Ext 011 | Personality Development | Dr. Singh

Personality Development

A Comprehensive Guide Based on 6th Deans' Committee, ICAR Recommendations for Agricultural Students

Course Focus: Develop self-awareness and interpersonal skills through validated assessment tools (MBTI, FIRO-B), master communication and teamwork, and build leadership capabilities for agricultural careers.

📖 About This Course

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This ICAR-recommended course provides essential soft skills for agricultural professionals. Technical knowledge alone isn't enough—success requires strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal capabilities.

What You'll Master

• Self-Awareness: MBTI, FIRO-B, learning styles, motivational assessment
• Communication: Interpersonal skills adapted to different personality types
• Teamwork: Group dynamics and collaborative strategies
• Leadership: Identify and adapt your leadership style
• Conflict Resolution: Win-win negotiation and conflict management

Why This Matters: Agricultural careers require leading teams, communicating with diverse stakeholders, managing conflicts, and driving innovation. Strong personality development creates confident, adaptable professionals who navigate the complex human dimensions of agricultural work.

💼 Career Applications

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These skills enhance your effectiveness across all agricultural roles:

• Extension Officers: Apply communication skills with farming communities
• Research Professionals: Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Agribusiness Managers: Lead teams and negotiate with stakeholders
• Development Workers: Facilitate community participation and resolve conflicts
• Agricultural Consultants: Understand client needs through personality insights

Career Impact: Employers increasingly value soft skills alongside technical competencies. This course makes you a more attractive candidate and prepares you for leadership roles earlier in your career.

🧠 Practical Topics

Click on the "View Practical" button to access completed practical guides. Practicals marked as pending will be updated after classroom instruction.

No.	Practical Topic	Access
1	MBTI Personality Analysis Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and personality insights	View Practical
2	Learning Style and Strategies Identify learning preferences and develop effective strategies	View Practical
3	Assessment of Motivational Needs Explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivational drivers	View Practical
4	FIRO-B Test Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation assessment	View Practical
5	Interpersonal Communication, Team Work and Team Building Communication skills and high-performing team strategies	Coming Soon After class
6	Group Dynamics, Win-Win Negotiation Group behavior and collaborative negotiation techniques	Coming Soon After class
7	Conflict Management Strategies for resolving conflicts constructively	Coming Soon After class
8	Leadership Style Assessment Discover and adapt your leadership style	Coming Soon After class
9	Case Studies: Personality and Organizational Behavior Real-world scenario analysis	View Practical

📚 Theory Notes & Study Materials

Comprehensive theoretical foundations supporting practical learning.

No.	Theory Topic	Access
1	Exploring the Human Mind: Conscious, Subconscious, and Unconscious Understanding different levels of consciousness in psychology	View Notes
2	Personality: Meaning, Nature, Theories and Types Comprehensive concepts and frameworks of personality	View Notes
3	Humanistic Approach - Maslow's Theory of Self-Actualization Understanding the hierarchy of needs and self-actualization process	View Notes
4	Determinants and Shaping of Personality Influences of biological, environmental, and situational factors	View Notes
5	Locus of Control and Performance Impact of internal vs. external control on achievement	View Notes
6	Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Detailed exploration of MBTI personality types	View Notes
7	Type A and Type B Behaviours Personality patterns and their relation to stress management	View Notes
8	Personality and Organizational Behavior Application of personality concepts in the workplace	View Notes

📖 Suggested Readings

1. Myers, Isabel Briggs & Myers, Peter B. Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type. Davies-Black Publishing.
2. Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books.
3. Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Free Press.
4. Carnegie, Dale. How to Win Friends and Influence People. Pocket Books.
5. Schutz, Will. The Human Element: Productivity, Self-Esteem, and the Bottom Line. Jossey-Bass.
6. Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. Organizational Behavior. Pearson Education.
7. Maslow, Abraham H. Motivation and Personality. Harper & Row.
8. Fisher, Roger & Ury, William. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. Penguin Books.
9. Schultz, Duane P. & Schultz, Sydney Ellen. Theories of Personality. Cengage Learning.
10. Luthans, Fred. Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach. McGraw-Hill.