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A BCom alumnus’ fight to make the world a better place

Discover Amol Mehra’s (BCom’06) journey from Desautels BCom student to being front and centre in the fight against the shadowy world of human trafficking, child labour, and modern slavery.

Published: 30 Nov 2018

Business balderdash: What myths to look out for

The Globe and Mail takes a look at the management myths that many uphold without proper questioning.

One such example is that efficiency should be every manager’s goal; but, as Professor Henry Mintzberg makes clear, this is not always the case.

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Published: 5 Nov 2018

Management, scrambled eggs, and Professor Mintzberg

Renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss some of his favorite subjects: the MBA degree, business strategy, and how management has changed – sometimes for the worse – in the wake of technological advancement.

Published: 24 Oct 2018

EMBA alumna on personal and career triumphs

La Presse features Geneviève Rossier (EMBA’12), Director of Communications, Public Relations and Digital Visibility at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, as she sheds light on her illustrious career path, proudest accomplishments, and esteemed mentors, including Professor Henry Mintzberg.

Published: 24 Oct 2018

A case for the relevance of business schools today

Inspired by Professor Henry Mintzberg’s well-known challenging of the MBA’s relevance, a recent blog post advocates for the importance of business education today, particularly when it incorporates opportunities for hands-on learning.

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Published: 15 Oct 2018

Healthcare, it’s about collaboration

When it comes to healthcare, it’s not about private versus public. Citing Professor Henry Minztberg’s latest book Managing the Myths of Healthcare, cross-sector collaboration among all stakeholders is a crucial aspect of a well-functioning system.

Published: 4 Oct 2018

In celebration of two Թ greats

Fifty years ago, Թ had the good fortune of welcoming Professors Henry Mintzberg and Morty Yalovsky on board.

On August 30, members of the Թ community, along with family and friends, celebrated their contributions by establishing two teaching awards in their honour.

Published: 21 Sep 2018

A glowing victory at HEC case competition

MONTREAL, Quebec. On the evening of the HEC Social Business Creation competition, Թ start-up Kajou delivered, coming home with the First place prize of $15,000 for their business venture. Their business makes apple juice – with the apple of the cashew tree.

Published: 21 Sep 2018

Weighing graduate business degrees: MBA or Masters

Pursuing an MBA or a Masters degree is an age-old question when it comes to graduate business studies.

A recent article for QS Top Universities outlines the differences between the two options, citing Professor Henry Mintzberg along the way.

Published: 21 Sep 2018

What’s the link between bad airline food and poor management?

Renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss some of his favorite subjects: the MBA degree, business strategy, and how management has changed – sometimes for the worse – in the wake of technological advancement.

Published: 21 Sep 2018

Business strategy 101

A recent blog post reviews the ins and outs of devising and implementing a business strategy and cites Desautels Professor Henry Mintzberg’s “Five Ps for Strategy,” namely: Plan, Pattern, Position, Ploy, and Perspective.

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Published: 19 Sep 2018

Strategic planning for the twenty-first-century enterprise

A piece for Harvard Business Review argues that planning does not have to be the enemy of agility in a business setting.

Citing Professor Henry Mintzberg, the author suggests revisiting the traditional planning approach to incorporate hard and soft data where judgment also plays an important role.

Published: 14 Sep 2018

Թ-HEC EMBA among the best of its kind

The Globe and Mail has listed the Թ – HEC Montréal EMBA program as one of the best of its kind in Canada.

The high calibre of fellow classmates, the availability of scholarships and access to firsthand insights from Professor Henry Mintzberg are cited as major draws.

Published: 6 Sep 2018

Now what? How to deal with climate change together

If major initiatives have been undertaken across sectors to combat climate change, the question arises how to consolidate these efforts for maximal impact?

Published: 4 Sep 2018

Թ Student Team NutriPulse wins third place at 2018 Food Security Social Innovation Challenge

By Nii Addy

At the 2018 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) held in Toronto on July 12, 2018, Թ team NutriPulse was adjudged the third place winner among eight finalists, with a $10,000 cash prize.

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Published: 26 Jul 2018

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