While proving points with examples is not really a proof, one example that search has a long way to go in terms of relevance is a simple Google search that results in this site being the number one results. Search for the following: lead chicago gsb (not with quotes either). There is no rational person that would say that I or this site is the appropriate number one result for the most appropriate site which is actually located here at the LEAD site. :)
I finally updated the index to include current classes. A great line-up this quarter with Kaplan's Enterpreneurial Finance and Negotiations...and of course the LEAD lab along with LEAD classes.
Today was a full day of ACT Seminars, when the ACT Specialists (LEAD Facilitators) get to run mini-practice sessions for first years. I must admit I really enjoy this part of LEAD because it's the only structured time that is outside of the cohort system (other than 1-on-1s) and it's also the only part of the LEAD experience (structured that is) with random groups. So we get to meet a lot of great students from outside our usual two cohorts.
I particularly enjoy hearing the stories from backgrounds, experiences, interested post-MBA, etc. And kudos to Le Voyageur for saying hi today.
PS The main index page is also badly outdated. I'll try to get classes updated tomorrow.
This past week ended one of the personal key LEAD milestones - my final module. On Tuesday and Thursday Lisa and I delivered the ACT - Audience Captivation Training module to two cohorts. We had a lot of fun and hopefully most people enjoyed it and found it valuable. I was still sick on Tuesday, but hopefully that didn't cause too much downside.
While there are many responsibilities left this quarter for the LEAD facilitators, without weekly practices and meetings to prepare for the classroom modules it reduces some of the time.
I must put in a small plug for Comcast cable internet access. I had it put in last week thanks to a 6-month special. I tested the download speed last week with www.broadbandreports.com and it was tested in excess of 6200 kbps or equivalent to a 775+ KB/sec transfer rate!
I'm finally starting to get used to the homework in the evenings, mostly because I find myself hanging out with people when I'm on campus. So most of my hours on campus are not as productive as they could be; on the other hand if I only worked while at campus I'd be all work and no play.
Actually, to be fair, much of the time on campus is in meetings or group meetings for various classes. So other than a lunch, maybe a coffee break or two, or a billiards break it's usually full days. :)
Fun fun fun.