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DelveLessons in healthcare management from emerging economiesIn this episode of the Delve podcast, we’re examining what Brazil and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can teach us about healthcare management. When COVID-19 hit the world in 2020, it showed us the strain under which emergency departments, long-term care homes, and other vital services were struggling. And the challenges haven’t gone away. In Canada, one in five people doesn’t have a family doctor they see regularly. Emergency wait times can be as high as 22 hours. Less than a third of people who need a specialist see one within a month. And while these numb...2025-07-0915 min
DelveManage uncertainty with a little help from your friendsIn 2025, managers face unprecedented economic uncertainty shaped by volatile global leadership, climate change, and rapid technological shifts. Traditional management tools and professional development often fall short in addressing these complex challenges. On this episode of Delve, Professor Henry Mintzberg, renowned management scholar at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, and his PhD student Hanieh Mohammadi discuss the power of self-learning and adaptive identities in helping managers navigate this turbulent landscape.Mintzberg and Mohammadi explore the critical role of peer learning, where managers exchange ideas and real-world experiences with trusted colleagues, mentors, and professionals across disciplines. These...2025-06-1221 min
DelveIntroverts, extroverts, and ambiverts in the C-suiteWho makes a better leader, introverts or extroverts? The answer is neither and both. The key to successful leadership lies in ambiversion, in knowing when to listen like an introvert and when to network like an extrovert. In this Delve podcast episode, Professor Karl Moore and Gabriele Hartshorne-Mehl explain the importance of senior leadership adapting their communication style based on the needs of their employees and environment, and the importance of remaining authentic to oneself in the workplace. Professor Karl Moore and Gabriele Hartshorne-Mehl co-authored the forthcoming book We’re All Ambiverts Now: Introverts, Ambiverts, and Ex...2025-06-0522 min
DelveWhere to start with AI for your businessGenerative AI is a powerful tool with huge potential for your business. But how can you use it effectively?Professor Shoeb Hosain is a lecturer at the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and the director of the DataSphere Lab. In the Lab, he and his students develop data solutions for businesses that come to them for help. And these days, that often means helping implement AI into their operations.In this episode of the McGill Delve podcast, Professor Hosain and host Eric Dicaire, McGill Delve’s managing editor, talk about how AI...2025-05-2921 min
DelveInside a startup that's using AI to revolutionise medical imagingRayan Sadri and Ali Rouzbayani are the co-founders of Carez AI, a startup building AI tools to generate high-quality synthetic medical images. On this episode of the McGill Delve podcast, they explain how their technology could support healthcare innovation — and why it’s crucial to prevent "model collapse" in the process.Sadri and Rouzbayani sit down with managing editor Eric Dicaire to discuss the role synthetic data can play in medical research. They explain how Carez AI’s platform produces realistic images based on real-world medical data, enabling research on rare diseases where real image datasets are li...2025-05-2222 min
McGill Management InsightsBuilding a Purpose-Driven Brand with Neil Cuggy (BCom’10)In this episode of McGill Management Insights, Neil Cuggy, Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of Goodfood and host Katherine Lake, a current BCom student studying finance and sustainable management, explore the evolution of entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a business from the ground up, and the importance of adapting to meet customer needs. Neil, a graduate of the BCom program and former investment banker, shares his journey from Wall Street to co-founding one of Canada’s most recognized meal-kit delivery companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1331 min
DelveManaging with anarchismSubscribe to our newsletter at delve.mcgill.ca!Statistics Canada cites financial challenges as the leading cause of homelessness in Canada. Other factors, like health issues and domestic abuse, can also affect a person’s housing situation. But more than that, for Professor Jayne Malenfant and Hannah Brais, homelessness is a symptom of a flawed social and political system.Malenfant is an assistant professor of Education at McGill University. Brais is a PhD candidate and research coordinator at the Old Brewery Mission – Montreal’s largest organisation serving people without homes. In a paper, Malenf...2025-05-0828 min
DelveHealthcare reform requires courage and slackSubscribe to our newsletter at delve.mcgill.ca!In Canada, one in five people doesn’t have a family doctor they see regularly. Emergency wait times can be as high as 22 hours. An ageing population threatens to strain an already burdened healthcare system. And while these numbers cover the situation in Canada, countries around the world face similar challenges. How did we get here? And what can be done about it? Samer Faraj, a professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management and an expert on healthcare reform. He gives his thoughts on the latest episode of th...2025-04-3019 minMcGill Management InsightsTaking the Long View of Your Career with Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom'79)BCom student Mia Colaner sits down with McGill alum Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom '79), a visionary leader whose career has spanned global marketing, executive coaching, and authorship. Brian’s professional journey—from CEO of OgilvyOne Worldwide to founder of the Long View Talent Group—reflects the kind of thoughtful risk-taking and long-term strategy he now champions in his work with emerging leaders and top executives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2942 min
DelveCreativity is a joyous rageCreativity is a joyous rageOnce upon a time, creativity was your superpower. Your ambition to succeed was unmatched and your creative drive was your guiding light. But now, after years of navigating deadlines, expectations, and maybe even a few hard-won successes, you find yourself wondering: Where did that creative spark go?When creativity feels distant—lost to routine, burnout, or the sheer weight of responsibilities and expectations—how do you find your way back to it? For Ann-Marie MacDonald, acclaimed novelist, actor, and playwright, the secret lies in curiosity.In this...2025-04-1623 minMcGill Management InsightsManaging Change in the Modern Workplace with Simon Blanchette (BCom'14)In the latest episode of McGill Management Insights, BCom student Megan Curadeau sits down once again with BCom graduate, faculty lecturer, and visiting scholar Simon Blanchette (BCom’14). This engaging conversation focuses on a topic that resonates deeply with both students and professionals alike—change management. Together, they break down how individuals at various stages in their careers can effectively navigate change, from entering the workforce to adapting to technological shifts like AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0136 min
DelveHow managers can restore faith in humanitySometimes it’s difficult to do the right thing. What if managers made it easier?Rob Glew is an assistant professor of Operations Management at McGill University. In this podcast interview, pulling on his own research and other cornerstone studies, he shares how small management choices can impact people’s motivations to do good.Eric Dicaire interviews Rob Glew in this podcast episode. They begin by defining pro-social behaviour and how it breaks conventional economic wisdom. Then they discuss one of Glew’s studies, where he identified the impact of a small operational change...2025-03-2722 minMcGill Management InsightsLeadership and the Future of Transportation with Danny Di Perna (MBA'97)In this episode of McGill Management Insights, current MBA student Liela Touré sits down with Danny Di Perna, a McGill MBA alum, Desautels International Advancement and Advisory Board member, and seasoned executive with experience at companies like PwC, Air Canada, Alstom, and Bombardier. A collaboration with the Desautels Graduate Students Society, this conversation covered his career journey, leadership philosophy, and insights on the future of rail transportation and was recorded as part of our McGill Desautels Talks series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1838 min
DelveThe six pillars of creativityThis week on the McGill Delve podcast, our editor-in-chief is in the hot seat. Saku Mantere is a professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management. Over the course of his career, he’s identified six ways to understand creativity. These frameworks can help you unlock the creativity that’s within you and your organization.We begin this episode with an overview of Professor Mantere’s six pillars of creativity. Then, he and interviewer Eric Dicaire explore how Mantere teaches creativity to undergraduate students. In the second half of the conversation, they dive into what c...2025-03-1323 minMcGill Management InsightsAdvocating for Mental Health and Wellness in the Corporate World with Anne-Sophie Martin (BCom'16)Anne-Sophie Martin’s journey from McGill graduate to business leader and mental health advocate is one marked by ambition, resilience, and self-discovery. In the most recent episode of McGill Management Insights, she shared her experiences navigating high-pressure environments, her own mental health struggles, and her mission to foster open conversations about well-being in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0432 min
DelveCan unions be for everyone?Are unions for everyone?Tony Masi is a Professor of Industrial Relations and Organizational Behaviour at McGill University. In this podcast interview, he shows us unions attach themselves to social movements that benefit both their members and society as a whole, which has led to some of the biggest social changes of the 20th century. But this kind of work isn’t easy. If they want to win, union leaders need vision, political acumen, and a lot of friends.In this podcast interview, Professor Tony Masi joins Eric Dicaire to discuss unions, social ti...2025-02-2722 minMcGill Management InsightsThe Super Upside Factor and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Daniel Kang (BCom'16)The latest episode of McGill Management Insights featured a thought-provoking conversation with Daniel Kang, a McGill BCom graduate and the author of The Super Upside Factor, scheduled to hit stands on March 25. Hosted by undergraduate student Aaron Anandji, the discussion explores Kang's journey from consulting to venture capital and ultimately to entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1850 min
DelveStartup job design is a step into the unknownIn this episode of the McGill Delve podcast, Professor Lisa Cohen talks about the fascinating and crucial process of job designing in startups. She explains how job creation impacts startups, the numerous challenges managers and founders face when hiring, and how startups differ from larger, more established firms. Read Professor Cohen's paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5212434_Routines_and_Incentives_The_Role_of_Communities_in_the_FirmSTAY IN TOUCH Email: delve@mcgill.ca YouTube: @McGillDelve Instagram: McGillDelveFacebook: DelveMcGill LinkedIn: McGillDelve 2025-02-1321 min
DelveShakespeare didn’t want to be a thought leader, with Antoni CimolinoIn this special edition of the McGill Delve podcast, editor-in-chief Saku Mantere sits down with Antoni Cimolino, artistic director of the Stratford Festival. Together they unpack leadership lessons from one of the most influential artists of all time: William Shakespeare.Shakespeare was not only a fantastic playwright, but he was also an entrepreneur. And his life and work have much to say about leadership and the perils of greed, power, and corruption – insights that are as relevant today as they were in the 16th century.Learn more about Antoni Cimolino and the Stratford Fe...2025-02-0626 minMcGill Management InsightsMaking it in Real Estate with Evan Paperman (BCom'09) and Jason ParravanoIn collaboration with the Desautels Graduate Students Society, McGill Management Insights was proud to host the inaugural edition of McGill Desautels Talks. Current MBA students gathered to hear from industry leaders Jason Parravano, incoming CEO of Plaza REIT, and Evan Paperman (BCom’09), President of Woodland Capital, as they shared their dynamic career journeys and hard-earned lessons in real estate. The evening was a blend of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and advice for aspiring leaders, all recorded as a special video episode of McGill Management Insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0448 minMcGill Management InsightsForging a Path for Creativity and Passion with Meagan Morrison (BCom’07)Meagan Morrison (BCom’07), renowned fashion illustrator and founder of Travel Write Draw, didn’t follow a conventional path. Her story is one of serendipity, bold decisions, and a deep commitment to creativity. In this episode of McGill Management Insights, she shares her remarkable journey from a Bachelor of Commerce degree at McGill University to a thriving artistic career that has taken her around the globe as she works with some of the world’s leading luxury brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2152 minMcGill Management InsightsFrom Rejection to Resilience with Simon Blanchette (BCom'14)Navigating the job market can be a daunting journey, but for Simon Blanchette, a proud McGill alumnus (BCom’14), it is a story of resilience, self-awareness, and growth. In McGill Management Insights’ season two premiere, Simon shares candid reflections on overcoming rejection, embracing struggle, leveraging your network, and the invaluable lessons learned during his time at McGill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0731 min
DelvePrice tells a story about your productIn this episode of the McGill Delve podcast, Professor Rim Hariss talks price strategies. Supply and demand, manufacturing costs, and other operational factors are important determinants of a product’s price. But beyond that, retailers can manipulate prices to tell a story about their brand.Professor Hariss explains how price skimming affects relationships with consumers, how price anchoring influences consumer behaviour, and the opportunities and risks of putting your products on sale.Rim Harris is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Desautels Faculty of Management. This episode was inspired by her pa...2024-12-0525 min
DelveDemystify and take control of your personal financesPersonal finance may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of the McGill Delve podcast, Professor Benjamin Croitoru walks us through how to control our finances, avoid common investing mistakes, and feel more comfortable speaking to financial advisors. Professor Croitoru is an associate professor of finance at McGill University and the academic director of McGill Personal Finance Essentials, a free course on financial literacy. Learn more here: https://www.mcgillpersonalfinance.com/Looking for more great management thought leadership? Visit delve.mcgill.ca-G...2024-11-2820 min
DelveHow simple management practices can save livesAnicet Fangwa is an Assistant Professor in Strategy and Organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management. In this episode of the Delve Podcast, he highlights three simple management tactics that can reduce infant mortality rates in the Democratic Republic of Congo: performance-based incentives, auditing, and feedback. With these management tools, institutional donors can maximize the impact of their funding and potentially save lives.-- LINKSStudy: The Governance of Non-Profits and their Social Impact: Evidence from a Randomized Program in Healthcare in the Democratic Republic of Congo Ho...2024-11-1321 min
DelveHow social goals can drive health innovation policyPaola Perez-Aleman, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization at McGill University, joins Dr. Sabine Dhir to discuss Brazil’s approach to building healthcare innovation capacity.Brazil has been building innovation capacity and cultivating knowledge networks in its fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), a public health issue that affects millions in Brazil and around the world. Since the 1970s, the country cultivated new knowledge networks, which include domestic and international organizations, with the goal of improving their innovation capabilities in healthcare. These efforts could provide a template for other nations hoping to do the same.2024-11-0620 min
DelveFor specialty medications, science is the best marketingDemetrios Vakratsas is a Professor of Marketing at the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. In a recent study, he found that physicians use scientific evidence to learn about new specialty drugs, rather than consulting traditional marketing materials.They don’t need brochures. They don’t look at ads. Instead, specialists participate in word-of-mouth marketing to learn about drugs that could help their patients. So what does this mean for marketers in the pharmaceutical sector? And how does this affect the delivery of care for patients with rare diseases?Professor Vakratsas shares his...2024-10-3024 min
DelveActivist hedge funds want a seat on your board of directorsActivist hedge funds exert their influence in several ways, but recently they’ve been trying something new: acquiring board seats on their portfolio companies. Once there, fund representatives can advise and monitor company leadership to maximize the company’s value.Ipek Yavuz, Assistant Professor of Finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, studied the impact of activist board members who perform advisory and monitoring roles in target portfolio companies. She shares her findings on the latest McGill Delve podcast episode.--More from McGill Delve: delve.mcgill.caProfessor Yavuz’s stud...2024-10-1622 min
DelveA little financial data is a dangerous thingTaha Havakhor, Professor of Information Systems at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, studied how retail investors used data from a financial APIs to inform their investment decisions.What he found was striking. When using stock pricing data pulled from an API, consumer investors were prone to making riskier investment choices.He tells us why in the latest episode of the McGill Delve podcast.-Full study: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/full/10.1287/mnsc.2021.01379More from McGill Delve: delve.mcgill.ca-This ep...2024-10-0221 min
DelveSustainable fast fashion is a three-body problemIn a recent study, Professor Mehmet Gumus learned that consumers are reluctant to pay more for sustainable clothing. This creates a conundrum for fast fashion companies. Sustainable manufacturing is expensive, so firms want to know their investment will be worth it. But, if they’re going to succeed, major stakeholders will have to join forces to make an impact.Gumus believes companies, consumers, and public institutions can work together to help fast fashion change fast. He joins us on the McGill Delve podcast to talk about how.--Professor Gumus' st...2024-09-1820 minMcGill Management InsightsSeason One Bonus Episode: Thomas Brag (BCom'15)McGill 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). The co-creator of popular YouTube channel, YesTheory, Thomas has travelled all over the world alongside friends and co-creators Ammar Kandil and Matt Dahlia, experiencing new adventures and building an incredible community of people who believe that seeking discomfort is the gateway to a fulfilling life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-101h 16
DelveWhen catastrophic failure brought the space industry togetherIn 2014, a commercial spacecraft crashed during a test flight, killing one pilot and severely injuring the other. The ensuing public backlash not only threatened the future of the company, but also the industry as a whole. What followed was a remarkable show of unity among industry leaders, driven by a shared passion for exploration and the need to legitimize a nascent commercial space industry.This incident gives us a glimpse at the behaviours of nascent industries when under existential threat. It also carries important lessons in risk-management and stakeholder relations in high-risk fields.S...2024-09-0418 min
DelveThe social dynamics of organizational misconductEvery peer group has its own set of norms, rules, and values, which heavily influences individuals’ behaviours – sometimes more so than the law itself. Within organizations, these social dynamics can enable unethical and illegal behaviour, which in turn can have severe consequences on people and communities. Here’s a look at the concept of social dynamics, how it sometimes enables misconduct in organizations, and how it can be leveraged to deter unethical behaviour.--This episode of the Delve podcast draws on the following previous interviews:Remix or Reinvent? How De...2024-08-0817 minMcGill Management InsightsThe Path to Legacy with Khaled Kteily (BCom'10)In the final episode of McGill Management Insights’ first season, host Marc Ransom (BCom’24) interviews Khaled Kteily (BCom’10), a McGill alumnus and CEO and co-founder of Legacy, a male fertility company. Tune in as Khaled shares his journey from McGill to co-founding Legacy, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-3044 minMcGill Management InsightsInvesting for Impact with Ismaël Fanny (MBA'18)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. Organizations like the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank seek to unlock private investment and create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In this episode of McGill Management Insights, host Hawa Keita, an MBA student and the lead of the Concordia Africa Initiative, is joined by Ismaël Fanny (MBA’18). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1627 minMcGill Management InsightsKickstart Your Career with Tanya Ezekiel (BCom'93)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 experience in finance proved valuable, especially early on in her journey. In 2010, Tanya founded Conductive, a coaching and talent management advisory firm. At Conductive, she helps leaders and teams communicate, interact, and perform at their highest level. She joins this episode of McGill Management Insights to share her expertise on how to get ahead at any stage of your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...2024-07-0231 min
DelveHow to improve EDI hiring practicesIncreasingly, EDI is a priority for organizations. But while the intention is there, inclusive hiring has not yet become the great equalizer many hoped it would be. Professors Jeraul Mackey, Brian Rubineau, and Roman Galperin are experts in equitable hiring from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Through their research, they identified three areas where EDI may run into barriers: soliciting applications, assessing cultural fit of a candidate, and evaluating a candidate’s qualifications. Here are some expert-backed tips to overcome them.More from Professors Jeraul Mackey, Brian Rubineau, and Roman Galperin:- ...2024-06-2017 minMcGill Management InsightsNavigating Office Politics with Sara Knapp (BCom'89)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. Sara Knapp (BCom’89) is an executive coach and the founder of Bay Street Coaching and has dedicated her career as a coach to helping to accelerate the career success of others. She joins undergraduate student Sophie Ou in this episode of McGill Management Insights, sharing her expertise on how young professionals can navigate office politics and make them work for their benefit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-06-1835 min
DelveStrategy as careWhere does great organizational strategy come from? Many executives create plans in the boardroom, setting targets and allocating resources. But, according to renowned management scholar Henry Mintzberg, this may not be the best approach.Henry Mintzberg is a Professor of Strategy and Organization at the Desautels School of Management of McGill University and the author of several comprehensive books on strategy, management, and society. He says great strategic insights can come from anywhere and anyone in an institution – you just have to open yourself to it. He joins host Saku Mantere for an int...2024-06-0622 minMcGill Management InsightsLeveraging AI and New Technologies with George Attar (BCom’82)In this episode of McGill Management Insights, undergraduate student Jeremie Nathaniel is joined by George Attar (BCom’82), former Senior Vice President of Strategic Technology Solutions as McKesson Canada, who shares some insights on implementing new technologies including when to consider them and how to ensure they're the right solution to your unique business needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0447 min
DelveHidden biases are hurting your equitable hiring goalsJeraul Mackey is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and an expert on equitable hiring practices. In this episode of the Delve podcast, he shares why organizations often fall short of their equitable hiring goals and what recruiters can do about it. Hint: it starts with identifying and minimizing potential biases. He joins host Saku Mantere to share his insights.-LINKSAbout Jeraul MackeyMore insights from McGill Delve-...2024-05-3023 minMcGill Management InsightsBuilding a Career in Professional Sports with Jerome Burke (BCom'08)As the Florida Panthers prepare for Round 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, there is a whole team of staff 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. In this episode of McGill Management Insights, Jerome Burke (BCom’10) joins BCom student Isaure Lafeytaud to share his journey, from his early days as an intern with the Montreal Junior Hockey Team to his current role as Director, Hockey Administration with the Florida Panthers. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2024-05-2147 min
DelveCan strategy be emotional?Conventional wisdom tells us to suppress our emotions when making strategic organizational choices. But Quy Huy, Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, thinks that’s a mistake. Tapping into emotions – our own and other people’s – are a fundamental part of competent leadership and bringing people towards a common goal. In this episode of the Delve podcast, Professor Huy sits down with host Saku Mantere to make the case for more emotions in organizational leadership.-LINKSArticle: Emotional Capability, Emotional Intelligence, and Radical ChangeQuy Huy’s faculty profile at INSEAD2024-05-0920 minMcGill Management InsightsDesign Thinking 101 with Jared Lee (MBA'18)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. As Jared Lee (MBA’18), faculty lecturer and Principal at Juniper, articulates, “design thinking is a structured and creative approach to human-centered problem solving.” Tune in to the latest episode of McGill Management Insights to delve deeper into design thinking as a powerful tool for innovation and problem-solving, including which problem domains reap the most benefits from this approach. Then, discover how you can incorp...2024-05-0746 min
DelveWhat modern art tells us about creativityFrom Velcro to the iPod, companies have leveraged creativity to innovate and re-shape entire industries. But what we think of as “creative” only earns accolades up to a certain point. At least, that’s what Mitali Banerjee discovered when she used an algorithm to measure creativity in modern paintings. She’s an assistant professor in strategy and organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management. In this episode of Delve, she sits down with host Saku Mantere to explore what her work means for organizations looking to make their mark.--The study discussed in today...2024-04-2517 minMcGill Management InsightsUsing Your Career to Make a Difference with Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA'17)Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA'17) is a natural resources director at PSP Investments who has dedicated her time and her expertise to serving as an ally and a mentor, uplifting other women in leadership and causes that are close to her heart. In this episode of McGill Management Insights, she joins host and MBA student Camila Sabogal Cuadros to share her experience as a woman in leadership as well as the value of mentorship, sponsorship and ally ship. Tune in to hear more from this inspiring young leader! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2329 min
DelveDiagnosing and treating bribery in public organizationsBribery. Corruption. Ethical misconduct. These terms have strong connotations, inspiring images of high-level conspiracy and backroom deals. But bribery can occur at any level of an institution, from front-line workers to powerful executives. And no matter where it occurs, it can erode trust in public institutions, which can have negative downstream effects on the health of a society and population. But how do we stop it once it starts?Diana Dakhlallah, Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior at the Desautels Faculty of Management, tested a possible solution a Moroccan hospital. Step one: drill down to the organizational...2024-04-1122 min
DelveNo such thing as a bad apple? Understanding organizational misconductWhy do some organizations continue to flourish despite the harm they cause to their workers, consumers, and surrounding communities? Is there a single person or group within an organization who should be blamed for misconduct, or is misconduct a foundational structure within some institutions? On this episode of the Delve podcast, Sarah Gordon, Desautels Professor of Organizational Behaviour, and host Saku Mantere discuss why organizational misconduct is so prevalent in society. Through a closer look at the Chicago Police Department, Professor Gordon explores possible ideologies and structures that enable misconduct in trusted institutions.-...2024-04-0425 min
More Money PodcastWhat Every Canadian Should Know About Money - Academic Director of McGill Personal Finance Essentials Benjamin CroitoruWhen my Canadian listeners ask me "I want to get a hold of my money, but I don't know where to start, also I'm looking for something that's free..." that's when I direct them to one of the best free personal finance resources around — the McGill Personal Finance Essentials course. Having first launched in November 2019 as free way to improve Canadians' financial literacy, it now boasts over 200,000 participants, and lucky you (and me), I've got Dr. Benjamin Croitoru on the podcast to talk all about it! Benjamin serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and an Assistant Professor of...2024-02-2845 minMcGill Management InsightsThe Mentee Mindset with Ruchy Khurana (BA'02, MBA'06)McGill Desautels alumna Ruchy Khurana (BA’02, MBA’06) has spent a lot of time considering the mentor-mentee relationship and the mentee mindset. According to Khurana, there’s no one way to find a mentor. Mentorship can take many forms, and sometimes your mentor won’t even know they’re your mentor at all. Tune in as Khurana shares these insights and more with undergraduate student Manisha Saha in this first episode of McGill Management Insights. Hosted by current students, this podcast explores everything from the value of mentorship to the four-day work week, leaning on the expertise of leaders in the business co...2024-02-2229 min
DelveManaging bodies in the workplaceWhat does a military officer, a performer acting as Santa Claus, and a tech employee in Silicon Valley have in common? They all work in fields where their bodies are intentionally governed by organizational systems intent on shaping them into an idealized image of a worker. Indeed, every single body engaged in work is encouraged to undergo body work in order to be employable in their chosen industries and maintain their roles. However, body work affects different bodies disproportionately. How does organizational body work impact equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace? And how can we improve systems of...2023-12-1522 min
DelveWill global accounting regulations lead the way to stronger sustainability practices?Could accounting hold the key to successfully implementing climate change initiatives, achieving equality and diversity in the workplace, and contributing towards a more sustainable future? Current research shows that accounting and global regulatory accounting practices are essential for organizations to reach sustainability goals that have a more measurable impact. An accounting perspective can also shift how organizations approach sustainability toward a holistic standpoint instead of piecemeal solutions or departmental silos. On this episode of the Delve podcast, Professor Brian Wenzel from the Desautels Faculty of Management follows up on another Delve podcast episode about the c...2023-11-2033 min
DelveWhat can boomers learn about leadership from millennials and Gen Z? with Karl Moore and Dax DasilvaWhat can older generations learn from Millennials and Gen Z about leadership, strategy, and dealing with crisis? And how can these younger generations unlock their professional potential by engaging in meaningful work and taking larger roles in organizational strategy and change? On the Delve podcast, Desautels Professor Karl Moore and Lightspeed and Age of Union Founder Dax Dasilva discuss communication beyond traditional hierarchies, the value of reverse mentorship and receiving feedback, and what real equality, diversity, and inclusion can look like in an organization. In Moore’s new book, Generation Why: How Boomers Ca...2023-06-2127 min
DelveAre digital tech workers coding themselves out of existence? with Emmanuelle Vaast and Alain PinsonneaultWhat if just doing your job causes you to lose your job? New technologies have constantly replaced old technologies for hundreds of years, but new digital technologies, namely artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies, are doing more than replacing old tech—they’re replacing the people who create those technologies in the first place.On the Delve podcast, Alain Pinsonneault, Desautels Professor of Information Systems and IMASCO Chair in Information Technology, and fellow Desautels Professor of Information Systems Emmanuelle Vaast examine how digital technology enables and threatens occupational identity—and how data scientists cope with the associated tensio...2023-06-1621 min
DelveWhy accounting holds the key to successful sustainability initiatives, with Brian WenzelWhat does accounting have to do with sustainability? Essentially, everything. In general, accounting isn't the first thing that comes to mind when most people think about sustainability, whether that means climate targets or diversity on boards. But just as research and regulations around sustainability have expanded in recent years, so has sustainability accounting, focusing on activities of an organization that have a direct impact on its environmental, social, and governance aspects.On the Delve podcast, Desautels accounting professor Brian Wenzel discusses the role of accounting and accounting research in facilitating how organizations reach their sustainability goals. For...2023-06-0524 min
DelveIs business ethics an oxymoron? with Jo-Ellen Pozner and Saku MantereCraft business, such as microbreweries and ethical chocolate companies, has seen a rise in the past several years, with many claiming to put values over excessive profit. Meanwhile, larger, economically driven businesses, such as Silicon Valley Bank, have imploded in the wake of questionable decision making. Are craft businesses somehow more ethical or moral than others? Or is business ethics an oxymoron? The answer really depends on values. In this episode of the Delve podcast, On this episode, Jo-Ellen Pozner, a professor at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, joins Desautels Professor and D...2023-05-3025 min
DelveWhy employers think overqualified job applicants lack commitment, with Roman GalperinWhy is being overqualified for a sought-after job at a desirable workplace seen as a drawback? Despite having prestigious educations and impressive work credentials, these candidates get turned down by hiring managers, often before they even get an interview. Desautels Professor Roman Galperin ran experimental studies to figure out what hiring managers really thought about these exceptionally qualified job candidates. They found that the signals that candidates give about their capability for a job are linked to hiring managers’ perceptions of commitment—namely, the concern that overqualified applicants are a flight risk. On the Delve podcast, Galperin discusses why that...2023-05-1123 min
DelveWhy friendly AI chatbots don’t always deliver five-star customer service, with Elizabeth HanLogically everyone knows that software doesn’t have feelings, but AI chatbots that express emotion—as well as other advanced artificial intelligence tools like Google AI’s chatbot and ChatGPT—have a sentient quality that places them somewhere between machine and human. Conventional customer service wisdom shows that when human employees express positive emotion, customers give higher evaluations of the service. But when emotionally expressive chatbots enter the equation, people’s reactions change depending on their expectations. Research by Desautels Faculty of Management professor Elizabeth Han investigates the effects of AI-powered chatbots that express positive emotion in customer service interactio...2023-04-1325 min
DelveWhy organizations are restructuring and rethinking control, with Bengt Holmström and Saku MantereWhat does the business firm of the future look like? In a special episode of the Delve podcast investigating digital platform economies, blurred firm-market boundaries, and shifting bureaucracies, Desautels professor and Delve Editor-in-Chief Saku Mantere speaks with Nobel Prize in Economics winner and Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics Emeritus at MIT Bengt Holmström. Their conversation investigates how companies are changing today: What social structures, financial factors, and digital technologies are at play in how contemporary businesses are changing the traditional nature of the firm? And are hierarchical bureaucracies and conventional leadership soon to become a thing of t...2023-03-0842 min
DelveHow digital technologies could turn crisis into an opportunity for societal change, with Michael BarrettHow useful, overhyped, or even detrimental are digital technologies in a crisis? Zoom came in to save the day when work went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping and food delivery became even more normalized, even doctors’ appointments went online. What can be learned from experiences of crisis-driven technology use, both on an individual and organizational scale? For many, these digital technologies and even more specialized innovations provided a kind of utopian hope for large-scale societal change. In reality, the acceleration of digital innovation across sectors and the world has disrupted business as usual and exposed sys...2023-02-0323 min
DelveHow organizations can increase gender diversity by rethinking job recruitment, with Brian RubineauIn the past few years of the Covid pandemic, many people have left or lost their jobs and sought out new ones. Who has succeeded and who hasn’t depends not only on merit and ability, but on who you know—word-of-mouth is one of the most common ways that people learn about and are encouraged to apply for jobs. And who you know typically reflects your gender, race, and other influential differences that in policy terms are markers of diversity. Examining the role gender plays in job recruitment and hiring can lead to a more diverse workforce that bene...2023-01-2027 min
DelveScale deep not up for sustainable local entrepreneurship, with Anna Kim and Suntae KimHow would definitions of business growth and success change if entrepreneurship ventures decided that instead of scaling up, they would “scale deep”? On the Delve podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management professor Anna Kim and her co-author Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Professor Suntae Kim discuss their eight-year study of two entrepreneurship-nurturing organizations in Detroit, revealing important differences in resourcing modes and venture growth. What they observed in that city is happening in many other places, whether small towns or big cities, rural or urban, where the issue of revitalization is top of mind. “With the scaling deep approac...2022-11-2426 min
DelveRemix or reinvent? How deviance can drive careers in the creative community of EDM, with Amandine Ody-BrasierWhen does deviance from the norm propel a career or stop it in its tracks? The enforcement of certain norms and legalities around intellectual property isn’t always up to the law—it’s up to the community. Desautels professor Amandine Ody-Brassier discovered that within the electronic dance music (EDM) community, norms around unlawful activities such as illegal remixes are loose and often garner support, even career-launching acclaim. Her research asks how norms—appropriate, though not necessarily legal, behaviors shared by community members—affect careers and other economic outcomes in creative occupations.Read more on Delve.Delve is...2022-11-1829 min
DelveHow barriers to foreign investments affect risk-taking in international markets, with Francesca CarrieriWhat regulations are at play when financial institutions, hedge funds, mutual fund managers, and others invest in stocks and businesses in another country—and who do those regulations ultimately benefit? Despite protecting both foreign investors and countries’ domestic markets, regulatory constraints still present certain barriers to foreign investment, especially in times of market stress, inflation, and increased interest rates. Desautels Professor Francesca Carrieri examines the dynamics of global market integration before and after the 2008 financial crisis, asking what level of risk will foreign investors take today in the name of diversification of their portfolios? "What we can do is...2022-10-1427 min
DelveHow fintech lending to small businesses opens the door to bank loans, with Paul BeaumontBank loans are the typical first step for most small and medium-sized businesses, but another form of business lending has emerged: FinTech companies that use algorithms to determine whether a business is worth the risk. Desautels Professor Paul Beaumont’s research has found that firms served by FinTech platforms have fewer tangible assets than bank borrowers—yet relative to similar firms that take out bank loans or were denied FinTech credit, FinTech borrowers experience a long-term 20% increase in bank credit after receiving their FinTech loan. “We have been lending the same way to small and medium-sized enterprises now for...2022-09-2925 min
DelveHow cities can make ride-hailing services environmentally sustainable, with Animesh AnimeshWhat if using a ride-hailing app like Uber or Lyft could help decrease a city’s carbon emissions? Combined with public transit use and municipal policy changes, that’s beginning to happen. However, the bigger, less understood question is what motivates people to choose their cars over the bus, or Uber over walking to work. New data-driven research from Desautels Professor Animesh Animesh shows the environmental impact of ride-hailing and how comprehensive urban planning policies could make the skies a lot clearer.“Our suggestion to city policymakers is that you should look at the distribution of riders, driver...2022-09-2224 min
DelveLessons on economic growth from the informal economy, with Robert NasonWhat does the word “entrepreneurship” 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. On the Delve podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Robert Nason discusses informal economies and the institutions that shape them, pointing out what has been missed in how Western economic thought defines entrepreneurial growth, and what can be learned from the less...2022-09-0824 min
DelveStriking a new balance in management and society, with Henry Mintzberg and Saku MantereHow has management thinking changed in the past 50 years and where might management be headed today? In his research and writing, management scholar Henry Mintzberg covers not only the past 50 years but looks toward the future of managing organizations, developing managers, and rebalancing society, from business to politics to higher education.In a big-picture Delve podcast on crucial management, leadership, and organizational issues, Desautels Professor and preeminent management scholar Henry Mintzberg talks with Desautels Professor and Delve Editor-in-Chief Saku Mantere. Their conversation launches the fourth season of the Delve podcast, dedicated to thought leadership and critical thinking...2022-08-3035 min
DelveNew normal: can global financial transparency deter corporate tax avoidance? with Preetika JoshiWhile tax policies are complicated and often seem unfair, new global solutions can both simplify how corporations pay their taxes and make payment more equitable for countries owed their share of tax revenue. In episode 10 of the second season of The New Normal podcast series, Desautels Professor Preetika Joshi joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss tax avoidance and income shifting by corporations, including whether country-by-country reporting is an effective tax avoidance deterrent and how new technologies like blockchain and AI will make tax avoidance more difficult in the future. “Country-by-country reporting requires large multinational corporations to file a f...2022-06-2322 min
DelveAn ethical, human-centred approach to AI in human resources, with Matissa HollisterCould Artificial Intelligence tools decide who gets hired or fired, who gets a raise, or who’s ready to be a mentor? Some already are, to varying levels of success. Hundreds of AI-based tools already exist for use in Human Resources tasks, including hiring, training, and employee engagement, but it’s often difficult to discern their use value, let alone how to use them effectively and ethically, an arguable essential in HR. Desautels Professor Matissa Hollister, lead author of the World Economic Forum’s Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence for Human Resources: A Toolkit for Human Resources Professionals, discusses how organizations can na...2022-06-0224 min
DelveHow predictive data analysis illuminates the future of retail, with Maxime CohenArtificial Intelligence innovation thrives in an environment where business arenas, fundamental research, and thought leadership overlap. As seen in recent cross-sector AI initiatives in Montreal, determining the capacities of AI and related data analytics applications is essential to understanding how they will play out in the wider world, whether analyzing healthcare data or implementing predictive analytics in retail. On the Delve podcast, Desautels Professor Maxime Cohen demystifies how retailers can use data analytics to predict demand, make operational decisions, and boost revenue.“It’s impossible for a human brain to process so much information and to find all...2022-05-2622 min
DelveHow information technology can drive efficiency and spark creativity, with Alain PinsonneaultWhat do Cirque du Soleil, American Airlines, and Canadian Tire have in common? They’ve all shifted their perspective on the value of Information Technology. On the Delve podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Alain Pinsonneault discusses how the overall mindset towards Information Technology’s value is changing, especially in times of broader turbulence like the COVID pandemic. His research shows that IT now affects all aspects of organizations and all types of organizations, including the most human-centred and creativity-minded ones. Used strategically, IT increases efficiency and creates slack resources that can be allocated for creativity and innovation.Re...2022-05-1223 min
DelveNew normal: how fast fashion can slow down and go green, with Javad NasiryFast fashion is a rapidly expanding subsection of an already environmentally problematic industry. What does a truly sustainable fashion industry model look like—and will customers buy it? In episode 9 of the second season of The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Javad Nasiry from the Desautels Faculty of Management joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry and what can be done to lessen its carbon footprint. Nasiry examines certain initiatives already underway and whether they have made a measurable difference, delving into the question of what an alternative to today’s fast fash...2022-05-0524 min
DelveNew Normal: How Healthcare Systems Impact Practitioner Distress, with Dr. Martin A. KoyleWhat can be done when healthcare leaders say that they simply can't work anymore? On The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr. Martin A. Koyle, Former Chief of the Division of Urology at The Hospital for Sick Children, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Surgery and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, and a graduate of Desautels’ International Masters in Health Leadership, joins journalist Dave Kaufman to examine how the Canadian healthcare system today is limiting the success of medical practitioners. How does this complex system contribute to the extreme mental duress that me...2022-04-1427 min
DelveWhy Organizations Need Authentic People and Inclusive Policies, with Patricia HewlinThe complex issue of authenticity at work isn’t only about people within an organization—it’s connected to the organization’s own integrity, including policies on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The value of authenticity for employees, customers and clients, and management is linked to a diversity of people and innovative ideas suited to today’s world. Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin discusses degrees of authenticity at work and whether organizations reflect that, how supplier diversity makes an impact on organizations’ goals for equity, diversity and inclusion, and what businesses and other organizations can learn from non-Western nations’ relational approach to authenticit...2022-04-0724 min
DelveNew Normal: How Flexible Healthcare Leadership Eases Crisis with Dr. Lynn MikulaHow have some healthcare organizations maintained their stability and the trust of staff and patients through the COVID-19 pandemic, while others still struggle to adapt? In episode 7 of The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr. Lynn Mikula, the Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Chief Medical Executive of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and a graduate of Desautels' International Masters for Health Leadership joins journalist Dave Kaufman to examine how management in her health care organization responded to COVID-19, look back at the lessons learned and carried forward from the first wave of the pandemic, and discuss the importance of...2022-03-2422 min
DelveUsing International Supply Chains For Peace in Times of War with Juan Camilo SerpaRisk is a fact of life in business—it’s also an ever-present reality in times of war. Though international supply chain issues and inventory stockouts have dominated headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the wars and armed conflicts that embroil 60% of the developing world, and now Ukraine and Russia, are a constant threat to commodity production, the flow of international supply chains, and the economic lifeblood of these nations. New research by Desautels Professor Juan Camilo Serpa looks at how businesses can shield their supply chains in the face of war-related risk and how good international supply chain management keep...2022-03-1721 min
DelveConstructing Narratives and the International Monetary Fund with Lindsay HolmgrenNarrative theory is about looking at worlds, from their construction and governance to the real people living within them. This perspective is useful for understanding the complexities of not only literature but the mechanisms of medicine, law, management, and economics. In the process, questions arise around established paradigms—the answers have the potential to bring about concrete disciplinary, practical, and policy-oriented outcomes.On the latest Delve podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Lindsay Holmgren discusses her research on narrative theory and the International Monetary Fund, illustrating the IMF’s role in establishing and covertly disseminating the ideological foun...2022-03-1025 min
DelveNew Normal: How AI Is Reshaping Post-Pandemic Retail with Warut Khern-am-nuaiIn episode 6 of the second season of The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss the data behind COVID-19 pandemic buying and how retailers can use an Artificial Intelligence framework to react in real time to unexpected fluctuations in consumer purchasing. Read more on Delve and read the transcript. Delve’s The "New Normal" podcast series is a collaboration between journalist Dave Kaufman and Delve, the official thought leadership platform of McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management. The “New Normal”...2022-02-1721 min
DelveNew Normal: Ideal Workers, Gender Equality, and COVID-19 with Alyson Gounden RockWhat do “ideal workers” look like today? New research explores the history of gender differences in work and points to a more equal—and genuinely ideal—future of work for all. In episode 5 of the second season of The "New Normal" podcast series, PhD Candidate Alyson Gounden Rock from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss gender inequality in the world of work, how the study of work and gender affects opportunities for women, and how the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a shift in workplace norms, with gender equality finally b...2022-02-0323 min
DelveNew Normal: How the Pandemic Changed Shopping Forever with Mehmet GumusHow we shop today certainly isn’t the same as it was before March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic launched a swift if unsteady shift in shopping habits, both online and in-person, and retailers quickly learned that adaptation was essential to survival. Today, a hybrid retail approach is leading the way to increased sales.In episode 4 of the second season of Delve's The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Mehmet Gumus from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic helped to speed up the shift in how people shop an...2021-12-1619 min
DelveNew Normal: Climate Change and the Supply Chain with Sanjith GopalakrishnanMany companies aim to be carbon neutral by 2030 or 2040, but often their goals don’t include emissions from supply chains. “Given that supply chain emissions are six to 20 times that of direct emissions, if companies want to seriously consider their carbon footprint and make a meaningful change, the holy grail of sustainable operations is in reducing your scope three, that is, your supply chain,” says McGill Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Sanjith Gopalakrishnan.Reducing the environmental impact of supply chain emissions depends on both public pressure and government regulation. In Delve’s The "New Normal" podcast series, Professo...2021-12-0122 min
DelveClosing the Inventor Gender Gap with John-Paul Ferguson, Lucy Gilbert, and Negin AshouriSocial inequalities are responsible for the loss of millions of ideas and inventions over hundreds of years. Recently dubbed the “Lost Einsteins” effect, this loss over time is measurable today in a decline in innovation, slowing economic growth, and repercussions on all sectors, from technology to health care. The gender gap among inventors affects what gets invented – and consequently who benefits from innovation.Desautels Faculty of Management Professor John-Paul Ferguson investigates the question of whether members of specific social groups may be more likely to patent inventions targeted toward their own group's needs and interests. He and his col...2021-11-1944 min
DelveNavigating Digital Ecosystems & Transforming Strategy with Yolande ChanDigital technologies today are highly generic and highly specific at the same time – even a mobile phone is also a translator, a map and an entertainment system – complicating the design of organizational strategy. In the latest episode of the Delve podcast, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management and James McGill Professor Yolande Chan discusses a “digital ecodynamics” approach to organizational strategy, where technology is at the core of strategy from the start.This strategic lens encourages organizations to examine their own digital ecosystems within a climate of constant change, from the multiple technologies co-existing within an organiza...2021-11-0425 min
DelveNew Normal: The Pivot to Climate Sustainability for SMEs with Dror EtzionSmall and medium sized enterprises account for as much environmental impact as the entire Canadian transportation industry—yet solving their climate impact requires a unique peer-to-peer approach.In episode 2 of the second season of The "New Normal" Delve podcast series, Professor Dror Etzion from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss the role of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global fight for climate sustainability.“Sustainability is often a source of innovation in good business ideas,” says Etzion. “The question is not whether people are aware and believe th...2021-10-2820 min
DelveCrafting Local Terroir & Putting Quebec Cheese on the Map with Robert DavidThe word terroir conjures unique European flavours and landscapes, flora and fauna, champagne and Parmigiano-Reggiano. As global trade, brand marketing, and niche competition grew in the past half-century, terroir—and authentic, identity-rich products overall—has also grown in both scope and value.Read more on Delve and read the transcript.Speaking to Delve's Robyn Fadden, McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management Professor Robert David discusses his research on the emerging lucrative realm of Quebec terroir, and how products like Quebec cheese fit within it, showing how terroir has flourished not only for its flavours but as a...2021-10-2129 min
Friends of McGill Hockey Podcast ChannelCaptains Meeting: A Conversation With Coach David UrquhartDavid Urquhart was appointed full-time head coach of the McGill University men's hockey team in May, 2021. A 2018 inductee to the McGill Sports Hall of Fame, Urquhart spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach of the San Diego Gulls, an American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. During that span, he helped guide the team to a 92-60-17 record in regular season play and three playoff berths. The 36-year-old native of Thorold, Ont., is the 30th bench boss in team history and the 13th former McGill player to take the helm of the historic 144-year-old program, which...2021-10-1441 min
DelveNew Normal: COVID-19 and the Leadership Crisis with Jean-Nicolas ReytLaunching the second season of Delve‘s The “New Normal” podcast series, Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss why businesses should embrace a hybrid work method, why the future of workspaces needs to change from the status quo, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced management to change in order to adapt to a new reality—plus the one thing companies can do for remote workers to make sure they’ve got their backs.“So many CEOs were against remote work,” says Reyt. “A year into the pandemic they w...2021-10-0720 min
DelveGourmet Food Trucks and the Authenticity Recipe with Daphne DemetryIn the past decade, a new kind of consumer has arisen, a fusion of myriad tastes and eclectic wants, prone to mixing highbrow with lowbrow, and just a little obsessed with all things unique, crafted and authentic. This consumer has been dubbed the “cultural omnivore.” The rise of the cultural omnivore identity brought with it an increased consumer desire for authenticity in everything from fashion brands to restaurants. How to win the heart and wallet of the cultural omnivore? Look no further than gourmet food trucks, which hit a sought-after balance of DIY spirit, twists on tradition and pop-up intr...2021-09-2922 min
Your Future @ McGillLet's Meet SamanthaStudent Series:
Come and listen to a conversation with Samantha, a student in the Desautels Faculty of Management. She shares her experience deciding between business programs in Canada (3:20), her transition to McGill, how important it is to develop a support system (13:30), and her time at McConnell Hall and living in Montreal (17:00).
We also dive into the Bachelor of Commerce at McGill (31:20) and talk about the Concentrations offered at Desautels and the professors at McGill (44:00). Outside of the classroom, Samantha talks about clubs (48:30), the Mentoring Program (50:25), and sports (and school spirit!) at McGill (51:45).
Of...2021-07-011h 16Your Future @ McGillLet’s Talk About Residence LifeCampus Series:
There is a lot to say about McGill residences and living in Montreal and this is just a taste. Hear Anthony talk about his time as a Residence Life Facilitator from August 2020 to April 2021. Although there were covid restrictions, Anthony and the rest of the team worked hard to help new students meet new people and form connections.
In our Residences, there are other people there to support new students – Floor Fellows and the Residence Life Managers – and we talk a little about them here as well.
If you are interested in h...2021-06-2451 min
DelveNew Normal: A Shock to the System with Saku MantereIn episode 6 of The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Saku Mantere from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, and Editor-in-Chief of Delve, discusses how organizations have responded and adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic: whether universities, governments, or businesses, many responded to the crisis by adapting quickly and performing beyond expectations. Why are some organizations at their best when facing a problem, while others flag? Professor Mantere also addresses the effects of Zoom – and the lack of physical classrooms and workspaces – on organizations, innovation processes, and the future of work in an even more rapidly changing world.Re...2021-05-2622 min
DelveNew Normal: Life’s Good on Top, But For Everyone Else? with Samer FarajIn episode 5 of The "New Normal," Professor Samer Faraj from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University speaks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has created an overreliance on corporate technological behemoths. Faraj breaks down the ever-growing role of digitization on our society and examines who benefits from the UBER-ization of our daily lives: all who take part in the gig economy or only to those who are “on top"?Read more on Delve and read the transcript. The "New Normal" is a collaboration between journalist Dave Kaufman and Delve, the official thought leadership platform of...2021-05-2621 min
DelveNew Normal: COVID-19, Ethics, and Stock Tips with Patrick AugustinIn episode 4 of The "New Normal," Professor Patrick Augustin from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University examines the allegations of insider trading levied against former Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler at the dawn of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Should politicians be held to a higher ethical standard when lives are at stake? And, if politicians aren’t allowed to trade stocks, will they no longer want to go into politics?Read more on Delve and read the transcript. The "New Normal" is a collaboration between journalist Dave Kaufman and ...2021-05-2618 minYour Future @ McGillLet's Meet JonathanStudent Series:
Jonathan is a Canadian citizen from Houston, Texas and is a student in our Desautels Faculty of Management. Like many Canadian citizens growing up abroad, Jonathan had his eyes on Canadian universities. He has embraced the Montreal weather and has made the most of his time at McGill. From being the president of the Management Undergraduate Society and going on exchange in Thailand, Jonathan has a lot to share!
For more information about the Bachelor of Commerce, visit our website.
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DelveNew Normal: Grocery Shopping Anxiety with Yu MaIn episode 3 of The "New Normal" hosted by Dave Kaufman, Professor Yu Ma from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our relationship to grocery stores, how shopping has changed in the last year, and what can be done from a technological perspective to improve the shopping experience and perhaps even help the consumer make more informed and healthier choices at the store.Read more on Delve and read the transcript. The "New Normal" is a collaboration between journalist Dave Kaufman and Delve, the official thought leadership p...2021-03-2520 min
DelveNew Normal: Working from Home, Living at Work with Lisa CohenIn episode 2 of The "New Normal" hosted by Dave Kaufman, Professor Lisa Cohen from The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University discusses how the shift to working from home that has been hastened by the Covid-19 pandemic, how the work from home phenomenon has been more disadvantageous to some members of society than others, and ways in which working at home has given us all more time to think about how to make our world a more equitable place.Read more on delve and read the transcript.The "New Normal" is a collaboration between jour...2021-03-2520 min
DelveNew Normal: Black Swan Event with Saibal RayIn episode 1 of The "New Normal" hosted by Dave Kaufman, Professor Saibal Ray highlights the successes and failures of the COVID-19 vaccine procurement and global distribution, compares Israel's effort to Canada's, and questions if Canada will want to do all that’s necessary to be prepared should similar incidents arise in the future.Read more on Delve and read the transcript.The "New Normal" is a collaboration between journalist Dave Kaufman and Delve, the official thought leadership platform of McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management. Each episode looks in-depth at a different aspect of the...2021-03-2520 min
Comprehensive Canadian University Guide36. McGill Desautels CommerceOn this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. Our guests this week include Nicholas, a student recruitment associate from the university, Charles, a 3rd year Finance and Accounting student with a minor in History, as well as Leon, a 2nd year Strategic Management and Information Systems student with a minor Indigenous Studies . We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internship, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to Desautel's website for more information.
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Show Notes
2020-12-2654 min
DelveDisruption in the Workplace: Artificial Intelligence in the 21st CenturyIs AI coming for your job? The introduction of new technologies has disrupted and transformed job markets for centuries, most notably during the industrial revolution. Today artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous technology are changing most workplaces and shifting the ground beneath jobs that were once considered stable, with repercussions across all economic sectors. To help us navigate the fourth industrial revolution, we’ll hear from Yann LeCun, Director of AI Research at Facebook, Silver Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Data Science, New York University, and 2019 Turing Award recipient, alongside Matissa Hollister, Assi...2019-09-0630 min