Habit 4 – Think WinWin
Objectives:
•Understand the concept of win-win
• Analyze various situations from a win-win perspective
•Develop a personal commitment to thinking win-win.
What is Win-Win?
Win-win according to Covey:
• Isn’t about being nice
• Isn’t a quick fix
• Is a character-based code for human interaction and
collaboration.
Table talk…Think about a time when you had to
be nice and tough at the same time? What was
the situation? How were you proactive? What
was the end result?
What does it mean?
• Requires you to be nice and be tough- not one or the
other.
• Requires a balance between courage and consideration.
• Requires empathy and confidence.
• Requires consideration/sensitivity and courage.
What are the results?
• Integrity – sticking with true feelings, values, commitments
•Maturity – expressing ideas and feelings with courage and
consideration for others’ ideas and feelings.
•Abundance mentality – believing there is plenty for
everyone.
Teacher – Student Interaction
Andrew is having a bad day. It started from the minute he walked into your classroom this
morning. He is usually very compliant and an average student. However, today he is balking at
completing his writing assignment. You need this assessment to help him prepare for
statewide testing next week. What are some win-win strategies you can employ that will
motivate Andrew to complete the task?
Share with your table group.
Teacher – Teacher Interaction
The principal has assigned you to the social committee for the new school year. As you look
at the committee roster, you realize that Mrs. Whiner, not one of your favorite people, is on
the committee along with you. You are already dreading the first meeting. What are some
things you might do to encourage a win-win relationship during committee meetings?
Share with your table group.
Teacher – Parent Interaction
Mrs. K. Razy, mother of Plum K. Razy, is a helicopter parent. She wants to be in your business
24/7. She has shown up at your classroom door yet again unannounced to discuss why Plum
shouldn’t have so much homework. Plum is a smart girl who typically grasps concepts easily.
What are some win-win strategies you can employ to keep mama happy but ensue that Plum
doesn’t fall behind.
Share with your table group.
Character Ed Connection
How can you use win-win as cornerstone of your classroom learning community from a
character education perspective?
Discuss with your table group.
W(rap) it up…
•Number off to 4.
•Get in collaborative groups- 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s
•Write and perform a rap to show a Win-Win attitude.
•You will have 30 minutes to write your rap and practice.