The document discusses static versus dynamic identities. A static identity is defined by past qualifications and achievements, while a dynamic identity is defined by one's potential and willingness to learn and contribute to others. The document analyzes three individuals - a peon, teacher, and bus conductor - and determines that the peon has a dynamic identity because he helps others despite limitations, while the bus conductor has a static identity because he is unhelpful. Overall, the document advocates embracing a dynamic identity focused on continued growth and contribution over a static identity defined by past accomplishments.

1. “The Contributor’s Identity”
Prepared By:- Dasani Yash R (Assi. Prof.)
Civil Engineering Department, DRVRGCET 1

2. ContributorIdentity
“who am I?”
 Non-contributors and Contributorsdefine themselves
differently.
 Contributors choose
‘DynamicIdentity’.
 Non-Contributors have
‘Static Identity’.
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3. StaticIdentity
Non-contributors usually define themselves in
termsof:-
What they have acquired in life (e.g.
qualifications, position, Years of experience, etc.)
Thisis a static identity, based on your past glories or
past failures. This static identity leaves you trapped
inhistory
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4. Traits of a Static Person: Qualifications
andAwards
Only thinks about
himself and his
personal goals or
achievements.
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5. Power and Position
Boastful about his
power and position,
using his power and
position only for
himself.
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6. Past Achievement
Pride for his past
achievement and hence
losing focus on his / her
current goals.
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7. Knowledge Gained
Bounded by the
knowledge gained by
him.
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8. Dynamic Person
 Contributors define themselves intermsof:-
 What they will become or accomplish (e.g. capacity to
deliver, commitment and ownership of the
organization’s purpose, etc.). This is a dynamic identity
based on your “being” and “becoming”.
 Suchan identitylets you choose to livea better future.
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9. Traitsof aDynamic Person
The difference Icanmake to the world
Acts responsible not
only towards him, but
also to the people
around him.
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10. TheresponsibilityI carry
 He is the one to
make the difference
to the world with his
power or knowledge.
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11. My future potential for
contribution
Not proud about
his glories and
looks for further
achievements.
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12. Willingness to learn and grow.
Having willingness
to learn andgrow.
 Not restricted to
any boundaries.
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13. Personality
Dynamic
Identity
Static
Identity
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Broad Minded.
Aim oriented.
Unlimited Goals.
Interest in the other affairs
other then their goals.
Always ready to help , serve as
share their knowledge and whatever
power they possessed.
Conservative.
Self Center.
Limited to Goals.
Self Oriented.
No interest in theother affairs
other then their goals.
Not helpful toothers.
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14. Personswe observe
 A Peon (named -
X)
 A Teacher (named-
Y)
 A Bus-conductor
(named -Z)
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15.  Person X –
thepeon:
 Limited
knowledge
and skills.
 Takes pride
in his work
and helps
the people
around
him.
Observations:
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16.  StaticBehaviors:
 Not willing to
workmore than
the office
hours.
 Dynamic Behaviors:
 Although his
qualifications are
limited, he takes
pride in hiswork.
 Always ready to
help the people
around him.
 Willingnessto dothe
work other than the
work assigned to
him.
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17.  Person Y–theteacher:
Extensive knowledge and
skills.
Being punctual.
Unable to devote sufficient
time tothe students.
Has a vision for the college’s
growth and takes steps in
order to improve the
college’s reputation.
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18.  Static Behaviors:
 Unable to devote
time to the
students, hence
not able to help
them out.
 Proud about
the knowledge
gained.
 Dynamic Behaviors:
 Punctual about the
work.
 Looks for the
betterment of the
organization.
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19.  Person Z – the bus-
conductor:
 Performs his assigned
duties for the sake of
doing it.
 Asks for change from
the passengers, even
when he has one.
 Not willingto
help thepeople.
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20.  StaticBehaviors:
 Zdoesnot offer his
reserved seat to the
needy ones (eg. Toold
aged people).
 Not helping people,
even when hecould
have.
 Dynamic Behaviors:20
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21. Conclusions:
 Xhas a dynamic identity.
 We learnt that, even though you work for a limited
period, workefficiently.
 Help out the people around you and make the
difference.
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22.  Y has a dynamic identity:
 We learn how to impart the knowledge possessed
by one to the others.
 Devote time to the people to whom you can help.
 Contribute not only to yourself but also to the
institution anditswelfare.
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23.  Z has a static identity:
 His unhelpful behavior creates inconvenience to
the passengers on the bus.
 If you are in possession of some authority or power,
help the people around you.
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24. Questions and Answers regarding
three persons
1. About qualificationsand awards?
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25. Answers:-
 Person X - I would do my best in my field even
though Iam not welleducated.
 Person Y - I have completed my education by
getting Masters Degree and I will try my best
output toinstitute.
 Person Z - I am fed up of my job, doing just for the
sake of doingit.
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26. 2. About Power and Position?
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27. Answers:-
 Person X- Iwould liketo obey all given orders &
follow them &Iwould like to be advised.
 Person Y - I will find out the best solutions for the
problems but as per my time convenience and
concern all regarding any worthy advice.
 Person Z -I would not like anyone to advice me, I can
take my decisions on my own without anyone’s help.
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28. 3. Regarding helping to others?
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29. Answers:-
 Person X- I’m focused on my goal and would
concentrate my work and also help others.
 Person Y - Help!!! I’ll take time to help you in your
work but not if Iamvery busy.
 Person Z - Why should I help you and waste my time
rather I’d do some other work.
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30. Static Identity
versus
Dynamic Identity
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31. StaticIdentity
 A Teacher who
feels..
…I got prestigious award of
best teacher fromCM.
DynamicIdentity
 A Teacher who
feels..
…I have to make sure
that all the student of
myclass get pass with
flying marks.
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32. StaticIdentity
 The Commanding
Officer of troops of
army whofeels…
…I am the
commander of
thousands of soldier.
DynamicIdentity
 TheCommanding
Officer of troops of
army whofeels..
…Being the
commander of
troops, Ihavethe
responsibility to look
afterwelfare of my
troops and to guard
the nation.
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33. StaticIdentity
 TheSoftware
Engineerwho
feels…
…15 years back, I
got a gold medal in
my subject. I have
developed many
softwareand have
nothing to achieve
now.
DynamicIdentity
 The Software
Engineerwho
feels…
…I lovedeveloping
software and still have
to learn many
upcoming
technologies for
developing new
software.
E.g. SteveJobs
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34. StaticIdentity
 A Cricketer with over
15years of experience
who feels…
…I have manyyears of
experience playing at
International level.
What can a youngster
teach me about the
game?
E.g.Vinod kambli
DynamicIdentity
 A Cricketer with over
15 years ofexperience
who feels…
…playing at International
level taught me that it is
difficult tosurvive in the
team unless and until I
learn new techniques
from promising youngsters
of the team.
E.g. SachinTendulkar
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