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Becoming a leader
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With “leadership” embedded in the very name of the degrees, the Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy were designed from the beginning to support leadership development. But what does it mean to be a leader?…
Decisions, decisions: The pros and cons of a postgraduate degree
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Is going back to school the best strategy for achieving your personal and professional goals? It's a good question. And to answer it, you'll need to ask yourself a few others. What's the best degree for you? Will the investment pay…
Indoor air quality in the time of COVID-19 and beyond
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High Performance Buildings: Indoor air-quality By Steven Rogak, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Co-director of the MEL in High Performance Buildings
Guest Speaker Series: Alex Chui on Project Management Skills
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On February 3, Alex Chui, Project Manager at Vancouver Coastal Health, met with current MEL and MHLP students along with a few 2020 graduates to share insights on his career trajectory and current position. A 2016
Building your expertise in a new field
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If the events of 2020 had you thinking about shifting to a new career or new field within your industry, you're not alone.
Career advancement strategies: One-off courses or a graduate degree?
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A commitment to lifelong learning is essential for any professional. That's why so many professional regulatory bodies – such as those for engineers and health-care providers – require that their members engage in ongoing learning to keep their…
Today's leaders need integrated perspectives
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Complex challenges require innovative solutions – and innovative solutions require integrated and cross-disciplinary perspectives. It's not enough for today's leaders to have subject matter expertise in a specific area – they need a…
Guest Speaker Series: Trends in the Built Environment Industry
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On October 21, Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students in High Performance Buildings (HPB) and Urban Systems (URSY) attended an exclusive presentation by George Be
Speaking the language of business is fundamental to leadership
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Being an effective leader of teams and projects requires a deep technical understanding of your sector, whether you work in energy management or seniors care.
Guest Speaker Series: Joanna Shea on Achieving Win/Win Negotiation Outcomes
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On September 15, Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy students were excited to welcome back Joanna Shea, Founder of 3P Energy Consultants.