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Surviving a PhD. Presented by David McIlroy Liverpool John Moores University. What is a PhD?. A cryptic acronym for… Sign on the dotted line Bend it like Beckham Queen Vic & Paganini. I have started …. Can’t win if don’t finish Synder’s OD of hope 2 eyes for journey Proverbs to digest.
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Surviving a PhD Presented by David McIlroy Liverpool John Moores University
What is a PhD? • A cryptic acronym for… • Sign on the dotted line • Bend it like Beckham • Queen Vic & Paganini
I have started … • Can’t win if don’t finish • Synder’s OD of hope • 2 eyes for journey • Proverbs to digest
Will you come into my parlour … • Webs to enmesh you • A sculptured spider • Arachnophobics and Anoraks! • Spin an excuse (sausage)
Self-concept – Jackie Chan Factor • Unity in diversity • Roles & relationships • The man in the glass • Rabbie Burns’ quest
1. Momentum: Onwards & Upwards The Mechanics of Progress
Slipping into something more comfortable • Limbering up for action • Learning the ropes • Liking the letters (Zajonc) • Leaning into the wind
Digging in for the long haul • A marathon, not a sprint • Time out: good & bad • A miner for a major • Leonardo & his angel
On and on and on • Cork moves heavy metal • Drip, drip or chip, chip? • Set alarm for burglars • What can I show for it?
Cardiograph and Choreograph • Look after yourself • Look after your work • Establish your coordinates • Take the bully by the horns!
2. Motivation – Individuality and Individual Differences (IDs) The dynamics of progress
Assembly line snow flakes • IDs on ability • IDs on personality profiles • IDs on dynamic processes • Growing recognition of dynamics
Only thing here to stay is … • Just do it! – initiative • Exercise & receive more energy • Fuel of motivation • Torch, flag or baton?
Monitoring your motivation • Challenge of measuring motivation • Smarter or harder? • Intrinsic and extrinsic • Direction to your activities
3. Maintenance – get a grip! The consolidation of progress
Captured on camera • Document what you do • Dismantle and re-build • Skill of self-presentation • Cup it and keep it
A double edged sword • A chapter is for …. • Friendships and opportunities • Favours and openings • A hard sell - spin
The price of freedom • Drive off the birds • Secure the tent pegs • Inspect the building • When to get a yellow card
Emotional Health Check • Operational Definition • Growing recognition • Personal assessment • Personal journey