Effectiveness cannot be taught, but it is capable of being learned.
Effectiveness is a self-discipline.
Effectiveness reveals itself as crucial to a man’s self-development; to organization development; and to the fulfillment and viability of modern society.
1. Record where the time goes
Question the relative importance of different uses of time, of different activities and their goals.
2. Focus vision on contribution
What is the contribution you ought to make?
Think about your own goals and those of the organization.
Have high standards for yourself.
Assume responsibility and focus on the means.
3. Make strengths productive
Learn through doing.
Develop yourself.
4. Do first things first
Develop character: foresight, self-reliance, courage.
Develop leadership: dedication, determination, and serious purpose.
5. Make the effective decision
Or rational action.
Decisions have to be made according to the specific situation encountered.
Develop and train yourself in responsible judgment. Develop procedure, analysis, and ethics of action.