This document outlines steps and activities for staff to develop 7 habits as part of a training program. It instructs staff to commit to the program, choose a learning buddy, and sign up online if desired. The first habit, "Be Proactive", focuses on taking responsibility for one's choices and actions. Staff are directed to plan their week, live the habit by practicing proactivity, teach the habit to their buddy, and complete an evaluation. Quotes are provided on changing oneself and making a difference.

1. 7 HABITS FOR STAFF
Before starting make sure you have done the following:
A. Commit yourself to this program.
B. Choose your learning buddy.
C. Sign up online if you want a web version.
1. BE PROACTIVE ~ PRIVATE VICTORY ~ THE HABIT OF CHOICE
‘I AM FREE TO CHOOSE AND AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY CHOICES.’
‘YOU’RE IN CHARGE’
EFFECTIVE PARADIGM: I am a product of my choices.
INEFFECTIVE PARADIGM: I am a product of my circumstances.
PLAN Spend 20 – 30 minutes planning your week – use
your diary & benchmark results.
1. Review mission & roles
2. Choose big rocks
3. Plan the week
4. Plan the day
5. Review Habit 1
LIVE THE HABIT Use at least one activity to practise the habit.
1. Listen to 7 Habits CD
TEACH TO LEARN Teach the habit to your learning buddy.
1. Show the video segment Stone.
2. Use the Margaret Rawson story on p 8 of
the contract book.
3. Teach the concept of a ‘transition person’ &
explain how the concepts n the video have
effected you personally.
On completion – complete your scoreboard on p52 of the contract book.
“When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change
ourselves.” - Viktor Frankl
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in
circumstances.” – George Bernard Shaw
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
“To the world, you may be just one person; but to one person, you may be the
world.” Josephine Billings
‘God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to
change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. - Serenity Prayer
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ecc. 11:10

2. 7 HABITS FOR STAFF
‘Never see a need without doing something about it! sBlessed Mary MacKillop