Author Archives: alexk

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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Getting Back in Gear II

Posted on August 20, 2011 by alexk

Perhaps I should title this post “getting things done” instead.  It feels like I am often trying to get back into a rhythm.  Between work travel and family travel –I am departing on an unanticipated trip this Friday- I feel … Continue reading →

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Odds and Sods

Posted on August 14, 2011 by alexk

I am currently on the VIA train returning from a weekend with my family which was lovely.  Because of this personal travel and three days of business travel earlier in the week, it has not been a very productive academic … Continue reading →

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One Down, One To Go!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by alexk

Today was a very productive day at the library.  My approach was slightly different and I am pleased with the results.  Instead of beginning with reading and thinking, the first tasks that I completed were project plan status updates and creating a … Continue reading →

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Beginning With The End In Mind

Posted on July 30, 2011 by alexk

It is the tail end of relatively productive day and week.  I am in the midst of a 4-day weekend so I definitely feel more relaxed given I had a “free” day yesterday.  I saw “Cowboys and Aliens” which was … Continue reading →

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Running Out of Juice

Posted on July 24, 2011 by alexk

My laptop battery has about 17minutes of power left so I am going to make this a quick post.  I started the day with early morning tennis with my girlfriend and then had a quick coffee and scone at one … Continue reading →

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The Lonely Journey Begins

Posted on July 19, 2011 by alexk

I am returning home from the Henley colloquium feeling relieved and fuelled for the journey ahead.  My presentation went well I think.  It certainly was not stellar, but it was a sound presentation that yielded very useful feedback.  Perhaps the … Continue reading →

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