Personality Development – Written Assignment

Learner Name siddhant mishra Reference ID/ Batch Code FlAT/DVM/24-25/205

Course Title Personality development

Assessor Name Ankit Sharma

Assessment Area Part 1-Self Development

Part 2 –Effective Communication Skills

Assignment Title Pass

1:Investigate factors which contribute to personality Development

2: Understand Time & explore methods for its management & removing blocks

3: Investigate the development of leadership skills appropriate to specific situations..

4: Recognise Inter Personal Behaviour, its affects on relationships with others.

5: Examine Communication, its types & its importance on our effectiveness.

6: Understand the importance of projecting a positive Image.

Purpose/Aims  Analyse own personality type.
 Critically examine a range of factors, which contribute to personality development.
 What is time, its value, how can it be measured.
 Identify ways to overcome blocks to effective time-management. (Realise the
importance of TIME MANAGEMENT in everyday life and relate it to self
development.)
 Define leadership skills needed for a specific situation.
 Propose methods to develop own leadership skills.
 Identify a range of methods required for analysing effective interrelationships with
others.
 Evaluate the main steps required to develop an open self personality.
 Analyse barriers and weaknesses to successful communication
 Produce evidence of effective verbal, non verbal and written communication.
 Explore how character building and morals will support career development.
 Demonstrate public speaking skills.

I confirm that the work submitted for this assignment is my own.

Learner name Siddhant Mishra Date Batch code

Reference id FLAT/DVM/24-25/205 25/5/2025 B4

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Guidelines: Students to attempt the below questions for getting PASS/ MERIT/ DISTINCTION

1. Write your responses in the space provided below the questions

2. Review your answers before submitting the Assignment
3. Also, each question indicates if it is PASS/ MERIT/ DISTINCTION

TIMELINE: You can take upto One Week to submit the Assignments

Ques1. Define Personality (PASS)

Ans. Personality refers to the unique combination of characteristics, behaviors, thoughts,
and emotions that define how an individual responds to various situations. It includes patterns
of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are consistent over time and distinguish one person from
another.

Ques2. Define SWOT. How will you convert Weakness into Strength? (PASS)
Ans.SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It is a strategic
planning tool used to identify internal and external factors that can affect goals or performance.
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Ques 3. Which factor is important for development of one’s personality? Justify by giving
Examples. (PASS)
Ans.One important factor for personality development is self-confidence. A confident
individual can express themselves clearly, take initiative, and handle challenges
effectively.

Example:
A student who believes in their abilities will participate in class discussions, lead group
projects, and volunteer for activities. This exposure helps in developing communication,
leadership, and problem-solving skills—key traits of a strong personality.

Ques 4. Define Perception, Emotional Intelligence and its impact in one’s Personal and
Professional Life. (PASS)
Ans.Perception is the process through which individuals interpret and organize sensory
information to understand their environment.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and influence
one's own emotions and the emotions of others.

Impact:
In personal life, EI helps build stronger relationships, manage stress, and resolve conflicts
peacefully. In professional life, it enhances teamwork, leadership, communication, and decision-
making.
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Ques5. Why do you think Time has to be managed? (PASS)

Ans.Time management helps increase productivity, reduce stress, and balance personal and
professional goals efficiently

Ques6. Talk about your daily Routine & make a DAILY HALF HOUR TIME LOG SHEET. (PASS)
Ans.Routine Sample:

6:30 AM – Wake up and exercise

7:00 AM – Get ready and breakfast

7:30 AM – Study/Attend classes

12:00 PM – Lunch break

1:00 PM – Continue studies/practice skills

4:00 PM – Rest or hobbies

6:00 PM – Revision/Assignments

8:00 PM – Dinner

9:00 PM – Relaxation/Reading

10:00 PM – Sleep
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Ques 7. What are the Time wasters and how to overcome them? (PASS)
Ans.Common time wasters include mobile usage, social media, procrastination, and
multitasking.
To overcome them:

Set clear goals

Use a planner or timer

Take regular breaks

Stay focused on one task at a time

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Ques8.During your class Activity how you manage your time, What Sort of Typical barriers you
face and how you overcome them.
(PASS)
Ans.I manage time by prioritizing tasks and sticking to a schedule. Common barriers include
distractions, unclear instructions, and lack of focus. I overcome them by using reminders, asking
for clarity, and staying organized.

Ques9. Define Leadership.(PASS)

Ans.Leadership is the ability to guide, influence, and inspire others to achieve common goals
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effectively and ethically.

Ques10.What are the 7 functions of Leadership? (PASS)

Ans.1. Setting a clear vision

2. Motivating the team

3. Communicating effectively

4. Building morale

5. Delegating tasks

6. Decision-making

7. Monitoring performance
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Ques11.What are the qualities of Leadership? (PASS)

Ans.1. Confidence

2. Integrity

3. Communication skills

4. Decision-making ability

5. Vision

6. Accountability

7. Empathy

8. Problem-solving skills
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Ques 12.Why is leadership important? State the 5 reasons which make leadership
important. (PASS)
Ans.1. Provides direction and vision

2. Motivates and inspires others

3. Builds teamwork

4. Enables effective decision-making

5. Drives growth and innovation

Ques13.What do you understand by open Self Personality? (PASS)

Ans.Open self personality refers to traits, feelings, and behaviors that are known to oneself and
also revealed to others. It promotes trust and healthy communication.
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Ques 14.Explain the Four Self Johari’s window. (PASS)

Ans.1. Open Self – Known to self and others

2. Blind Self – Known to others, not self

3. Hidden Self – Known to self, not others

4. Unknown Self – Unknown to both self and others

Ques15.Define the Term Transactional Analysis (PASS)

Ans.Transactional Analysis is a psychological theory that studies social interactions and
communication based on three ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child
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Ques16.Define Four Life Stroke Position and its impact while

Working in Team.(PASS)

Ans.1. I’m OK, You’re OK – Positive teamwork.

2. I’m OK, You’re not OK – Conflict and poor collaboration.

3. I’m not OK, You’re OK – Low self-esteem, poor contribution.

4. I’m not OK, You’re not OK – Unproductive and negative team environment.
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Ques:1. Why is the open self personality important? How do you become an open self
personality? (MERIT)
Ans.Open self personality builds trust and strong relationships. You can become open by sharing
information honestly and being receptive to feedback.

Ques2: Name one external and internal motivational factor which motivates you towards
achieving your goal. Justify your answer. (MERIT)
Ans:External: Praise from mentors – it boosts confidence.
Internal: Self-satisfaction – achieving goals gives me personal happiness.

Ques 3: List any 3 positive emotions and 3 negative emotions. How can you creatively use each
to become more emotionally intelligent? (MERIT)
Ans:Positive: Joy, Gratitude, Love – use them to build strong bonds.
Negative: Anger, Fear, Sadness – use them to understand triggers and improve coping skills.
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Ques:-4 What are the applications and results of motivation? (MERIT)

Ans:Motivation improves performance, encourages learning, increases productivity, builds
confidence, and helps in achieving goals.

Ques: 5 List any three persons in your life who are most empathy oriented towards you. State
what is it that they do for you that makes you like them. (MERIT)
Ans:My mother – she listens without judgment.
2. My friend – always supports me emotionally.
3. My teacher – understands my challenges and guides me patiently.

Ques:6 How will you improve your time-management? State 5 areas in which you commit to
improve. (MERIT)
Ans:1. Prioritizing tasks

2. Avoiding procrastination
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3. Setting clear deadlines

4. Minimizing distractions

5. Creating daily schedules

Ques:7 What are the blocks to efficient time management? How will you overcome them?
(MERIT)
Ans: Blocks: Procrastination, lack of planning, distractions, multitasking, and poor goal setting.
Solution: Use to-do lists, set goals, eliminate distractions, and take regular breaks.

Ques 8.Which leadership function do you think is most important and justify your choice.
(MERIT)
Ans Decision-making is the most important. A good leader must make timely and wise decisions
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to guide the team effectively and achieve goals.

Ques:9.What are the 10 steps of goal setting and achievement?(MERIT)

Ans1. Identify your goal

2. Set SMART goals

3. Break into smaller steps

4. Set deadlines

5. Plan and organize

6. Stay focused

7. Track progress

8. Stay motivated

9. Adjust if needed

10. Celebrate
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Ques10.What are the patterns of communication? Give example for each. (MERIT)
Ans1. Verbal – Speaking face to face or over the phone (e.g., giving instructions).

2. Non-verbal – Body language, gestures (e.g., nodding to show agreement).

3. Written – Emails, texts, or letters (e.g., sending a job application).

4. Visual – Charts, signs, infographics (e.g., a traffic sign showing direction).

Ques:11. What are Ego states? Which Ego state do you operate most often? (MERIT)
Ans Ego states are Parent, Adult, and Child. I mostly operate from the Adult ego state as I try to
make rational and balanced decisions.
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Ques12.List any 4 areas where you would like to be more persistent? How will you do
it?(MERIT)
Ans 1. Studies – Make a fixed timetable.

2. Fitness – Stick to a daily routine.

3. Time management – Use reminders and planning tools.

4. Positive thinking – Practice gratitude and avoid negativity.

Ques1.Does your "personality" need improvement? Why?(DISTINCTION)

Ans Yes, because there is always room to grow. I want to improve my confidence and
communication skills to be more effective in personal and professional life.
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Ques2.List 5 areas in which you hold negative attitudes. How can you change these to positive
attitudes? (DISTINCTION)
Ans 1. Procrastination – Start tasks early.

2. Self-doubt – Practice self-affirmations.

3. Fear of failure – Learn from mistakes.

4. Short temper – Practice patience and breathing.

5. Overthinking – Stay focused on the present moment.

Ques3.How can you motivate people? Give example. (DISTINCTION)

Ans.You can motivate people by recognizing their efforts and setting clear, achievable goals.

Example: A manager praises an employee for meeting a deadline and

offers a bonus for completing the next project early.
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Ques4.What are the applications of Emotional Intelligence? Give examples explaining this
application? (DISTINCTION)
Ans 1. Workplace Performance: EI improves teamwork and conflict resolution.
Example: A manager uses empathy to resolve a disagreement between team members, leading
to better collaboration.

2. Leadership: Emotionally intelligent leaders inspire and motivate others.

Example: A leader calms a stressed team, boosts morale, and encourages resilience after a
project setback.

3. Academic Success: EI helps students manage stress and relationships.

Example: A student handles exam failure calmly, seeks help, and improves performance.

4. Personal Relationships: EI strengthens communication and empathy.

Example: A partner recognizes emotional cues and resolves a conflict peacefully.

5. Mental Well-being: EI reduces stress and improves emotional regulation.

Example: An individual uses self-awareness to manage anxiety during tough situations.
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Ques5 What are the blocks to efficient time management? How will "YOU" overcome them?

Ans ) 1. Workplace Performance: EI improves teamwork and conflict resolution.

Example: A manager uses empathy to resolve a disagreement between team members, leading
to better collaboration.

2. Leadership: Emotionally intelligent leaders inspire and motivate others.

Example: A leader calms a stressed team, boosts morale, and encourages resilience after a
project setback.

3. Academic Success: EI helps students manage stress and relationships.

Example: A student handles exam failure calmly, seeks help, and improves performance.

4. Personal Relationships: EI strengthens communication and empathy.

Example: A partner recognizes emotional cues and resolves a conflict peacefully.

5. Mental Well-being: EI reduces stress and improves emotional regulation.

Example: An individual uses self-awareness to manage anxiety during tough situations.
(DISTINCTION)

Ques 6.What are the three factors essential for leadership to function effectively?
(DISTINCTION)
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Ans .1. Emotional Intelligence: Enables leaders to understand and manage their own emotions
and those of others, fostering trust and motivation.

2. Vision and Decision-Making: A clear vision guides direction, while strong decision-making
ensures progress and problem-solving.

3. Communication Skills: Effective communication ensures clarity, inspires teams, and resolves
conflicts smoothly.

Ques7.What are the barriers you faced while improving your communication? What will you do
to overcome them? (DISTINCTION)
Ans.Barriers faced while improving communication:

Fear of speaking or nervousness

Lack of confidence

Misunderstanding or unclear messaging

Poor listening skills

How to overcome them:

Practice regularly to build confidence

Prepare and organize thoughts before speaking

Ask for feedback to clarify understanding.

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Ques8. Explain the ladder of inference with an example. (DISTINCTION)

Ans.The Ladder of Influence explains how people move from observing data to taking actions
based on their beliefs. It shows how interpretations shape decisions.

Example:
You see a colleague yawning during a meeting (data). You interpret it as boredom (meaning),
believe they don’t care about your ideas (assumption), decide they’re disrespectful
(conclusion), and then avoid sharing your thoughts with them (action).

Ques 9.Which of the five team life-cycle stages occurs after storming? (DISTINCTION)
Ans.The stage that occurs after Storming is Norming...
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Ques10.What Barriers did you face during your Project work? How can it be translated to your
Desired Job? (DISTINCTION)
Ans.Barriers faced during project work:

Poor time management

Lack of clear communication

Limited resources or information

Conflicts within the team

Translation to desired job:

These barriers highlight the need to improve planning, communicate
effectively, adapt to resource constraints, and manage teamwork—skills
essential for success in any professional role.

Ques11.How your Inter personal skills will help you to achieve your goal?(DISTINCTION)
Ans. Interpersonal skills like communication, teamwork, empathy, and active listening will help
me build strong relationships, work well with others, and handle conflicts
professionally—crucial for achieving my career goals and succeeding in any work environment.
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Ques12.What sort of moral values you are lacking and how you can develop the same?
(DISTINCTION)
Ans.One moral value I may lack is patience, especially in stressful situations. At times, I tend to
rush decisions or get easily frustrated.

How to develop it:

Practice mindfulness and deep breathing to stay calm

Reflect before reacting, especially in challenging moments

Set small goals to build tolerance gradually

Learn from role models who demonstrate patience

Developing patience will improve my emotional control and help me make better, more ethical
decisions.