External /continuingstudies/taxonomy/term/4/all en BCom alum credits networking with helping Sports Illustrated app off the ground /continuingstudies/channels/news/bcom-alum-credits-networking-helping-sports-illustrated-app-ground-359538 <p>In Canada, ice time is at a premium and the nearest rink might not be able to accommodate your beer league team. But in large cities, there’s often ice available somewhere, and <strong>Jonathan Azouri </strong>(BCom’16) spotted an opportunity. The co-founder and CEO of CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated, an app that allows users to book sports facilities, launched it in Toronto in 2019 and is now making it available in markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:04:10 +0000 admin 12995 at /continuingstudies ESG investing helped prepare Gillian Stein to become CEO of Henry’s /continuingstudies/channels/news/esg-investing-helped-prepare-gillian-stein-become-ceo-henrys-357392 <p><strong>Gillian Stein</strong> (BCom’00)’s great-grandfather founded the Toronto-headquartered electronics business Henry’s in 1909, but she never envisioned becoming the company’s CEO. Growing up, she had seen how stressful running the company could be for her father Andrew, who had a heart attack at the age of 47. “I always had a ton of respect and passion and admiration for the business but it wasn’t something I wanted for myself,” says Stein. “I changed and the business changed.</p> Tue, 21 May 2024 17:11:59 +0000 admin 12996 at /continuingstudies Integrated Risk Management in Civil Aviation Capstone /continuingstudies/channels/event/integrated-risk-management-civil-aviation-capstone-360952 <p>The goal of this course is to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the <a href="https://igat.icao.int/ated/TrainingCatalogue/Course/5744" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Risk Management Fundamentals</a> and <a href="https://iga</body></html>"></a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:25:01 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12992 at /continuingstudies Large Language Models (LLMs) and Prompt Engineering /continuingstudies/channels/event/large-language-models-llms-and-prompt-engineering-360917 <p>Explore the transformative power of large language models (LLMs) in this comprehensive workshop designed for business professionals. Discover how these advanced AI tools can address real-world business challenges with efficiency and accuracy.</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:10:54 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12990 at /continuingstudies Cloud Security, Compliance & Governance Fundamentals /continuingstudies/channels/event/cloud-security-compliance-governance-fundamentals-360918 <p>Using practical examples, this workshop will provide an overview of cloud security concepts, customer responsibility, analysis of fundamental security controls, including identity access control, data protection methods and application software se</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:14:52 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12991 at /continuingstudies A Galaxy Within: Single-Cell Genomics Open a New Frontier to Understanding the Brain /continuingstudies/channels/event/galaxy-within-single-cell-genomics-open-new-frontier-understanding-brain-360281 <p>Join our panel of experts for a discussion about the impact of Single-Cell Genomics (SCG) to inform brain and mental health research.</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:34:19 +0000 admin 12986 at /continuingstudies Budgeting and Forecasting: Understanding your Numbers /continuingstudies/channels/event/budgeting-and-forecasting-understanding-your-numbers-360695 <p>Effective management of business’ finances is critical to the long term success of any business.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:28:19 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12952 at /continuingstudies Conflict Resolution /continuingstudies/channels/event/conflict-resolution-360702 <p>The purpose of this workshop is to engage participants in a process of seeing conflict as an opportunity for growth, development, and enhancing business and other relationships, rather than approaching conflict with fear or simply avoiding it alto</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:45:11 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12958 at /continuingstudies Self-Management Skills for Effective Self-Leadership /continuingstudies/channels/event/self-management-skills-effective-self-leadership-360698 <p>Self-management is essential for professionals who wish to do their best, role model, influence, and lead.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:38:33 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12955 at /continuingstudies Contract Law and Negotiations for Non-Lawyers /continuingstudies/channels/event/contract-law-and-negotiations-non-lawyers-360701 <p>Contracts are an important part of our daily lives even though we often don’t realize that.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:43:33 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12957 at /continuingstudies Effective Time Management in a Complex World /continuingstudies/channels/event/effective-time-management-complex-world-360700 <p>In this dynamic workshop, you will learn how to manage your time effectively in these increasingly demanding and complex times.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:40:43 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12956 at /continuingstudies Persuasive Communication /continuingstudies/channels/event/persuasive-communication-360697 <p>Do you have a good grasp of the basics of English grammar but wish that you could deliver your ideas more persuasively?</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:35:41 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12954 at /continuingstudies Persuasive Communication /continuingstudies/channels/event/persuasive-communication-360696 <p>Do you have a good grasp of the basics of English grammar but wish that you could deliver your ideas more persuasively?</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:32:43 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12953 at /continuingstudies Tech Trends Speaker Series: Leveraging Intellectual Property in Data-Driven Innovation: Opportunities and Risks /continuingstudies/channels/event/tech-trends-speaker-series-leveraging-intellectual-property-data-driven-innovation-opportunities-and-360694 <p>In today's fast-evolving, data-driven landscape, protecting intellectual property (IP) is vital for organizations involved in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and data science.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:17:38 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12951 at /continuingstudies Tech Trends Speaker Series: The Perfect Analytics System: How It Works and How to Build It /continuingstudies/channels/event/tech-trends-speaker-series-perfect-analytics-system-how-it-works-and-how-build-it-360693 <p>This webinar will guide you through the process of developing an end-to-end analytics system. You will learn about each stage of the project and gain a deeper understanding of data analytics, surpassing the insights typically held by specialists.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:13:30 +0000 jimmy.ibarra@affiliate.mcgill.ca 12950 at /continuingstudies