UNIT I : INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT The concept personality- Dimensions of theories of Freud & Erickson- personality – significant of personality development. The concept of success and failure: What is success? - Hurdles in achieving success - Overcoming hurdles - Factors responsible for success – What is failure - Causes of failure. SWOT analyses. UNIT II : ATTITUDE & MOTIVATION Attitude - Concept - Significance - Factors affecting attitudes - Positive attitude - Advantages –Negative attitude - Disadvantages - Ways to develop positive attitude - Difference between personalities having positive and negative attitude. Concept of motivation - Significance - Internal and external motives - Importance of self-motivation- Factors leading to de-motivation UNIT III : SELF-ESTEEM Term self-esteem - Symptoms - Advantages - Do's and Don’ts to develop positive self-esteem – Low self esteem - Symptoms - Personality having low self esteem - Positive and negative self-esteem. Interpersonal Relationships – Defining the difference between aggressive, submissive and assertive behaviours - Lateral thinking. UNIT IV : OTHER ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT Body language - Problem-solving - Conflict and Stress Management - Decision-making skills -Leadership and qualities of a successful leader - Character-building -Team-work - Time management -Work ethics – Good manners and etiquette. UNIT V : EMPLOY ABILITY QUOTIENT Resume building- The art of participating in Group Discussion – Acing the Personal (HR & Technical) Interview -Frequently Asked Questions - Psychometric Analysis - Mock Interview Sessions.