by McDermott + Bull | Jun 2, 2026 | Company News, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
This article is based on a panel discussion I had the privilege of joining, “The Leadership Paradox: Why Universities Struggle to Find and Develop Their Next Leaders,” hosted and moderated by Patricia Polischuk of TalentWise Collective. I was joined by Cheryl Foy and...
by McDermott + Bull | Oct 6, 2025 | Article, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
For the first time in a decade, overall postsecondary enrolment in Canada is declining. Domestic numbers are falling, while institutions that leaned heavily on international tuition now face tighter budgets after Ottawa’s cap on study permits. These immediate...
by McDermott + Bull | May 23, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
The University Paradox “Universities aren’t businesses.” I paused. I’ve had this conversation before. “But they still have to balance budgets, pay employees, and keep the lights on. They can’t ignore financial reality.” “Sure, but a business exists to make money. A...
by McDermott + Bull | Feb 28, 2022 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Diversity, Inclusion + Equity, MBExecLife
Music has always been important to me. I trained and worked as a professional musician for several years before finding my way into the natural next step of my career, executive recruitment (that was meant to be funny). I shared these posts in part because of my love...
by McDermott + Bull | Jun 17, 2021 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Diversity, Inclusion + Equity, MBExecLife
June is Pride Month, and during this month, cities generally hold their festivities and parades on different weekends. Toronto and San Francisco were planning theirs for June 27th, but both were canceled due to the current health concerns. When discussing this with a...
by McDermott + Bull | Apr 26, 2021 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Canada, Diversity, Inclusion + Equity
Where does your institution stand with EDI efforts? Alex Verdecchia sat down (virtually) with Associate Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University Dr. Barrington Walker and discussed the topic, “The State of...
