The 7 Habits for Managers: Essential Skills and Tools for Leading Teams

Name: The 7 Habits for Managers: Essential Skills and Tools for Leading Teams
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National surveys* of thousands of employees disclosed that while many people work hard, they are worried about their lack of effectiveness. Survey results indicate: 1. Less than 50% of your team’s time is spent on the company’s most important objectives 2. Only 14% of employees feel they are contributing to company success 3. Less than half of your team know company’s goals * Results of xQ Surveys conducted by Harris Interactive The problems are not limited to one industry, one geographic location, one economic group or even one age group. They are common to all. Workers have too many assigned tasks and too many competing priorities. People can’t identify key goals and, therefore, can’t deliver excellent results. Individuals, even entire departments, lack open communication. Crises are often reacted to with fast, less-than-effective decisions. The good news is that changing ineffective behaviors to effective behaviors will benefit everyone in your organization. The 7 Habits ® can not only help you to better manage yourself, but learn to lead others and unleash team potential. Attend this powerful 2-day workshop and discover the same principles that have led the world’s foremost business leaders to the professional and business success they dreamed of.

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Who Should Attend

Managers who are seeking to become more effective, build better relationships and help their organization succeed.

In-Person2 Day(s)
1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDU, 12 PMU
Live Online2 Day(s)
1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDU, 12 PMU

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National surveys* of thousands of employees disclosed that while many people work hard, they are worried about their lack of effectiveness. Survey results indicate:

1. Less than 50% of your team’s time is spent on the company’s most important objectives

2. Only 14% of employees feel they are contributing to company success

3. Less than half of your team know company’s goals

*Results of xQ Surveys conducted by Harris Interactive

The problems are not limited to one industry, one geographic location, one economic group or even one age group. They are common to all. Workers have too many assigned tasks and too many competing priorities. People can’t identify key goals and, therefore, can’t deliver excellent results. Individuals, even entire departments, lack open communication. Crises are often reacted to with fast, less-than-effective decisions. The good news is that changing ineffective behaviors to effective behaviors will benefit everyone in your organization. The 7 Habits_{^{_{^{_^®}}}} can not only help you to better manage yourself, but learn to lead others and unleash team potential. Attend this powerful 2-day workshop and discover the same principles that have led the world’s foremost business leaders to the professional and business success they dreamed of.

Define the contribution you want to make and what you want to accomplish as a manager
Enhance your leadership abilities and reach your full potential
Judge the goals your efforts should be focused on using daily and weekly planning
Communicate effectively and raise the levels of trust and fulfillment within your team

Habit 1: Be Proactive—Become a resourceful, innovative manager who quickly accomplishes goals and motivates team members to get things done
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind—Have a clear vision of what you want your contribution as a manager to be and shape your own future
Habit 3: Put First Things First—Focus on top priorities and be regarded for follow-through and organizational skills; eliminate the unimportant
Habit 4: Think Win-Win—Cultivate enthusiasm with performance measurements that satisfy both employee and employer goals; share recognition and success
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood—Give honest, accurate feedback that develops trust and understand the physical components of communication and how they impact the message
Habit 6: Synergize—Understand how differences can contribute to innovative solutions; maximize opinions, perspectives and backgrounds
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw—Maintain and increase effectiveness by renewing yourself mentally and physically

Pre-Seminar requirement:

Before attending, you will receive The 7 Habits for Managers Warm-Up, which should be completed and brought to the seminar.

Attendees will receive:

Participant Guidebook—a manual filled with examples and exercises
Management Essentials—a book of resources for dealing with management challenges

Special Feature

All course faculty are trained experts in FranklinCovey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People^® curriculum. Dr. Stephen R. Covey is a globally respected leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People^®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine. It is the bestselling audio book in history.

Introduction

Identify and Analyze Unique Challenges and Opportunities Managers Face
Explain the Maturity Continuum as a Way to Envision Growth Toward Excellent Managerial Capability
Recognize the Importance of Moving from Dependence to Independence to Interdependence to Become Truly Effective Managers
Define the 7 Habits of Effective Managers

Managing Yourself

Realize the Importance of Managing “from the Inside Out”—of Examining Personal Character
Recognize That Only Managers Who Manage Themselves Will Earn the Trust of Their Teams
Appreciate That Habits 1, 2, and 3 Are Key to Effective Self-Management

Habit 1: Be Proactive®

Overcome the Reactive Mindset That Hampers Productivity and Effectiveness
Enlarge the Circle of Influence® So You Can Accomplish Your Goals
Exercise Ingenuity in Coping with the Universal Managerial Challenge of Limited Resources

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind®

Define the Unique Contributions You Can Make in Your Role as Manager
Develop an “Outcome-Oriented” Mindset in Every Activity You Engage in—Projects, Meetings, Presentations, Etc.

Habit 3: Put First Things First®

Eliminate the Energy- and Time-Wasting Tendency to Focus on Crises and Emergencies, and Develop a Long-Term View
Allocate Appropriate Time to Planning, Preparation, and Crisis Prevention
Define a Few Specific, Measurable Goals That Are Critical to Your Contribution as Manager
Make Progress on Goals By Translating Them into Manageable Objectives and Tasks on a Weekly and Daily Basis

Leading Others

Understand That Effective Self-Management Precedes Effective Leadership
Recognize the Importance of Helping Team Members Gain Confidence in Their Own Capabilities
Appreciate That Habits 4, 5, and 6 Are Key to Motivating and Leading High-Performance Teams

Habit 4: Think Win-Win®

Balance the Interests of the Team and the Organization with the Interests of the Individual Team Member
Motivate Team Members to Superb Performance By Helping Them Manage Themselves Against Shared Goals
Empower Team Members to Manage and Evaluate Performance Through the Use of the Win-Win Performance Agreement Tool
Build Trust Within Teams By Acknowledging Good Performance and Addressing the Emotional Needs of Each Team Member

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®

Develop an Accurate Understanding of Issues Relevant to Team Performance By Practicing Empathic Listening
Give Feedback Honestly and Accurately to Improve Individual and Team Performance

Habit 6: Synergize®

Seek Out and Value Divergent Perspectives in Dealing with Team Challenges
Practice a Collaborative Prototyping Approach to Maximize Creativity in Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Unleashing Potential

Unleash the Full Potential of Team Members By Treating Them as “Whole People”

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®

Tap into the Multidimensional Capabilities of Team Members to Achieve Team Goals
Develop the “Whole Person”

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LESSON ONE

Habit 1: Be Proactive®

Become a resourceful, innovative manager who quickly accomplishes goals and motivates team members to get things done.

Take Initiative
Manage Change
Respond Proactively
Keep Commitments
Take Responsibility and Practice Accountability
Create Positive Business Results
Define Vision and Values
Create a Mission Statement
Set Measurable Team and Personal Goals
Start Projects Successfully
Align Goals to Priorities
Focus on Desired Outcomes

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind®

Have a clear vision of what you want your contribution as a manager to be and shape your own future.

Define Vision and Values
Create a Mission Statement
Set Measurable Team and Personal Goals
Start Projects Successfully
Align Goals to Priorities
Focus on Desired Outcomes

Habit 3: Put First Things First®

Focus on top priorities and be regarded for follow-through and organizational skills; eliminate the unimportant.

Execute Strategy
Apply Effective Delegation Skills
Focus on Important Activities
Apply Effective Planning and Prioritization Skills
Balance Key Priorities
Eliminate Low Priorities and Time-Wasters
Use Planning Tools Effectively
Use Effective Time Management Skills

LESSON TWO

Habit 4: Think Win-Win®

Cultivate enthusiasm with performance measurements that satisfy both employee and employer goals; share recognition and success.

Build High-Trust Relationships
Build Effective Teams
Apply Successful Negotiation Skills
Use Effective Collaboration
Build Productive Business Relationships

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®

Give honest accurate feedback that develops trust; understand the physical components of communication and how they impact the message.

Apply Effective Interpersonal Communication
Overcome Communication Pitfalls
Apply Effective Listening Skills
Understand Others
Reach Mutual Understanding
Communicate Viewpoints Effectively
Apply Productive Input and Feedback
Apply Effective Persuasion Techniques

Habit 6: Synergize®

Understand how differences can contribute to innovative solutions; maximize opinions, perspectives and backgrounds.

Leverage Diversity
Apply Effective Problem Solving
Apply Collaborative Decision Making
Value Differences
Build on Divergent Strengths
Leverage Creative Collaboration
Embrace Leverage Innovation

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®

Maintain and increase effectiveness by renewing yourself mentally and physically.

Achieve Life Balance
Apply Continuous Improvement
Seek Continuous Learning

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Facilitator was really engaging and knowledgeable. Technology assistance was excellent! I really enjoyed the interaction in different chat pods, videos, encouragement for everyone to participate.

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Executive Assistant

Industry: Federal Government

This was one of the most actionable courses I have taken. There are so many practical lessons from this course that I will be able to apply , and that will make an impact on my performance and the performance of my team.

Melissa L.

DIRECTOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Industry: Manufacturing

I had a great experience with our coach and the people that were in our group. Great tips and processes to enable effective management.

Jessica H.

Business Development Supervisor

Industry: Law Firms & Legal Services

Great course - gave lots of good examples on ways I can continue to grow and lead my team so that they can perform to the best of their abilities.

Stephanie B.

Assoc Marketing Director

Industry: Retail

I really enjoyed the class! The exercises were interesting, the conversation was focused, and the topics were solid :)

Matthew G.

Engineering Manager

Industry: Business Services, Research & Development

American Management Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

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Talent Triangle PDUs

Classroom [L] 12 / Live Online [L] 8

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Recommended CPE Credit:
Classroom: 14 hours/Advanced
Live Online: 9 hours/Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: Online pre-assessment
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet-based
Field of Study: Non-Technical – Communication, Personal Development

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24 Sessions Available

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20 Sessions Available

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$2,656.00 GSA

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