Personal Organization & Effectiveness is a Course
Full course description
Course Introduction
Henry Ford once stated, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
In registering for this course, you have taken the first step in keeping your mind young by demonstrating a willingness to learn new things that are outlined in the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Since the book was first published in 1989, you may find some of the concepts in this book familiar, as they have permeated the business world. In this course, we will be exploring each of the 7 Habits, as well as the theories supporting them. Most importantly, you will complete activities that help you to apply these Habits in your daily life.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Develop a baseline understanding of the 7 Habits and the concepts supporting them.
- That you ignite a passion for self-renewal and development that positively affects your personal and professional lives.
Module Topics Include
- Habit 1: Be Proactive
- Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind
- Habit 3: Put First Things First
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then To Be Understood
- Habit 6: Synergize
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Meet the Instructor
Jennifer Tryon Hornaday has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare, non-profit, finance, and retail industries. With more than 15 years as a training professional, she has developed and delivered classes in the areas of leadership, quality improvement, strategic planning, marketing, business writing, computer skills, infection control, safety, and customer service. Jennifer currently serves as the manager of a corporate training center for an international bio-therapeutics company. She holds dual Masters Degrees in Education and Business Management, and she is a certified facilitator in several professional development programs offered through national vendors.