The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® 3-Day Signature Program

Develop a new outlook and create dramatic change.By FranklinCovey—Now Available Through AMA. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®courses are based on the teachings of Dr. Stephen R. Covey.

Problems caused by ineffectiveness cannot be solved with the same ineffective thinking that created them. For more than 15 years, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®has provided the ultimate in productivity training for thousands of people and organizations worldwide. Learn the power of effectiveness and feel more satisfied with what you accomplish each day. Know where you’re going and discover the secrets to success and fulfillment within you.

*Surveys of thousands of people across the United States disclosed that while many people work hard, they are worried about their lack of effectiveness.

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How You Will Benefit

• Develop a clear definition of your top priorities and the results you want
• Achieve balance and increase productivity through a weekly and daily planning process
• End self-defeating behavior and gain the necessary security you need to change
• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust
• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen

What You Will Cover

• Habit 1: Be Proactive—Recognize how choices based on personal experience or beliefs can profoundly impact your effectiveness, both positively and negatively
• Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind—Develop a clear definition of what is and is not important to you by creating the most important roadmap you'll ever have: Your Personal Mission Statement
• Habit 3: Put First Things First—Increase the balance and fulfillment of your professional and personal lives by investing a few minutes each day in the same planning process used by many of the world's most successful people
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win—Build a team that finds faster and better solutions through clear expectations, shared responsibilities, and an understanding of priorities
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood—Develop the skills of effective communication that lead to greater influence and faster problem solving
• Habit 6: Synergize—Value and celebrate differences and understand how they contribute to more innovative and intelligent solutions
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw—Maintain and increase your newfound effectiveness by continually renewing yourself mentally and physically

Extended Seminar Outline

Print this page Extended Seminar Outline Seminar #2601 Habit 1: Be Proactive®

• Take Initiative
• Manage Change
• Respond Proactively
• Keep Commitments
• Take Responsibility and Practice Accountability
• Create Positive Business Results
• Define Vision and Values
• Create a Mission Statement
• Set Measurable Team and Personal Goals
• Start Projects Successfully
• Align Goals to Priorities
• Focus on Desired Outcomes

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind®

• Define Vision and Values
• Create a Mission Statement
• Set Measurable Team and Personal Goals
• Start Projects Successfully
• Align Goals to Priorities
• Focus on Desired Outcomes

Habit 3: Put First Things First®

• Execute Strategy
• Apply Effective Delegation Skills
• Focus on Important Activities
• Apply Effective Planning and Prioritization Skills
• Balance Key Priorities
• Eliminate Low Priorities and Time-Wasters
• Use Planning Tools Effectively
• Use Effective Time Management Skills

Habit 4: Think Win-Win®

• Build High-Trust Relationships
• Build Effective Teams
• Apply Successful Negotiation Skills
• Use Effective Collaboration
• Build Productive Business Relationships

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®

• Apply Effective Interpersonal Communication
• Overcome Communication Pitfalls
• Apply Effective Listening Skills
• Understand Others
• Reach Mutual Understanding
• Communicate Viewpoints Effectively
• Apply Productive Input and Feedback
• Apply Effective Persuasion Techniques

Habit 6: Synergize®

• Leverage Diversity
• Apply Effective Problem Solving
• Apply Collaborative Decision Making
• Value Differences
• Build on Divergent Strengths
• Leverage Creative Collaboration
• Embrace Leverage Innovation

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®

• Achieve Life Balance
• Apply Continuous Improvement
• Seek Continuous Learning

Who Should Attend

Anyone who manages multiple projects, faces expanding workloads, tight time lines and increased uncertainty.

Special Feature

Pre-work required: The 7 Habits Benchmark—A questionnaire to help you consider your own effectiveness and give you the opportunity to see the viewpoints of others. This 78-question assessment gathers feedback from your manager, direct reports and peers who work closely enough with you to accurately assess your individual effectiveness.

Attendees will receive:

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®—This bestselling book provides the basis for the concepts taught in this seminar.
• The 7 Habits Benchmark Report–A personalized report based on your pre-work assessment
• The 7 Habits FranklinCovey Planning System
• Participant Guidebook—A manual filled with examples and exercises

All course faculty are trained experts in FranklinCovey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® curriculum. Dr. Stephen R. Covey is a globally respected leadership authority. His international best-seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine. It is the bestselling audio book in history.