Friday, August 8, 2008 The Jules Center Jefferson Community College Presented by the Greater Watertown Jaycees

Emerge 2011 Agenda

At the Greater Watertown Jaycees Emerge NNY 2011 Summit, Gary McGuey, a professional speaker from Franklin Covey will present a one-day seminar on 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Every participant will receive breakfast, lunch, a 7 Habits of Highly Effective Book and personal workbook, and other Emerge giveaways.

8:00 a.m. - Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, juice and tea

Habit 1
Be Proactive®

  • Practice Habit 1.
  • Avoid reactive behavior and language.
  • Practice proactive behavior and language.
  • Focus on what you can influence. 

Habit 2
Begin With the End in Mind®

  • Practice Habit 2.  
  • Define vision and values.
  • Create a personal mission statement.

Habit 3
Put First Things First®

  • Practice Habit 3.  
  • Apply effective delegation skills.
  • Focus on important activities.
  • Apply effective planning and prioritization skills.

12:00 pm Break for Lunch (provided by Bella's Bistro in Clayton, NY)

Habit 4
Think Win-Win®

  • Practice Habit 4.
  • Build high-trust relationships.
  • Use effective collaboration.
  • Build productive business relationships.

Habit 5
Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood®

  • Practice Habit 5.
  • Apply effective interpersonal communication.
  • Overcome communication pitfalls.
  • Apply effective listening skills.
  • Understand others.
  • Reach mutual understanding.
  • Communicate viewpoints effectively.

Habit 6
Synergize®

  • Practice Habit 6.
  • Apply effective problem solving.
  • Apply collaborative decision making.
  • Value differences.
  • Build on divergent strengths.

Habit 7
Sharpen the Saw®

  • Practice Habit 7. 
  • Achieve life balance.
  • Renew all four dimensions.
  • Apply continuous improvement.
  • Seek continuous learning.
4:00 pm Closing Remarks




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