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Fostering innovation in a remote work environment

January 27, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

According to a WSJ survey, more than 60% of CEOs interviewed were negative about the value and sustainability of working from home. They are growing frustrated and concerned that working from home is killing innovation and interpersonal interactions.

In this webinar, we will explore drivers of innovation and ways that organizations can improve innovation through effective communication, tools, and better planning.

Confirmation link to be updated soon!

Moderator: Patrick Mutwale (MBA 13D): President Ubi Technologies.
Participants:
  • Brett Miller (MBA 93J): CEO @ Canderel group, one of Canada’s largest private developers and commercial real estate service providers. Brett has over 3 decades of entrepreneurial, international, investment & strategic knowledge and has held several leadership roles in several top real estate firms.
  • Manik Vinnakota (MBA 12J) :Director, Product and Commercial @ Telesat. Manik leads product planning and commercial partnerships at Telesat, one of the largest satellite operators globally. Previously he advised telcos as part of Delta Partners, a TMT advisory boutique, and Accenture’s telecom strategy practice.
  • Paul Desmarais (MBA 10J): Mr. Desmarais is Senior Vice-President of Power Corporation since 2017. He acts as the Chairman and CEO of Sagard Holdings, the Executive Chairman and co-founder of Portag3 Ventures, and the Chairman and co-founder of Diagram. Within the investment portfolios of Portag3 Ventures and Sagard Holdings, he is the Chairman of Wealthsimple and Dialogue, and a director of Koho and Grayhawk Investment Strategies. He currently sits on the boards of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert and Imerys.