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International Master’s Program for Managers encourages leaders to reflect and learn from their experience

Writing in the early 19th century, the introspective British poet William Wordsworth coined the phrase ‘spots of time’ to describe the moments that are especially memorable and influential in one’s life. Reflecting on the importance of such moments can help leaders thrive in the 21st century.

Published: 22 Oct 2024

Remote work brought unfair performance metrics – and employees are gaming them

According to a survey by the Vancouver-based AI human resources firm Visier, more than four out of five workers have engaged in “fauxductivity” – performative work that makes them appear to be working more time than they actually are. The problem, however, isn’t the workers– it’s the way their performance is measured according to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour.

Published: 15 Oct 2024

Chinese strategic consultancy looks to work of Prof. Henry Mintzberg to understand domestic context

Shanghai-headquartered KMIND provides strategic consulting advice to billion-dollar companies. Its success is built on a blend of both Eastern and Western philosophies, according to President Noah Xie. “Utilizing Eastern wisdom doesn’t mean we can get rid of the Western theories,” says Xie in a Forbes interview with Professor Karl Moore.

Published: 5 Sep 2024

In making AI strategies, organizations need to consider a holistic approach

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to streamline inefficient processes, a common issue in many government organizations. To adopt AI effectively, a comprehensive strategy is necessary. And organizations like the United States Office of Management and Budget have already done so.

Published: 4 Jun 2024

Organizational restructuring is a visible sign of change but often not effective

Changes to an organization’s structure are tangible but don’t necessarily bring about any concrete results. Consider the example of the UK’s National Health Service. It regularly reorganizes but doesn’t change much. “The reason is simple,” says Professor Henry Mintzberg in an interview with Business People.

Published: 21 May 2024

Linguistic Inclusiveness in Organizations: A Russophone Bank in Post-Soviet Kazakhstan

Authors: EunJoo Koo and Anna Kim

Publication: Academy of Management Journal Articles in advance — published online: April 11, 2024

Published: 23 Apr 2024

Two 91˿Ƶ Desautels professors amongst recipients of the President’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media

91˿Ƶ's President’s Prize for Public Engagement Through Media recognizes outstanding achievement among those who share their knowledge with the public. In 2024, 91˿Ƶ Desautels was well-represented among the winners.

Published: 17 Apr 2024

91˿Ƶ Desautels faculty members and researchers celebrated at Bravo Gala

91˿Ƶ hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 21, which honours its faculty members and researchers who have won special awards, memberships and prizes over the past year. 91˿Ƶ Desautels is proud to announce 14 of its faculty amongst the distinguished honourees this year. Congratulations to our deserving laureates! Full list below. #Bravo2024

Published: 21 Mar 2024

MBA studies sharpen management skills, but can’t create managers on their own

Some scholars have argued that MBAs serve business school bottom lines more than they benefit students, writes Ann Peng in the Kansas City Business Journal. Other studies have quantified significant financial benefits for those who hold these degrees. But the MBA doesn’t make the manager, and Peng suggests that recruiting MBA students based on their leadership experience instead of their years of general work experience can facilitate their leadership development.

Published: 8 Mar 2024

Universities must go beyond the ivory tower

The ivory tower sits on a solid foundation, but it could use a little shaking up, writes Professor Henry Mintzberg in a University World News article co-authored with his daughter Susan Mintzberg, a doctoral candidate in social work at 91˿Ƶ. They argue that an overemphasis on a few top journals is one of the issues of the current model.

Published: 10 Jan 2024

Idealizing specific body types in the workplace causes inequities

When you think of a shopping centre Santa Claus, a specific body type comes to mind: a bearded, rosy-cheeked, older, white man. In fact, many work in fields where their bodies are intentionally governed by organizational systems intent on shaping them into an idealized image of a worker, argues Assistant Professor of Strategy and Organization Rohini Jalan.

Published: 20 Dec 2023

Raising tuition for out-of-province students risks undermining world-class academic programs, writes Prof. Henry Mintzberg

Funding for universities is not a zero-sum game, writes John Cleghorn Professor of Management Henry Mintzberg in a LaPresse op-ed. And the Quebec government’s plan to increase tuition for out-of-province students risks undermining the very source of funding it hopes to leverage.

Published: 18 Dec 2023

A combination of approaches results in better decisions

Navigating decision-making complexities is no easy feat, but Henry Mintzberg, John Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at 91˿Ƶ, and Frances Westley, J.W. McConnell Chair in social innovation at the University of Waterloo, have crafted insightful methods to ease this process.

Published: 14 Dec 2023

Gender homophily: In-group citation preferences and the gender disadvantage

Authors: Sifan Zhou, Sen Chai and Richard B. Freeman

Publication: Research Policy Volume 53, Issue 1, January 2024, 104895

Published: 5 Dec 2023

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