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        Benjamin Hill posted an update

        5 weeks ago (edited)

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        How do you maintain good communication with a supervisor who is often very b...

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        Busy supervisors are a common reality, and poor communication with them can slow progress. Students need strategies to make the limited interaction time count. What communication practices work with busy supervisors?

        Eric Young, Edward Harris and 25 others
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          Jing Yang

          Prepare a short written agenda before every meeting to use time efficiently.

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          5 weeks ago
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            Yong Wu

            Send concise progress updates between meetings to keep them informed.

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              Frank Nelson

              Bring clear questions rather than open‑ended discussion topics.

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                Lan Luo

                Respect their time but be proactive about scheduling necessary check‑ins.

                5 weeks ago
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                  Lan Luo

                  Respect their time but be proactive about scheduling necessary check‑ins.

                  5 weeks ago
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                    Wu Tian

                    Document decisions from each meeting so nothing gets lost.

                    5 weeks ago
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                      Wu Tian

                      Document decisions from each meeting so nothing gets lost.

                      5 weeks ago
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                        Nicholas Walker

                        Document decisions from each meeting so nothing gets lost.

                        5 weeks ago
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                          Nicholas Walker

                          Document decisions from each meeting so nothing gets lost.

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                            Nicholas Walker

                            Document decisions from each meeting so nothing gets lost.

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