AMA2602: The 7 Habits for Managers: Essential Skills and Tools for Leading Teams Training in Hong Kong

• 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

1. Habit 1: Be Proactive®

• 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

2. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind®

• 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

3. Habit 3: Put First Things First®

• 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

4. Habit 4: Think Win-Win®

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

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

• 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

6. Habit 6: Synergize®

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

7. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®

• Achieve Life Balance
• Apply Continuous Improvement
• Seek Continuous Learning