AMA2601 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Course Description:

Overview

• 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. In fact: Only 14% are accomplishing as much as they believe they could Only 17% prepare a plan for the day Rewards of working are low–only 50% feel satisfied and fulfilled with their work. Turn ineffectiveness to effectiveness with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. *Results of xQ Surveys conducted by Harris Interactive. This Course Includes: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® by Stephen R. Covey The 7 Habits Benchmark Report: a personalized report based on a pre–work assessment The 7 Habits FranklinCovey Planning System By FranklinCovey–Available through AMA. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® courses are based on the teachings of Dr. Stephen R. Covey. 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 enable change Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen

• How choices based on personal experience or beliefs can profoundly impact your effectiveness, both positively and negatively (Habit 1: Be Proactive) 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 2: Begin with the End in Mind) Increase the balance and fulfillment of your professional and personal life by investing a few minutes each day in the same planning process used by many of the world's most successful people (Habit 3: Put First Things First) Build a team that finds faster and better solutions through clear expectations, shared responsibilities, and an understanding of priorities (Habit 4: Think Win–Win) Develop the skills of effective communication that lead to greater influence and faster problem solving (Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood) Value and celebrate differences and understand how they contribute to more innovative and intelligent solutions (Habit 6: Synergize) Maintain and increase your newfound effectiveness by continually renewing yourself mentally and physically (Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw)

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

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