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PhD on the Road: Managing Self, Supervisors and Time
CHARLOTTE WARIN, UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
DR ALISON J. GLAISTER, ASTON UNIVERSITY
CHRISTIAN HARRISON, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
DR MARGARITA NYFOUDI, BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
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PhD on the Road: Welcome and Introduction
Why this session: PhD on the Road: Managing Self, Supervisors and Time?
Your presenters: 3 “generations” of BAM Doctoral Reps
Alison – 2008-2011 Full Time Doctoral Rep
Margarita – 2012-2014 Full Time Doctoral Rep
Charlotte- 2015 to date Full Time Doctoral Rep
Christian - 2015 to date Full Time Doctoral Rep
Combined expertise of the entire journey
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PhD on the Road: Managing Self, Supervisors and Time
CHARLOTTE WARIN, UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
FULL TIME DOCTORAL REPRESENTATIVE, BAM COUNCIL
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Overview
Personal problems
Motivation
Work/life balance
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Personal Problems
Impostor syndrome
Confidence
Isolation
Business and management – more isolated
People won’t realise you feel isolated
Honest and supportive relationships
Other researchers
Friends/family outside of your research
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Motivation
Will not get through the whole PhD on motivation alone
Set targets – have things to look forward to
Small or big
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Work/Life Balance
Knowing when to take a break
Accepting there will be times with more work than others and to embrace this
Understanding where/how you work best
Acknowledging the bad habits – or when certain habits are not working for you
Invest time into good habits
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PhD on the Road: Managing Self, Supervisors and Time
DR. ALISON J. GLAISTER CHRISTIAN HARRISON
Co-Chair BAM HRM SIGLecturer in Strategic HRMAston Business [email protected]
Full Time Doctoral Representative BAMUniversity of the West of Scotland
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The PhD – a most rewarding experience…
FOR YOU AND YOUR SUPERVISOR
THE SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP IS JUST THAT…A RELATIONSHIP. IT NEEDS TO BE NEGOTIATED AND NURTURED LIKE ANY OTHER
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Different PerspectivesExpectations Supervisor Student
Communication Friendly but respectfulOpen and honest but sensitiveUnderstand the boundariesMake regular contact – at least one meeting per month
Friendly, open and supportiveShould be available at least once a monthStructure meetings usefully
Training and Development Start thinking about your weaknesses and don’t be too proud!
Ensure I am aware of relevant training programmes and opportunities.
Feedback & Guidance Day 1 for Day 2 (don’t think so!)Heed advicePursue suggestions
Read my work in advance of meetingsConstructively critical
Initiative Work independentlyCome with questions and ideasEngage with subject matter
Doing the work myselfGood knowledge of the research areaKeen interest in my research
Timekeeping Do as you promiseBe realistic
Monitor my progressAllow reasonable time away from my studiesAssist in drawing up research timetables and planning my work.
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PhD on the Road: Managing Self, Supervisors and Time
DR. MARGARITA NYFOUDI
SENIOR LECTURER IN HRM
BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Time Management
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Time Management – Planning Aids
To-do lists
Weekly planning lists
Diary
Calendar / wall charts
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The Eisenhower Matrix
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Important
Not Important
Urgent Not Urgent
I/U I/NU
NI/U NI/NU
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Time Saving Tips
Preparation and organisation
Dealing with interruptions
Meetings
Dealing with the phone and email
Prioritisation
Good record keeping
Filing systems
Reference management software
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My 2 favourite time management tips!
The law of 80/20!
The rule of 5 roles.
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Please feel free to ask any questions!