Innovative citation metrics seek to address shortcomings of traditional measures
Counting citations is an important way that a scholar鈥檚 academic influence is measured, but not all citations are created equal. Sometimes, widely-cited researchers don鈥檛 have much influence beyond their own narrow academic niche. New platforms like OpenAlex and Scite adjust for this type of difference and seek to provide a more balanced picture of influence across disciplines鈥攁s well as whether a citation is supporting, challenging or simply mentioning the original work.
Paul H茅bert named president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Dr. Paul H茅bert (IMHL鈥�20) has been appointed to a 5-year term as president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the federal organization that funds health research. A clinical scientist at the Bruyere Health Institute, practicing palliative care physician and professor at the University of Ottawa鈥檚 faculty of medicine, H茅bert is a graduate of the International Masters for Leadership, a cohort-based graduate management degree for health professionals.
To avoid reproducing existing biases, AI should be built with an EDI lens
Integrating an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lens into artificial intelligence systems is no longer a luxury or optional, writes 成人VR视频 Desautels Faculty Lecturer Simon Blanchette in The Conversation Canada. Without it, AI risks reinforcing existing biases.
When managing your portfolio, timing is critical
The impact of time in finance is decisive, says Benjamin Croitoru, Academic Director of the 成人VR视频 Personal Finance Essentials course. But people don鈥檛 realize how small decisions can make all the difference over time. Getting the timing right when you鈥檙e buying or selling stocks is one way that time plays an important role in long-term financial growth.
Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30
In finance, making money is the name of the game, and financial services professionals have sometimes been sceptical of sustainability goals that could undercut profits. But it doesn鈥檛 have to bee that way. 鈥淩ealizing that financial systems could support environmental goals and sustainability goals inspired me,鈥� says Mitch McEwen (MMF鈥�20).
BCom alum to oversee operations and drive growth at Insurity
Jonathan Victor (BCom鈥�99) has been appointed COO of Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. He undertakes this new role with extensive experience at Insurity, where he has previously held roles such as CIO and EVP of Customer Success.
First Trump presidency holds lessons for the second
The first presidency of Donald Trump was nothing if not unpredictable, and as Canada prepares for a second go-around, it needs to expect the unexpected. The U.S. president-elect regularly uses exaggerated rhetoric about the country鈥檚 trading relationships, writes Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation.
Instability at Alberta鈥檚 public pension fund could undermine its effectiveness
While 2020 was tough on just about everyone, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) really took it on the chin. Alberta鈥檚 public pension fund manager lost billions of dollars in a volatility-based trading strategy during a topsy-turvy year in markets.
Indigenous business matters: truth, reconciliation, and sovereign wealth
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the 成人VR视频 Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of 成人VR视频鈥檚 Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.
Addressing anti-Black racism: strategies for integration in the classroom
On October 2, the 成人VR视频 Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.
Even introverted CEOs sometimes need to speak loudly
The archetypal CEO leads with charisma and gregariousness, but not all effective executives share the same personality traits鈥攁nd there can even be advantages to introversion.
PQ plan to replace immigrants with robots won鈥檛 address key labour market shortages
The Parti Qu茅b茅cois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management Rob Glew argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec鈥檚 economy with the most acute labour shortages don鈥檛 lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education.
Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses
For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump鈥檚 planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard.
MBA alumna to lead Ottawa International Airport Authority
Susan Margles (BA鈥�88, MBA鈥�91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa鈥檚 suffered during the pandemic, but it鈥檚 bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city鈥檚 light rail transit system.
成人VR视频 Desautels MBA ranked #26 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights
The 成人VR视频 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 26th globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies.
