩里番 Professor award and to Professor听Robert Nason听for receiving the William Dawson Scholar award!
These awards are given internally each year by 涩里番's Provost for outstanding world-class scholarship and research excellence.
