Post on 09-Aug-2015
Personality Development
for Excellence
Towards ExcellencePersonal & Professional
Personality
Latin-”Persona” Personality That which shows one member of a group as
being different from other members of the same group
An organized human whole which acts towards the fulfillment of a purpose
Sum total of all the impressions/tendencies that an individual has inherited and of those he has acquired by experiences
Personal and distinctive brand image
Resources
HRD & HRM
Human Resource Development (HRD)-Obligation of the institution
Human Resource Management(HRM)-Privilege of the society
Human Resource Development Education is defined as a process of
Providing a fertile soil & facilitating the holistic development of the child through mentoring
Orientation to life, providing for wholesome growth through meaningful and relevant exposure, enrichment & empowerment
Realization of potential endowed with Conversion of capacity into capability
Towards Excellence(Personal & Professional)
Success
Progressive realization of a worthy goal Achievement of set goals that are visible and
measurable Credentials(e.g.)degrees,certificates,resume
Effectiveness Degree & quality of performance (e.g.) Personal
interview
Excellence That which combines success and effectiveness
Excellence
Definition Helps one to make the inherent potential perceivable
and measurable One’s certainty that one could not have done better
while finishing an assignment Going beyond one’s anticipated performance A constant perseverance for quality in performance
with natural distinctiveness & commendable consistency-whether supervised or not
A passionate involvement for personal gratification and not inspired by recognition or reward
Being the best in the context of one’s potential endowed
Personal /Institutional Excellence
Outcome
A Paradigm shift from Mundane routine to exciting creativity Stale monotony to fresh insight Complacent comfort zones to risky adventures Narrow exam-oriented approach to wholesome
growth of the child Mediocrity to excellence
I-Positive Attitude
Why Increases productivity Fosters teamwork Solves problems Improves quality Creates a congenial atmosphere and work-culture Breeds loyalty Facilitates better relationships Reduces stress Makes one lovable
To resist negative attitude
Why
It leads to Bitterness Resentment A purposeless life High stress levels Ill-health
II-Pride of Performance
Every job is a self portrait of the person who does it Excellence comes when the performer takes pride in
doing his/her best The quality of the work and the quality of the worker
are inseparable The feeling of a job well done is a reward in itself Half-hearted effort doesn’t produce half result; it
produces no results
Pride of performance
It is better to do small things well than do many things poorly
To inculcate in students a desire for excellence-While finishing an assignment one shouldn’t feel one could have done it better
To persevere for the first best-excellence The second best-mediocrity
Reasons why we do not excel
Reluctance to take risks
Irresponsible and rash behavior is not risk taking
Responsible risk-taking is based on Positive attitude Knowledge & Understanding Skills Competencies Discernment and clarity Confidence Resourcefulness
Reasons why we do not excel
Unwillingness to plan and prepare Desire for Instant gratification Lack of conviction Lack of persistence Looking for short cuts Lack of priorities• Essential • Desirable• Wasteful
Life is like a ten speed bicycle, most of us have gears we never use
Reasons why we do not achieve excellence
Fear of
Failing The unknown Making wrong decisions Rejection Criticism
Fear of Failure
Reasons Having unrealistic expectations Not knowing what it really takes to succeed Pre-mature obsession with perfectionism
Fear of Failure
Understand and expect that at times you will fail. Don’t take failure personally No one succeeds all of the time, probably not even
most of the time Remember that failure has produced many
successes Appreciate the benefits of failure Believe in yourself
Benefits of Overcoming Fear of Failure
Sets the pace for professional growth and development
Nurtures valuable experience and insightResults in flexibility and open mindednessUses an opportunity to redefine one’s goals or
set upon a new path, if necessaryFinds more ways of being creative and
sharpens your problem-solving skills Increases one’s self-worth and self-confidence Builds strength of character and focus
III Self-motivation
Measures to sustain
Decide what you wantFinalize your long term goalsWorkout your short term goalsIdentify practically possible strategiesLearn to break up into smaller unitsKeep track of your progressPost motivating materials visuallyDraw inspiration from the end resultReplenish your resourcesMake it a part of your nature
IV-Self-Confidence
How to build Acknowledge your uniqueness Persevere to realize your potential Give it your best Celebrate your strengths Address your weaknesses and inadequacies Reinforce your positive attitude Cultivate your spaced- out planning
Self-Confidence
Accomplish something concrete in regular intervals
Overcome your obstaclesSharpen your skills and competenciesSustain your self motivationTreat every new initiative/assignment as an
opportunity for development Identify and confront your fearsTake good care of your health
V- Life Skills
Related to SelfKnow yourselfLove YourselfBe true to yourself
Related to Critical ThinkingHaving a personal value systemPerspectiveHave an open mindSense of humorResilienceAcceptance
Has improved self confidence and a healthy self concept
Is more in touch with realities Is able to communicate effectively with
others Enjoys more fulfilling relationships Has more stability and control over life
An Empowered Professional
Quote:
“Success comes in Can-
Failure in Can’t”
Quote:
“Your mind is the ruler, What you think you become”