Seven Habits of Stephen Covey

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

  • 8/14/2019 Seven Habits of Stephen Covey

    1/3

    SevenHabits

    (Stephen

    Covey)HOMEChange & OrgComm & SkillsDecis & Val

    Ethics & RespFin & InvHRMKM & IntangLeadershipMarketing

    Proj ManStrategySCM

    Search

    Leadership and Management. Explanation of SevenHabits of Stephen Covey. ('89)

    The Seven Habits model of management and leadership guru Stephen Covey is atheory that is applicable to our personal life, our social life and our working life.However the Seven Habits framework is highly applicable for leaders andmanagers. According to Covey, our paradigms affect how we interact with others,

    which in turn affects how they interact with us. Therefore Covey argues that anyeffective self-help program must begin with an "inside-out" approach, rather thanlooking towards our problems as "being out there" (an outside-in approach). Wemust start with examining our own character, paradigms, and motives.

    The Seven Habits of Covey

    1. Be proactive. This is the ability to control one's environment, rather than theopposite, as is so often the case. Managers need to control their own

    environment, by using self-determination and the ability to respond tovarious circumstances.

    2. Begin with the end in mind. This means that the manager must be able tosee the desired outcome, and to concentrate on activities which help toachieve that end.

    3. Put first things first. A manager must manage his own person. Personally.And managers should implement activities which aim to achieve the second

    http://www.12manage.com/i_sq.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_s.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_m.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_l.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_hr.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_fi.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_er.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_cs.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_sq.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_s.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_pp.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_m.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_l.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_ki.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_hr.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_fi.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_er.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_dv.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_cs.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_co.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/index.html
  • 8/14/2019 Seven Habits of Stephen Covey

    2/3

    habit. Covey says that habit 2. is the first, or mental creation; habit 3 is thesecond, or physical creation.

    4. Think win-win. This is the most important aspect of interpersonalleadership, because most achievements are based on shared effort. Therefore

    the aim needs to be win-win solutions for all.5. Seek first to understand and then to be understood. By developing and

    maintaining positive relationships through good communications, themanager is understood by others, and he can understand the subordinates.

    6. Synergize. This is the habit of creative cooperation: the principle thatcollaborating towards attaining a purpose often achieves more, than could beachieved by individuals working independently.

    7. Sharpen the saw. We should learn from our previous experiences. And weshould encourage others to do the same. Covey sees development as one of

    the most important aspects for being able to cope with challenges, and foraspiring towards higher levels of ability.

    In his 2004 book: "The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness", Coveyintroduces an additional eighth habit:

    8. Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs . Striving towards"greatness", means to act with integrity as an individual and to help othersto do the same. According to Covey, this habit represents the 3rd dimensionof his model. Greatness is the overlap of:

    Personal greatness. Applying the 7 habits in the forms of: vision,discipline, passion and conscience.Leadership greatness. Applying the 4 roles of leadership, which are

    modeling the 7 habits:Path finding. Creating the blueprint.Aligning. Creating a technically elegant system of work.

    Empowering. Releasing the talent, energy, and contribution of people.Modeling. To build trust with others. The heart of effective leadership.

    Organizational greatness. This is greatness turned into a vision, missionand values. This brings clarity, commitment, translation, synergy, andenables accountability.

    Book: Stephen Covey: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Book: Stephen Covey: The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness -

    User Forum - Win $1000

    Recent User Comments

    Amal - SriLanka

    SevenHabits:Followers?

    "I wonder, can there be habits for

    followers as well?"

    4

    badwy -Egypt

    SevenHabits:Sharpen the

    "What is the meaning of: Sharpen the

    saw?"8

    http://www.12manage.com/submit_newsletter.asphttp://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=4&KN=10http://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=3&KN=10http://fillreaction2%28%29/http://www.12manage.com/submit_newsletter.asphttp://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=4&KN=11http://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=3&KN=11http://fillreaction1%28%29/http://www.12manage.com/contest.htmhttp://www.12manage.com/management_books.htmhttp://www.12manage.com/management_books.htm
  • 8/14/2019 Seven Habits of Stephen Covey

    3/3

    saw?

    waleedbadran2007 -

    EgyptExtraHabit?

    "Can I add another habit: The

    attitude to work hard. I find that

    hard work is one of the most

    important habits, not found inall persons..."

    3

    Nick - UK 7 Habits "It is admirable for us all to aspire tothese habits but the world would not

    function if we all succeded!"

    -

    101

    Comment on this Page

    Special Interest Group

    Find an expert. Visit the Special Interest Group

    More information?

    12manage Premium may contain the following additional information aboutthis topic:

    - Expert Tips and Management Papers - More info

    - News and Videos on this method - More info

    Compare with the Seven Habits of Covey: Seven Surprises | Servant-Leadership | CharismaticLeadership | Leadership Pipeline | PAEI model | Change Management | SMART | Path-Goal |Leadership Continuum | Theory X Theory Y | 4 Dimensions of Relational Work | Results-BasedLeadership | Result Oriented Management | Coaching | Mentoring | Situational Leadership |Leadership Styles | Level 5 Leadership | EPIC ADVISERS

    Return to Management Hub: Change & Organization | Communication & Skills | HumanResources | Leadership

    More Management Methods, Models and Theory

    Copyright 2007 12manage - E-learning community on management. V9.8 - Last updated: 2007-11-19. Allnames tm by their owners.

    http://www.12manage.com/index.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_l.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_hr.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_cs.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/i_co.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_banhegyi_epic_advisers.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_collins_level_5_leadership.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_goleman_leadership_styles.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_blanchard_situational_leadership.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_mentoring.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_coaching.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_result_oriented_management.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_ulrich_results_based_leadership.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_butler_4_dimensions_relational_work.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_mcgregor_theory_X_Y.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_tannebaum_leadership_continuum.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_path_goal_theory.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_smart_management_by_objectives.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_kotter_change.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_paei.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_drotter_leadership_pipeline.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_weber_charismatic_leadership.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_greenleaf_servant_leadership.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/methods_porter_seven_surprises_new_ceos.htmlhttp://www.12manage.com/user_premium.asp?RS=nvhttp://www.12manage.com/user_premium.asp?RS=etmphttp://www.12manage.com/menu_community.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_gehttp://www.12manage.com/menu_community.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_gehttp://fillreact%28%29/http://fillreact%28%29/http://www.12manage.com/submit_newsletter.asphttp://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=4&KN=1http://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=3&KN=1http://fillreaction4%28%29/http://www.12manage.com/submit_newsletter.asphttp://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=4&KN=9http://www.12manage.com/menu_comments.asp?PG=methods_covey_seven_habits.html&TB=covey_seven_habits&LC=menu_ge&KO=3&KN=9http://fillreaction3%28%29/