The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

ASSIGNMENT - I
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
Habit 1: Be Proactive:
Being proactive means thinking and acting ahead of anticipated events. Not only is it
a great method for avoiding more work down the road, it can also be extremely important for
averting problems. To be proactive, start taking action, embracing your responsibility, and
controlling your responses. By doing things such as anticipating your future and focusing on
solutions instead of problems, you'll maintain a happier and more proactive outlook.
Proactive is the best approach to life. Proactive Persons have many Good values such as
Balanced Way to Lead Moderation in Life, Strategies and Planning, Give and Take Respect
Policy, SWOT - They are very good at recognizing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats. A proactive student takes responsibility for their own learning. The proactive student
have good time management skills, they keep a calendar or a planner, they complete the
reading assignments before attending class, they take notes on the readings so they are
prepared for class discussions, they participate in class by asking and answering questions,
they take a lot of notes in class, they get a copy of a classmate’s notes if they miss class, they
study a little each day, instead of waiting until a few days before the exam and trying to learn
everything at once. Being proactive and setting a positive example can truly help get people
through any situation, including a worldwide pandemic.
Habit 2: Beginning with the end in mind:

This habit is all about knowing your purpose and what you’re trying to achieve.
During this pandemic, beginning with the end in mind helps us think about life down the
road. What happens when the pandemic is over? Was I kind to my neighbours? Did I have
patience with the people I live with? Will our behaviour now affect our relationships later?
What is the goal for when this situation ends? Personally, and professionally, where do I want
to be? During this uncertain time, it’s helpful to have goals to guide us. Answering these
questions is the absolute foundation of ‘beginning with the end in mind’. It’s also about fast-
forwarding into the future and considering what it looks like there for you. People are
typically motivated by the future, not the past and so knowing what you want your future to
be can be a strong source of motivation. Knowing your end goal can give you the continued
motivation you need to achieve success with a clear idea of what the destination is, so that the
steps we take are always in the right direction.
Habit 3: Put First Things First:

Putting first things first means doing the most important things in life. It means being
clear about your priorities and acting on them. Covey describes the importance of keeping
your priority things on the top. During this pandemic we should be thinking, “What’s the
most important thing for me to do today? Am I prioritizing my time to benefit me, my family,
and our health?” By learning to manage our priorities and recognize distractions, Habit 3 will
become the best way to meet our goals. Putting first things first is a really important
component of good personal leadership. Putting first things first is about prioritising
effectively and avoiding time wasting with us doing the tasks we like and know we’re good at
and perhaps neglecting the more urgent/important business needs.
Habit 4: Think win-win:

Win-win’ as a situation in which each party benefits in some way. Covey, in this
habit, explains that for win-win, you not only have to be empathic but also confident enough
otherwise; the win-win situation might not be possible. You can feel the shift in thinking
when ALL OF US can win in any situation. Given the world’s current concerns, how can we
have a win-win attitude? If I just stocked up on hand sanitizers and my sister needs some for
her family, do I say no? Should I perhaps arrange a trade? How can I share and feel like I
didn’t lose in this? How can I take care of myself and my family and still make sure others
have that same security? Developing this habit involves consistently thinking of others;
considering their values and ensuring their thoughts and feelings are at the forefront of your
mind. In doing this, you can ensure that your behaviour is appropriate given the time and
situation and you can work with that person without unhealthy conflict or upset. But it’s not
just about being empathic; it requires confidence, courage and openness as well.
Habit 5: Seek first to understand then to be understood:

Develop empathy and understanding. Seeking to first understand and then be
understood is one of the most powerful tools of effective people. Communicate effectively at
all levels of the organization. Communication is the most important skill in life. According to
Covey, people usually listen with the intent to reply, not to understand, which is an
inappropriate way of communication. Learning to listen and then to clearly communicate
ideas is essential to effective health care. During this time, it is critical that health care
providers and political leaders first listen/understand and then communicate clearly to serve
everyone in the best way possible. He discusses that people spend time reading and writing
but don’t pay attention to listening, which happens to be quite important when it comes to
teamwork. In this habit, he gives the concept of empathic listening because it helps to
understand the viewpoint of others effectively. Effective communication plays a major role in
the success of any organization. People normally spend too much time reading and writing
but don’t give much attention to listening, which is undoubtedly the key factor. The main
philosophy behind the habit 5, seek first to understand then, to be understood of Stephen
Covey revolves around it because it helps the decision-making process.
Habit 6: Synergy.
According to Covey, the best way of finding a solution to the problems is by creating
an environment where everyone can share their ideas with respect to their experience and
expertise so that one best possible solution can be picked out from the pool of ideas. It will be
a far better approach because it helps to produce quality results with a combined effort
instead of an individual giving the solution. Synergy is quite necessary to become a
successful leader because it provides the capability to merge multiple forces like companies,
people, etc. to work collectively by overpowering all the challenges. Synergy is the habit of
creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new
solutions to old problems. But it doesn’t just happen on its own. It’s a process, and through
that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table. Synergy lets
us discover jointly things we are much less likely to discover by ourselves. Synergy was a
key approach Steve Jobs used to create the Apple empire. Steve was a great leader, but it
does seem Steve Jobs was exceptionally good at identifying greatness in others, connecting
people and inspiring them to find unique – new solutions to challenges. Under his watch there
was rapid product-line evolution and innovation.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw:

Sharpen the Saw is a conversation about planning and continuous improvement.
Sharpen the Saw discusses self-renewal, self-care, self-respect and self-improvement.
Sharpen the Saw in areas like: What is changing in my industry? What interests my clients?
How can I improve? How can I help others improve? What interests me?
Sharpen the Saw by focusing on personal well-being. Quiet time, rest, exercise, giving back
to my community, enjoying family / friends, being creative, enjoying art and music are all
activities to make time. In the seventh habit, Covey talks about sharpening the saw because if
you start sawing without it, then you will end up consuming more time and energy for a
particular task. In this habit, Covey emphasizes cultivating the key assets that we have in
ourselves. Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will
spend the first four sharpening the axe”. According to Covey, we should renew the four core
dimensions (physical, spiritual, mental, and social) of our lives. By doing this, it becomes
easy for you to increase your growth, handle difficult challenges, and entirely change the life
you used to live before.

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ASSIGNMENT - I

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Habit 2: Beginning 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 7: Sharpen the Saw:

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