David Forman mourns passing of industry legend

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18 July 2012

David Forman mourns passing of industry legend

The staff of David Forman, the New Zealand licensee for FranklinCovey’s globally renowned programmes in personal effectiveness, time management and leadership, are mourning the loss of the US-based company’s inspirational co-founder Dr Stephen R Covey.

Probably best known for his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People which sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, Dr Covey died aged 79 in an Idaho hospital on Monday due to complications from a serious bicycle accident in April.

David Forman Managing Director Olivia Blaylock offered her deepest sympathy to Dr Covey’s family, and says his loss would be felt greatly by FranklinCovey’s close-knit network of worldwide partners.

“This is an extremely sad day. Stephen Covey was a true pioneer in helping people understand and overcome the barriers stopping them becoming more effective people. His books were inspirational, but his legacy is about much more than words on pages.

“He and the team at FranklinCovey were able to transfer his concepts and teachings into programmes which have touched millions of people worldwide. His contribution to the improved effectiveness of individuals and entire organisations across the globe, across all walks of life, is really immeasurable, and it's an honour for all of us to help carry on his legacy.”

Stuart Sinclair, co-owner of David Forman and senior FranklinCovey facilitator in New Zealand, met Dr Covey personally and says: “Dr Covey was a truly great man. He had an incredible presence about him and combined that with real humility.”

“He’s been such an inspiration to me and to the many thousands of facilitators worldwide who have had the great privilege of running his programmes. He leaves a legacy that will live on in the lives of all those who have made positive changes, both personally and professionally, as a result of his work.”

Olivia Blaylock says Dr Covey’s principles are timeless, perhaps being even more relevant today with the challenges of the world in which we live, as when he formulated them: “Stephen R Covey’s inspiration has been carried on by the organisation he founded, and FranklinCovey programmes in New Zealand will continue to give people and organisations the benefit of his great work.”
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