PRAMUKH GROUP

PRESENTATION ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT & IT’S

TRAITS
 Personality Development –An Introduction
 Importance of Personality Development
 Personality Development Tips
 Importance of Character in Personality Development
 Different types of Personality
 Personality Traits
 Personality Disorders
 Personality Development at Workplace
 Personality Traits of a Manager
 Communication Skills and Personality Development
 Role of PD in reducing Stress
 Role of PD in Organizational Success

Presented by: HR Department

Date: 16.10.2020
 Personality Development –An Introduction
.

derived from the Latin word

‘persona’ meaning ‘mask’.
only part of the truth. Like
- it’s who we are. Our personalities all masks, there is "real"
determine how we act and react, as
well as how we interact with and
person beneath.
respond to the world. 
 Following are the factors which help in shaping one’s personality:

Culture

Parents Friends
Situation
Genetics Work
 Determinants of personality

Family &
Biological factors Cultural factors Situational factors
Social factors

1. Heredity 1.Socialisation process

(Behaviour from family &
1.Positive behaviour
2. Brain social group)
1. Independence- Australia
2. Identification process 2.Negative behaviour
3. Physical features 2. Aggression- North Korea
( Selecting ideal person)
3. Competition- India
3. Home environment
(Brought up)
4. Co-operation- Japan
4.Social Group.
 Importance of Personality Development

- an improvement in all spheres of an individual’s life, be it

with friends, in the office or in any other environment.
IMPORTANCE:
 Personality development grooms an individual and helps him make a mark of his/her own
 Personality development goes a long way in reducing stress and conflicts.
 Personality development helps you develop a positive attitude in life.
 It makes an individual disciplined, punctual and an asset for his/her organization. An in-
disciplined individual finds it difficult to survive in the long run. Personality development teaches
you to respect not only your Boss and fellow workers but also family members, friends,
neighbors, relatives and so on. Never make fun of anyone at the workplace. Avoid criticizing and
making fun of your fellow workers.
 An individual needs to have that magnetic power which attracts people towards him. You need to
have that charisma of yours. Personality development helps you gain recognition and
acceptance from the society as well as people around.
 Personality development helps an individual to inculcate positive qualities like
punctuality, flexible attitude, willingness to learn, friendly nature, eagerness to help others
and so on. Never hesitate to share information with others. Always reach office on time. Some
people have a tendency to work till late. Late sittings not only increase your stress levels but also
spoil your personal life. Sitting till late at the office indicates that an individual is extremely poor in
time management skills.
 Personality Development Tips
Let us go through some tips for enhancing one’s personality:
Smile a lot-Wear your smile while interacting with others.
Think positive-Remember there is light at the end of every dark tunnel. Do not always think
negative as it not only acts as a demotivating factor but also makes an individual dull and
frustrated.
Dress Sensibly-Dressing sensibly and smartly go a long way in honing one’s personality. One
needs to dress according to the occasion.
Be soft-spoken-Do not always find faults in others. Fighting and quarrelling lead to no
solution. Be polite with others. Be very careful of what you speak. Avoid being rude and short
tempered.
Leave your ego behind-need to leave your ego behind if you wish to win appreciation from
others. An individual who is good from within is loved by all.
Avoid Backbiting- Backstabbing and criticizing people-Learn to appreciate others. If
someone has done some extraordinary task, do not forget to give a pat on his/her back
Help others- Do not always think of harming others. Share whatever you know. Remember no
one can steal your knowledge. Always help others.
Confidence- Confidence is the key to a positive personality. Exude confidence and positive
aura wherever you go.
A Patient listener- Be a patient listener. Never interrupt when others are speaking. Try to
imbibe good qualities of others.
 Characters In Personality Development
 Character refers to the sum of an individual’s qualities and characteristics which
differentiate him/her from others. An individual’s character is actually an
amalgamation of his/her qualities which makes him unique and helps him stand apart
from the rest.
 Remember personality development is not only about looking good and wearing
expensive brands. It is also about developing one’s inner self and being a good human
being. More than anyone else, you are answerable to yourself.
 Character includes traits such as:
 Honesty
 Leadership
 Trust
 Courage
 Patience
 Character is something which comes from within 
 An individual with a good character would in turn have a good personality. If you are
extremely good looking but do not know how to behave, don’t be surprised if you are
ignored by others. Nothing is more important than your character and moral values.
Never cheat others. Remember, life is nothing without ethics and values.
 One needs to be honest at work. You need to develop a sense of loyalty and attachment
towards your organization. Commitment has to come from within.
 Don’t just work for money. Don’t attend office just to fulfil your job responsibilities. Yes,
you will definitely receive your pay check but what about your own satisfaction?
 There is no one who can measure your loyalty or commitment levels. You need to ask
yourself “Are you really happy with your performance?” “How much are you
contributing towards the success of your organization? ”Analyze your inner self.
 People who are not loyal towards their organization often find work monotonous and as
a mere source of burden.
 The moment you start enjoying your work, your performance will automatically go up.
 If you waste half of your day, chatting with friends or playing games on the internet no
one would come to know except you. Do not lie to yourself.
 If your lunch time is for an hour, make sure you do not waste two hours in gossiping or
loitering around.
 If you are extremely good looking but do not know how to behave, don’t be surprised if
you are ignored by others. Nothing is more important than your character and moral
values. Never cheat others. Remember, life is nothing without ethics and values.
 Types of Personality
 The Duty Fulfiller - Such individuals take their roles and responsibilities seriously and
perform whatever tasks are assigned to them. Believe in honesty and a peaceful living.
Show strong inclination towards creativity. People with such a personality type are extremely
hard working and often find it difficult to say NO to others, eventually becoming
overburdened at the end of the day.
 The Mechanic-They are interested to know why and how certain things function. Theories
do not interest them. You would not be able to convince them unless and until they see the
practical application themselves. Such individuals are extremely adventurous and have a
strong power of logical reasoning.
 The Nurturer - Nurturers are individuals with a large heart. For them, the happiness of
others is more important than their own interests. Such individuals actually live for others.
They do not look at the darker sides of life and believe in extracting the best out of people
around. They have a positive approach in life and want to believe only the best of people.
 The Artist - Artists have an eye for natural beauty and creativity. Rather than worrying
about future, they believe in living for the moment. Such individuals are extremely cool
headed and do not get into unnecessary fights and troubles. They do not blindly copy others
and aspire to create a style of their own.
 The Protector - You would find such a personality type in very few people, making it a very
rare personality type. Protectors are systematic individuals who want the best system to get
things done. They often think irrationally. They are pessimists who find a problem in every
situation. Such individuals do not trust others and only believe in themselves.
 The Idealist - Such people have strong set of values and ethics. They find happiness in
helping others. They consider themselves lucky if they get an opportunity to help others.
 The Scientist - Such individuals believe in careful and strategic planning. They are good
observers who believe in constantly gathering information and upgrade their existing
knowledge. Scientists are extremely intelligent people who have a very sharp analytical mind.
 The Doer - Individuals with such a personality type are the ones who believe in quick actions
and immediate results. They enjoy taking risks in life and fulfill tasks assigned to them in the
shortest span possible.
 The Guardian - Such individuals are perfectionists who ensure that everything everywhere is
going on smoothly. They are mature individuals who have a clear set of standards.
 The Performer - Performers strive hard to grab attention of others and love being the Centre
of attention. They are fun loving individuals who enjoy fun and excitement in life.
 The Inspirer - Inspirers are talented individuals and often act as a role model for others. They
have great people skills.
 The Giver - Individuals with “The Giver” personality type enjoy the company of others and do
not prefer staying alone.
 The Executive - Such individuals are born to lead and make very good leaders. They
love taking charge and are good decision makers.
Personality Traits
 Openness:
The degree to which a person is curious, original, intellectual, creative, and
open to new ideas
People high in openness are highly motivated to learn new skills, and they
do well in training settings. They also have an advantage when they enter
into a new organization. Their open-mindedness leads them to seek a lot of
information and feedback about how they are doing and to build
relationships, which leads to quicker adjustment to the new job.
 Conscientiousness:
The degree to which a person is organized, systematic, punctual,
achievement oriented, and dependable.
Conscientiousness is the one personality trait that uniformly predicts how
high a person’s performance will be, across a variety of occupations and
jobs.
In addition to their high performance, conscientious people have higher
levels of motivation to perform, lower levels of turnover, lower levels of
absenteeism, and higher levels of safety performance at work.
 Extraversion
The degree to which a person is outgoing, talkative, and sociable, and enjoys being in
social situations. Extraverts do well in social situations, and as a result they tend to be
effective in job interviews. They have an easier time than introverts when adjusting to a
new job. They actively seek information and feedback, and build effective relationships,
which helps with their adjustment.
 Introversion:
The degree to which an individual is concerned only with his own life and nothing
else. Such individuals do not bother about others and are seldom interested in what
is happening around. They prefer staying back at home rather than going out and
spending time with friends. Such individuals speak less and enjoy their own
company. You would never find them in meetings, clubs, parties or social get-
togethers. They generally do not have many friends and tend to rely on few trusted
ones.

 Agreeableness
The degree to which a person is nice, tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind, and warm.
individuals to be adjusting in almost all situations. They accommodate themselves
to all situations and are friendly and kind hearted. People who score high on
agreeableness are ready to help others and flash their trillion dollar smile whenever
a problem arises. Individuals who score low on agreeableness on the other hand
find difficulties in adjusting with others and are little unfriendly.
 Neuroticism
The degree to which a person is anxious, irritable, aggressive,
temperamental, and moody i.e. individuals are prone to negative
thought.
Such individuals are often in a state of depression and do not how to
enjoy life. They always look at the negative sides of life and find
extremely difficult to cope up with stress.
These people have a tendency to have emotional adjustment
problems
and experience stress and depression on a habitual basis.
People very high in neuroticism experience a number of problems at
work.
 Personality Disorders
 Personality disorders refer to certain abnormalities in the behavior of individuals.
 Personality disorders can arise due to genetic factors (hereditary factors),
environmental problems, cultural issues and so on.
Types of Personality Disorders
 Paranoid Personality Disorder - Individuals with a paranoid personality disorder mistrust
others for no reason. They adopt a suspicious attitude towards almost every individual
around them. They consider themselves unsafe wherever they go and always look for signs
of danger or threats. They consider every single person as their enemy. Such individuals
tend to find a problem in almost every situation.
 Schizoid personality disorder - Individuals with a schizoid personality disorder find
socializing with others irrelevant and a mere waste of time and energy. Such individuals do
not believe in social relationships and prefer isolation. They almost detach themselves from
the outside world and are lost in their own small world only.
 Schizotypal Personality Disorder - Schizotypal personality disorder refers to a condition
where individuals generally think what is practically not possible. Such individuals have an
odd behavior and often get nervous in social gatherings, hence prefer staying alone.
 Antisocial personality Disorder - As the name suggests individuals suffering from
antisocial personality disorder do not value the rights of other individuals. They often
disrespect people around and have absolutely no feelings or sentiments for others. Such
individuals tend to develop a feeling of hatred and jealousy towards others.
 Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Such individuals are only concerned
about their own image, pride, social status and are often self obsessed.
Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder think that they are the
most special people on earth and no one else really exists.
 Avoidant Personality Disorder - Such individuals feel ignored by others
and fear being ridiculed by the society. Individuals with this disorder fear
interacting with others and feel that the other individual is making fun of
him/her.
 Dependent Personality Disorder - Such individuals are extremely
dependent on others and often lack self confidence. They are often
dependent on others for their emotional needs.
 Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder - Individuals with
obsessive compulsive personality disorder are obsessed with discipline,
perfectionism, orderliness and so on.
 Borderline Personality Disorder - Individuals with Borderline
Personality disorder often suffer from extreme mood fluctuations. Such
individuals always think in extremes and there is never a middle way for
them. Such thinking is often called as “Black and white thinking” and
individuals with such a personality disorder tend to be extremely violent in
personal relationships.
 Personality Development at Workplace
 Personality development plays a crucial role in enhancing one’s personality. It
helps an individual to develop a positive attitude and look at the brighter sides of
life. It plays an imperative role at workplace as it decides the way an individual
interacts with his fellow workers and responds to various situations. It also
reduces stress levels and teaches an individual to face even the worst situations
with a smile. Personality reflects how one conducts himself/herself in the
professional environment. Never carry your personal problems to work.
 Marketing and sales professionals need to have an impressive personality to make
a mark of their own. You really need to look presentable and smart at the
workplace. Do not wear tight fitting /body hugging and gaudy clothes to office.
Make sure your clothes are clean and properly ironed. Personal life separate from
his professional life.
 It pays to exude confidence and positive attitude at workplace. Never clutter your
mind with negative thoughts. You will feel frustrated and eventually loose interest
in work. Accept challenges with a smile. Never ever underestimate anyone.
Backstabbing, criticizing, dishonesty are negative traits which make you an
unwanted member in the organization. Be very honest and transparent with your
seniors and fellow workers. You really need to respect others to expect the same in
return. Personality development, in simpler words makes you a good human being.
Personality development teaches you to stay calm and composed even at stressful
situations. Never over react. Personality development differentiates you from
others who come to office, fight with fellow workers, are often under stress and
find work monotonous.
 Personality Traits of Manager
 Remember being a manager does not mean sitting in a closed cabin and passing on
instructions to your team members. Do not forget that respect is something which
is always earned, never demanded. 
 Make your team members feel that you are there with them always. Extend
your support whenever required. A good manager is one who smiles even at the times of
stress.
 A manager needs to carry himself well. Whatever you wear daily to work, your team
members would automatically start following your style. Make sure you dress sensibly; after all
you have to set an example for your team members. Avoid wearing casuals and loud colors to
work. Wear clothes which make you feel confident and look good.
 As a manager, one needs to be honest and fully committed towards the
organization to expect loyalty from team members in return . Do not treat your
organization as a mere source of earning money. Discourage your team members to backstab
each other and spread unnecessary rumors about fellow workers.
 Never be rude to any of your team members. Do not treat your employees as slaves.
Appreciate employees who perform exceptionally well. A pat on their back will go a long way in
motivating them to perform even better the next time. Put their names on notice boards to
acknowledge their hard work.
 Reach office on time. Being punctual is a great personality trait which makes you successful
in a short span of time. Ask your team members to reach office on time to avoid unnecessary
late sittings. Late sittings do not indicate that an employee is hard working but reflect his/her
poor time management skills.
 Leave your ego behind the moment you enter office. There is no
place for ego and personal problems at workplace. Do not hold personal
grudges against anyone in your team. Avoid criticizing and making fun of
others.
 As a manager, you need to be flexible in your approach. Be
realistic. Don’t be surprised if your team member asks for a half day or a
full day leave on his/her birthday. After all it is a special day for him. Do not
stop him unless and until there is something really urgent at work.
 Respect your team members. Every employee in the organization ought
to be treated as one irrespective of his/her designation or level in the
hierarchy.
 Be a listener. Lend a sympathetic ear to your team members in case of
queries. Give them correct feedbacks and timely monitor their performance.
 Personality Development at Workplace
 Communication helps individuals to express themselves in the most convincing way. Your
thoughts, feelings and knowledge should be passed on in the most desirable manner and
effective communication skills help you in the same.
 Remember, no one would take you seriously if you do not master
the art of expressing yourself clearly and in the most convincing
manner.
 People with great communication skills tend to have a better and impressive personality
 Effective communication skills strengthen the bond among individuals. It is also
said to improve the interpersonal relationships with other people. Careful selection of words is
essential for effective communication skills. You really need to know what you are speaking.
You never know what might hurt the other person. Never even think of being rude to anyone.
 Speak convincingly so that the other person understands what you intend to
communicate. Your style of speaking has a tremendous impact on your personality.
Speaking slowly always helps as it allows you to find appropriate words and also reflects
thoughtfulness.
 It is important to be a good and patient listener for effective communication
skills. Observe whether the other person is listening to you or not. Allow the other person to
speak as well in case of queries or confusions.
Body language communicates much more than words.
Body language signals are called ‘leakages’ because you
may try to tell something, but the truth will leak out
visually.
AVOID SUCH BODY LANGUAGE
 Crossed arms or legs
 Carrying books or papers across your chest
 Slumped posture
 Sitting perched on the edge of the chair
 Wringing hands
 Tapping foot
 Rocking legs
 Drumming fingers
 Biting nails
 Fiddling with the jewelry or hair
 Covering your mouth with your hand while talking
 Hands in the pocket
 Personality Development in Reducing Stress
 Personality development plays an essential role in reducing stress and conflicts not only at the
workplace but also at homes and our personal lives. Personality development teaches an individual
to smile even at the times of crisis or unwanted circumstances.
 Never adopt a negative attitude in life. Trust me, it will lead you nowhere. There is absolutely no point
crying over spilt milk. Remember “after every dark night comes a bright morning.”
 Never crib over petty issues, rather learn to fight tough times with courage and a smile. Negative
people always have a negative answer for every question. Try to look at the brighter sides of life.
 Every problem has a solution. You just need to be patient enough to find an appropriate solution to
the problem. Never lose your cool as it will land you in deeper troubles later on.
 Do not spread unnecessary rumors about anyone, be it your manager, fellow workers or anyone else
within the system. Conflicts arise when people backstab each other and spread baseless stories.
One should learn to mind his/her own business. Do not interfere much into anyone else’s personal life.
How would you feel if someone else shows too much interest in your personal life? Obviously one
would feel bad and irritated. Avoid criticizing others.
 Be polite to everyone. Respect your fellow workers at workplace. You have no rights to hurt or make
fun of any individual irrespective of his/her income, family background, designation or level in the
hierarchy. Readily help others. This way people will speak high of you even in your absence. You need
to respect others to gain respect in return. Be a little flexible and broad minded.
 Learn to be a good human being. Personality development not only develops and enhances your outer
self but also inner self. Do not try to create problems unnecessarily. You need to be a little adjusting to
reduce stress and avoid conflicts.
 Role of PD In Organizational Success
 Personality development plays a crucial role in success of an organization.
 It is essential for employees to develop a sense of loyalty and attachment towards
their organization. Employees ought to learn to face challenges and adverse
situations with a smile.
 Employees need to have a positive attitude in life. Remember there is no age for
learning. An individual needs to upgrade his/her existing skills and knowledge with
time to survive fierce competition.
 Employees need to work in unison for their organization to grow and yield higher
profits.
 Employees are the face of their organization. They need to be presentable and
should know how to converse with other fellow workers as well as external clients.
You need to be extremely polite with your clients not only to expect business in
return but also to maintain healthy relationship with them in future as well. One
needs to have excellent communication skills to make a mark of his/her own at the
workplace. Personality development teaches you to communicate effectively.
Choose the right words and be extremely careful about the content of your speech.
You just can’t afford to be rude with your clients. If you do not know how to behave
with your clients, you would be thrown out of the office in no time.
THANK YOU!