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	'''Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 '''''– The book is Steven Covey's angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from ~~Coveys~~ own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''		'''Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 '''''– The book is Steven Covey's angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Covey's own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''

	'''Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. '''''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''		'''Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. '''''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''

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	'''Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 '''''– The book is ~~Stevens Coveys~~ angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Coveys own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''		'''Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 '''''– The book is Steven Covey's angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Coveys own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''

	'''Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. '''''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''		'''Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. '''''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''

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	~~– WILL BE UPDATED~~		The habits provided by Stephen Covey, is no doubly for universal application. No matter if you are old, young, living in Europe, America or any place in the world. The principles can be used improving your effectiveness in family life, socially, in sport or professional etc. Gaining the skills and qualities as described is highly comparable with skills needed when working with project management. That being said, it’s not enough to obtain the habits, thinking that’s what’s needed to do project management. For example, working with scheduling, the guidance from Covey do not touch the element resourcing. Cost is another very important element to project management but is barely mentioned in the habits. However, Covey does not claim to cover project management and it makes perfectly sense, that these elements are less important when we talk about individuals personal lives. The principles must be taking for what they are; habits of highly effective people. However, they can be used as safe ground when working with project management, as they should provide the ability to transform the mentally structure into any application.

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	This article connects the relations between Stephen Covey’s seven principles<ref name="StCo"/> and doing projects<ref name="PMBOK"/>. The principles are more often referred to as the seven habits of highly effective people , which describe the thoughts and steps you need to apply if you want to be an effective individual. While working in projects, it’s highly important to be effective thus do the right tasks, in the right order and with the correct timing. Being able to do that requires not only effectiveness in yourself, but also with the people you are collaborating with. Interesting parts of Covey’s thinking is how you must be able to manage yourself to manage other people, thus working in projects. The article follows the natural sequence of the seven principles: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then to be understood, synergizing and finally sharpening the saw. Each principle will be explained, connected to best practice in ~~project management and discussing the habits relevance for~~ project management.		This article connects the relations between Stephen Covey’s seven principles<ref name="StCo"/> and doing projects<ref name="PMBOK"/>. The principles are more often referred to as the seven habits of highly effective people , which describe the thoughts and steps you need to apply if you want to be an effective individual. While working in projects, it’s highly important to be effective thus do the right tasks, in the right order and with the correct timing. Being able to do that requires not only effectiveness in yourself, but also with the people you are collaborating with. Interesting parts of Covey’s thinking is how you must be able to manage yourself to manage other people, thus working in projects. The article follows the natural sequence of the seven principles: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then to be understood, synergizing and finally sharpening the saw. Each principle will be explained, discussing the habits relevance for project management and connected it to best practice in project management.

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	Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 ''– The book is Stevens Coveys angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Coveys own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''		'''Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 '''''– The book is Stevens Coveys angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Coveys own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''

	Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. ''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''		'''Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. '''''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''

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	This article connects the relations between Stephen Covey’s seven principles<ref name="StCo"/> and doing projects<ref name="PMBOK"/>. The principles are more often referred to as the seven habits of highly effective people , which describe the thoughts and steps you need to apply if you want to be an effective individual. While working in projects, it’s highly important to be effective thus do the right tasks, in the right order and with the correct timing. Being able to do that requires not only effectiveness in yourself, but also with the people you are collaborating with. Interesting parts of Covey’s thinking is how you must be able to manage yourself to manage other people, thus working in projects. The article follows the natural sequence of the seven principles: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then to be understood, synergizing and finally sharpening the saw. Each principle will be explained, connected to best practice in project management and discussing the ~~possible pros and cons before moving on to the next principle, and finally connecting it all together~~.		This article connects the relations between Stephen Covey’s seven principles<ref name="StCo"/> and doing projects<ref name="PMBOK"/>. The principles are more often referred to as the seven habits of highly effective people , which describe the thoughts and steps you need to apply if you want to be an effective individual. While working in projects, it’s highly important to be effective thus do the right tasks, in the right order and with the correct timing. Being able to do that requires not only effectiveness in yourself, but also with the people you are collaborating with. Interesting parts of Covey’s thinking is how you must be able to manage yourself to manage other people, thus working in projects. The article follows the natural sequence of the seven principles: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then to be understood, synergizing and finally sharpening the saw. Each principle will be explained, connected to best practice in project management and discussing the habits relevance for project management.

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	Covey, Stephen R. THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE. New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 ''– The book is Stevens Coveys angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Coveys own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''		Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.'' New York: Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012 ''– The book is Stevens Coveys angle on 7 habits that contributes effectiveness. The truth is, that the habits include many sub disciplines to master it all. It provides several examples from Coveys own life and friends in every chapter. It’s possible to read about any of the habits by its own, but I will recommend reading through the book sequential because he builds chapter upon chapter referencing to learnings from earlier chapters.''

	Project Management Institute, Inc. Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. ''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''		Project Management Institute, Inc. ''Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)'' (6th Edition). Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI); 2017. ''– The PMBOK standard and guidance section provides a very useful structure on doing projects. How to work through different phases of projects thus using specific tools and techniques for application. Regarding personal effectiveness, I strongly recommend reading through the scheduling sections where a lot of different methods are provided which easily can be applied in daily routines.''

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	<ref name="StCo"> Covey, Stephen R. THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE. New York : Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012. </ref>		<ref name="StCo"> Covey, Stephen R. ''THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE''. New York : Rosetta Books LLC, [2012] ©2012. </ref>

	<ref name="PMBOK"> Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide) 6th Edition (2017). </ref>		<ref name="PMBOK"> Project Management: ''A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide)'' 6th Edition (2017). </ref>

	<ref name="CCvsCI"> https://dplearningzone.the-dp.co.uk/2015/06/24/coveys-circles-of-influence/ </ref>		<ref name="CCvsCI"> https://dplearningzone.the-dp.co.uk/2015/06/24/coveys-circles-of-influence/ </ref>

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	<ref name="ImUrMatrix"> https://facilethings.com/blog/en/time-management-matrix </ref>		<ref name="ImUrMatrix"> https://facilethings.com/blog/en/time-management-matrix </ref>

	<ref name="HvOr"> Hvordan organisationer ~~virker~~ </ref>		<ref name="HvOr"> Jacobsen, D. and Thorsvik, J. (2014). ''Hvordan organisationer fungerer''. Kbh.: Hans Reitzel. </ref>

	<ref name="SiLe"> https://www.catalysts.cc/the-catalysts-way/9-4-situational-leadership/ </ref>		<ref name="SiLe"> https://www.catalysts.cc/the-catalysts-way/9-4-situational-leadership/ </ref>

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	''“Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) refer to conditions, not under the control of the project team, that influence, fluence, constrain, or direct the project. These conditions can be internal and/or external to the organization. EEFs are considered as inputs to many project management processes, specifically for most planning processes. These factors may enhance or constrain project management options. In addition, these factors may have a positive or negative influence on the outcome”<ref name="PMBOK"/>.''		''“Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) refer to conditions, not under the control of the project team, that influence, fluence, constrain, or direct the project. These conditions can be internal and/or external to the organization. EEFs are considered as inputs to many project management processes, specifically for most planning processes. These factors may enhance or constrain project management options. In addition, these factors may have a positive or negative influence on the outcome”<ref name="PMBOK"/>.''

	Covey has a point that he wants to channel energy primarily towards the circle of influence. By doing so, the first step is being able to identify which elements have their origin where. According to doing projects the PMBOK guidance encourages to use significantly more resources working on factors that you might not have influence on. However, since the elements still can have a large impact on the project they are not to be underestimated. No matter whether you use time on the factors or not, acquiring the skills to categorize between the two areas is critical.		Covey has a point that he wants to channel energy primarily towards the circle of influence. By doing so, the first step is being able to identify which elements have their origin where. According to doing projects the PMBOK guidance encourages to use significantly more resources working on factors that you might not have influence on. However, since the elements still can have a large impact on the project they are not to be underestimated. No matter whether you use time on the factors or not, acquiring the skills to categorize between the two areas is critical.

	===2. Begin with the end in mind===		===2. Begin with the end in mind===