This is going to be a quick post because I have to depart shortly for the tennis courts. I have had a very productive day at the library. My focus has been to finalize my presentation for an upcoming colloquium at Henley and also prepare for the meetings that I have scheduled while I am there. I feel like the presentation is in very good shape and plan to do a final proof read tomorrow before submitting it. I also have created a solid list of questions for all of the meetings. Compiling the list of questions was an energizing experience. I am really looking forward to the trip, and am especially excited about seeing some of my DBA cohort who are also planning to attend.
My final comment is related to logistics. I continue to be amazed by how much time needs to be devoted to the administrative components of the doctorate. For example, it feels like I spend a good few hours a week on non-research tasks such as: scheduling meetings, ordering books, updating licensing, booking workshops, printing and entering researcher information in ENDNOTES, and responding to email. I now completely understand why academics have research assistants!
Off to the courts now. Hopefully all of the Wimbledon matches that I have been watching lately will improve my game!