Syllabus

SOFT SKILLS 
& PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Unit -1                                           

Attitudes :Types of Attitudes, Formation – importance of positive attitudes – steps in developing positive attitudes

Unit -2                                                                                                                              

Goal Setting and Time Management : Goals – importance of  goal setting periodicity in goal setting – short, medium, long term-methods to achieve set goals – Activity in goal setting techniques of Time management – prioritization of activities – awareness of time wasters and how to avoid them.

Unit -3                                                                                                                             

Creativity : The Creative mind-importance of creativity-Elements of Creativity – Influence of Flexibility – Factors influencing creativity – Methods of enhancing creativity –techniques of creativity – Brainstorming – attributes listing etc. General ideas in creative problem solving – creativity exercises and games.

Unit -4                                                                                                                                

Stress Management : Definition – General Principles of Stress Management – linkage between stress and time management – identification of the sources of stress – measure to manage stress.

Unit -5                                                                                                                                

Communication Skills: Definition – Significance – disasters of non-communication – communication Gap – process of communication – forms of communication – listening skills – active and attentive listening – benefit of listening – Body Language – Right Posture – its importance – effects of right body language.

Unit -6                                                                                                                             

Emotional Intelligence : Emotional Intelligence – concepts and definitions – Elements of EI-Organizational Application audience – Exercises and analysis – conflict Management.

Interpersonal Relationships : Significance of interpersonal relationships in personal life – Tips to enhance interpersonal relationships / cross culture, ethnic groups, Team Building, Group dynamics.

Skill Development  :

·         Extempore speeches, just a minute.

·         Conducting Stress Interviews.

·         Creative Exercise, Role play.

Books for Reference :

1.      Public Speaking – Collins.

2.      Your Personal Pinnacle of Success     - D.D. Sharma

3.      Self development        - Devesh.