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ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE Vellore Institute of
Technology
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SELF UNDERSTANDING

• by
• G C VIJAYAKUMAR
• Training Manager
• Academic Staff College

November 17, 2006
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The Environment
ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE Vellore Institute of
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Negative environment
Changing environment
Past experiences
Determinism theory
Beware the Bullets!
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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- Dog eat dog . . . everyone fighting to get
ahead - No one appreciates your contributions -
Too much work . . . not enough help - Deadlines
are unrealistic - Longer hours . . . additional
work - Budget Constraints - Competition is eating
us alive - Poor management / direction - Job
insecurity
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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The only person who always likes change is a wet
baby!
Change
- Challenges our paradigm - Alters the way we
think - Makes life more difficult for a while -
Causes stress - Is an on-going fact of life
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Change
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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• GENETIC My Grandparents did it to me.
  (Inherited traits)
• PSYCHIC My Parents did it to me. (Upbringing)
• ENVIRONMENTAL My spouse, my boss, the company,
  the economy, etc.. is doing this to me.
  (surroundings)

Change
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Lifes Little Question
Are some people just born positive
thinkers . . . or is it their
CHOICE?
Change
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Choose the Right Luggage
Change
Dodge Bullets
Be Bulletproof
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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The Problem With Dodging Bullets
You ARE going to get hit!
Change
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Wear Bullet-proof Armor
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Bulletproof Armor comes from
SELF CHANGE
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
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Putting on the Armor
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
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How to Change Your Attitude
ATTITUDE
Changes happen personally from the INSIDE OUT!
ATTITUDE
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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So Accept RESPONSIBILITY
I am responsible . . . . . . for who I am
. . . for what I have . . . for what I do
ATTITUDE
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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TAKE CONTROL!
YOU
Ownership
Values
Mission
Discipline
ATTITUDE
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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How to Change Your Behaviour
BEHAVIOUR
Changes take true assessment, determination, and
discipline
BEHAVIOUR
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Choose Your Behaviour
REACTIVE
RESPONSIBLE
BEHAVIOUR
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Steps Toward Changing Behaviour
The New YOU!
BEHAVIOUR
4. Unconscious Competence
3. Conscious Competence
2. Conscious Incompetence
1. Unconscious Incompetence
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
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Influence your Environment
Add POSIIVE Behaviour
Replace OLD HABITS!

• Sprinkle some positive on the negatives.
• Focus on the good of each day.
• Stay out of the feeding frenzies.
• Say please and thank you.
• Practice EMPATHY.
• Evaluate YOUR behaviour.
• Never miss an opportunity.

4. Unconscious Competence
BEHAVIOUR
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
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Before transacting with anyone/business
associates, ask yourself three things

• 1. Is it possible/true?
• 2. Is it detrimental?
• 3. Is it required/necessary?
• Keep promises.
• Have a forgiving view of people.
• Keep an open mind with changes.
• Count to 100 if necessary.
• See criticism as opportunity to improve.
• Cultivate your sense of humour.

S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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Watch your definitions - they become
thoughts Watch your thoughts - they become
words Watch your words - they become
actions Watch your actions - they become
your destiny
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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The Choice is YOURS
With a Bad attitude you can
never have a positive day
With a Positive attitude you can never have a
bad day
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006
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UNDERSTAND YOURSELF
Choose POSIIVE Living
S E L F U N D E R S T A N D I N G - G C
Vijayakumar, Training Manager, ASC, VIT
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WISH YOU GREAT SUCCESS AS AN
ENTREPRENEUR!
THANK YOU
Goal Setting and Facing Challenges in a Business
Environment - G C Vijayakumar, Training Manager,
ASC, VIT
November 17, 2006