A renewed call to unite against climate change
In response to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this month, Professor Dror Etzion and his colleagues call for accelerated global action against the ongoing impact of climate change. International collaboration is key to the success of initiatives geared toward cutting down on carbon emissions, they say. They also emphasize the need to invite more diverse, non-governmental voices to the table.
China widens gender and sexuality gap in media
Earlier this fall, the Chinese government banned coverage of feminine-presenting men from TV shows and other broadcasted programming. The news provokes new fears and questions surrounding gender, culture, and art among Chinese communities, says Professor Elena Obukhova.
Fortnite shuts down servers in China
On November 15, the popular multi-player computer game, Fortnite, indefinitely closed its Chinese servers. In pulling out of China, Fortnite creator Epic Games follows the lead of Microsoft, which pulled LinkedIn out of China last October, and Google, which has been absent from the country for over a decade.
Redefining success in top leadership roles
According to Professor Henry Mintzberg, only 10% of organizational changes are successfully implemented in the workplace.
Delve podcast: New Normal: The Pivot to Climate Sustainability for SMEs with Dror Etzion
Small and medium-sized enterprises account for as much environmental impact as the entire Canadian transportation industry—yet solving their climate impact requires a unique approach. In the "New Normal" Delve podcast series, Desautels Professor Dror Etzion discusses the role of SMEs in the global fight for climate sustainability.
Delve: Crafting Local Terroir & Putting Quebec Cheese on the Map with Robert David
Terroir conjures European flavours and landscapes, flora and fauna, champagne and Parmigiano-Reggiano, but Quebec terroir has become a player in the terroir game. On the Delve podcast, Desautels Professor Robert David discusses the lucrative realm of Quebec terroir and how it has flourished not only for its flavours but as an identity crafted by social and cultural factors
Creating a greener McGill
Professor Dror Etzion is passionately committed to leveraging his expertise in sustainability to help reduce McGill’s carbon footprint. As the leader of the Divest McGill movement, he advocates for McGill to join institutions like Harvard in withdrawing investments from oil and gas companies.
Trajectory Dynamics in Innovation: Developing and Transforming a Mobile Money Service Across Time and Place
Authors: E. Oborn, M. Barrett, W. Orlikowski, and Anna Kim
Publication: Organization Science, Volume 30, Issue 5, September-October 2019, Pages 896-1123
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EMBA prepares today’s leaders for tomorrow’s opportunities
Based on Professor Henry Mintzberg’s multidisciplinary theories of management, the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program has mastered the art and science of empowering business professionals to lead successfully.
Delve podcast: Gourmet Food Trucks and the Authenticity Recipe with Daphne Demetry
An entrepreneurship venture high in creativity, culture, and community and low in risk, gourmet food trucks illuminate how authenticity and associated identities—like the “cultural omnivore”—are constructed by business owners and consumers alike.
Going viral or growing like an oak tree? Towards sustainable local development through entrepreneurship
Authors: Suntae Kim and Anna Kim
Publication: Academy of Management Journal, Forthcoming
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Establishing a global support network for education leaders
In his 2019 book, “Bedtime Stories for Managers,” Professor Henry Mintzberg pointed out a lack of opportunity for managers to come together and discuss progress, growth, and the unique challenges they face in leading teams.
Professors Etzion, Animesh and Luederitz awarded SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Dror Etzion, Animesh Animesh and Christopher Luederitz awarded SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Professor Perez-Aleman awarded 2020-2021 SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant
Paola Perez-Aleman, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization, awarded 2020-2021 SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant
Robert Nason, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization, awarded William Dawson Scholar
Professor Robert Nason’s research program centers on entrepreneurship and inequality. While flashy startups dominate headlines, the reality is that most of the rich are entrepreneurs and most entrepreneurs are poor.
