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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.
Join 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.
Key Topics Discussed:
ππΌ The necessity of specialized retail management education.
ππΌ The impact of technological advancements on retail.
ππΌ The importance of balancing data and human touch in retail.
ππΌ Insights into the schoolβs curriculum and experiential learning approach.
ππΌ Real-world projects and partnerships with leading retail companies.
ππΌ The role of sustainability and societal responsibility in modern retail.
Show Notes
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. Join 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. Key Topics Discussed: ππΌ The necessity of specialized retail management education. ππΌ The impact of technological advancements on retail. ππΌ The importance of balancing data and human touch in retail. ππΌ Insights into the schoolβs curriculum and experiential learning approach. ππΌ Real-world projects and partnerships with leading retail companies. ππΌ The role of sustainability and societal responsibility in modern retail.
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Creators and Guests
What is OFFBounds Retail?
OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making.
Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries.
Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce.
OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.