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A message to Black women scholars

Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin, together with Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts of the University of Virginia, has penned an open letter addressing the unique experiences that Black women scholars are facing during the “double pandemic” confronting our society.

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Published: 21 Aug 2020

Challenging systemic racism through entrepreneurship

Professor Karl Moore interviews Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA’20), the co-founder and chairperson of the Board of Groupe 3737, an organization set up to help members who identify as visible minorities start their own business. Saintellemy shares how he is challenging systemic racism through business incubators.

Published: 21 Aug 2020

Empowering authenticity in diversity discussions

At a panel discussion on “Antiracism, Allyship, and Authenticity: Building Internal Capacity for Institutional Change” hosted by University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organizations in its Ross School of Business, Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin addressed various diversity measures taken by organizations.

Published: 21 Aug 2020

EMBA student partners with Netflix to amplify voices of Black filmmakers

Fabienne Colas (EMBA’21), president and CEO of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, has announced new support for the Being Black in Canada program from presenting sponsor Netflix, in collaboration with National Bank, and the support of Canada Media Fund.

Published: 23 Jul 2020

Reducing the racial divide through economic emancipation

In 2013, EMBA alumnus Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA’20) co-founded startup incubator Groupe 3737 to help facilitate the economic emancipation of diverse communities.

Now facing economic uncertainty, Saintellemy would like to see concrete actions from government agencies and large corporations in supporting businesses like Groupe 3737 that aim to bridge the racial divide.

Published: 17 Jun 2020

Turning protest into policy

The recent police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked an uprising across the world with people from all walks of life coming together to fight against systemic racism and violence.

Published: 4 Jun 2020

Building leaders in sustainability

For MBA students at 鶹AV, sustainability is a crucial ingredient of successful leadership. 鶹AV alumni Justin Park (MBA’18) and Natasha Alani (MBA’17) reflect on how the program’s integrated approach to sustainability has informed their professional practices.

Published: 14 May 2020

Dean Bajeux-Besnainou on diversity in business schools

In a feature in the 鶹AV Reporter, Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou reflects on the challenges business schools face in improving diversity and the strides both 鶹AV and Desautels have made in this area.

Published: 5 Mar 2020

What’s holding up the glass ceiling?

The glass ceiling still exists for many reasons, leaving some women reluctant to apply for promotions and senior leadership positions. To ensure more women are considered for promotions, Professor Brian Rubineau suggests employers generate their own list of potential applicants.

Published: 29 Jan 2020

Delve: When Meritocracy Blinds us to Gender Discrimination

Meritocracies are predicated on the belief that only the best are chosen and that hard work and talent are always rewarded. If we presume that talent and hard work are not gender specific, then why is it that assumed meritocracies show extraordinary imbalances between men and women? Surprisingly, part of the answer is the assumption itself: Assuming a setting is a meritocracy can blind even those experiencing discrimination to its actual inequalities.

Published: 21 Jan 2020

DesautelsConnect has introduced me to a global network

When you have a diverse network, it allows you to tap into other professionals’ smart thinking, accelerates your career, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities. DesautelsConnect is a valuable tool for expanding your network, since it facilitates connections with other members of the global Desautels community.

Published: 20 Jan 2020

Delve: Romancing the User: Three Business Lessons from Digital Daters

New research from Prof Jui Ramaprasad explores how gender, comfort, and impulsivity are key for that perfect chemistry.

Published: 13 Jan 2020

Delve: When a Good Boss is Bad for Workers

New research from Prof Patricia Hewlin explores how a boss’s integrity affects whether an employee is being true to her/his own identity, even when there’s a disconnect with the group’s values. If there were a boss who demonstrated integrity—who was consistent, trustworthy, and fair—would employees feel more comfortable being their authentic selves?

Published: 16 Dec 2019

Our final step to gender equality

Sally Armstrong (BEd’66; DLitt’02), a veteran human rights activist, journalist, and 鶹AV alumna, has dedicated her career to the fight for gender equality. Talking to Professor Karl Moore, Armstrong notes that gender equality is on the horizon, with one final step required: the collaboration between men and women.

Published: 11 Dec 2019

EMBA participant Jason Taylor on the rise of ESG practices

Sustainable investing is transforming the global finance landscape, with companies that switch to greener initiatives gaining popularity. 鶹AV-HEC Montréal EMBA participant Jason Taylor (EMBA’19) comments on the increased transparency of companies reporting on their environment, social and governance (ESG) rating.

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Published: 11 Dec 2019

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