A new order of planes, a new chapter for Bombardier
The American airline JetBlue has just placed an order for 60 A220 planes, which were previously referred to as the CS300 under Bombardier.
Having officially ceded control of the C Series aircrafts to Boeing in July, this order, for Professor Karl Moore, signals the importance of the newly established partnership between Bombardier and Boeing.聽
From skies to ground: what the future holds for Bombardier
With the successful closing of Bombardier鈥檚 C Series deal with Airbus, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments that all eyes are shifting to Bombardier鈥檚 booming rail transportation division 鈥� its most profitable branch that is at the centre of CEO Alain Bellemare鈥檚 five-year turnaround plan.
Commentary on the Embraer-Boeing venture
Experts are saying that the proposed joint venture between Embraer SA and Boeing Co. comes as a response to Bombardier and Airbus' partnership via the C Series.
Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how Bombardier will have to hold its own amid these developments.
鈥淏ombardier has a year and half to be aggressive in the market before any Boeing deal is finalized,鈥� he says.
Leadership insights from Welcome Hall Mission
With sights set on eliminating homelessness in Montreal, CEO for Welcome Hall Mission, Sam Watts, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how running an NGO is not unlike heading a medium-size enterprise.
According to Watts, the differences between profit-oriented enterprises and not-for-profits really only pertain to their end goals.
Professor Moore on the misunderstood Millennial
Professor Karl Moore joined The Goldwater podcast to shed light on Millennials in the workplace 鈥� an oft-maligned generation that he maintains has their own wisdom to share through their rejection of rigid structures and appreciation of regular feedback.
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Are budget-friendly flights and business longevity mutually exclusive?
Calling all summer vacationers, WestJet鈥檚 ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has officially launched. This news, however, has some questioning its viability over the long-term.
Professor Karl Moore weighs in, stating that WestJet seems poised for success in their new venture.
Leadership insights from The Economist editor
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist shares his optimistic take on journalism in the age of data analytics and 鈥渇ake news.鈥� In what he refers to as a 鈥渄elicate moment鈥� in world affairs, he also shares his perspective on the ebbs and flows of globalisation, as well as the nature of leadership in a large media organization.
ABB Canada CEO on people power
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Nathalie Pilon, CEO of ABB Canada, reveals that, while a major part of her job revolves around numbers, it鈥檚 the people behind an organization that inspire her most.
As she says, 鈥淭his is what gives me energy every day. It鈥檚 the people that I can affect and make a difference for.鈥�
The price to pay for airline passenger rights
Professor Karl Moore joins CBC News to talk about how new passenger rights rules affect airline strategy.
Prof. Moore predicts that the emerging regulations will not impact strategy per se, but the cost of undertaking this initiative will inevitably trickle down to consumers.
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Weighing the meaning behind a new order for C Series planes
With news that Bombardier closed a deal for 30 new CS300 planes for airBaltic, Professor Karl Moore comments on whether this will yield job creation for the company.
For Prof. Moore, avoiding delays is crucial and hiring more employees might be the only option to meet demand.
Living a fulfilling life and growing older
Growing older should not limit your mindset or outcome. A recent article cites Desautels Professor Karl Moore鈥檚 tips for ensuring that each of us taps into our talents to make a lasting impact 鈥� even well into our old age.
According to Professor Moore, we need to ask ourselves three key questions so that our aspirations align with our actions and impact.
A change of leadership for Cogeco
With news that Louis Audet has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogeco Communications Inc.聽after 25 years, Professor Karl Moore notes that longevity in CEO positions is becoming rarer in favor of fresh perspectives and renewed energy.
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How Air Canada turned it around
Since the early 2000鈥檚, Air Canada had seen its fair share of business challenges. Sitting down with Desautels Professor Karl Moore, CEO of Air Canada Calin Rovinescu lists two key factors that helped lead the company to stability: an openness to change and a clear vision.
Karl Moore on the resignation of Bombardier鈥檚 Laurent Beaudoin
After 55 years with Bombardier, Chairman Emeritus Laurent Beaudoin has stepped away from the company to focus on other projects.
In this transitional time, Professor Karl Moore comments on the vital importance of the Beaudoin-Bombardier family control over the company.
Catching up with renowned management thinker Henry Mintzberg
Professor Henry Mintzberg recently sat down with Professor Karl Moore on his CEO Series show to explore his approach to Management education via the IMPM and IMHL programs, as well as the profound societal impact the program participants are making. 聽
