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CI Webinar: Richard Gold, James ��Թ� Professor, Faculty of Law, ��Թ�

lisa.walker@mcgill.ca — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:23:36 +0000

Tiered Governance of Food Convergent Innovation Platforms: Challenges and Possibilities in Private and Public Creation and Capture of Economic and Social Value in Complex Science, Technology, and Innovation Collaboration

Talking Management with Karl Moore: Like People, Organizations Have Emotional Ups and Downs

trang.nguyen@mcgill.ca — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:44:39 +0000

Professor Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at ��Թ� speaks to Neal Ashkanasy, a professor from Australia’s University of Queensland.

Read full transcript: The Globe and Mail, July 31, 2013

Celebrating excellence in teaching at Desautels

angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:57:04 +0000

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.

On May 16, the Desautels community gathered to recognize faculty who have gone above and beyond in their teaching. Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2018-19 teaching awards!

Spring 2018 Convocation photos

julie.lapalme@mcgill.ca — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:27:50 +0000

Professor Desmond Tsang and Professor David Schumacher were selected as recipients of the 2017‐18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, respectively.

Their awards were officially presented at the May 31st Convocation Ceremony.

2017‐18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching

julie.lapalme@mcgill.ca — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:57:18 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management is pleased to announce that Professor Desmond Tsang and Professor David Schumacher have been selected as recipients of the 2017‐18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, respectively.

Rim Hariss awarded NSERC Discovery Grant for retail operations research

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:54:55 +0000

Professor Rim Hariss is one of 122 ��Թ� researchers awarded funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC) Discovery Grants competition, announced July 7 as part of a $30-million investment in ��Թ� research.

Harris's project, "Beyond the Stockout: A Behavioral-Analytical Framework for Optimizing Retail Operations," examines how consumers respond to product unavailability, using AI-enabled in-store tracking data to model search and substitution behavior.

Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:44 +0000

As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at ��Թ� Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.

Rather than taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.

122 ��Թ� research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:39 +0000

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at ��Թ�, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 ��Թ� research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.

Men and women respond to work incentives in very different ways

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:16:50 +0000

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reviews hundreds of thousands of applications each year, making efficiency a challenge. When managers introduced cash incentives for meeting quotas, men and women reacted differently. Men tended to increase their output to secure the bonus, but the quality of their reviews declined. Women, by contrast, often prioritized maintaining high-quality work, even if it meant missing out on the financial reward.

Olayinka Oni named non-executive director of Sterling Bank

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:17:57 +0000

Olayinka Oni (IMPM’26), has been appointed non-executive director of Sterling Bank in Nigeria, effective June 2026.

Oni has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology, operations and financial services. His earlier career includes senior roles at Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, Microsoft and First City Monument Bank.

Making plant‑based eating easy: Why visibility and affordability matter

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:27:52 +0000

Shifting diets toward more plant-based foods could significantly benefit both human and planetary health, yet progress remains slow. Food choices are not simply personal—they are shaped by price, convenience and what stands out in everyday shopping environments.

Rethinking pension design for Canada’s changing workforce

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:22:19 +0000

More than nine million Canadians lack access to a workplace retirement plan, underscoring the need for pension design that better reflects how people work and live today.

Sébastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at ��Թ� Desautels, says expanding access is only part of the solution. “Anything that increases access is good, but then there’s the quality of that retirement package and making sure we have cost-efficient solutions that actually close the gap,” he says.

Recap of the 2026 Dobson International Fundraising Tour

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:56 +0000

The Dobson International Fundraising Tour, in partnership with Investissement Québec and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, provides unique opportunities for our most promising startups to raise capital, form partnerships, and connect with government and industry leaders across key international markets.

This year, we are proud to have supported 24 ventures as they travelled across nine cities in North America, the UAE, and Europe.

Attractive assets key to bringing pension capital home

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:13 +0000

Governments across several countries are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments, but success hinges on offering sufficiently attractive, well-governed opportunities.

MIF Evolution II

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:09 +0000

Back for a 2nd year! Details to follow...