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Soft Skills & Personality Development  
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ISBN: 9789394524217

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Biographical note

Employability skills are broadly defined as the ability to gain and maintain employment. In this book Soft Skills and Personality Development A handbook of employability skills the authors have covered the important topics on the subject including essential communication skills inter personal skills creativity lateral thinking problem solving decision making and leadership.

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Employability skills are broadly defined as the ability to gain and maintain employment. In this book Soft Skills and Personality Development A handbook of employability skills the authors have covered the important topics on the subject including essential communication skills inter personal skills creativity lateral thinking problem solving decision making and leadership.

Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Introducing Soft Skills
    • Need for Soft Skills
    • Hard Skills Vs Soft Skills
    • Employability
    • Importance of Soft Skills
    • List of Soft Skills
    • English as Life Skill
    • Acquisition of Soft Skills — a Clear Mandate
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 2 Effective Communication for Success
    • Introduction
    • Definition
    • Essential Elements in Communication
    • How to Become a High Impact Communicator
    • The Characteristics of an Effective Speaker
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 3 Need for Leadership Skills
    • Leadership Skills
    • Factors Affecting Leadership Style
    • Shaping up as an Effective Leader
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 4 Influencing Skills
    • Introduction
    • The Three Influencing Styles
    • Seven Easy Steps to Improve Influencing Skills
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 5 Creativity
    • Life Application of Creative Thinking
    • Factors that Encourage Creative Thinking
    • The Process of Creative Thinking
    • Salient Aspects of Creativity
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 6 Lateral Thinking Skills
    • The Creative Process
    • Lateral Thinking
    • Are Creativity and Innovation Different?
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 7 Time Management
    • Concept of Time
    • Meaning of Time Management
    • Can Time Management be Learnt?
    • Time Management in Groups
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 8 Stress Management
    • Definition
    • Kinds of Stress
    • Types of Stress
    • Causes of Emotional Stress
    • Preventing Stress
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 9 Presentation Skills
    • Introduction
    • What Makes a Presentation Different?
    • Planning for a Presentation
    • Structuring the Presentation
    • Designing the Presentation Effectively
    • Making a Lively Presentation
    • Effective use of Power Point
    • Essentials of a Presentation
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 10 Effective Teamwork Skills
    • Introduction
    • Definition of Team Work
    • Dynamics of Team Work
    • Ten Characteristics of Highly Cohesive Teams
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 11 Interpersonal Skills
    • Introduction
    • Effective Interpersonal Skills
    • Negotiation Skill
    • Empathetic Listening
    • Social Skills
    • Assertive Skills
    • Multi-cultural Communication
    • Enhance your Interpersonal Skills
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 12 Motivating Yourself and Others
    • Motivation Explained
    • Internal Motivation
    • External Motivation
    • Motivating Yourself
    • Motivating Others
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 13 Interviewing Skills
    • Introduction
    • Question and Answers
    • Interview Structure
    • Evaluating an Interview
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 14 Decision-Making
    • Introduction
    • Meaning of Decision-Making
    • Decision-Making Process
    • Decision-Making Strategies
    • Decision-Making in Groups
    • Role of Creativity in the Process of   Decision-Making
    • Decision-Making Techniques in Groups
    • Brainstorming
    • Nominal Group Technique
    • Delphi Technique
    • Developing Effectiveness
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 15 Problem-Solving
    • Introduction
    • Meaning of Problem-Solving
    • Problem-Solving Procedure
    • Skills Required for Problem-Solving
    • Problem-Solving in Groups
    • Conclusion
  • Chapter 16 Negotiation Skills
    • Introduction
    • Effective Negotiation Techniques
    • Six Basic Negotiating Tools
    • Conclusion
Biographical note

Dr. D. Joseph Chandra is currently Head, Department of English, Loyola College and formerly Dean of Arts, Loyola College. He has 33 years of teaching experience at Loyola College and is also an accomplished Soft Skills trainer. He is a recognized research supervisor by the University of Madras for doctoral students in English studies. He has authored several books including Power Talk, Soft Skills for Personality Development, Classical to Contemporary Literary Theory, Applied Literary Criticism, News and Views, etc. He has also edited various journals and publications.

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