Category Archives: Tips and Tools

Plugging Along

Posted on June 1, 2013 by alexk

I am in week three of increasing my weekday productivity and I am a VERY pleased with my progress.  Creating a clear list of tasks that are varied in scope and nature gives me the latitude to choose a task … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up –Again!!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by alexk

One of the significant take-aways from both the Oslo and Rotman colloquium was how much additional analysis and writing, needs to take place in order for me to have a solid draft dissertation by year end.  I realize that I somehow … Continue reading →

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Two Colloquium Down Two More To Go….

Posted on May 12, 2013 by alexk

It has been an especially full week with work travel and on-boarding a new manager.  I was simultaneously finalizing preparation for today’s Rotman colloquium which went relatively well.  The biggest challenge was reducing my presentation to fit the twenty minute … Continue reading →

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Colloquium Recovery and Preparation

Posted on May 5, 2013 by alexk

This is an uber quick update.  The Norwegian colloquium was excellent, both the learning and relationship building were terrific.  Humility was a key success factor as I received a great deal of constructive feedback! Today I spent a good 10 … Continue reading →

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6:47PM

Posted on April 13, 2013 by alexk

It is 647PM.  It has been another 10 hour day at the library, but I am thrilled that I was able to accomplish everything on my “to do” list.  I had separate meetings with both of my supervisors this week … Continue reading →

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Finalizing The WhitePaper

Posted on March 23, 2013 by alexk

It has been a week of committed effort but meagre outcomes!!  I managed to squeeze in a bit of reading during the week which was great.  Today, I have spent several hours reviewing a copy-edited version of my White Paper.  … Continue reading →

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The Juggler!

Posted on March 16, 2013 by alexk

I am struck by how many streams are in my research “pipeline”:  Awaiting Copy-Edited Version of  WhitePaper, Creating Presentation for April Colloquium, Conducting Phase II Data Analysis, Awaiting Evaluation of Final Assignment, Regularly Reviewing Recent Publications.  I could continue, but … Continue reading →

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Limited Energy, But Progress Nonetheless

Posted on March 9, 2013 by alexk

It was another exceedingly busy week at work!!  This pace will continue until mid-April when I hope to on-board a new manager.  This will reduce my number of direct reports significantly and allow me to focus on building a integrated strategy … Continue reading →

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Back To The Literature

Posted on March 2, 2013 by alexk

This is going to be a short post.  My biggest learning for this week is the importance of returning to the literature, relentlessly.  This is essential because as research progresses understanding of the data and overall topic deepens and this creates an expanded … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows

Posted on February 23, 2013 by alexk

I have been remiss with posts due to business travel.  It has been a somewhat volatile few weeks.  I will begin with the “ups”.  Both my WhitePaper and Competency Development Portfolio have been submitted and it feels great to begin 2013 … Continue reading →

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