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Why investing in first-line leaders yields greater returns than C-suite training

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:22 +0000

In a thought-provoking analysis, Henry Mintzberg underscores the critical importance of developing first-line leaders rather than focusing disproportionately on C-suite executives. Despite the overwhelming investment in executive development, Mintzberg argues that frontline managers – those closest to employees and customers – are the true force multipliers in any organization. He highlights that a well-trained first-line leader can dramatically improve employee engagement, productivity, and organizational performance.

Tech products international supply chains make them especially vulnerable to tariffs

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:47:56 +0000

When U.S. president Donald Trump announced a sweeping tariff policy in April 2020, stock markets plunged. Certain sectors were more affected than others, with large technology firms like Apple and NVIDIA among the biggest losers. “Sectors like tech that rely on international supply chains are going to be more heavily affected by tariffs,” Professor Sebastien Betermier told CBC ��Ƭ��֦��Ƶs.

Controversial slogans sell

admin — Thu, 15 May 2025 19:10:35 +0000

A Canadian clothing company has recently come under fire for using provocative slogans on some of its clothing. The company claims its target demo is now a confident shopper in their mid-twenties, but Professor of Marketing Vivek Astvansh argues that a company might use controversy to sell, even if their customers aren’t of age.

McGill Desautels offices earn new sustainable workplace ratings

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:37:03 +0000

This winter, three of the ten McGill offices awarded new Sustainability Workplace Certifications for their sustainable practices were from the Desautels Faculty of Management. Notably, a collaborative Desautels office, formed by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity, EDI, the Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning, and TLS Management teams, earned a Platinum certification, the highest possible rating. The Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) advanced to a Gold certification, and Desautels IT achieved Silver.

Tarifflation is already driving up consumer electronics prices

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:39:38 +0000

Tariffs impose costs on businesses who import goods, and when businessese pass those costs along to consumers, prices go up. This phenomenon is colloquially known as tarifflation, and in this tariff-happy economic moment, we are already seeing its effects. Acer—a Taiwanese electronics company—recently raised its prices, and attributed the price increases to tariffs.

Tariff-induced economic uncertainty is affecting Canadians’ purchasing decisions

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:38:04 +0000

Even as the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company liquidates its iconic department stores, some Canadian retailers are experiencing a renaissance. Quebec department store has been expanding, even as others struggle to stay in the black. But Trump’s tariffs are clouding the future for Canadian retailers.

McGill Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:08:41 +0000

The McGill Desautels Faculty of Management acknowledges the vital contributions of research, teaching, service, and public engagement in inspiring future leaders. Through our annual Faculty Awards, we celebrate the exceptional achievements of our faculty members across various programs and disciplines. This year, we are proud to honour the following distinguished individuals:

Research

Desautels Faculty Scholar Award: Ruslan Goyenko

Spring Finance Workshop 2025

admin — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:30:37 +0000

The fourth edition of the Spring Finance Workshop took place from April 27 to 29, 2025, bringing together top scholars in the field of finance to explore emerging themes across banking, investor expectations, climate finance, asset pricing, and corporate decision-making. Co-organized by Professors Laurent Barras (University of Luxembourg), Mark Podolskij (University of Luxembourg), and Patrick Augustin (��Ƭ��֦��Ƶ), the workshop continues to grow as a vibrant forum for academic exchange and collaboration.

Announcing the Inaugural Recipients of the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:58:51 +0000

Congratulations to Anabel Gratton (BCom’23), Damiano Mini (BCom’24), Delia Puiu (BCom’24), George Zergiotis (BCom Concordia’23), Giulia Marandola (BCom’24), Harley Belfer (BCom’23), Jade Raynaud (BCom’23), Joanie Marchand (BCom’24), Sarah Green (BCom’24), and Vincent Ducharme (BCom UOttawa’23) who were awarded the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management by the Graduate Cert

McGill Law launches Transnational Business+Law Network

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:48:36 +0000

Business + Law is different from Business Law. With this framing in mind – and recognising the plethora of issues emerging at the intersection of law, business and finance in an age of rapid climate and technological change – McGill’s Business Law Platform and the University's Sustainable Growth Initiative launched a new collaboration and graduate student mentorship project, under the leadership of the CIBC Office of Sustainable Fina

The debate over domestic investment for Canadian pension funds

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:57:10 +0000

As calls to bolster Canada’s economy intensify, the debate over pension fund strategies has gained national attention. In a Financial Post article, Professor Betermier highlights concerns over political interference in pension management and the potential long-term impact on investment strategies. He underscores the importance of maintaining pension funds’ independence to ensure strong, sustainable returns for retirees.

McGill teams shine at L’Oréal Brandstorm 2025 Case Competition

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:33:22 +0000

McGill students continue to make their mark on the national stage through the L’Oréal Brandstorm Case Competition, one of the world’s leading innovation challenges for students under 30.

McGill to award honorary degree to Don Lewtas for contributions to global finance & student learning

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:37:05 +0000

��Ƭ��֦��Ƶ will award an honorary degree to Donald William Lewtas (BCom’75), a McGill alumnus, at the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management convocation this spring.

Lewtas will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), in recognition of his leadership in global finance and his support for hands-on education at the faculty.

Emerging tech can help make business’ more resilient

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:23:31 +0000

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence have the power to boost business’ efficiency, but they can also make an organizations more resilient.

Predictive analytics are one way that companies can help ensure they’re prepared for whatever comes next. Predictive analytics can turn raw data into, writes Karl Moore in Forbes.com.

Young investors often overestimate their risk tolerance

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:14:58 +0000

McGill software engineering student David Vo began investing in markets when he was just 17 years. Now aged 20, he’s managing a portfolio worth tens of thousands of dollars. Like many in Gen Z, the Bachelor of Commerce student began investing in markets without any formal training. When starting out, one of the most common errors new investors make is overestimating their risk tolerance, McGill Desautels Associate Professor of Finance Benjamin Croituru told LaPresse.