Here are this month's highlights of Ivey faculty sharing their expertise with the media. Check our News & Events website for the latest Ivey news, videos, and blogs all month long.
Is London lost? Metro’s London panel tackles the big question
October 1, 2014
Professor Mike Moffatt is quoted in the fourth Metro London article in a series about London’s future.
Canada 2020: Tensions appear in search for a new progressive economics
October 2, 2014
iPolitics mentioned Professor Paul Boothe’s presentation on firms and productivity at the Canada 2020 conference.
Strong U.S. growth numbers bode well for Southwestern Ontario
October 3, 2014
Professor Mike Moffatt commented in the London Free Press on the economic outlook for London in relation to exporters.
The curse of animal magnetism: Why the bears, bulls and gold bugs loathe such labels
October 4, 2014
Professor Amos Nadler warned in the Financial Post of the danger of hanging on to pre-existing biases in financial markets.
Inside Changefest: Mayoral candidate Matt Brown’s fundraiser at Kingsmill’s
October 5, 2014
Metro London mentioned Professor Mike Moffatt’s endorsement of London mayoral candidate Matt Brown at the Changefest fundraiser.
Canada Ivey Purchaser Index Hits Highest in Almost a Year
October 6, 2014
Bloomberg Businessweek reported employment gains caused the Ivey purchasing managers’ index to reach the highest point in almost a year.
Canadian Ivey PMI rises to 11-month high of 58.6 in September
October 6, 2014
Investing.com noted how the fast-paced expansion of the Ivey purchasing managers’ index eases concerns about Canada’s economic outlook.
Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index at 58.6 in September
October 6, 2014
Dow Jones Business News mentioned the Ivey purchasing managers’ index expansion.
20 leaders honoured
October 7, 2014
The London Free Press’s Business Buzz mentioned that Professor Mike Moffatt and Pam Laughland, Managing Director of the Network for Business Sustainability, are in the London 20 Under 40 awards program.
Big Seven: Answers to seven questions entrepreneurs will likely face before their businesses can be considered a success
October 7, 2014
Lecturer Dave Simpson weighed in on the issues entrepreneurs face in the Financial Post Magazine.
The Big Five: Plus One Overrated Skill
October 7, 2014
Professor Rob Mitchell gave advice for entrepreneurial success in the Financial Post Magazine.
Metro’s London Panel #5: Should we get rid of election signs?
October 8, 2014
Metro London's London panel continued with Professor Mike Moffatt's thoughts on election signage.
Ivey course puts tomorrow's leaders 'under fire' today
October 9, 2014
Professor Gerard Seijts and HBA students Spencer Green, Shahrzad Pooya, Larry Blyth, and Amanda Hewitt shared the goals and experiences of Ivey’s new Leadership Under Fire: Developing Character course with Western News.
Questions swirl over who will replace retiring London Police Chief Brad Duncan
October 9, 2014
Professor Alison Konrad commented in the London Free Press on the need for diversity in the field of policing.
Why are Apple and Facebook paying female staff up to US$20,000 to freeze their eggs?
October 14, 2014
Professor Alison Konrad commented on the need for family-friendly policies at companies in a Financial Post article on companies giving female employees health coverage for egg freezing. Also ran in The Ottawa Citizen and htxt.africa.
Metro’s London Panel #6: Technically speaking, what does London need most?
October 15, 2014
Professor Mike Moffatt weighed in on why London needs improvements in its technological infrastructure in Metro London’s community panel.
University makes WISE investment in the future
October 16, 2014
Western News article on Western’s Ideas for Sustainability and the Environment (WISE) competition mentioned Professor Caroline Flammer is on the selection committee reviewing submissions.
How the financial crisis transformed the CFO from bean counter to change agent
October 16, 2014
Professor Glenn Rowe commented on the CFO’s role as strategic leader in the Financial Post.
Flexible work hours in workplace improve family life
October 16, 2014
The Renfrew Mercury discussed Professor Alison Konrad’s study on a TELUS flexible working program.
Small business, big problems
October 20, 2014
Lecturer Joe Compeau gave advice in The Toronto Star on how companies can tackle cybercrime.
Undergrads spearhead trip to Israel
October 21, 2014
Ivey HBA students coordinating and fundraising a business trip to Israel were featured in the Jewish Tribune.
Metro’s London panel #7: Is fining people who don’t vote OK?
October 22, 2014
Professor Mike Moffatt commented in Metro London on the issue of fining people who don’t vote.
EY settles audit cases with OSC
October 22, 2014
Professor Rick Robertson commented on the $8-million settlement agreement between Ernst & Young and the Ontario Securities Commission in the November edition of The Bottom Line.
How to find the innovative ideas already lurking within your company
October 22, 2014
Professor Kenneth Goh discussed in Canadian Business how team collaboration may help companies to be more innovative.
D’Aquino: Door to opportunity is as wide as it gets
October 24, 2014
Thomas d'Aquino, Lawrence Centre Advisory Board member and longtime friend of the school, received an honorary degree and spoke to students at Western’s 304th convocation.
Recommendations for immediate policy actions to address financial crisis in Ukraine
October 26, 2014
Professor Emeritus Basil Kalymon co-authored a piece in the Kyiv Post about Ukraine’s financial situation.
BlackBerry Ltd.’s John Chen says he’s in it for ‘the long haul’
October 27, 2014
The Financial Post spoke with Professor Glenn Rowe about how BlackBerry CEO John Chen is managing the company’s turnaround.
Virtue and Moir talk teamwork at Ivey
October 27, 2014
CTV London joined Ivey students to watch an inspirational talk from Canadian figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.
Life’s a party for young marketing entrepreneur
October 28, 2014
Professor Simon Parker explained the importance of delegating responsibilities when growing a business in The Globe and Mail.
Four ways to change even the most ingrained company culture
October 28, 2014
Professor Cara Maurer commented on ways to help shift corporate culture in the Financial Post.
Metro’s London panel #8: Could a lip-synching contest help our new city council gel?
October 29, 2014
In Part 8 of the London panel series in Metro London on council's need to figure out its priorities.
Donors add to policy research centre
October 31, 2014
Five new donors to the Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre where mentioned in The Globe and Mail's Business School News.