Exploring Paradigm Shifts and Proactive Strategies in HRM Concepts

This essay discusses a personal paradigm shift experience related to leadership and team management, drawing upon Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." The author reflects on a situation as a football team captain where conflicting egos hindered team performance. By en...Read More

Running head: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Part 1a
Describe a paradigm shift that you have experienced in your life.
According to the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey the
relevant ways of attaining the goals of the business people have been discussed (Covey, 2014). I
would like to discuss about the ways by which the business people can reach to their desired
achievements. These 7 most effective habits are to be proactive, beginning the process with the
end in mind, always putting the first things first, always thinking of the win-win situations,
seeking to understand first and then get understood and finally to sharpen the saw to get the
advantage. I have also been through some mini paradigm shifts in my life.
I faced some challenges when I was the captain of the football team of my class. I could
not manage my team properly since many of the players had their own egos and they had
problems with playing with some of the players of the team (Covey, 2014). I led them and taught
them that they should play as a team and try to win the match for us. Otherwise, we would not be
able to win the match. I learnt that these issues might occur in my future profession as well and I
have to deal with these sensitive issues in the mature ways. I saw the situation from a different
perspective and advised them that they should always think of the win-win situation in all terms
and ensure the best possible outcomes for the ream. This is the time I realized I had the
leadership skills.

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Part 1b
Proactive focus
Circle of Concern
Circle of Influence

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References
Covey, S. R. (2014). The 7 habits of highly effective families. St. Martin's Press.