Category Archives: Data Collection

Data Collection COMPLETE!!!

Posted on November 10, 2012 by alexk

Last week I was in Vancouver to complete my second, and final, stage of data collection.  I conducted six interviews with CEOs and CPOs.  They all went very well.  It was useful to have completed the two interviews in Toronto the … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Qualitative Data Collection

Posted on October 20, 2012 by alexk

I have just spent the entire day finalizing my interview schedule for the qualitative component of my study.  I had already completed some preliminary questions, but true to form it took much longer than anticipated.  I am looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Chillax

Posted on September 8, 2012 by alexk

It has been a unpredictable few weeks.  I had to head home unexpectedly last weekend due to some family matters. Fortunately, the situation has improved.  I have been on vacation this week, but unfortunately  there was some unexpected news at … Continue reading →

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The Difference Is The Detail

Posted on August 25, 2012 by alexk

I have spent most of today writing up my new research methodology plan.  It has been a useful exercise and I am about 50% complete.  I hope to complete the remaining portion next week and solicit feedback from my supervisors … Continue reading →

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Clean Up & Prepare

Posted on June 2, 2012 by alexk

This is going to be a very short post.  Today was fairly scattered.  I was not able to get a significant block of time at the library because of tutoring and tennis commitments.  That said, I made the best of the … Continue reading →

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Merger Detective

Posted on April 7, 2012 by alexk

I have spent a good part of my stint at the library investigating the 2011 M&A activity for the organizations in my research study.  What has been surprising and challenging is the dearth of easily accessible information.  Or perhaps it … Continue reading →

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EXCEL for Dummies…

Posted on March 10, 2012 by alexk

You know that you are in trouble when you buy an EXCEL for Dummies book only to discover that you have an older version of EXCEL!!  I am departing shortly for the bookstore to see if they have a 2007 … Continue reading →

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Data Collection Fatigue…

Posted on February 19, 2012 by alexk

I am leaving the library very shortly because I am connecting with a girlfriend for coffee.  I feel a tad guilty because I had a late start to my stint at the library and am now departing early!!  That said, … Continue reading →

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93% Response Rate!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by alexk

This is going to be a very short post.  I have 484 completed leadership surveys which represents a 93% response rate!  I am thrilled with this outcome.  I think that the key success factor in this outcome was the team … Continue reading →

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88% Response Rate!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by alexk

It is late and I am zonked.  I have had a very topsy turvy week between research, work, and my personal life.  I am thrilled  to say that I have received 461 completed leader surveys.  I have dedicated a good … Continue reading →

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