The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Ann Francke, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Management Institute, recommends a book that helps to remind ourselves of the guidelines and habits for establishing personal and professional effectiveness.

Francke says the book was particularly impactful as she was introduced to it during a dedicated training programme that focused on providing opportunities for putting the habits into practice.

Although Covey’s work is well-known and you may have read it before, Ann Francke thinks that we all need to remind ourselves of these simple rules and principles.

“They are standards really; such as start with the end in mind. Keep sight of what you are trying to achieve” and seek first to understand before being understood.

Watch our interview with Ann Francke on the importance of developing professional managers, and the business benefits of well-led organisations, here.

The book is available on amazon.co.uk and amazon.com.