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Don’t miss our webinar on ten key points that prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey, namely: 1. Structuredness of the Programme 2. Research Scoping 3. Mastering the Trio 4. Supportive Network 5. Research Methods 6. Benchmarking Opportunities 7. Progress Measurement 8. The Element of Time 9. Viva Preparation 10. The aftermath of the doctorate During this webinar we’ll engage in discussion around ten guiding points prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey. For you to have a better understanding about what to expect at the webinar we are going to post a teaser for each of the ten key points in the days ahead. Today we introduce: #9 Viva Preparation: Why it all boils down to the Viva – and how to prepare for that day well ahead of time. You are either a doctor or you are not. It is all about the passing of the Viva.   However, well prepared students are actually those that don’t need that much time for Viva preparation. The reason for such is that they’ve learnt what it takes to survive the doctoral journey and understand what’s ahead in order to reach the end point.   Well prepared students will have discussed, presented, defended, and adjusted their research continuously through their research journey.   Well prepared students will have a clear understanding about what worked well and what did not, and how things have progressed and changed over time.   Therefore, it is important that doctoral programmes provide both: structured means that allow students to get prepared through their research journey, as well as a supportive learning environment that keeps a record of the personal developments. That’s it for today and we are looking forward seeing you tomorrow our last topic: #10. The Aftermath of the Doctorate: What to expect from a reconfigured version of you (and how to handle yourself). 🔗 Register Here https://lnkd.in/egE97hVW #PhDLife #DBA #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney #Webinar #Research #DoctorateHub FOLLOW DoctorateHub for more insights on the doctorate research journey!

Don’t miss our webinar on ten key points that prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey, namely: 1. Structuredness of the Programme 2. Research Scoping 3. Mastering the Trio 4. Supportive Network 5. Research Methods 6. Benchmarking Opportunities 7. Progress Measurement 8. The Element of Time 9. Viva Preparation 10. The aftermath of the doctorate During this webinar we’ll engage in discussion around ten guiding points prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey. For you to have a better understanding about what to expect at the webinar we are going to post a teaser for each of the ten key points in the days ahead. Today we introduce: #6 Benchmarking Opportunities: Learning together and learning from how others do. Benchmarking is a great way to learn from and with others and to orientate and compare oneself.   Learning from others is important. Hence, scientific conferences and other methods of meeting other researchers working in your discipline is an essential element of academia. Continual benchmarking throughout your doctorate is highly recommended.   However, knowing where to go and who to meet may be daunting.   Therefore, well designed doctoral programmes provide structured means for benchmarking with those at the same development stages, and with those already further ahead. So do not forget to check out what your prospective programme is offering to you in this regard. That’s it for today and we are looking forward seeing you tomorrow on: #7 Progress Measurement: Availability of regular control points and tracking progress. 🔗 Register Here https://lnkd.in/egE97hVW #PhDLife #DBA #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney #Webinar #Research #DoctorateHub FOLLOW DoctorateHub for more insights on the doctorate research journey!

Very relevant point indeed. Once I took my doctorate I was provided with ample of benchmarking opportunities, which was providing me indeed with guidance and allowed me to understand how the various things relate and belong to each other. Thus you might want to give this topic some well deserved consideration.

Get to know ten key points that prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on a doctorate. Which of them do you already know?  Or, are there any further that you like to add? Today: #1 Structuredness

Earning a PhD can take up to seven years. Investing time and energy now to thoroughly understand your options is well worth the effort. Here are Accepted consultant Dr. Karin Ash's tips on selecting the right PhD program for your unique goals. 1️⃣ One of the most important aspects of your PhD application is that your research experience should align well with professors in your target department. 2️⃣ Read the department faculty bios. It’s risky to apply to a university that has only one professor of interest to you. 3️⃣ Reach out to professors, provide them with a summary of your research experience, and ask them whether they plan to accept PhD candidates into their research group the year of your enrollment. Their support would positively influence your chances for admission. 4️⃣ Use LinkedIn or undergrad alumni resources to connect with students and recent graduates. Learn about their experiences in the program and whether they would recommend it. 5️⃣ Consider what financial support is provided or available for your tuition and living expenses, your research projects, and for attending conferences to present your research. Schedule a free consultation with Karin today and let her expert guidance help you make the right decision. Don't let uncertainty hold you back from pursuing your dreams - take the first step now! #PhD #HigherEducation #FreeConsultation #PhDGoals #PhDprograms #SelectingPhDprograms #HowtoresearchPhdprograms

Don’t miss our webinar on ten key points that prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey, namely: 1. Structuredness of the Programme 2. Research Scoping 3. Mastering the Trio 4. Supportive Network 5. Research Methods 6. Benchmarking Opportunities 7. Progress Measurement 8. The Element of Time 9. Viva Preparation 10. The Aftermath of the Doctorate During this webinar we’ll engage in discussion around ten guiding points prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey. For you to have a better understanding about what to expect at the webinar we are going to post a teaser for each of the ten key points in the days ahead. Today we are starting with: # 1 Structuredness of the Programme: Theoretical coursework versus applied learning approaches versus self-directed learning The first provides the theoretical base, applied learning as the second trains the skills that are needed, while self-directed learning as the third will develop your independent scientific research capabilities. Therefore, it is critical to understand what is developed when, where and how within your doctoral programme of choice. Most of the programmes provide some sort of theoretical coursework, but how do they support you in your applied learning once you are undertaking the research? And equally important, how do they nurture the uptake of the applied learning into self-directed independent learning and progression? That’s it for today and we are looking forward seeing you tomorrow on: # 2 Research Scoping: the thin line between freedom of choice and getting overwhelmed and stuck. 🔗 Register Here https://lnkd.in/egE97hVW #PhDLife #DBA #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney #Webinar #Research #DoctorateHub FOLLOW DoctorateHub for more insights on the doctorate research journey!

Very likely you never heard about this one. But my doctoral students suffered on that point in the hundreds. It even led to some quite obvious behaviours of self denial. Let me provide you with a typical example: There is a consultant working for one of the big five consultancies who is tasked to advise governments on digital transformation matters. The research objective is thus: to understand how to support governments in their digital transformation plans. And, consequently, the research question to this is: What are good/suitable/the_best/appropriate/put_in_any_filling_word digital transformation plans? So far so good. But now we come to the core: what is the fitting research problem that would justify for such a research question? Can you tell? Or to be more blunt, what is it that is broken (implies: a problem) that would ask for such a research question? And the likely answer is: there is none. Or, at least, there is none if the research question and the research problem are not matched and aligned with the expected outcome expectations.

A DBA thesis is intended to provide actionable knowledge that can be applied by businesses. However, a DBA is still a research degree, and questions must be framed around problems rather than solutions. Join us on our webinar and learn how DBA programmes can support mastering the trio. 🔗 Register Here https://lnkd.in/egE97hVW #PhDLife #DBA #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney #Webinar #Research #DoctorateHub FOLLOW DoctorateHub for more insights on the doctorate research journey!

Don’t miss our webinar on ten key points that prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey, namely: 1. Structuredness of the Programme 2. Research Scoping 3. Mastering the Trio 4. Supportive Network 5. Research Methods 6. Benchmarking Opportunities 7. Progress Measurement 8. The Element of Time 9. Viva Preparation 10. The aftermath of the doctorate During this webinar we’ll engage in discussion around ten guiding points prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey. For you to have a better understanding about what to expect at the webinar we are going to post a teaser for each of the ten key points in the days ahead. Today we introduce: #10. The aftermaths of the doctorate: What to expect from a reconfigured version of you (and how to handle yourself). This tenth and last question is frequently overlooked. To many it is likely even entirely unknown. What are the aftermaths of the doctorate?   Bear in mind that the doctoral journey is transformational; probably more so than any other journey you undertake. You will think differently, see things differently, will start to naturally work over evidence and logic, will have abilities that most of those around you won’t have, and many other matters that impact professional and private life alike.   Have you ever asked yourself, what do you believe you want to do in the future and how can attaining a doctorate help you to achieve your aspirations? It is such type of questions and more that should be nurtured as part of a healthy discussion on how to react to a changing you and what are the possible next steps once the Viva Voce has been passed. That’s it for today and we are looking forward seeing you tomorrow at the webinar. 🔗 Register here to receive the zoom link: https://lnkd.in/egE97hVW #PhDLife #DBA #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney #Webinar #Research #DoctorateHub FOLLOW DoctorateHub for more insights on the doctorate research journey!

Don’t miss our webinar on ten key points that prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey, namely: 1. Structuredness of the Programme 2. Research Scoping 3. Mastering the Trio 4. Supportive Network 5. Research Methods 6. Benchmarking Opportunities 7. Progress Measurement 8. The Element of Time 9. Viva Preparation 10. The aftermath of the doctorate During this webinar we’ll engage in discussion around ten guiding points prospective doctoral students should consider prior to embarking on such a journey. For you to have a better understanding about what to expect at the webinar we are going to post a teaser for each of the ten key points in the days ahead. Today we introduce: #4 Supportive Network: The research topic and the role of the supervisor and who else is supporting the development. You have an excellent supervisor who’s well published in organisational culture and intelligence.   However, your research increasingly suggests the actual research problem concerns financial resource management. Or in other words, the area of research excellence of your supervisor turned out not to be the area of excellence that your research is going to cover.   The question then is, how to resolve this apparent dilemma?   Moreover, for many doctoral research projects the understanding of what the research problem actual is, is the final outcome of the research. And if the topic is not clear until the very end, what type of support would you then be needing?   It is for exactly those reasons that doctoral programmes need to be prepared to support the student through the entire journey and step by step into developing their research project further and having access to just the right subject expertise, and whatever that expertise might be. That’s it for today and we are looking forward seeing you tomorrow on: #5 Research Methods: Why the research method will lend itself to you, and how related studies are your greatest friend. 🔗 Register Here https://lnkd.in/egE97hVW #PhDLife #DBA #HigherEducation #AcademicJourney #Webinar #Research #DoctorateHub FOLLOW DoctorateHub for more insights on the doctorate research journey!