Marie-Hélène Budworth

Associate Professor of Human Resource Management, specializing in learning, development & motivation.

Marie-Hélène Budworth

Entries from September 29th, 2010

No excuses? Women and power

September 29th, 2010 · Comments Off on No excuses? Women and power · Uncategorized

Author Gloria Feldt is promoting a new book about woman and their path to success.  Yesterday, it was profiled in the life section of the Globe and Mail.  In her interview with the Globe, she argues that women are holding themselves back from positions of power.  The way the argument is articulated in this brief interview suggests that […]

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The generations at work

September 21st, 2010 · Comments Off on The generations at work · Uncategorized

Next week I will be running focus groups on the experience of Generation Y women in the workplace.  In particular, we are interested in hearing from young women today about their perspectives on executive work, the glass  ceiling, and career success.  I will share some of the ideas that are initiated by those discussions once […]

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The art of relationship management

September 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on The art of relationship management · Uncategorized

I spent the last two days delivering workshops to exceptional women in Toronto and Montreal.  The title of the sessions was ‘The Art of Relationship Management.’  I directed the talks around social networking and negotiations.  I was very pleased with the level of engagement and interest these topics attracted.  I am certain that each will […]

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A new academic year

September 13th, 2010 · Comments Off on A new academic year · Uncategorized

Today was the first day on campus at York University.  Each year I am reminded of how long ago I first began my undergraduate studies.  When I first starting teaching, I used to be mistaken for a student; now there is no question among my students.  I am no longer one of them.  I do […]

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