The 3rd AlternativebyStephen R. Covey

Background:Recognized as one of Time magazine's 25

most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey has dedicated his life to demonstrating how every person can truly control their destiny with profound, yet straightforward guidance.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeoplePrinciple Centered LeadershipThe 8th HabitThe Leader in MeThe 3rd Alternative: Solving Life's

Most Difficult Problems

Introduction and Main Concepts

The case against two-alternative thinking- A compromise can satisfy not delight

“Synergy”- Harnessing the energy of the group.

Debunking the myths

Paradigm Shifts - Before we move towards synergy, have a

bring a change in the way we perceive things

Tomato

Would you have eaten a tomato in the 16th Century?

Guiding Principles of finding the 3rd Alternative:

I see myselfThe real identity theft

I see youPeople are not things

I seek you outEmpathizing and the talking stick

SEE

DOGET

• I Synergize With you

Ask

Define

Create

Arrive

“Our way” instead of my

way or your way

“The magic Theatre”

Thermoplastics

A contraception to keep Vaccines in stable condition for up to 6 months in areas without electricity.

The 3rd alternative at workOver coming the GET

principleGain. Emotion. Territory

Paradigm Shifts

Forming Third Alternative teams

Third Alternative Skills-prototyping, counter

typing.

CASE IN POINT: The synergy of Henry Royce and Honorable Charles Rolls

The 3rd Alternative at home “Compassion” and “Celebrating

differences”

Understanding that you are not the victim and can always decide your reaction

Listening, empathizing, creating a Third Space

StimulusFreedom

ToChoose

Response

Every child is a

3rd

alternative…

The 3rd Alternative at School

Instead of educating or producing workers, cultivate “Leaders”

“ The leader in me”

Case of Combs Elementary School

Adoption of “The 7 Habits of highly effective people” into the curriculum

Universities as Trim Labs

Stenden University of Leeuwarden in Netherland, opened a new campus in NeMaTo

Educational Institute for Service Studies

“lets Rise and do it ourselves”

The 3rd Alternative in SocietyInstead of individualism or collectivism,

work on the theory of InterdependenceSynergy in a whole society:1. Transform a blood thirsty king into a

pioneer of peace. 2. Change the ‘worst block of the city’ into

an iconic centre of tourism and entertainment

3. Decrease juvenile violence through ‘countertyping’

“Positive ticketing” in Vancouver by Ward Clapham

Then

Now

The 3rd alternative can be applied to many other social debates of today:

Wellness of Earth:Development v/s Environmentalism Holistic

ConversationHealthcare:Cost v/s Quality Wellness

Poverty alleviation:Social Justice v/s Personal Responsibility Human

Dignity

A 3rd Alternative Life

Contribute

Retire to leisure

Keep working

• A permanent vacation or a permanent mission?

CONCLUSIO

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Mohib Umrao

Syeda Amna Ahmed

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