2. The “BRIDGE” to apollo Tyres:
1. .2
ME ME & YOU
BRIDGE
ME & SPECIFIC
ME & OTHERS
SITUATIONS
4. .3

3. ME & YOU ME & OTHERS
SKILLS I NEED TO RELATE SKILLS I NEED TO RELATE
EFFECTIVELY TO YOU EFFECTIVELY TO OTHERS
ME
SKILLS THAT I NEED TO MANAGE
AND GROW
ME & SPECIFIC
SITUATIONS
SKILLS I NEED IN THE COMMUNITY
SKILLS I NEED AT LEISURE
SKILLS I NEED AT HOME
SKILLS I NEED AT WORK
SKILLS I NEED FOR MY EDUCATION

4. “ ME “
Highlighting the various skills that you need to
Manage and Grow :
COPING WITH WHAT DEFINES
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
TRANSITION ME
EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING TIME BASIC
& PROACTIVENESS MANAGEMENT NUMERACY
INTRESTS, VALUES THINK & TIME GOAL
AND BELIEFS SOLVE MANAGEMENT SETTING
MANAGING NEGATIVE PHYSICAL WELLBEING &
EMOTIONS & STRESS MANAGING MY SEXUALITY

5. Reading & Writing Skills
What is the Reading ????
- Decode, decipher, and identify the words in print.
- Articulate, speak, and pronounce the words in print.
- Understand, interpret, and sense the meaning of the
words/texts in print.
Four important Reading
Techniques:
1. SKIMMING – reading quickly to get the gist of the text.
2. SCANNING – Reading for specific information.
3. INTENSIVE READING – Approaching the text with the
close guidance of a tutor through the task that forces the
students to pay attention.
4. EXTENSIVE READING – Also called reading for fluency
where it involves reading in quantity without bothering to
check new word or structure.

6. Reason :
Sub-Vocalization
Reading ability of a common man
130 words per minute
Don’t’s :
1.Stop reading word by word
2.Stop pronouncing words silently
Do’s :
1. Concentrate on BLOCKs of words rather than single
word.
2. Minimize time spent on each Block
3. Reduce the frequency of moving your eyes
backwards to cover the previous block

7. What is Writing???
Firstly, the term writing has been defined by the Oxford
dictionary as the activity or skill of marking coherent
words on paper and composing text
Importance of Writing –
Basic Skills
Means of communication
30% of our work is accomplished through written
communication
Essential for achieving career and business goals

8. Importance of Writing for an
Individual –
1. EXPRESSION : Writing is one of the important ways of expressing your
thoughts, and communicating ideas and views to others
2. JUDGMENT OF A PERSON : Often, a person is judged by the quality of writing,
he/she possesses
3. FLEXIBILITY AND MATURITY : practice will make you more mature as a writer,
because you gradually start putting yourself into the shoes of the reader, and
express accordingly
4. ABILITY TO EXPLAIN : When we write something, there is a tendency to read
the content over and over, for possible errors or mistakes. By doing this, we
thoroughly understand what we have written.
5. SERVES AS A RECORD : Writing skills are important to write our ideas and
experiences for future references
6. COMMUNICATION : The following areas will throw light on writing as a form of
communication
1. Business
2. Education
3. Career Planning
4. Job Planning

9. Basic Numeracy
Numeracy is defined as the ability to reason and to
apply simple numerical concept’s. Basic numeracy
skills consist of comprehending fundamental
mathematics like addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division
Few Interesting
Numeracy tips :
Take the original number and
imagine a space between the two
digits (in this example we will use
The 11 Times Trick
52:
We all know the trick when
5_2
multiplying by ten – add 0 to the
Now add the two numbers together
end of the number, but did you
and put them in the middle:
know there is an equally easy
5_(5+2)_2
trick for multiplying a two digit
number by 11? This is it: That is it – you have the answer:
572.

10. Quick Square 252 = (2x(2+1)) & 25
If you need to square a 2 digit 2x3=6
number ending in 5, you can do so 625
very easily with this trick. Mulitply
the first digit by itself + 1, and put 2943.5 (fractional number (ignore
25 on the end. That is all! remainder, add 5)
29435
Tough Multiplication 32 x 125, is the same as:
If you have a large number to 16 x 250 is the same as:
multiply and one of the numbers 8 x 500 is the same as:
is even, you can easily subdivide 4 x 1000 = 4,000
to get to the answer:
Multiply by 12: Multiply by 10 and add
twice the original number.
Multiply by 13: Multiply by 3 and add
Assorted Multiplication Rules 10 times original number.
Multiply by 14: Multiply by 7 and then
multiply by 2
Multiply by 15: Multiply by 10 and add
5 times the original number, as above.

11. Think and Solve
"Problems are the price you pay for progress.“
-Branch Rickey
There is no way to avoid a problem, the only power you
have over it, is the attitude towards it...
Do you feel that you have to rush to find a solution as quick
as possible to any problem you are facing?
... Are you most of the time feeling frustrated and angry
that you don't have any control over a situation?
... Do you think that you hit a brick wall as soon as facing a
challenge?

12. 5 Easy Steps Here For You –
Step back and take a break
Get an outside perspective
Break a large problem into smaller parts
There is usually more than one solution
to a problem.
Get it written on the paper. .

13. Time Management
It is a set of principles, practices, skills,
tools and systems that help you use your
time to accomplish what you want
1. Cannot store or save time for later use.
2. Wise time management can help you find the
time for what you desire to do or need to do
3. By planning your time wisely, you will have
more time to do more things
4. Time management will help you set up your
priorities
5. Time management helps you make conscious
choices, so you can spend more of your time
doing things that are important and valuable
to you
6. You become more productive using improved
time management skills and tools

14. Few Time Management tools…
1. Use task lists and a calendar to manage office,
family, and social responsibilities
2. Understand the difference between important
and urgent.
3. Work with your natural rhythm, not against it
4. Accept that you just can't do everything
5. Take care of yourself by paying attention to your
physical, emotional and financial health

15. Needs
 Needs are a kind of natural mental
programming that motivates us into
action.
 Our basic needs must be satisfied
first.
 Needs are important in choosing a
career

16. Maslows Hierarchy of Needs –

17. Interests
Interests are those things
which you really enjoy.
Interests should be an
integral part of career
planning.
Trying to be interested in
everything is a waste of
time.

18. Values
Values are those things
which you believe to be
important and
meaningful.
Your values and
revealed your interests
and beliefs reveal your
values.

19. Beliefs
Belief is the mental
attitude that some
proposition is true rather
than false,
Beliefs are basically
assumptions we make
about the world and our
values stem from those
beliefs.

20. Positive Attitude
Attitude is the way we see things
mentally.
It is the way we communicate our
mood to others.
Developing a positive attitude is
an art and it is very beneficial.

21. Coping with transitions
Transitions are life’s way of asking us to
reexamine our present way of being
Forces us to make changes to our existing
life. And with change, comes resistance
Closes one chapter of our life, and starts a
new one, putting us in a new place and
direction .
Often a very difficult adjustment as we
endure intense feelings of fear, doubt, and
uncertainty

22. Goal Setting
Goals are dreams converted
into action plans with
specified time limits.
If you fail to plan, you are
planning to fail.

24. Decision Making
Decision making is a process which involves careful consideration.
Obstacles in Decision-making:
Fear of
failure
Lack of
confidence Social
pressure
Attaching age,
caste and sex Fear of
stereo types change
to yourself

25. Proactiveness
There was once a grasshopper who loved life. He spent his
time lazing in the sun, eating when he wanted to, sleeping
when he wanted to, generally enjoying himself all the
time. He lived like he did not have a care in the world.
One day as he was sun-bathing, he saw an ant pushing a
bread crumb across the ground. The grasshopper
asked, "Hey brother! What are you doing?" The ant
replied, "I am gathering food for the winter while the
weather is still warm. Once winter sets in, I am going to
stay home and just eat from my stock of food." The
grasshopper made fun of the ant's dull life and went on
sun bathing saying, "There's enough time for such boring
work. You should take time to have fun like me." Soon the
summer passed and the winter started to set in.As the
weather became colder, it became harder for the
grasshopper to get out. However, he soon started to feel
hungry. He decided to brave the weather and find himself
some food.
When he stepped out, everything was covered with snow
and he could not find anything to eat. He continued to
search for food everyday. He did not find anything.

26. Coping with Negative Emotions & Stress
Life is a series of challenges,
whether we like it or not
Keep calm when you are facing
challenge.
Two major problems in our life:
Fear and Stress.

27. Physical Well-Being
Equipped to deal with the challenges of
everyday life, fight off illnesses and function
well.
Unhealthy body can mean an unhealthy
lifestyle, resulting in constant
tiredness, sluggishness
Good physical health is something
achievable by everyone, no matter what the
starting point

28. Personal Hygiene & Grooming
Healthy grooming habits
Showering or bathing to be clean and fresh.
 Shampooing to clean your hair
 Using deodorant to control body odour.
 Wearing clean clothes.
 Wearing suitable clothes befitting the occasion.
 Brushing your teeth to control bad breath

29. Managing my sexuality
Be a man – make real decisions, put your
relationships second,
Be willing to fail, be confident,
Express love actively, face your fears, accept
responsibilities.
Behave like a man –Walk with your head held
high up, have eye contact while talking with the
opposite sex, sit up with a good posture, walk
confident, Do not make crying a habit, shake
hands with confidence
Dress like a man – Avoid wearing girly colors like
pink and light green, Nail Polish are for women so
is Mehendi, do not grow your nails, Cut your hair
Neatly-Long hair are for women, Use men
deodarant, Do not use women facial products.

30. “ ME AND YOU “
Highlighting the skills I need to relate effectively to
you
COMMUNICATION
GIVE AND TAKE
RELATIONSHIP
CONFLICT
MANAGEMENT

31. Efficient Communication
In the information age, we have to send, receive, and process huge
numbers of messages every day. But effective communication is
about more than just exchanging information. Effective
communication requires you to also understand the emotion behind
the information
GOOD LISTENING FOR EMOTIONAL
NON-VERBAL
EFFECTIVE AWARENESS FOR
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION
• Make the speaker • Practice observing • Understand and
feel heard and people empathize
understood • Be aware of • Underatnd whats
• Create an individual Differences troubling you
environment where • Look at non-verbal • Communicate clearly
everyone feels safe communication as a
and effectively
• Save time and relieve group
• Build strong, trusting
negative emotions and rewarding
relationship

32. Give And Get Help
If all of your decisions are based on a closed off view of the world
that revolves around your sole needs, wants, thoughts and
emotions then you can pretty much assume that your energy is
actually closing you off from life, rather than inviting it in.
“selfless effort that we put forth to help someone or teach him or her
something new actually opens our person door to the world around us”
stop looking inward and start sharing outward
amazing things will come to your life because
you are opening yourself up for even more
positive energy to come flowing in.
giving to share, giving to teach or giving to
improve IS THE KEY TO A HAPPY LIFE

33. Feedback
Feedback may be the single, most useful factor in self-
development. Feedback lets us know whether or not our
behavior, knowledge, skills or communication is
achieving intended outcomes
Avoid generalisations, vague or ambiguous descriptions.
Offer specific examples
Acknowledge emotional responses, allow ventilation but
don’t get side tracked.
Critique only actions within a person’s control but
encourage them to take responsibility
Develop improvement strategies. Ideally, you will elicit
these during the discussion and provide suggestions when
needed.
Ensure that a plan of action is agreed and follow-up to
review results

34. Recognize the value of feedback
Accept your emotions but avoid overreacting and
defer overt responses
Avoid defensive behavior such as
denial, rationalization or blaming others. Excuses
ease the pain but they are also disempowering and
can lead to feelings of victimization and helplessness
Discuss strategies that will enable you to achieve
desired outcomes
Act on your plan and provide feedback about the
results to anyone considerate enough to have
provided input
Remember, someone once said: “There’s no such
thing as mistakes – only learning opportunities”

35. Managing Conflicts
While conflict is inevitable, it need not ruin your
workday or cause unbearable stress. Try the below
Conflict resolution tips.
1. Be Specific in formulating your complaints
2. Resist the temtation to involve yourself in
conflicts that do not directly involve you.
3. Try to depersonalize conflicts instead of “me vs
you” make it “we vs the problem”
4. Be open and listen to others problems.
5. Don’t always involve your superiors in conflict
resolutions.
6. Limit your complaints to those directly involved
in the problem.
7. Consider a mediator if the problem gets out of
hand.
8. Its not always about you, your co-worker might
be having a bad day too

36. “ ME AND OTHERS “
Highlighting the skills I need to relate effectively to others
ASSERTIVENESS
EXPRESSING
FEELINGS
INFLUENCING
PEOPLE
STRENGTH
BUILDING

37. Assertiveness
Assertiveness means standing up for your personal
rights - expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in
direct, honest and appropriate ways." It is important
to note also that "By being assertive we should
always respect the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of
other people”
One: Decide what really matters to you
Two: Stop tolerating obstacles to your goals
Three: Ask for what you want
Four: Set personal boundaries
Five: The “Go for it” Mentality

38. Expressing Feelings
Workplace emotions are very often ignored in the
interests of remaining professional, but keeping your
feelings hidden can only make them worse. When
repressed, feelings can grow and cause more
problems than if they were addressed at the onset,
when they tend to be smaller
How to Express Feeling????
Identify what feelings are bothering you
about a situation
Arrange to meet with your coworker for a
discussion
Be honest, direct and specific when
expressing your feelings

39. Assess if you are feeling dislike for a coworker. Managing
Specific
Emotions…
Recognize your worry and nervousness. Try to
disconnect yourself from the anxiety producing
things in the office such as the office gossips
Recognize if you are feeling frustrated or
irritated. This is usually accompanied by a
feeling of entrapment
Determine if you are feeling anger. Learn to
recognize your early signs of anger and act to
stop your anger in its early stages
Recognize if you are feeling disappointed in your
job. Assess your attitude towards your work to see if
you can change the way you feel about your job

40. Influencing People
Never forget that credibility counts
Pay attention to your appearance
Share interests and attention
A person’s name is the sweetest and most
important sound in any language.
Know your audience
Identify Win-Win outcomes.
Importance of Thank You
Be nice to everyone
Live what you preach

41. Building Strength in
Self and Others
EVERY single person has strengths.
Take sincere notice and interest
Acknowledge the strength, the interest, the attribute.
Encourage the pursuit of the area of strength
Support their engagement in it and with it
Help them expand their vision.
“We can all be a coach to one another
helping to bring out and maximize our
strengths and talents. “

42. “ ME AND SPECIFIC SITUATIONS “
Highlighting the skills I need for my education
5 Tips in choosing a course
for the future –
What subjects am I good at?
What can I see myself enjoying for the next four
years.?
Is this a course I really want to do, or am I following
other students in my year group?
Is this course relevant to a career I might want to
follow in the future?
Should I be looking at a course which leads to
a professional qualification?

43. How to study while
working???
Plan your work well
Make good use of any time which might
otherwise be wasted time
Remember to get the balance right
Remind yourself constantly of what doing the
study will mean for you.
If you can, tell your boss what you're doing.
Make good use of the careers service in your
organization.
Be prepared to say no to requests you'd
normally take on either at home or at work

44. Highlighting the skills I need at work
Tips to keep your Job
–
Do Your Job Well
Develop Yourself Professionally
Maintain Good Relationships
Try and Make the Job Work
Be a Team Player
Don't Complain and offer to help
Be positive

45. Work-Life Balance
5 tips for Work-Life
Balance -
Get Moving – Start Exercising
Remember little relaxation goes a long way.
Rethink your errands. – see if you can
outsource your certain works
Build downtime into your schedule – Plan
and Execute
Drop time on Non-value adding activities .

46. How do I enjoy my work and
meet demands –
Tips to enjoy work and do it
sincerely –
Get motivated to face the day
Keep your work in perspective
You are more than your work
Plan your time and create a to-do list
Be clear about what’s expected of you
Have regular breaks
Review your day before you leave for home
Switch off once you leave work

47. Highlighting the skills I need at home
Lifestyle
A life style is the way a person
lives.
This includes patterns of social
relations, conception,
entertainment and dress.
It is necessary to understand
various lifestyles

48. How to maintain a home
Make cleaning a habit– take 15 minutes for
cleaning
Make sure you have a dustbin
Clean during commercial Breaks
Set rules in your house so that everyone pitches
in
Reduce your energy bills
Keep your flooring clean
Maintenance of your property is must.

49. How to live with
Roommates
Ground rules for roommates
Have monthly house meeting
Common areas of roommates conflicts
- social lives
- Boundaries
- Noise
What issues should you talk about with Roommates
- socializing
- borrowing music, books, clothes
- cleaning up garbage, room itself
- keeping it as quiet or noisy as appropriate
“How’s it going” conversation can save the day

50. Highlighting the skills I need at
Liesure
Leisure is the free time one gets in the course
of the day or after the work for the day is over
all work and no play makes you dull
Why
Leisure???
Leisure provides rest and relaxation to our
mind and body
Types of leisure
time activities –
Hobbies like blogging, cooking,
photography
Window shopping
Walk in the park
Watching movies, listening to
music

51. Highlighting the skills I need in the
community
Developing social awareness
Consider the needs of individuals and groups.
Examine your role in conflicts.
Educate yourself on social issues
Increase your sensitivity to social justice and harmony.
Step out of your comfort zone to experience unfamiliar groups
Commit to a social awareness plan
Ask others to support your efforts to become more socially aware

52. How to use my Public Facility
Public Facilities are provided so that we
benefit out of it.
Think of each facility as a privilege and use
it appropriately
Do not misuse any of the public
facility, Doing so only makes us the looser.
Make sure you maintain and use such
facilities as though they were your own.
“Always remember, No single person has a right over
a public facility, It is for everyone’s benefits and all of
us are owners”

53. Contact Information
BuildHr
Management Consultants Private Limited
3A/8, Thaangal Ulvai Street,
Virugambakkam, Chennai 600092
Land line: 044 – 42016776
Web: www.buildhr.co.in
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Mobile: 9176628233
yogitaln@buildhr.co.in
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Mobile: 9176711312
Lakshminarayan.nj@buildhr.co.in