Author Archives: alexk

So That’s Why Academics Have Research Assistants…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  I am amazed by how many “moving parts” are associated with completing this pilot study.  I have spent the past 5 hours working on consent forms, university approval documents, and … Continue reading →

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Slow Start, Building Momentum

Posted on February 12, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very low productivity week.  My short vacation was lovely; however, I returned to an exceedingly busy work week, which included two days of offsite meetings.  Suffice it to say that until today I had not devoted any … Continue reading →

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One Down, Two To Go

Posted on January 30, 2011 by alexk

I have just completed my Competence Development Plan assignment which is good.  That said, I am feeling a bit glum because I also just completed a high level plan for the next two assignments and realize how much work is … Continue reading →

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Let the Culling Begin

Posted on January 23, 2011 by alexk

Well I am about to depart from the library and am generally pleased with my progress today. I started the day off with a tasty and relaxing brunch and conversation with a friend.  I have spent the past 6 hours … Continue reading →

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Leveraging Novice Analytical Skills to Make Solid Progress

Posted on January 15, 2011 by alexk

I have just completed a very solid draft of my Competency Development Plan and I feel terrific.  I started the day with a really nice breakfast with a very good friend of mine and decided to opt out of heading … Continue reading →

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Getting Back in Gear

Posted on January 9, 2011 by alexk

Well it was a slow start to the day, but a very productive 5 hours at the library.  I have created a very rough first draft of my next assignment, a Competence Development Plan, and some next steps that I … Continue reading →

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DBA Year 1 Challenges and Successes

Posted on December 27, 2010 by alexk

It has been a wonderful Christmas.  Lots of fun and frolic with my family.   Plan to have a few “do nothing days” until I return to work on Wednesday -yippee!!  Finally completed my “Challenges and Successes Year 1 Recap”, I … Continue reading →

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Good-bye Quant, Hello Christmas…

Posted on December 19, 2010 by alexk

It has been a terrific week.  After an additional 7 hours of review and edits, I submitted my quantitative assignment, it was an amazing feeling!  Not only was I really happy to finally complete the paper but, as I was … Continue reading →

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Getting Close –Woohoo!

Posted on December 12, 2010 by alexk

I think I am over the hump.  Just spent a full day at the library and have a very solid draft of my quantitative assignment.  Reran a good deal of the analysis, reread many of the handouts from the November workshop and … Continue reading →

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Always Estimate and Then Double Your Estimate!!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by alexk

I have had three full days focused on my quantitative assignment, and finally have a complete rough draft.  I am amazed by how much time it has taken!  I thought taking two vacation days from work would have put me ahead … Continue reading →

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