Programme on

 

GROOMING YOURSELF
Transforming Yourself into a Brand New Person

Monday to Saturday
September 13 to October 6, 2010 - 8.00 to 9.30 a.m.

 

Venue:

Torrent-AMA Management Centre,
Core-AMA Management House, AMA Complex,
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Marg, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015

 

Globalisation offers many challenges as well as opportunities. The world has become a global village. Capital Wanders in search of opportunities in a borderless world.
This unfolding new world order of 21st century requires globally benchmarked skills, capacities & competencies.
Functional capabilities in chosen area of profession have to be therefore internationally benchmarked. It is however equally important to address soft skills and grooming to remain relevant in modern times. Even very qualified and talented persons may not succeed if grooming is not ensured.
This programme is designed to address this very significant and vital aspect.
What is Grooming?
Grooming in this programme actually means “The Finishing School”. It refers to “Polishing and refining the personality of an individual in holistic fashion to project a cultivated image liked by all.”
For Whom?
This is a universal programme. However, Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs, Government Officials will find it very useful. Those dealing with high profile corporate or foreign audiences will be immensely benefitted. Even homemakers or students in higher education will find interesting.

 

Age : No bar More relevant for 18 years or above.

 

The Module : This is a Certificate programme

 

Highlights :

l 24 Sessions (normally completed in one month)
l Each session of 1 ½ hours
l Total no. of hours: 36
l Evening/morning sessions:- Monday to Saturday every week.

 

Session Plan (All sessions 1 ½ Hours)

 

1. Introduction, Icebreaking, Understanding the Programme
2. Understanding Grooming – the finishing school Concept:
l Who are you? – A profile of self and current status
l SWOT analysis of self.
l What do you want to project yourself as & why?
l The expectations (Self & Others)
l What are the missing gaps and interventions needed?
l Understanding Grooming from your point of view as well
as froms the point of view of persons/groups you deal with
3. Understanding the dimensions of Grooming
l Appearance including clothes, accessories, hair styling,
shoes etc.
l Body language, expressions, postures
l Etiquette, Manners, Courtesy, Habits
l Effective Communication Skills
l Personality & Confidence
l Spoken English (Review)
l Written English (Review)
l Reading & Listening Skills (Review)
l Overview of Grammar & Brushing up, Vocabulary
l Positive Attitude & Behaviour
l Leadership & Motivation
l Interpersonal Relationship
l Conflict Resolution, Stress Management,
Time Management
l General Knowledge & Awareness
4. Discussions on Appearance
5. Discussions & Practice – Body Language & Expressions
6. Discussions & Practice - Etiquette, Manners, Courtesy, Habits
7. Effective Communication Skills
8. Effective Communication Skills

9. Discussions & Understanding Personality & Confidence – Dealing with people/situations confidently
10. Spoken English: Concepts & Group Discussions
11. Spoken English: Group Discussion + Grammar & Vocabulary
12. Spoken English – Handling Official Meetings + Grammar & Vocabulary
13. Spoken English – Interviews & Public dealings, Telephonic conversations + Grammar & Vocabulary
14. Spoken English –Public Speaking/Debate + Grammar & Vocabulary
15. Spoken English – Public Speaking/Debate + Grammar & Vocabulary
16. Written English Communication
Letters/Proposals/Resumes/E-mails
17. Written English Communication
Letters/Proposals/Resume/E-mails
18. Reading Skills
19. Listening Skills
20. Positive Attitude & Behaviour
21. Interpersonal Relationship
22. Appreciation of Concepts – Leadership, Motivation, Working in teams, Conflict Resolution
Role efficiency, Stress Management, Time Management
23. Review – Action Plan
General knowledge will continue as a common running thread in all sessions.

 

Methodology : Participatory system will be followed. There will be multilateral discussions, case, and situation analysis.

 

Faculty : Mr. Amit Vasavada anchors this programme. He is the Chairman of Prasanna Foundation & President, Eco Systems Group. He is a renowned management thinker & trainer. He has also published a book titled “The Wisdom Tooth”. He has conducted 20 batches of Grooming programme at AMA with resounding success.

 

Library : AMA has an excellent facility. Participants will be able to refer to books, magazines & other material of interest.

 

Attendance: Minimum 80% attendance will be necessary to obtain certificate

Fee: Rs.2200/- per participant including Service Tax.
The cheque may please be drawn in the name of ‘Ahmedabad Management Association.’