

Interesting parts of Covey’s thinking is how you must be able to manage yourself to manage other people, thus working in projects. Being able to do that requires not only effectiveness in yourself, but also with the people you are collaborating with.

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. 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.

This article connects the relations between Stephen Covey’s seven principles and doing projects. Seek first to understand, then to be understood 2.1.1 Circle of concern vs Circle of influence.
