The Schulich School of Business is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the visionary $15 million naming gift from renowned philanthropist Seymour Schulich — a milestone that continues to shape the School’s identity, reputation, and global impact. Announced on December 5, 1995, the gift was the largest of its kind to a Canadian university […]
Posted onYasin Lalani (MBA ’25) has reached an exciting milestone in his professional journey—landing a full-time Manager role in the Banking, FinTech, and Financial Services practice at Cognizant Technology Solutions, one of the world’s leading IT consulting firms. In this position, Lalani contributes to solving complex business challenges, co-creating strategic solutions with clients, leading project teams, and building […]
Posted onNew research from Schulich reveals that brief pauses in conversation can meaningfully improve how speakers are perceived. Published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, the study — titled “The Power of Pausing in Collaborative Conversations” and co-authored by Schulich marketing professor Grant Packard — shows that short pauses, often under three seconds, invite listeners to respond with […]
Posted onTORONTO, ON – Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – New research from York University’s Schulich School of Business reveals that brief pauses in conversation can make speakers seem more helpful, improve interpersonal impressions, and foster more collaborative dialogue. The study, co-authored by Schulich School of Business marketing professor Grant Packard, is published in the November 2025 […]
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