Category Archives: Surviving the DBA

Three Down, One To Go!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by alexk

I am on an Air Canada flight returning from the Henley Colloquium.  Overall, it was a great experience.  I was pleased with how I delivered my research update and received valuable feedback.  I also really enjoyed listening to the other … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up In The Sunshine!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by alexk

The library is closed so I am writing this post on the grass while watching what appears to be a pick-up soccer match.  It has been a very busy week and I am feeling prepared for next week’s colloquium.  In … Continue reading →

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Things Are Getting Interesting

Posted on June 22, 2013 by alexk

This will be yet another quick post.  I had a very full week at work which included 3 days of travel.  Suffice it say I was pretty smackered when I arrived at the library this morning.  I am departing shortly … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Weekend

Posted on June 17, 2013 by alexk

My partner and just returned from a highly enjoyable weekend visiting family.  It is so important to make the time for getting together with loved ones and it continues to be my highest priority.  Fortunately, we travelled by train so … Continue reading →

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Long Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by alexk

This post is going to be super short.  I had a “full court press week” between research, work travel, and tennis lessons.   The research highlight of my week was meeting with a Rotman Economics professor to discuss some recent analysis.  Our … Continue reading →

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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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