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    Using The Seven Habits

    Of Highly Effective People

    Facilitated ByPaul L. Gerhardt

    March 2004 South Seattle Community College

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    Seven Habits of Highly

    Successful People

    Written by Stephen Covey Examined 200 years of success

    writings Written in 1989, and still good advice

    People-centered approach Used by many managers, presidents,

    and directors of companies

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    Todays Workshop will cover:

    Synergy

    Time Management (Put first things first) Building a Personal Mission Statement

    (Begin with the end in Mind)

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    The Seven Habits

    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First

    Habit 4: Think Win-Win Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then

    To Be Understood

    Habit 6: Synergize

    Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw

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    Developing Personal Potential

    Coveys first three habits deal with self-relianceand self-mastery. These are private victories;they only involve the follower

    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Be responsible, dont blame others Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind

    Start with a clear mental image of your destination

    Habit 3: Put First Things First Focus on preserving and enhancing relationships and

    on accomplishing results

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    Effective Interdependence

    The first three habits build a foundation on

    independence, from which one can moveto interdependencecaring, productiverelationships with others which Covey callspublic victories

    When a person moves to

    interdependence, he steps into aleadership role

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    Effective Interdependence

    Habit 4: Think Win-Win

    Implies understanding that withoutcooperation, the organization cannot succeed

    Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, ThenTo Be Understood

    Requires a nonjudgmental attitude. Emphatic

    listening gets inside another persons frame ofreference

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    Effective Interdependence

    Habit 6: Synergize

    Synergy is the combined action that occurswhen people work together to create newalternatives and solutions. The essence of

    synergy is to value and respect differences

    Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw

    Process of using and continuously renewingthe physical, mental, spiritual, and socialaspects of life

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    The BIG Idea:

    Covey defines a habit as the intersection of

    knowledge, skill and desire He arranges seven habits along a continuum

    from dependence to interdependence

    When a person moves to interdependence,he steps into a leadership role

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    Some Interesting Facts

    There will be 2.2 million deaths in this country this year. 75% are from causes that are largely preventable.

    There will be 2 million marriages in this country this year and 1million divorces.

    95% of divorces are caused by a lack of communication

    The average working person spends less than 2 minutes per day inmeaningful communication with their spouse or significant other.

    The average working person spends less than 30 seconds a day inmeaningful communication with their children

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    Some Interesting Facts

    80% of employees do not want to go to work on Monday morning. By Friday, the rate only drops to 60%.

    The average person uses 13 different methods to control andmanage their time.

    The average person gets 1 interruption every 8 minutes, orapproximately 7 an hour, or 50-60 per day.

    On an average day, there are 17 million meetings in America.

    The average worker sends and receives 190 messages per day.

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    Some Interesting Facts

    1 out of 3 workers changes jobs every

    year.

    1 out of 5 people moves every year.

    70% of American workers desire to owntheir own business.

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    The Basis for a Habit

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    The Basis for a Habit

    What

    (Knowledge)

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    The Basis for a Habit

    What

    (Knowledge)

    How(Skill)

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    The Basis for a Habit

    What

    (Knowledge)

    How(Skill)

    WhyDesire/Want

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    The Basis for a Habit

    What

    (Knowledge)

    How(Skill)

    WhyDesire/Want

    Habits

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    Habit 1: Be Proactive

    Success and failure is up to you

    Take responsibility for your life

    Take initiative

    Act rather than react

    Just do it

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    Habit 5: Seek to

    Understand, then to beUnderstood

    In your communications, be sure you knowthe other person's point of view before youstart expounding your own ideas.

    We have two ears and one mouth for areason!

    Use the 10 Second rule

    It saves time - if you understand an othersframe of reference, then you can moreeffectively communicate

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    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

    Especially in todays work world,change is vital to success

    If youre not growing, then youredying

    Stagnancy isnt possible in life

    Focus on all four: mental,

    emotional/social, physical, spiritual

    Th E l ti f th

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    The Evolution of the

    Professional

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    Private Victories

    We must first focus on ourselves

    before we can work with others.

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    Synergy(the trait of creative cooperation)Synergy is the state in which the whole world is more thanthe sum of the parts. Principle-centered people aresynergistic. They are change catalysts. They improvealmost any situation they get into. They work as smart asthey work hard. They are amazingly productive, but in newand creative ways. In team endeavors they build on theirstrengths and strive to complement their weaknesses withthe strengths of others. They believe in others strengths andcapacities.

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    Time For Video:

    Mauritius: Island of Economic Ingenuity

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    Discussion about video

    What did you get out of this video?

    How is it related to Synergy? Any other thoughts?

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    Habit 6: SynergizeThe essences of synergy is to value differencesto respect them,to build on strengths, to compensate for weaknesses.

    --Stephen R. Covey

    Everyone has something tocontribute

    Different viewpoints can coalesceinto better solutions

    Respect differences - if we we allthe same, then some of us would

    be unnecessary!

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    The Synergistic

    Assumption: There is always a better solution which

    has yet to be thought of

    Synergize- Look for ways to take your

    ideas and other people's ideas and buildon them together, on the basis that theoutcome will be something greater thanthe sum of the inputs.

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    GROUND RULES FOR SYNERGIZING

    Mental Preparation

    Prepare to find a solution that is better than whateither person presently has in mind.

    Develop a win-win mentality. Believe that all partiesinvolved will gain more insight, enthusiasm, learning, andgrowth by working together.

    Keep minds, hearts, and expressions open to newpossibilities.

    Recognize others differing opinions, viewpoints, andperspectives as helpful when seeking solutions. Valuingthe differences lets people discover things together thatthey would much less likely

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    Synergize:

    The Whole IS Greater than the Sum of its Parts Synergistic Communication - OPEN YOUR Mind & Heart to New

    Possibilities

    Synergy is EXCITING ! Fish for the Alternatives Value the Differences

    Synergy is the state in which the whole world is more than

    the sum of the parts. Principle-centered people aresynergistic. They are change catalysts. They improvealmost any situation they get into. They work as smartas they work hard. They are amazingly productive, but

    in new and creative ways. In team endeavors they buildon their strengths and strive to complement theirweaknesses with the strengths of others. They believein others strengths and capacities.

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    Assignments - Synergy Make a list of people who irritate you. Do they represent

    different views that could lead to synergy if you had greaterintrinsic security and valued the difference?

    With Your Team:

    1. Valuing the Differences In handoutSituations A & B

    2. CREATING THE THIRDALTERNATIVE Scenarios 1-3

    Regroup and Discuss Answers in Class

    Habit 6: Synergize.

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    Animal school

    Once upon a time, the animals decided they must do somethingheroic to meet the problems of a New World, so they organized

    a school. They adopted an activity curriculum consisting ofrunning, climbing, swimming, and flying. To make it easier toadminister, all animals took all the subjects.

    In the end, the ducks web feet were so badly worn that hecouldnt swim, the rabbit had a nervous breakdown and couldntrun, the eagle was disciplined severely for getting to the top of thetree without climbing, and an abnormal eel ended up doing bestoverall and winning valedictorian.

    What are your unique gifts? What talents do you need from others? What qualities often seem like a disadvantage, but are necessary? How do you contact or talk with people, if you are shy? (Carnegie)

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    Synergy means Team

    small number of people

    complementary skills

    committed to a common purpose andgoals for which they hold themselvesmutually accountable.

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    Stages of Team

    Development

    Forming

    members explore boundaries of behavior

    Storming

    argue over direction

    Norming

    accept team member roles

    Performing

    working together as a team

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    Take A Break (after next Slide)

    Be back in 20 minutes

    Be courteous and be on time Be ready to share your thought openly

    Be ready to work Read Assignment on next slide before

    break Come back from break and work on these

    questions (next slide):

    Group Assignments:

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    Group Assignments:

    From Handout

    Take a 20 minute Break

    Valuing the Differences Assignment Project 1: Valuing the Differences

    Project 2: Discuss a situation from your work life

    in which valuing the differences of someone youwork with produced greater results than the sumof what you could have produced separately.

    Project 3: Needs and Alternatives

    Be prepared to share your answers

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    Put first things first

    (The trait of PersonalManagement)

    P t fi t thi fi t

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    Put first things first-

    Define what it is that really matters in your

    life, then spend your time on thoseimportant things. Rather than spreadingour time thinly across too many activities,

    concentrate on doing a few things well.

    The P/PC balance

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    Aesops fable

    The Goose and the Golden Egg

    A man and his wife had the good fortune to possessa goose that laid a golden egg every day. Luckythough they were, they soon began to think they

    were not getting rich fast enough, and, imagining thebird must be made of gold inside, they decided to killit in order to secure the whole store of precious metalat once.

    But when they cut it open they found it was just likeany other goose. Thus, they neither got rich all atonce, as they had hoped, nor enjoyed any longer thedaily addition to their wealth.

    Production (things you are paid for)designing a chemical processwiring a homedoing a danceenjoying a healthy bodyhaving great kids

    Production Capability (no pay!)studying chemical engineeringapprenticing as an electricianpracticing danceexercisingpreparing evening dinners, reading to kids

    Habit 3 ... a demonstration.

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    1 Identify big rocks (q2).2 Schedule these FIRST!3 Surround with other.

    What is the lesson?

    Identify Time Wasters

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    Identify Time Wasters

    Human nature

    disorganization, cant say no,procrastination,task blurring, conflicting demands, indecision

    Environmental factors telephone, email, visitors, paperwork, inefficient

    meetings

    Poor management skills

    inability to set priorities, set goals or delegate.

    Effective People know the

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    difference between merely

    doing things right and doing

    the right things.

    Where are you spending yourtime?

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    Kaleidoscope of Roles

    Tall, African-

    American Male

    Father

    Partner &Friend

    Speaker

    BusinessOwner

    Eds

    Keeper

    Mentor Coach

    Brother& Son

    Roles: Key Relationships &R ibiliti

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    Responsibilities

    ROLES

    SELF

    Father

    SIG Other

    Teacher

    Son

    Mentor

    Whats the difference betweenImportant Vs Urgent?

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    Important Vs Urgent?

    Which one dominants your life?

    Prioritizing

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    Important

    URGENT - I NOT URGENT - II

    URGENT - III NOT URGENT - IV

    Not Important

    Prioritizing

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    Important

    URGENT - I

    CrisesPressing Problems

    Deadline-driven projects

    NOT URGENT - II

    URGENT - III NOT URGENT - IV

    Not Important

    Prioritizing

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    Important

    URGENT - I

    CrisesPressing Problems

    Deadline-driven projects

    NOT URGENT - II

    Prevention, proactive activitiesRelationship building

    Recognizing new opportunities

    Planning; recreation

    URGENT - III NOT URGENT - IV

    Not Important

    Prioritizing

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    Important

    URGENT - I

    CrisesPressing Problems

    Deadline-driven projects

    NOT URGENT - II

    Prevention, proactive activitiesRelationship building

    Recognizing new opportunities

    Planning; recreation

    URGENT - IIIInterruptions, some calls

    Mail, some reports

    Some meetings

    Proximate, pressing mattersPopular activities

    NOT URGENT - IV

    Not Important

    Prioritizing

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    Important

    URGENT - I

    CrisesPressing Problems

    Deadline-driven projects

    NOT URGENT - II

    Prevention, proactive activitiesRelationship building

    Recognizing new opportunities

    Planning; recreation

    URGENT - IIIInterruptions, some calls

    Mail, some reports

    Some meetings

    Proximate, pressing mattersPopular activities

    NOT URGENT - IVTrivia, busy work

    Some mail

    Some phone calls

    Time wastersPleasant activities

    Not Important

    Prioritizing

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    Important

    NOT URGENT - II

    Prevention, proactive activitiesRelationship building

    Recognizing new opportunities

    Planning; recreation

    URGENT - I

    CrisesPressing Problems

    Deadline-driven projects

    URGENT - IIIInterruptions, some calls

    Mail, some reports

    Some meetings

    Proximate, pressing mattersPopular activities

    NOT URGENT - IVTrivia, busy work

    Some mail

    Some phone calls

    Time wastersPleasant activities

    Not Important

    Keys to effective Time

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    Management Mission statement

    Goals Identify Roles

    Decision Framework Weekly Exercise Integrity

    Evaluation Is it working

    The right tools

    Group Assignment

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    Group Assignment

    With groups comprised of students only

    And groups comprised of owners and managersonly, Answer the following:

    How Do you create a structure that promotes

    proper time management? What kinds of situations and answers do you

    have or should you have prepared for unhappycustomers? How many can you come up with?

    Share your answers in class.

    Weekly Planning

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    Review Roles, Values, Mission

    Evaluate Last Week

    Check Master Task List

    Complete Weekly Compass

    Schedule Big Rocks

    Time Management Tools

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    Time Management Tools

    Vision

    Roles

    Master planner

    Monthly calendar

    Weekly calendar

    Daily events

    Daily Planning

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    Review yesterday List todays events realistically

    Value each task (A,B,C) Order each task (1,2,3)

    Vital:

    Important:

    Optional:

    A Natural Law

    I cant spend time I do not have.

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    The Urgency Index

    How Do You Rate?

    Take control of your day

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    Use small bits of time you usually waste

    Maximize good quality time

    Use dead time for little tasks

    Dont waste time in indecision

    Manage interruptions

    Pay attention to your work space

    Ensure your techniques and systems are

    efficient

    1. I often blame the rush and press of external things for my failure

    to spend deep, introspective time with myself.

    2 I seem to do my best work when Im under pressure

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    2. I seem to do my best work when I m under pressure.

    3. Im often frustrated by the slowness of people and things. 4. I feel guilty when I take time off work.

    5. I always seem to be rushing between places and events.

    6. I frequently find myself pushing people away so that I can finish a fewminutes.

    8. Im often preoccupied with one thing when Im doing something else.

    9. I,m at my best when Im handling a crisis situation.

    10. The adrenaline rush from a new crisis seems more satisfying to me than thesteady accomplishment of long-term results.

    11. I often give up quality time with important people in my life to handle a crisis.

    12. I assume people will naturally understand if I have to disappoint them or letthings go in order to handle a crisis.

    13. I rely on solving some crisis to give my day a sense of meaning and

    purpose. 14. I often eat lunch or other meals while I work.

    15. I keep thinking that t someday Ill be able to do what I really

    16. A huge stack in my out basket at the end of the day makes me feel like Ivereally been productive.

    Tips for better organization

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    Be clear about deadlines

    Set up a filing system and use it Take notes of meetings, phone calls in a

    book or folder

    Keep copies of your work

    Back up work on a computer

    Spend time each week to stay organized

    Prioritize

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    If I can only get one of these items done today which will Ichoose - this is your A1.

    Which items will help achieve long range and intermediategoals?

    Which items are urgent? Can I delegate/delete?

    Which of these activities affect someone else if they dontget done?

    Which item will give the highest return? Which item will take the least time?

    Effective students

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    Are responsible for their own learning

    Understand their strengths and weaknesses Organize their study tasks and materials

    Develop good study habits

    (and minimize bad habits)

    Do dull tasks when you are tired

    Remember to DIN (do it now)

    Make lists of study tasks

    Set task limits as well as time limits

    Remember, life happens

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    MOTIVATION

    NOT MOTIVATED? Whats

    causing your problems?

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    causing your problems?

    Bad habits (approach/avoidance)

    uncertainties about material, direction orargument

    life events (finance, health, relationships) change of priorities

    intellectual and emotional isolation invisible progress and lack of feedback

    Staying motivated

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    have a routine and vary it!

    indulge in regular self-appraisal encourage positive self-talk

    involve significant others if possible incorporate physical fitness and meditation activities

    beware of procrastination and burnout

    Keep your eyes on the prize

    Regaining motivation

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    give yourself evaluation time

    identify separate tasks or stages you canachieve

    recognize and reward progress keep moving - its harder to stop

    ask for help and delegate tasks remember that you are not perfect!

    Time Management Assignments

    Group projects from handout:

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    Group projects from handout:

    Project 1 What are your first things

    Project 2 -- ANTICIPATE QUADRANT IACTIVITIES

    Project 3 -- Freeing Time For Quadrant II

    Discuss answers in class

    Make this a valuable learning experience

    Lunch

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    Be Back In One Hour Be on time

    Make this a valuable learning experienceComing up:

    Building a Personal Mission statement Your Homework assignment

    Habit 2: Begin with

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    the end in mind(the trait of personal leadership)

    Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a

    steady purposea point on which the soul may fix itsintellectual eye.

    --Mary Wollstonecraft

    Individual Project:

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    Look at Influential people in your life and in theworld. Who are they?

    What kind of things do YOU like to do?

    Who are your role models? How do they affect

    you? Discuss these questions with ONE partner, write

    your answers on a sheet of paper.

    Be prepared to discuss your answers in class.

    Begin with the end in mind

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    Principles, Paradigms, and Processes

    An Underlying Principle

    Mental creation precedes physical creation.Key Paradigms I can choose my own future and create a vision of it. I will create results mentally before beginning any

    activity.Key Processes

    Create and apply personal and organizational mission

    statements as constitutions for daily living. Envision the desired results and important values toguide activities or endeavors.

    Habit 2:

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    Begin with the End in Mind Principle of Professional Leadership

    To begin with the end in mind means tostart with a clear understanding of your

    destination. It means to know where you are going

    so that you better understand whereyou are now so that the steps you takeare always in the right direction.

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    Same Old... "If you always do

    what you've always done,

    you'll always get

    what you've always gotten."

    Author Unknown

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    Habits of Mind We are what we repeatedly do.

    Excellence, then, is not an act but ahabit.

    --Aristotle

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    Begin With the End in Mind

    I went to the woods because I wishedto live deliberately, to front only theessential facts of life, and see if I could

    not learn what it had to teach, and not,when I came to die, discover that I hadnot lived.

    - WALDEN, Henry David Thoreau

    BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

    APPLIES TO ALL AREAS OF LIFE

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    If you know what you want to accomplish in a meeting,you can define the purpose of the meeting, enabling theattendees to focus on and the meet the intended goals

    and objectives. If you want closeness and unity within the family, you

    can create a family mission statement and choosebehavior or interaction with family members that is in linewith the mission.

    If your family is going on vacation, discuss the purposeand keep that purpose I mind while you are vacationing.

    In preparing a speech, you may write down what youwant the audience to do as a result of having listened toyou, and keep this in perspective as youre writing thespeech.

    Building a Personal

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    Mission statement allowsone to know what they are

    seeking as well as where they aregoing.

    Do you know what you re lookingfor?

    Toward what end are you

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    working? Each part of your life, what you are

    doing from day to day, can be examinedin terms of the whole, what reallymatters to you

    Alternative: Coping with issues as theycome up, allowing external influences to

    write your life script

    What do you want?

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    From your career

    From your family life

    From your social life

    What you want to be

    What you want to do

    Values and principles which guide whatyou are and do

    Life Centers

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    People often act as

    if some combinationof centers were thebasis of their actions

    None of thesecenters (orcombinations) is

    complete in itself

    Spouse

    Family Work

    Money/Possession

    Friend/Enemy

    Church

    Self

    Pleasure

    An alternative: Principle-

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    centeredness Not reactive

    Most effective decision Consistent with your ultimate values

    Allows one to be interdependent Can feel comfortable with decision--not

    ambivalent

    WHATS IN A MISSION STATEMENT?

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    Mission StatementA powerfuldocument that expresses your personalsense of purpose and meaning in life; itacts as a governing constitution by which

    you evaluate decisions and choosebehaviors.

    Sample Mission Statements:

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    Wal-Mart (1990) "Become a $125 billioncompany by the year 2000"

    Sony (1950's) "Become the company mostknown for changing the worldwide poor-

    quality image of Japanese products" Boeing (1950) "Become the dominant

    player in commercial aircraft and bring theworld into the jet age"

    Sample Mission Statements:

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    Sears' mission: To grow our business by providing quality productsand services at great value when and where our customers wantthem, and by building positive, lasting relationships with ourcustomers.

    Xerox Mission Statement - Our strategic intent is to help peoplefind better ways to do great work -- by constantly leading indocument technologies, products and services that improve ourcustomers' work processes and business results.

    GE-Our mission is to be recognized by our customers as the leadersin applications engineering. We always focus on the activities thatcustomers desire; we are highly motivated and strive to advance ourtechnical knowledge in the areas of material, part design andfabrication technology. The end result is mutual prosperity and long-

    term relationships with our customers.

    Sample Mission Statements:

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    PEPSI - "Beat Coke"

    HONDA - "We will crush, squash, andslaughter Yamaha"

    NIKE - "Crush Reebok"

    Walt Disney - "To make people happy."

    Merck - "To preserve and improve human

    life."

    A Vi i S l

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    A Vision Sample:

    One national organization committed toquality, providing professional services that

    meet the information needs of our clients and

    other stakeholders and providing outstandingcareer opportunities for our people.

    A personal Mission Statement:

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    Encourages you to think deeply about your life

    Helps you examine your innermost thoughts and feelings

    Clarifies what is really important to you Expands your perspective

    Imprints self-determined values and purposes firmly in

    your mind Provides direction and commitment to values

    Enables you to make daily progress toward long-termgoals (when connected to daily and weekly plans)

    Provides the first or mental creation of your desiredresults for your life

    Starting your own Mission

    St t t

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    Statement List two values which you admire

    Start keeping a list of notes, quotes, andideas, which may be helpful to you in

    formulating what you stand for

    Why do we need Goals?

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    Goals give you direction in all areas of your life Personal, Career, Spiritual, Material, and Contribution

    Goals give you a purpose in life. A reason to get upearly in the morning and go to bed late at night

    Goals will put drive and passion into your life

    Not having goals is similar to sailing a ship across theAtlantic without a map. Goals, like maps, help you getto your destination much faster than sailing though life

    aimlessly

    FIVE-MINUTE CONTINUOUS WRITINGEXERCISE(Project 5 From Handout):

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    Instructions: On the back of this paper oranother sheet:

    Write for five minutes without stopping.

    When you cant think of anything else to

    write, keep your pen or pencil moving untilsomething else comes to mind.

    Dont worry what it looks like. Get yourthoughts down on paper.

    What Are Goals?

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    Goals are something that you want toachieve in the future. You set goals sothat you can get better at more things,aim for something in the future and

    achieve more during your life. Goals are the specific things, tasks or

    accomplishments you must complete inorder to achieve the kind of life youdesire.

    Types of Goals

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    Long Term

    ultimate goal

    Intermediate

    milestones leading to ultimate goal

    Short Term

    smaller steps to be completed

    Example

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    Long Term

    Become a Renown Researcher and Facultymember

    Intermediate

    Obtain a Ph.D.

    Short Term

    Graduate from UNL Gain Admittance to Graduate School

    Setting Goals

    First you must dream!

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    First you must dream!

    Write your ideas down on paper and decide which onesare the most important to you.

    Review what you have written down on paper.

    Prioritize

    Which of these goals are most important to you,and why?

    On a fresh piece of paper, write down one goal at atime. Beside the heading, write down a deadline forachieving that goal.

    To help achieve the long term goal, set a timeline usingshort term goals.

    Getting Started

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    Where are you now?

    Take a current inventory. You will neverknow how far you have to go if you dontknow where you already are.

    What obstacles do you need toovercome?

    Is there something that may make it difficultto achieve your goal? Be aware of theobstacle so you can make plans to

    overcome it.

    Begin with the end in mind

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    Know Yourself

    Strengths

    Weaknesses

    Likes

    Dislikes Passions

    What makes you Complete

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    Goals should beSMART: SpecificMeasurable AttainableRealistic and Timely

    Secrets for Achieving Your

    Goalsf

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    Be flexible

    Constantly Evaluate Your Progress

    Sometimes our plans change; sometimes we get sick. Beprepared to reassess and revise your goal if necessary.

    Never Lose Sight of Your Goal

    review your goals every morning when you get up and every

    night before you go to bed. Dont Procrastinate

    Procrastination is a silent killer.

    Understand that the only way to achieve your goals is to takeaction!

    Secrets for Achieving Your Goals

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    A goal can not contradict any of your othergoals. For example, you can't buy a $750,000 house

    if your income goal is only $50,000 per year.

    This is called non-integrated thinking and willsabotage all of the hard work you put intoyour goals. Non-integrated thinking can also

    hamper your everyday thoughts as well.

    Secrets for Achieving Your

    Goals

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    Write your goal in the positive instead ofthe negative.

    Work for what you want, not for what you wantto leave behind. Part of the reason why we

    write down and examine our goals is to createa set of instructions for our subconscious

    mind to carry out.

    Secrets for Achieving Your

    Goals

    W it l t i l t d t il

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    Write your goal out in complete detail.

    Instead of writing "A new home," write "A4,000 square foot contemporary with 4bedrooms and 3 baths and a view of the

    mountain on 20 acres of land.

    Secrets for Achieving Your

    Goals

    B ll k l i hi h

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    By all means, make sure your goal is highenough.

    Shoot for the moon, if you miss you'll still be inthe stars.

    Put A Date On It - Determine when youwant the goal to be completed.

    The Benefits of Goal Setting

    You will notice an increase in your energy level as you

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    You will notice an increase in your energy level as youbegin to live your life with passion the passion that

    having a meaningful goal will give you. You will be in control of your life and the direction youare heading. Your life does not have to be determinedby fate alone. With goals, you create your destiny.

    Goals give you a purpose in life. A reason to get upearly and go to bed late.

    Break and Assignments:

    Project 1 (From Handout) Identify some areas of your

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    Project 1 (From Handout) Identify some areas of yourlife in which you could benefit from habit 2: Begin withthe End in Mind

    Project 2 -- HAVE: RESULTS YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE

    Project 3 -- DO: CONRIBUTIONS ANDACCOMPLISHMENTS

    Project 4 -- BE:LOOK TO AN INFLUENTIAL PERSON Take a 20 minute break and work on these projects

    when you return

    Be Prepared to discuss these in class

    What was your keylearning idea(s) from this

    morning ?

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    morning ? How will you apply it to your work

    environment?

    How will you apply it to your personallife?

    Your homework assignment given byyour board and faculty.

    The End

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