Unser Prof schrieb eine email, „emphasis mine“:
Dear A., dear A.,
I hope you are both doing well.
Ahead of the thesis defense on Thursday, I have decided to share a few “rules of the game” – such that the defense will run in a smooth and coordinated fashion.
As you know, you have 30 minutes for your presentation. My understanding is that you have already split the presentation into (about) equally-sized parts. Please try to stick to your time. Also, everyone will be presenting uninterrupted (i.e., neither the other nor Arie or me will ask questions).
Following the presentation, there will be 20 minutes for Q&A. Given the special situation, me and A. will try to direct questions explicitly at the person that we think should answer it (potentially asking the same question twice). Please focus on answering the questions directed at you.
After the presentation, we will provide feedback – either separately or together (to be decided later).
Now, keep in mind that this is the last step of your MBA and that it is a team effort!
Looking forward to Thursday. Best, A.
„Special situation“, no shit 😆 . Allerdings angemessen, ich bin froh darüber.