Category Archives: Dissertation Planning

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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Marathon Not A Sprint

Posted on November 11, 2011 by alexk

Today is Thursday and I have had a productive, albeit emotional, week so far.  I had a valuable, and humbling, meeting with my supervisor on Tuesday.  She had a lot of questions about my “elegant solution” for grappling with participant … Continue reading →

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Progress Not Perfection

Posted on November 5, 2011 by alexk

I learned the phrase “progress not perfection” at a sales training workshop this year and it is an appropriate title for this post.  I have just finished revising my deck for an upcoming colloquium and am reminded that although many things have … 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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Starting to “Flex” and “Flow”

Posted on October 15, 2011 by alexk

I am someone who thrives on structure but I am increasingly realizing the importance of flexibility and having an “open mindset” to ensure that available opportunities are optimized.  This is a small example, but I had the unexpected opportunity to speak … Continue reading →

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Hit the Ground Running

Posted on October 9, 2011 by alexk

This is going to be another relatively short post because my ride is arriving in 15 minutes.  Last weekend I was enjoying a mini-vacation in NYC with my partner so I was not sure how productive I would be today.  … Continue reading →

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Bad News, Good News

Posted on September 25, 2011 by alexk

This is a quick post, my ride will be here shortly.  I have had a crazy week at work. I was at an off-site for 4 days and, in the evenings, grappling with catching up on work initiatives. We have 3 … 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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