Giustin MacLean, a recent graduate of Ivey’s MBA program, emphasizes the critical role of community and openness to new perspectives in business education. MacLean, who held positions as the ROMBA Fellow and President of the Ivey MBA Pride Club for the Class of 2023, fostered inclusivity by initiating activities for all students, including those not part of the LGBTQ+ community. He applauded Ivey for integrating sustainability discussions into its curriculum, reflecting the growing focus on sustainable capitalism in today’s businesses. MacLean believes this approach equips students with the skills necessary to support their future employers’ sustainability goals. Looking towards the future, he advises upcoming students to be prepared for rapid changes, especially with advancements in technologies like AI that could drastically change business operations. Above all, MacLean emphasizes the importance of embracing diverse and potentially uncomfortable viewpoints to enrich personal thought processes and behaviors in the evolving business landscape.
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