{"id":13191,"date":"2020-02-09T15:30:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-09T20:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.embamcgillhec.ca\/en\/?p=13191"},"modified":"2022-12-07T14:58:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T19:58:39","slug":"jonathan-douville-mcgill-hec-montreal-executive-mba-2020-alumnus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embamcgillhec.ca\/en\/2020\/02\/09\/jonathan-douville-mcgill-hec-montreal-executive-mba-2020-alumnus\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Douville\u00a0: McGill \u2013 HEC Montr\u00e9al Executive MBA 2020 Alumnus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jonathan Douville (EMBA 2020)<\/h1>\n

\"Jonathan<\/h1>\n

Senior Product Manager
\nWalter Surface Technologies<\/h3>\n
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You can\u2019t dream of a business, a career or anything if you haven\u2019t dreamt of yourself first. For go-getters, it might seem like a waste of time, but when it is well done, it is powerful.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Describe yourself in 25 words or less: <\/strong><\/p>\n

An appreciative son, a loving husband, a caring father, a true friend that really tries to lead by example and walk the talk.<\/p>\n

Fun fact about yourself: <\/strong><\/p>\n

I started my career in feminine hygiene and I loved it. I learned quite early in my career that what makes me tick is to be the catalyst in bridging consumer needs and value proposition.<\/p>\n

Describe your current job in a sentence or two. <\/strong><\/p>\n

At Walter Surface Technologies, \u00a0I am a senior product manager and we believe in external collaboration to fast track innovation.<\/p>\n

Did you change job during the EMBA program?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. I am still in the same position. However, I naturally took on more responsibilities of a strategic nature and I reorganized my team, the work we do and our product portfolio so we can deliver more value to everyone.<\/p>\n

Extracurricular Activities, Community Work and Leadership Roles: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a father of 3 toddlers, I am getting involved in the things that matter to them which currently ranges from daycare to gymnastics. I can\u2019t wait for them to start school to get involved!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Which academic or extracurricular achievement are you most proud of during the EMBA? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The process improvement challenge. Having 5 of my EMBA colleagues working with me at Walter was such an amazing experience. It paved the way to a more strategic New Product Development Process.<\/p>\n

What achievement are you most proud of in life? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Other than having a wonderful career, traveling the world, and improving the daily life of thousands of welders? I would say marrying the man of my dreams, the father of my children and having a home that feels like this is where I belong.<\/p>\n

What was your favorite EMBA course and what was the biggest insight you gained about business from it? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think it is fair to choose one. They are all part of a process. But one business insight I could share from the EMBA is that culture eats strategy for breakfast. So you\u2019d better take care of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why did you choose the McGill-HEC Montr\u00e9al executive MBA program?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking back, I feel like they chose me and not the other way around. We all play a role and this is something you understand moving throughout the program. However, on my side, I chose the EMBA McGill-HEC Montr\u00e9al mostly because of the alumni. The people I met were so interesting but also so interested, smart and humble. From that moment I knew I wanted to be part of the EMBA McGill-HEC Montr\u00e9al family.<\/p>\n

What did you enjoy most about the EMBA experience in general? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I feel like I have a second family. I gained a safe space that I am sure will help me tremendously in my leadership roles to come.<\/p>\n

What is the biggest lesson you gained during your EMBA and how did you apply it at work? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reflect. Take the time to think. Also, you can\u2019t dream of a business, a career or anything if you haven\u2019t dreamt of yourself first. For go-getters, it might seem like a waste of time, but when it is well done, it is powerful.<\/p>\n

Give us a story during your time as an executive MBA on how you were able to juggle work, personal life, and education? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I did have to change my workouts at the gym so they can accommodate reading books: bye-bye weight lifting, hello cardio. I traveled less at work and I did work more from home so my children would not feel neglected.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give to a student looking to enter an executive MBA program? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Be ready to change your perspective on just about everything you know.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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