Personal Effectiveness
Personal effectiveness means making the most at all personal resources at our disposal - our personal talents, energy and time relative to what's most important to us.
Personal Effectiveness At Work
Personal effectiveness Creates Success.
So be a star performer we don’t need only degrees & medals but also self improvement
Need of this Program
Develop ability to think clearly and logically Structure thoughts and present ideas cohesively and
effectively Increase levels of confidence in conducting oneself with
internal and external customers
Benefits
Positive ImpactSetting GoalsThe trust Factor – Creating Win-Win RelationshipSelf mastery – A Plan for Personal SuccessWorkplace EtiquettesCommunicationTime ManagementStress ManagementConflict resolutionAddressing Emotions at work
Topics
Set of behaviors that are beneficial at all levels of the organization
How to be the type of employee successful companies fight to keep, by applying seven high- performance behaviors to their
professional life.
Positive Impact
Taking Initiative
Stand Out at work
7 habits of Highly effective People by Steven Covey :-
1)Be Proactive
2)Begin with the end in mind
3)Put first thing first
4)Think win – win
5)Seek first to understand, than to be understood
6)Synergize
7)Sharpen the saw
Set of Behaviors
Career development is not always about moving up in the organization.
It's more about constantly improving yourself and getting the most out of your job and work life.
To stand out in a good way, you need to be aware of the consequences of what you think, say, and do
Stand Out At Work
Think You can (and will) succeed
People have confidence in us when we have confidence in ourselves,
What To think, or Not
We gain confidence when Skill & knowledge grow
Try New Things
Make self development plans
Energy Enthusiasm Attitude
Think about your work as more than a Job
Doesn't it feel great to get through the day without challenging ourselves to learn something new or do something great?
Go beyond the minimum effort, easy way and the safe path. Work hard
Think Excellence
Don’t complain & Argue too much
Don’t use inappropriate language (like swearing)
What to say or not
Don't talk about personal problems
Don’t talk Politics & Religion
What to Do, or Not
Look and act professional
Be professional by meeting commitments & respecting your responsibilities to others & yourself
Have fun at work, and at the same time, let people know you can handle difficult situations with a level head
•Watch your appearance by being well groomed (bathed, trimmed, combed, etc.) and well dressed (accepted clothing for the position you want, tucked in shirt, clean shoes, matching socks, etc.).
• Be mature by behaving like a reliable grownup.
Build Relationships Learn From your mistakes Be flexible - "That's not my job." "I don't want to do that
Create growth opportunities for yourself
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic
T = Timely
Setting Goals
Specific – What, Why and How?
Measurable – If you can’t measure it , you can’t manage it
Attainable – Goals you set which are too far out of your reach, you probably won't commit to doing.
Realistic - This is not a synonym for "easy." Realistic, in this case, means "do-able."
Timely :- Set a timeframe for the goal: for next week, in three months, by fifth grade. Putting an end point on your goal gives you a clear target to work towards.
Develop your communication and behavior skills to create a
climate of trust, collaboration and goodwill with coworkers
Creating Win–Win Relationship
Learn a set of principles and personal management skills that will change how you view your life and enable you to grow in
personal confidence and effectiveness
Self mastery – A Plan for Personal Success
Say Hello, how are youYour Physical and Verbal behavior
Etiquettes at work
Sit up straight Your appearance
Etiquettes at work
Be Self aware – Self-awareness is a critical component to etiquette in any situation.
Taking particular note of coworker annoyance is good place to start . Use them as rules of thumb for behavior that you find particularly obtrusive and make a concerted effort not to do the same.
Use common sense, try not to be too loud and unpleasant Avoid Strong Cologne & Perfume – Use light and Soft ones Mind your own business –
Some more Tips
Don’t talk loudly across partitions
Keep cell phone ringers low
Answers phone promptly, don’t let it ring several times
Use speakerphone only for conference calls
Keep Your noise to yourself
This is basic; but many overlook it
Cover your mouth when you sneeze & Cough
Failure to do so is rude, inconsiderate and stupid
Keep your germs to yourself
Speak with more confidence and listen carefully to build rapport
Analyze and utilize body language to your advantage
Communication
Realize that time management is a myth – We have only 24 hours in a day. Time doesn’t change. All we can actually manage is ourselves and what we do with the time that we have
Find out where you’re wasting time - Many of us are prey to time-wasters that steal time we could be using much more productively. Do you spend too much time 'Net surfing, reading email, or making personal calls?
Time Management
Prioritize ruthlessly -
Learn to delegate and/or outsource.
Time Management
Stress Management
•Avoid people who stress you out•Avoid hot-button topics•Pare down your to-do list
Listen first; talk second
Keep people and problem separate
Conflict Resolution
Make sure that good relationships are the first priority
Use active listening skills to ensure that you hear and understand other’s positions and perceptions.
When you talk use an adult, assertive approach rather than a submissive or aggressive style
Addressing Emotions At Work
Kick habits that hurt you. Habits such as procrastinating, overeating, being disorganized, avoiding conflict…etc
Learn how to stay calm and clearheaded when you start to lose your temper
Eliminate over-reactive behaviors and replace them with reasonable behaviors
Learn behavior modification skills that people will notice—and will likely want to copy themselves
Take ownership of your emotions and your reactions
Always keep a positive attitude Talk nicely and be nice
Attitude