Managing habits in a project - Revision history

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	==Tools to encourage change or adopt new habits==		==Tools to encourage change or adopt new habits==
	Habits are a very personal matter and require a commitment to a change from the individual. There will always be someone who will have trouble changing a certain way of working or thinking. Charles ~~duhigg~~ explains three different phenomena and habits, Peer pressure, small wins and blending new habits which can inspire and fuel people to do things that they are not used to.		Habits are a very personal matter and require a commitment to a change from the individual. There will always be someone who will have trouble changing a certain way of working or thinking. Charles Duhigg explains three different phenomena and habits, Peer pressure, small wins and blending new habits which can inspire and fuel people to do things that they are not used to.

	==== Peer pressure ====		==== Peer pressure ====
	Human Beings are inspired and affected by their surroundings and the people around them. Charles ~~duhigg~~ <ref name="Duhigg Book"> Duhigg, C. (2013). The power of habit. London: Random House Books.</ref> explains how our social habit and peer pressure will encourage individuals to follow group expectations. This means that a project manager can use this social habit of following the majority to make a change to an entire project team and not only those who thrive on change.		Human Beings are inspired and affected by their surroundings and the people around them. Charles Duhigg <ref name="Duhigg Book"> Duhigg, C. (2013). The power of habit. London: Random House Books.</ref> explains how our social habit and peer pressure will encourage individuals to follow group expectations. This means that a project manager can use this social habit of following the majority to make a change to an entire project team and not only those who thrive on change.

	==== Small wins ====		==== Small wins ====
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	==Conclusion==		==Conclusion==
	Habits and the human behavior of a project team is important to the project manager. Using the habit loop which consists of the Cue, Routine and the reward the project manager can understand the team's behavior. To facilitate a change in a project the use of general keystone habits which is triggered in peer pressure or small wins can be used to effectively change the entire team. If it is necessary the tools can be used to create new habits which could increase the efficiency or the regular work environment. To introduce new habits a good way is to blend the new habit between old habits. In this way, the change seems more familiar and the chance for the habit to stick is increased. The example in the end of the article gives an idea of how small wins together with the creation of a new habit can give great value to a project team.		Habits and the human behavior of a project team is important to the project manager. Using the habit loop which consists of the Cue, Routine and the reward the project manager can understand the team's behavior. To facilitate a change in a project the use of general keystone habits which is triggered in peer pressure or small wins can be used to effectively change the entire team. If it is necessary the tools can be used to create new habits which could increase the efficiency or the regular work environment. To introduce new habits a good way is to blend the new habit between old habits. In this way, the change seems more familiar and the chance for the habit to stick is increased. The example at the end of the article gives an idea of how small wins together with the creation of a new habit can give great value to a project team.

	===Limitations===		===Limitations===
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	===Books===		===Books===
	'''The power of habit by Charles ~~duhigg~~'''		'''The power of habit by Charles Duhigg'''
	This book provides a very general understanding of how habits are emerging and constructed using scientific evidence and real-world examples. Guidelines and advice to habit change are described in a simple manner. Charles ~~duhigg~~ is a known author and a recipient of a Pulitzer for explanatory writing.		This book provides a very general understanding of how habits are emerging and constructed using scientific evidence and real-world examples. Guidelines and advice to habit change are described in a simple manner. Charles Duhigg is a known author and a recipient of a Pulitzer for explanatory writing.

	'''PMBOK'''		'''PMBOK'''

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	== Examples of productive Habits ==		== Examples of productive Habits ==
	As every team is different the productivity habits needed might also vary. Some of the tools above describe how a project manager can use old habits or keystone habits to encourage the team to change behavior and adapt or change a certain habit. To use these tools it is important that the project manager is aware of the habit loop and is willing to spend time, to find the exact parts of the loop which would allow him to change the routine with a successful outcome.		As every team is different the productivity habits needed might also vary. Some of the tools above describe how a project manager can use old habits or keystone habits to encourage the team to change behavior and adapt or change a certain habit. To use these tools it is important that the project manager is aware of the habit loop and is willing to spend time, to find the exact parts of the loop which would allow him to change the routine with a successful outcome.
	[[File:HabitLoop2.png\|right\|thumb\|450px\|The habit Loop ]]		[[File:HabitLoop2.png\|right\|thumb\|450px\|The habit Loop for celebrating small wins]]

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Tools to change habits or implement new ones

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	A strong team requires effective and motivated team members, which can be created by introducing new or changing old habits. Introducing new habits also mean that the team is going to make some changes to their daily routines. The project manager's role is, therefore, to act as a change agent for the entire team.		A strong team requires effective and motivated team members, which can be created by introducing new or changing old habits. Introducing new habits also mean that the team is going to make some changes to their daily routines. The project manager's role is, therefore, to act as a change agent for the entire team.

	==Tools to change ~~habits~~ or ~~implement~~ new ~~ones~~==		==Tools to encourage change or adopt new habits==
	Habits are a very personal matter and require a commitment to a change from the individual. There will always be someone who will have trouble changing a certain way of working or thinking. Charles duhigg explains three different phenomena and habits, Peer pressure, small wins and blending new habits which can inspire and fuel people to do things that they are not used to.		Habits are a very personal matter and require a commitment to a change from the individual. There will always be someone who will have trouble changing a certain way of working or thinking. Charles duhigg explains three different phenomena and habits, Peer pressure, small wins and blending new habits which can inspire and fuel people to do things that they are not used to.

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The project manager's role as a habit creator

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	As people are the main resource in projects it is important to make work enjoyable which also encourage efficiency. As stated by Geraldi, j <ref name="Geraldi"/>''“We do not hang up our emotions with our jackets outside the office! Managing people, with their own interests, feelings, ideas, and competencies is, therefore, a requirement, not an option. And, if done well, it can yield tremendous energy for the project and make days at work enjoyable.”'' This also suggests that in order to create a great environment, managing the individual is very important and can give great energy to the project. Habits help people to complete a specific task with very little mental effort. By introducing habits into project work the employees can use their energy and creative resources instead of regular day to day tasks. Or the habit itself can lead to a greater work life		As people are the main resource in projects it is important to make work enjoyable which also encourage efficiency. As stated by Geraldi, j <ref name="Geraldi"/>''“We do not hang up our emotions with our jackets outside the office! Managing people, with their own interests, feelings, ideas, and competencies is, therefore, a requirement, not an option. And, if done well, it can yield tremendous energy for the project and make days at work enjoyable.”'' This also suggests that in order to create a great environment, managing the individual is very important and can give great energy to the project. Habits help people to complete a specific task with very little mental effort. By introducing habits into project work the employees can use their energy and creative resources instead of regular day to day tasks. Or the habit itself can lead to a greater work life

	== The project manager's role ~~as a habit creator~~ ==		==The project manager's role==
	The role of a project manager is described in the PMBOK standard as ''"Project managers require the skills to identify, build, maintain, motivate, lead, and inspire project teams to achieve		The role of a project manager is described in the PMBOK standard as ''"Project managers require the skills to identify, build, maintain, motivate, lead, and inspire project teams to achieve
	high team performance and to meet the project’s objective."''<ref name = "PMBOK"/>		high team performance and to meet the project’s objective."''<ref name = "PMBOK"/>

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Abstract

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	Habits are a huge part of an individual's everyday life. According to Charles Duhigg <ref name="Duhigg">An interview with Charles Duhigg, a reporter for The New York Times and author of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. https://hbr.org/2012/06/habits-why-we-do-what-we-do</ref> 40 - 45% of what we do every day are controlled by habits and not actual decisions. A projects most valuable resource is People. Understanding the theory and reason behind certain behavior of people is therefore vital. Geraldi, J <ref name="Geraldi">Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. and Stingl, V. (2017). How to do projects. Nordhavn: Danish Standard Foundation. </ref> is addressing the fact that the role of project managers is changing from a more technical and analytical role to a motivator and human behavior expert.		Habits are a huge part of an individual's everyday life. According to Charles Duhigg <ref name="Duhigg">An interview with Charles Duhigg, a reporter for The New York Times and author of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. https://hbr.org/2012/06/habits-why-we-do-what-we-do</ref> 40 - 45% of what we do every day are controlled by habits and not actual decisions. A projects most valuable resource is People. Understanding the theory and reason behind certain behavior of people is therefore vital. Geraldi, J <ref name="Geraldi">Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. and Stingl, V. (2017). How to do projects. Nordhavn: Danish Standard Foundation. </ref> is addressing the fact that the role of project managers is changing from a more technical and analytical role to a motivator and human behavior expert.
	This article will dive into how project managers can use the theory of habits to increase the efficiency in a project group. Charles Duhigg´s perception is that habits consist of a Cue, a routine and a reward which is the backbone of the tools and methods that project managers can implement in a project. The article will address why habits are important and what project managers can do to use them positively. Furthermore, ~~the use of specific~~ tools such as Charles Duhiggs four steps and methods such as peer pressure and small wins will be elaborated on.		This article will dive into how project managers can use the theory of habits to increase the efficiency in a project group. Charles Duhigg´s perception is that habits consist of a Cue, a routine and a reward which is the backbone of the tools and methods that project managers can implement in a project. The article will address why habits are important and what project managers can do to use them positively. Furthermore, tools such as Charles Duhiggs four steps and methods such as peer pressure and small wins will be elaborated on.

	== What are Habits ==		== What are Habits ==

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Articles

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	'''Rising, L. and Manns, M. (2019). All In on Small Wins.'''		'''Rising, L. and Manns, M. (2019). All In on Small Wins.'''
	This article focus on why small wins are so important and why they important to celebrate instead of always looking to the big goal. Linda Rising is a specialist in change management and Mary Lynn Manns is a professor within management at the University of North Carolina.		This article focus on why small wins are so important and why they important to celebrate instead of always looking to the big goal. Linda Rising is a specialist in change management and Mary Lynn Manns is a professor within management at the University of North Carolina.


	'''Bernacer J, Murillo JI. The Aristotelian conception of habit and its contribution to human neuroscience.'''		'''Bernacer J, Murillo JI. The Aristotelian conception of habit and its contribution to human neuroscience.'''
	The article supports the definition of a habit an also links it to the scientific area of human neuroscience. Only a small part of the article is used, also due to the high complexity of the field of neuroscience.		The article supports the definition of a habit an also links it to the scientific area of human neuroscience. Only a small part of the article is used, also due to the high complexity of the field of neuroscience.

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Articles

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	'''Rising, L. and Manns, M. (2019). All In on Small Wins.'''		'''Rising, L. and Manns, M. (2019). All In on Small Wins.'''
	This article focus on why small wins are so important and why they important to celebrate instead of always looking to the big goal. Linda Rising is a specialist in change management and Mary Lynn Manns is a professor within management at the University of North Carolina.		This article focus on why small wins are so important and why they important to celebrate instead of always looking to the big goal. Linda Rising is a specialist in change management and Mary Lynn Manns is a professor within management at the University of North Carolina.


			'''Bernacer J, Murillo JI. The Aristotelian conception of habit and its contribution to human neuroscience.'''
			The article supports the definition of a habit an also links it to the scientific area of human neuroscience. Only a small part of the article is used, also due to the high complexity of the field of neuroscience.

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Articles

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	'''Rising, L. and Manns, M. (2019). All In on Small Wins.'''		'''Rising, L. and Manns, M. (2019). All In on Small Wins.'''
	This article focus on why small wins are so important and why they important to celebrate instead of always looking to the big goal. Linda Rising is a specialist in change management and Mary Lynn Manns is a professor within management at the University of North Carolina.		This article focus on why small wins are so important and why they important to celebrate instead of always looking to the big goal. Linda Rising is a specialist in change management and Mary Lynn Manns is a professor within management at the University of North Carolina.

	~~'''Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. and Stingl, V. (2017). How to do projects'''~~

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Books

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	'''Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. and Stingl, V. (2017). How to do projects'''		'''Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. and Stingl, V. (2017). How to do projects'''
			This book tries to provide information about project management so that managers can make their own recipe for good project management. The book is mainly used to provide evidence, that project managers are influence the behavior of a project team and the individuals.

	===Articles===		===Articles===

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	'''PMBOK'''		'''PMBOK'''
	PMBOK is the global standards for Project management. It is a very structured reference book for methods and tools used in project management.		PMBOK is the global standards for Project management. It is a very structured reference book for methods and tools used in project management.

			'''Geraldi, J., Thuesen, C., Oehmen, J. and Stingl, V. (2017). How to do projects'''