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DBA Chronicles: The Book!

Traditional research texts explain the mechanics, while personal memoirs may offer inspiration.

This book occupies the valuable middle ground: It is academically respectful, emotionally honest and immediately usable. The book is designed to help deliver on one central idea: The DBA is not simply a degree to complete. It is a journey that teaches experienced professionals to question what they know, investigate what matters and turn credible evidence into meaningful action

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The Doctor of Business Administration path is demanding, yet candidates often navigate its unique challenges without a clear roadmap. This candid guide decodes the DBA journey, from shaping purpose and conducting research to balancing well-being, ethics, and life after the defense.

Each chapter pairs an authentic story with one memorable rule, practical guidance, and a concrete next step. The concept aligns naturally with the 10 Little Rules editorial model of turning personal journeys into shared wisdom, and extends the series into professional and executive education, with a clearly defined individual readership and an attractive institutional market among DBA programs, doctoral cohorts and executive education communities.

Dr. Valrie Grant and Dr. Kelly Burich, founders of The DBA Chronicles (DBAChronicles.org), have found there still remain nuances and confusion around needs, expectations, and outcomes in DBA and Executive DBA programs. This book is the companion many doctoral candidates wish they had: a candid guide to purpose, research, progress, community, ethics, well-being and life after the defense.

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