Such a good effort you’re making to try and have everything run smoothly. But as I’ve been observing, I do see some teensy things that might be of help, given my greater experience. And I've got a few questions.
1. When running meetings, I’ve always found it to be so much better if one sets a clear agenda and pushes forward with it. I’ve noticed, if I might be so bold, that you’ve been perhaps a tiny bit too accomodating to some views. Better to get simply things done, don’t you think?
2. Are the students really busy enough? I heard a few comments this morning about some difficulty last night. Perhaps they need some useful project to occupy their evenings. Idle hands do find occupation.
3. Were the group exercises quite so competitive last year? That matter with Mr Archer and Miss Inglebee, in particular, dear.
4. I understand that the examiners do not generally review the applications, but perhaps I could have just the smallest peek? As an observer, of course. I’m quite curious about how students present on parchment, and then in action. All part of my little project, you know.
And perhaps you could explain how Miss Lovegood made it in to the trials, when Miss Zimmerman did not. (I know her guardian, so I was most surprised, as Mildred has always seemed quite careful with her ward. A good solid loyal hand, as much as she could given Ethel’s unfortunate parentage.)
I’d just love to discuss further, after the evening’s meeting. I’m sure you’ve no other plans than your work this week, dedicated as you are. Oh, and might we switch to first names? I’m quite interested in this work you’ve been doing, and sometimes find too much formality can get in the way of a really productive conversation.
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Date: 2012-06-19 05:57 pm (UTC)Such a good effort you’re making to try and have everything run smoothly. But as I’ve been observing, I do see some teensy things that might be of help, given my greater experience. And I've got a few questions.
1. When running meetings, I’ve always found it to be so much better if one sets a clear agenda and pushes forward with it. I’ve noticed, if I might be so bold, that you’ve been perhaps a tiny bit too accomodating to some views. Better to get simply things done, don’t you think?
2. Are the students really busy enough? I heard a few comments this morning about some difficulty last night. Perhaps they need some useful project to occupy their evenings. Idle hands do find occupation.
3. Were the group exercises quite so competitive last year? That matter with Mr Archer and Miss Inglebee, in particular, dear.
4. I understand that the examiners do not generally review the applications, but perhaps I could have just the smallest peek? As an observer, of course. I’m quite curious about how students present on parchment, and then in action. All part of my little project, you know.
And perhaps you could explain how Miss Lovegood made it in to the trials, when Miss Zimmerman did not. (I know her guardian, so I was most surprised, as Mildred has always seemed quite careful with her ward. A good solid loyal hand, as much as she could given Ethel’s unfortunate parentage.)
I’d just love to discuss further, after the evening’s meeting. I’m sure you’ve no other plans than your work this week, dedicated as you are. Oh, and might we switch to first names? I’m quite interested in this work you’ve been doing, and sometimes find too much formality can get in the way of a really productive conversation.