Monthly Archives: September 2011

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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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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Gone Fishing…

Posted on September 3, 2011 by alexk

I am thoroughly enjoying vacation.  Tennis, day trips, visiting with family, it is ALL very good.  I am departing shortly for brunch with some girlfriends. I have officially mapped my path to VIVA which I am hoping will occur in … Continue reading →

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