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In the News: From Trump to Putin: Why are People Attracted to Tyrants?
For our societies to survive, we must take action to figure out the psychology behind an attraction to tyrants.
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In the News: From COVID to the Economy — The Mental Health of Canadians is at a Breaking Point
DeGroote Professor of Human Resources & Management Catherine Connelly discusses workplace mental health in this Toronto Star article.
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MBA Graduate Makes Strides in Helping Those with Osteoarthritis
Matthew Rosato (MBA '12) aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup.
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In the News: Does Elon Musk Have a Strategy?
Goran Calic, Associate Professor, Strategic Management co-authors an article in the Harvard Business Review about Musk's business strategy.
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Speaking the Language of Directorship
Earl Davis explains how the Chartered Director Program has given him the ability to truly have his voice heard around the board table.
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Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs Securing Financing | Knowledge Labs: In the Know
Assistant Professor François Neville discusses challenges female entrepreneurs face when it comes to accessing financial capital.
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New Gift From Power Corporation Supports Leadership Hub and Programming at DeGroote School of Business
Power Corp's new gift will be used to create experiential lab space and programming for young leaders at DeGroote.
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Momentum: Moving Forward Together
Discover how DeGroote is building momentum for the future in our 2021 Annual Report.
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In the News: ‘Comfort is king’: Workers are returning to the office but formal wear isn’t following suit
In this Toronto Star article, Catherine Connelly discusses the shift to more casual workplace attire.
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IBH Students Tackle Real-Life Challenges for Community Organizations
The first full graduating cohort from the Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH) program helped community organizations this past term.
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Reflecting on an Evening of Accolades 2022 | Celebrating Alumni Excellence
On June 9, 2022, the DeGroote community celebrated the 2021 and 2022 recipients of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Making an Impact on Community
Elkafi Hassini receives 2022 DeGroote School of Business Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship for his work with the Smart Freight Centre.