EMBA student Fabienne Colas named one of Canada鈥檚 most powerful women
Fabienne Colas (EMBA鈥�2021) has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women: Top 100鈩� by the Women鈥檚 Executive Network (WXN).
This award recognizes Fabienne鈥檚 dedication to fostering, supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and in Canada. Fabienne is currently president and founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and CEO of Zaza Production.
EMBA student helps expand Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)
As the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) celebrates 20 years on the air, EMBA student Monika Ille reflects on the challenges of increasing viewership. In her role as the APTN鈥檚 general director of programming and the network鈥檚 grid, Monica helps produce content that is broadcast across Canada on four different channels and viewed by 72% of Indigenous聽adults.
EMBA alumnus transmits First Nations heritage in new novel
Rapha毛l Picard (EMBA鈥�14), the former leader of the Innu community of Pessamit, has published his first novel at age 70. Through Nutshimit: Inland Lands and Spirits, Rapha毛l strives to pass on the heritage of his Innu ancestors to the next generation and establish a literary tradition within the community.
Championing diversity in the financial services industry
Professor Karl Moore interviews Eileen Murray, the co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, about her efforts to fight hiring discrimination, communicate openly, and encourage risk-taking in the workplace.
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Diverse teams drive innovation
Professor Karl Moore interviews Edelman executive 脠ve Laurier (EMBA鈥�11) about the lessons learned during her participation in the 2018-2019 International Women鈥檚 Forum Fellows Program. Ms. Laurier joined 35 other elite female executives from around the world for a leadership training experience that includes education modules at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
Walking the authenticity tightrope
New research from Professor Patricia Hewlin and co-authors examines the benefits of being authentic in the workplace, remarking that this tends to be particularly nebulous for minorities.
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Professor Hewlin on closing the leadership gender gap
In a byline for Getting Smart, Professor Patricia Hewlin explores the tangible impact that universities can make when it comes to increasing the representation of women and minorities in leadership.
Still an uphill battle for women in finance
Following the release of the American Economic Association鈥檚 survey results revealing the predominance of discrimination against women in the world of finance, Professor Francesca Carrieri affirms that the findings are not surprising.
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An Olympian鈥檚 quest for gender equality
Celebrated Canadian Olympian Jennifer Heil (BCom鈥�13) knows very well the positive impact that sports can have on a girl鈥檚 confidence, personal growth, and success.
As VP Sport Development at viaSport, she is on a mission to ensure that stereotyping and discrimination are a thing of the past for women athletes.
Girl power: Celebrating 麻豆区鈥檚 trailblazing women
The women of 麻豆区 are expanding the frontiers of knowledge, improving society and inspiring others. Included among them is Dean Isabelle Bajeux for her contributions at this year鈥檚 World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Reflecting on new Aboriginal Languages Bill
While Innu leaders welcome the federal government's new Aboriginal Languages 鈥嬧�婤ill, they believe that the Bill alone will not be enough to guarantee the survival and vitality of these languages.
EMBA participant and indigenous scholarship recipient, Marjolaine Tshernish, comments.
When advertising gets socially active
Gillette鈥檚 new ad about 鈥渢oxic masculinity鈥� belongs to a larger phenomenon of brands embracing social activism as a marketing strategy.
Professor Ashesh Mukherjee joins BBC to comment on the effectiveness of this approach, warning that it risks oversaturation and alienation.
Four EMBA scholarship recipients who are making an impact
The 麻豆区-HEC Montr茅al EMBA Program recently welcomed the class of 2020, which includes four experienced leaders who, each in their own way, have a significant impact on their respective communities.
Diversity in the workplace is essential for Desautels Dean
Dean Isabelle Bajeux was invited by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) to share her thoughts on the value of a diverse workplace that incorporates the perspective of women at higher levels, particularly in the finance sector.
Professor Perez-Aleman honored with Equity and Community Building Award
The annual Equity and Community Building Awards were presented on May 1 to an array of 麻豆区 community members whose efforts are advancing the University鈥檚 equity building objectives.
Among the recipients was Professor Paola Perez-Aleman who was selected in the Academic Staff category.
