Among alternatives” “It is process leading to Selection of a course of Action Among alternatives”

Inner Awareness Sensing of knowing outside the area of logical thought Knowing something without conscious use of reasoning

“Imagination is more important than knowledge “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” - Albert Einstein 

Read & study about great personalities Watch great movies Learn historical lessons Listen to great orators Think Sequence your thought for clear projection Practice doing

Art of reaching agreement by resolving differences through creativity Styles Quick – Negotiate in Hurry Deliberate – Involves cooperation & relationship building to reach agreement- Win- Win

INVESTIGATE What do you want? What does the other side need? Decide on the style What are the consequences of each side?

PRESENTATION Prepare other side’s case Present the reasons for your side better Planning sheet Issues involved Realistic, possible, worst

BARGANING When in doubt, ask questions! Open Questions Reflective questions Tactics

AGREEMENT Arrangements should be neutral & comfortable Pay attention to what others say Screen out all visual distractions Listen to responses Proactive VS. Reactive Behaviour

Decide if the SME involvement is required Research options Understand the motivators of affected stakeholders Know the impact of each option(time, cost, quality, scope) Risk Assessments Timing Issues (Urgency, Best time to meet) Summarize pros & cons Cultural Considerations Set the agenda, facilities, timeslot & refreshments

ETHICS Ethics are guiding principles Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior. Ethics are virtues such justice, charity and generosity benefit the person and the society.

Traits of a Ethical Leader

Craftsmanship is another word for quality. Craftsmanship & Quality are NEVER an Accident.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Independence Habit 1: Be Proactive Take initiative in life by realizing that your decisions (and how they align with life's principles) are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in your life. Take responsibility for your choices and the consequences that follow.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Independence Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Self-discover and clarify your deeply important character values and life goals. Envision the ideal characteristics for each of your various roles and relationships in life.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Independence Habit 3: Put First Things First Prioritize, plan, and execute your week's tasks based on importance rather than urgency. Evaluate whether your efforts exemplify your desired character values, propel you toward goals, and enrich the roles and relationships

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Interdependence Habit 4: Think Win-Win Genuinely strive for mutually beneficial solutions or agreements in your relationships. Value and respect people by understanding a "win" for all is ultimately a better long-term resolution

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Interdependence Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Use empathic listening to be genuinely influenced by a person, which compels them to reciprocate the listening and take an open mind to being influenced by you. This creates an atmosphere of caring, and positive problem solving.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Interdependence Habit 6: Synergize Combine the strengths of people through positive teamwork, so as to achieve goals no one person could have done alone.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Continuous Improvement Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Balance and renew your resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable, long-term, effective lifestyle. It primarily emphasizes exercise for physical renewal, prayer (meditation, yoga, etc.) and good reading for mental renewal. It also mentions service to society for spiritual renewal.

Effective Leadership

Traits of Effective Leader