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7 Habits of Highly Effective
7 Habits of Highly Effective
Author : Stephen R.W.Covey Published in : over 20 countries 34 languages over 15 million copies sold Its one of the most Influential Management books ever. We are what we repeatedly do, Excellence then is not an act but a habit. Stephen R. covey
Effective Habits
Habits
MODELS SHIFTS
A break from traditional wisdom
Towards 7 habits principle
We are a product of our environment & Background Society is source of our ethics. Win lose- one sided benefit
We are a product of our choices to our environment & Background. Ethics & self chosen for decision making . Win Win- mutual benefit
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Be Proactive Begins with the end in mind Put first things first Think Win Win
Responsibility Response + Ability Effective people take responsibility of their own actions. Their behavior is product of their own decision.
REACTIVE BEHAVIOR
Reactive people allow outside influence (Moods, feelings or circumstances ) to control their responses.
Stimulus
Response
Proactive Behavior
Proactive people use the margin of freedom to make choices that best apply their values . Their freedom to choose expands as they wisely use the space between stimulus & response.
Stimulus
Response
Proactive Model
Stimulus
Freedom to choose according to values
Response
Self awareness
Imagination
conscience
Independen t will
4 Human Endowments
Self awareness- Moods & behaviors. Imaginations visualizing beyond experience & present reality. Conscience understanding right or wrong following personal integrity. Independent will acting independent of external influence.
KEY EXAMPLE
I can choose my own future and create a vision for it Mission statement A powerful document that express your personal sense of purpose & meaning in life. It act as a governing constitution by which you evaluate decision and choose behaviors.
Personal vision & correct principles Deep sense of personal meaning to accomplish tasks. Self chosen values and guided by their personal mission statement.
Lack of personal vision & correct principles No developed deep sense of personal meaning & tasks. Their life based on societys values instead of self chosen values.
wisdom
Centre
Power
guidance
Alternative Centre
Principle
An activity is important if you personal find it valuable, and if it contributes to your mission, values and high priorities goals. An activity is urgent if you or others feel that it requires immediate action.
Effective self management The power of independent will makes self management possible. Effective management=putting first things first=time management. 4 generation of time management Note & checklist calendar & appointment 1+2 +prioritization +classifying values +comparing activities by relative values. Do not manage time but manage yourself.
Not urgent
Activities: Relationship building new opportunities Planning Recreation.
Important
Not Important
Activities: Some calls, some mails, some meetings, popular activities. Other peoples minor issue.
Activities irrelevant mails Time wasters pleasant activities Internet surfing Relaxation.
Effectiveness is largely achieved through the cooperative efforts of two or more people. We succeed but not at other people expense. Agreement & solution are mutually beneficial.
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Lose/Win Consideration
Win/Win
Lose/Lose
Low
Low Courage
Win/Lose
High
Win Win Characteristics: Seeks Mutual Benefit Is cooperative, not competitive Listen more, says in communication longer and communication with more courage Win-Lose Characteristics: Is very common scripting for most people Is the rigid approach Uses position, power, control or personality to get the win.
Lose-Win Characterizes: Voices no standard, no demand. no expectation of anyone else. Is quick to please or appease.
Lose-Lose Characteristics: Is the mind set of highly dependent person Is the same as a no win because nobody benefits. Is a long term result of a win-lose, lose-win, or win.
Win Characteristics: Is self centered. Thinks me first. Doesn't really care if the other person win or loses. Has a scarcity mentality. Win Win or No Deal Characteristics: Allow each party to say no Is the most realistic at the beginning of a relationship or business deal. Is the highest form of win.