Every 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.

Increasingly, 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.

Where 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. On this episode of the Delve podcast, he says great strategic insights can come from anywhere and anyone in an institution – you just have to open yourself to it.

In their fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Brazilian government made it a priority to develop innovation capacity within their borders, and their methods could be a blueprint for other countries hoping to do the same. Paola 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.

On April 3, 2024, La Presse published an article titled EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal: Repenser le succès. The article featured two 2024 graduates of the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program: Éric Faucher Michèle Jean Pierre Read the full article (in French only): https://www.lapresse.ca/xtra/2024-04-03/emba-mcgill-hec-montreal/repenser-le-succes.php 

In their fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Brazilian government made it a priority to develop innovation capacity within their borders, and their methods could be a blueprint for other countries hoping to do the same. Paola 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.

In this month of May, Asian Heritage Month in Canada, three current participants of the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program have agreed to share their journeys, challenges, and aspirations as Asian-origin managers. Their stories highlight the importance of diversity in our EMBA program, where we firmly believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich [...]

In this month of May, Asian Heritage Month in Canada, three current participants of the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program have agreed to share their journeys, challenges, and aspirations as Asian-origin managers. Their stories highlight the importance of diversity in our EMBA program, where we firmly believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich [...]

In this month of May, Asian Heritage Month in Canada, three current participants of the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program have agreed to share their journeys, challenges, and aspirations as Asian-origin managers. Their stories highlight the importance of diversity in our EMBA program, where we firmly believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich [...]

In this month of May, Asian Heritage Month in Canada, three current participants of the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program have agreed to share their journeys, challenges, and aspirations as Asian-origin managers. Their stories highlight the importance of diversity in our EMBA program, where we firmly believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich [...]

Conventional wisdom tells us to suppress our emotions when making strategic organizational decisions. But Quy Huy, Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, thinks that’s a mistake. Tapping into emotions – our own and other people’s – is a fundamental part of competent leadership and the success of an organization. He makes his case on the latest episode of the Delve podcast.