This course deals with the dynamics of personality development and then proceeds to guide students in comparing themselves to the ideal so that they will become more aware of their personality handicaps. Activities are also meant to deeper their self – realization as they reflect on their existing value system , their life philosophy, paradigms and perceptions and the discover how all these influence their present behavior, success and happiness. These activities are expected to facilitate paradigm shift , unloading of mental and emotional bondages and adopting healthy coping mechanisms. Unpleasant experiences are processed such that the participant is able to perceive them positively, learn from them and turn them into learning, meaningful and purifying experiences. Students taking this course will be able to:
- Describe a winning, pleasing personality and winning attitude.
- Explain how self – image affects one’s feelings, attitudes and behavior.
- Discover appropriate ways for becoming physically and mentally fit.
- Understand the consequences and cause of having win – lose or lose win attitudes and maintaining relationships.
- Demonstrate effective ways of coping with difficult people who resemble persecutors in a psychological game.
- Understand the concept of leadership and team building skills.
- Identify the behavioral manifestations of self discipline.
- Perform effectively thereby enhancing the brand image of the college.
- Identify the behavioural manifestations of self-discipline.
- Attitude - Nature - Formation and Change - Decision Making Process - Team Work - Group Discussion - Group Decision - Rational and Irrational decisions. Concept of Achievement. Social Power : Nature and Types
- Goal Setting - Understanding the Importance of Goal Setting - Identifying Goals - Goals with SPIRIT - My Dreams and Goals - Visualization Techniques - Four P's of Goal Setting - Smart Goals
- Inter-personal relations - Introduction to Interpersonal Relations - Analysis Relations of different ego states - Analysis of Transactions - Analysis of Strokes - Analysis of Life position. Feelings; types and steps to deal with complex feelings. Assertiveness and Confidence building.
- Communication Skills - Features of an effective Communication - Verbal and non-verbal Communication - Barriers and filters - Listening and active listening - Feedback
- Body language -Role of different parts of the body in communication - Non-verbal behaviour. Conflict : types and resolutions - Emotions - emotional empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Presentation Skills - Learning to prepare for a presentation - Learning to use tools that enhance the effect of the presentation - Being able to conduct presentations in a smooth and self-assured manner - Making optimum use of the time allocated to them - Being able to feel confident before - during and after any presentation - Learning to present with clarity and precision.
- Leadership Skills - Introduction to Leadership - Leadership Styles - Leading & Managing People - Leader Vs. Follower, Leader Vs. Manager - Test your Leadership Potentiality - Leadership Power - Leadership & Conflict Resolution - Assertiveness and Leadership
- Time Management - Characteristic of Time - Time as a Resource - Time Wasters - Procrastination - Time Management Styles - Time Management Tools - Effective Delegation - Day to day Time Management Techniques.
- Stress Management - Introduction to Stress - Your Personality & Stress - Impact Management Stress - Symptoms & cause of Stress - Managing Stress - Identifying Stressors - Dealing with stress.
- Team Building & Group Dynamics - Goals, Roles and Processes - Utilizing Team Resources - Team Building Process - Developing result oriented team - Team Building Concept - Giving Feedback for Improved Performance. Importance of groups in organization - Interactions in group - Group Decision Taking.
- Conflict Management - Introduction to Conflict - Conflict styles - Causes of Conflict - Process for managing conflict - Influencing and assertiveness styles - Conflict resolution activities - Working with difficult people.
- Business Writing - Use of Simple structure while writing - Apply a positive tone in business communication.
- Understanding of Social Etiquettes - Dressing - Do’s and Don’ts for Men; Do’s and Don’ts for Women - Dinning Etiquettes - Telephone - E-mail and Public Relations Office’s Etiquettes.
- Creative Thinking - Express creativity in everyday situations - Know the creative thinking process - Apply lateral and parallel thinking to solve problems - Use the logical side of creativity in problem solving - Views problems as an opportunity and take corrective action - Identify creative blocks and remove them.
- Motivation - A Psychological Approach - Personality's Role in Motivation - Using Reinforcement Theory - A Personal Toolbox - Motivation on the Job - Addressing Specific Morale Issues - Keeping Yourself Motivated.
- Principles and Policies of the Organization related to Ethics and Social Responsiveness; Ethical Dilemmas
- Option 1: 36 Hours i.e., 6 day Workshop
- Option 2: 60 Hours i.e., 10 Days Workshop (for Optimum Result)
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