Category Archives: Supervisor

Emotional Day

Posted on December 17, 2011 by alexk

I am just finishing up a productive, but somewhat emotional, stint at the Second Cup.  Feelings of insecurity emerged after reading feedback from my second supervisor.  Upon later reflection, I recognize that the feedback did not raise any new issues.  However, … Continue reading →

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Green Eggs and Ham

Posted on December 11, 2011 by alexk

This morning I enjoyed a delicious and relaxing breakfast with one of my closest friends from university.  We had green eggs and ham which did not look very appetizing but tasted great!   It was a leisurely morning and a lot … Continue reading →

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Colloquium #3

Posted on November 20, 2011 by alexk

I am sitting at one of my favourite Toronto diner’s about to enjoy an afternoon breakfast.  I have just finished presenting at my last colloquium for 2011.  I feel an immense sense of relief and am eager to get feedback from my … Continue reading →

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Key Stakeholder Secured

Posted on October 30, 2011 by alexk

The meeting with the CEO went very well this week!!  I have secured sponsorship support which should enable high participant response levels to my on-line questionnaire.  He has agreed to send out an introductory letter to all of the company … Continue reading →

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Networking Galore

Posted on September 17, 2011 by alexk

It has been a very full and productive week.  I met with my thesis supervisor, and two research think tanks, one in Canada and the other in US via phone.  It was useful to have a deck about my research … Continue reading →

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Leveraging Connections

Posted on September 11, 2011 by alexk

It has been an interesting week and productive Saturday so far.  I was initially feeling that I have not been productive but now recognize that I am in a “connecting” zone and this is a important part of my dissertation … Continue reading →

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One Down, One To Go!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by alexk

Today was a very productive day at the library.  My approach was slightly different and I am pleased with the results.  Instead of beginning with reading and thinking, the first tasks that I completed were project plan status updates and creating a … Continue reading →

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Running Out of Juice

Posted on July 24, 2011 by alexk

My laptop battery has about 17minutes of power left so I am going to make this a quick post.  I started the day with early morning tennis with my girlfriend and then had a quick coffee and scone at one … Continue reading →

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The Lonely Journey Begins

Posted on July 19, 2011 by alexk

I am returning home from the Henley colloquium feeling relieved and fuelled for the journey ahead.  My presentation went well I think.  It certainly was not stellar, but it was a sound presentation that yielded very useful feedback.  Perhaps the … Continue reading →

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Procrastination Part 2

Posted on July 2, 2011 by alexk

Well it is 530pm and I am about to sign off from a focused afternoon at the Second Cup.  Unfortunately, I have not updated my research summary spreadsheet with any papers!  It is amazing how glibly I can make pronouncements … Continue reading →

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