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Reimagining Shakespeare, Remaking Modern World Systems

January 21, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Free event with registration
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FREE EVENT: Reimagining Shakespeare, Remaking Modern World Systems

If Shakespeare could advise contemporary leaders on how to navigate today’s challenges, what would he say? On January 21, 2025, we’re exploring this question in a special event organized by McGill Delve, the official thought leadership platform for the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, the English Department of McGill University, and the Stratford Festival. We’re delighted to invite you to attend.

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How Simple Management Practices Can Save Lives

Anicet Fangwa is an Assistant Professor in Strategy and Organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management. In this podcast episode, he highlights three simple management tactics that can reduce infant mortality rates in the Democratic Republic of Congo: performance-based incentives, auditing, and feedback. With these tools, institutional donors can maximize the impact of their funding and potentially save lives.

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In its fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Brazilian government made it a priority to develop innovation capacity within their borders, and their methods could be a blueprint for other countries hoping to do the same. Paola Perez-Aleman, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization at McGill University, joins Dr. Sabine Dhir to discuss Brazil’s approach to building healthcare innovation capacity.

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For Specialty Medications, Science is the Best Marketing

In a recent study, marketing professor Demetrios Vakratsas found that physicians use scientific evidence to learn about new specialty drugs, rather than consulting traditional marketing materials. So what does this mean for marketers in the pharmaceutical sector? And how does this affect the delivery of care for patients with rare conditions? Professor Vakratsas shares his insights on this episode of the McGill Delve podcast.

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Remembering Robyn Fadden

Please join us in remembering Robyn Fadden, McGill Delve’s Managing Editor since 2021, who passed away in the early hours of September 23, 2024. Robyn was a beacon of light at the Desautels Faculty of Management, a trusted leader and colleague, and – above all else – a friend. We have curated a list of some of our favourite podcasts and articles created and shared by her. Even though she’s no longer here, her spirit echoes through her work and in our hearts. Rest in peace, Robyn.

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