AOM 2010 Theme Magazine - Academy of Management Online

6 │ Academy Of Management │ Montréal 2010
Compassion Montréal: “Daring to
Care” with the YWCA Montréal
“Daring to care is a call to return to our roots and to
remember that the role of management is one of integration
in all senses of the word – integrating the interests of
all parties and integrating passion for one’s work with
compassion for others impacted by one’s work.”
The Montréal Compassion Project – jointly organized
by the Local Arrangements Committee and the YWCA
Montréal – affords AOM members the opportunity to see
how a little goes a long way. A little bit of time to share
expertise, with those who consume it on a regular basis, is
how scholars can make a difference within the community
– beyond the classroom and beyond the research.
The YWCA Montréal Compassion Project encourages
scholars to donate not only much needed items such as
clothing, books and money, but also precious time and
precious thoughts. By bringing together more than 40
scholars from around the world, with over 200 Montréal
entrepreneurs, the Compassion Project encourages
researchers to experience fi rst-hand how they can affect
change. In a meeting of mind and action, scholars will
learn from local entrepreneurs about the challenges
of sustaining a business in the current economy and a
globalized world. At the same time, entrepreneurs will
learn from scholars about best practices and gain practical
advice on how to sustain and grow their unique businesses.
About the YWCA Montréal:
Celebrating their 135th anniversary, the YWCA
Montréal has strong ties across the city’s business and
social community. Boasting more than 450 volunteers
and serving hundreds of families in need, the YWCA
Montréal programs include literacy, employability,
leadership, entrepreneurship, integration services,
tax services, legal clinics and housing.