Canadians flout travel warnings over holidays
Health warnings from federal and provincial governments fell on deaf ears as planefuls of Canadians departed for Mexico, Cuba, and other destinations despite the surge of COVID-19 cases. According to Professor Karl Moore, the absence of a full non-essential travel ban is partly the result of successful lobbying efforts from the struggling airline industry.
Michael Sabia appointed Federal Deputy Minister of Finance
Prime Minister Trudeau appointed Canadian businessman Michael Sabia to the position of Deputy Minister of Finance.
Sabia, who previously served as CEO of Caisse de dépôt et placement and Bell Canada, has ties to McGill University through his role as a past advisory board member for the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Deliver criticism with praise
Constructive criticism without praise can become destructive, writes Prof. Karl Moore in a recent blog post for Les Affaires. Prof. Moore reflects on the past 30 years of his career in industry and academia, pointing out what works and what backfires when it comes to managing employees.
The power of an indigenous voice in Canadian TV
Professor Karl Moore and Wáhiakatste Diome-Deer sit down with Monika Ille (EMBA’20) to learn about her transformational 25-year career in the media industry. Ille, a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec, actively promotes greater recognition of indigenous communities in Canadian society through her role as chief executive officer of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).
MBA alumna drives advancement in virus research
In his regular Forbes column, Professor Karl Moore profiles Inez Jabalpurwala (BA’89, MA’91, MBA’01), global director of the Viral Neuro Exploration, known as “VINEx,” a private initiative that studies the ways in which viruses affect the central nervous system.
Lessons learned from women leading family-owned businesses
Professor Karl Moore shares three key takeaways from women leading large family-owned businesses in Canada.
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Expanding a business during a pandemic
Fred Jalbout, CEO, chairman, and owner of events lighting business SACO Technologies, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss how he is growing his business during the global pandemic—despite most events being put on hold.
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The future of air travel
In conversation with Yahoo! News, Professor Karl Moore says that while airlines expect a return to normal traffic in 2024, they need to see an increase in traffic or receive government assistance in order to break even.
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Students, here's how to juggle this virtual semester
Professor Karl Moore shares five tips to help students make the most of the virtual learning experience.
This article was written with help from Marie Labrosse, a student at McGill University.
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A call for government support for aviation and aerospace industries
With COVID-19 grounding a large portion of the aviation and aerospace industries, there is a need for governments to focus on their financial viability and regulatory structures, Professor Karl Moore explained at a global aviation webinar hosted by the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS).
From sommelier to brommelier: adapting during the pandemic
In his regular Forbes column, Professor Karl Moore profiles Jon Cercone, general manager, co-owner and sommelier at Tavern on the Square in Montreal’s Westmount. As a prompt response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cercone pivoted to the concept of brommelier, working with private import wine companies to help customers enjoy new wines from the safety and comfort of their homes.
How businesses should prepare for another pandemic
Professor Karl Moore talks to The Street, warning readers that the current pandemic-caused economic recession is not a "black swan", or a rare catastrophe. He predicts global warming or mass migration as a result of climate change as other agents of change to anticipate.
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.
Leadership insights from Lush North America brand director
Brandi Halls, the brand director for the North American division of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, talks to Professor Karl Moore about a career in communications, leadership and how Indigenous women can carve out their own path.
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Blurring the line between introversion and extraversion
Professor Karl Moore joins Work and Life with Stew Friedman to chat about his new book We’re All Ambiverts Now.
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