{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OFFBounds Retail","title":"22. Carl Boutet and Charles de Brabant: The Mission of Training the New Retail Leadership","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cadfd253\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2313,"description":"Welcome to Episode 22 of OFFBounds! Today, we take you to Montreal, Canada. The city is famous for its bagels, poutines, Anthony Bourdain, and incredible education. I had two distinguished guests from the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University.\r\n\r\nJoin me as I sit down with Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director, and Carl Boutet, a Senior Advisor and Lecturer, to delve into the evolving landscape of retail leadership. We'll explore why dedicated retail management education is crucial in today's fast-paced retail environment, the unique value proposition of the Bensadoun School, and how their innovative programs are shaping the future leaders of the retail industry.\r\n\r\nKey Topics Discussed:\r\n\r\n👉🏼 The necessity of specialized retail management education.\r\n👉🏼 The impact of technological advancements on retail.\r\n👉🏼 The importance of balancing data and human touch in retail.\r\n👉🏼 Insights into the school’s curriculum and experiential learning approach.\r\n👉🏼 Real-world projects and partnerships with leading retail companies.\r\n👉🏼 The role of sustainability and societal responsibility in modern retail.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/G1kXA1YY6rDhdI2X9R-Tc5s2547L2IPk90UAKLpcFOU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTAy/YTZiMzM5OTZiM2E4/OGI5YTY0OWI5MzFk/ODJiNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}