Personality Development for Executives – Programme Overview
Leadership through Learning
Programme on Personality Development for Executives (Feb 16–18, 2026)
Administrative Staff College of India
Introduction
Self-awareness is fundamental to effective leadership, decision-making, and performance. It enables individuals to understand how their values, beliefs, and personal biases influence their perceptions and interactions. A high level of self-awareness empowers leaders to reassess initial judgments, adopt alternative approaches, and improve interpersonal effectiveness.
Stephen R. Covey, in his seminal work The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (1989), emphasised that our habits—often unconscious yet consistent—play a crucial role in shaping our effectiveness. By becoming aware of these habits, assumptions, and paradigms, individuals can take ownership of their behaviour, examine their perceptions objectively, and open themselves to feedback and continuous growth.
To effectively interpret and respond to the behaviour of others, it is essential first to understand ourselves—our values, beliefs, and motivations. Equally important is an awareness of how others perceive us and how this perception shapes their behaviour toward us.
In this context, personality assessment becomes critical in clinical and organisational environments. It supports case conceptualisation, intervention planning, and personal development efforts. Scientific approaches to personality measurement aim to quantify individual traits and behaviours, helping leaders understand emotional tendencies, motivations, attitudes, and interpersonal dynamics.
This programme equips participants with the knowledge and tools to enhance self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, and cultivate the interpersonal skills essential for leadership success.
Objectives
- Understand the key components of personality and their impact on leadership and executive effectiveness.
- Cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence for more informed decision-making.
- Enhance interpersonal communication and presentation skills to influence and inspire.
- Develop confidence and executive presence that commands respect and credibility.
- Learn effective stress management techniques for sustaining mental well-being in high-pressure roles.
- Build a personal leadership brand aligned with career aspirations and organisational values.
Content
- Day I: Understanding Personality – concepts, frameworks, and significance; introduction to personality assessments; preparing for and interpreting personality questionnaires.
- Day II: Emotional Intelligence and the Personality Toolkit – dimensions, leadership relevance, leveraging strengths, and addressing developmental areas.
- Day III: Applied Techniques for Personality Development – coaching, mentoring, and counselling; CBT; Transactional Analysis; NLP techniques for growth.
Methodology
The programme employs a blended, experiential learning methodology, combining psychometric assessments, case-based discussions, role plays, reflective exercises, peer feedback, and faculty-led workshops. This approach ensures both theoretical understanding and practical application, fostering holistic professional development.
Faculty
Prof. Swarnalatha Jagarlapudi
Prof. Swarnalatha is a distinguished academician and seasoned HR professional with over 36 years of experience across public and private sectors. She holds an MPhil in Industrial Psychology from TISS, Mumbai, and multiple postgraduate degrees in Applied Psychology, Criminal Law, Forensic Science, HR, International Business, Economics, Foreign Trade, and Mass Communication. She has led impactful leadership and organisational development programmes across Government, Banking, IT, Manufacturing, and Finance sectors.
Participant Profile
This programme is ideally suited for senior and mid-level executives from the private and public sectors, including government departments. It benefits HR professionals, corporate trainers, and individuals responsible for talent development, leadership coaching, and organisational transformation.
Venue
The programme is fully residential, and participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single occupancy rooms at the ASCI campus, Hyderabad. The college does not provide accommodation for family. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled.
Duration
The programme duration is 3 days (February 16–18, 2026). Participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.
Programme Fee
- Residential Fee: ₹43,700 + 18% GST per participant
- Non-Residential Fee: ₹37,700 + 18% GST per participant
- Foreign Participants: US $683 + applicable GST
- 10% discount for 3 or more participants from the same organisation (payment before February 13, 2026)
Programme Director
Prof. J. Swarnalatha
Email: [email protected]
Certificate of Participation
Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from the Administrative Staff College of India on successful completion of the programme.
