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McGill’s Executive Institute Launches “Excellence in Leadership” partnership with Ovivo Inc.

Published: 27 June 2019

June 25, 2019 - Montreal, Canada – On Monday, June 17th, The McGill Executive Institute (MEI) at McGill University launched a co-developed program exclusively for the emerging leaders of Ovivo Inc. The program brings together some of the company's global top talent - from China, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA and Canada.

The immersive learning initiative focuses on building critical leadership skills needed in the 21st century while putting Ovivo’s core values into practice. From developing self-awareness and building emotional intelligence to exercising influence in support of leadership, collaboration and teamwork, participants will set the stage for the next phase of their careers.

In the opening statement, President and CEO of Ovivo Inc., Marc Barbeau stated to his team, “You [the participants] have to be the missionaries, the influencers, the ambassadors of our values across the organization. We count on you. Repeat them. Communicate them. Repeat the communication and the behaviours around the values….Teamwork, Ownership, Integrity, Expertise, Innovation are the values we are building the company on. Our vision is to be the preferred partner for those who value water as much as we do. It starts with you. Our employees, our team mates are the first ones that must be our preferred partners in the world. That’s how we will become the water company that we want to be, the best in the world.

About McGill University’s Executive Institute

Founded in 1956, the McGill Executive Institute provides business seminars and custom executive education, to professionals who want to take their careers to the next level. Each seminar is delivered by top McGill faculty members as well as outside specialists and dedicated McGill staff whose in-depth expertise brings a level of real-life experience to every program. Find out more information on our site.

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About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology and systems producing the purest water and treating the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets, and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable.

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