Group discussion

Topics
 Definition of Group Discussion
 Group Discussion
 Why do we have GD?
 Why GD should be the 1st
criterion for selection?
 Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
 Benefits in Group Discussion
 Salient features
 Do’s and Don’ts in Group Discussion
 Important points in Group Discussion
 Accept criticism
 Methods & Techniques of GD
 Conclusion

DefiniTion of Group Discussion
 Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students
personality.
 It is both a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to
judge the worthiness of the student and his appropriateness
for the job.

Group Discussion
 The term suggests a discussion among a group of persons.
 The group will have 8 & 12 members who will express their
views freely, frankly in a friendly manner, on a topic of current
issue.
 Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes , the abilities of the
members of the group is measured.

Why Do We have GD?
 It helps you to understand a subject more deeply
 Improves your ability to think critically
 Helps in problem solving
 Gives you the chance to hear other student’s ideas
 It improves your listening skills & communication
skills
 Increases your confidence in speaking towards public
 It can change your attitude

Why GD shoulD be the first criteria
for selectinG professionals?
The answer is every professionals
require communication with different
people like team members, managers
& customers. So interpersonal skill is
very important.

MakinG GooD iMpression While
speakinG in MeetinGs or intervieWs

prerequisites of a Group
Discussion
 Topics given by panelists
 Planning and preparation
 Knowledge with self-confidence
 Communication skills/ power of speech
 Presentation
 Body Language and personal appearance
 Being calm and cool
 Listening skills
 Co-operation

benefits in Group Discussion
 Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
 Expansion of knowledge
 Understanding of your strength and weakness.
 Your true personality is revealed and qualities of
leadership is crystallized

benefits of Group Discussion
 provides chance to Expose
 Language skills
 Academic knowledge
 Leadership skills
 people handling skills
 Team work
 General knowledge

Salient featureS of G.D
Topic may be given to judge your public
speaking talent.
Discussion revolves around a specific
subject.
The examiner does not interfere once he
announced the topic.
Maintain cordiality and free expression of
thought and opinion.

Do`S in Group DiScuSSion
 Keep eye contact while speaking
 Initiate the GD
 Allow others to speak
 Speak clearly & confidently
 Make sure to bring the discussion on track
 Positive attitude
 Speak sensibly
 Listen carefully to others

Do`S in Group DiScuSSion
 Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.
 Be considerate to the feelings of the others.
 Try to get your turn.
 Be an active and dynamic participant by listening.
 Talk with confidence and self-assurance.

Don'tS DurinG Group DiScuSSion
 Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D
 Interrupting another participant before his
arguments are over
 Don’t be too aggressive with any if you are
disagreeing with someone
 Changed opinions
 Don’t make fun of any participant even if his
arguments are funny.

important pointS in Group DiScuSSion
 Be assertive: An assertive person is direct , honest
careful about not hurting others ‘self-respect’.
 A patient listener: listening to another person is one
way of showing appreciation.
 Right language : Words can make friends & right
words at the right time make the best results.
 Be analytical and fact-oriented : It is necessary to make
relevant points which can be supported with facts and
analyzed logically.

Accept criticism
 If any member of the group criticizes or disapproves
a point, it is unwise to get upset or react sharply.
 Maximize participation ; one must try to contribute
fully, vigorously & steadily throughout the discussion.
 Show leadership ability: A group discussion also
evaluates your leadership qualities.

metHODs OF GD
Majority wins scheme
Truth wins scheme
2-3rd
Majority scheme
1st
shift Rule
Status-quo Rule

TECHNIQUES OF GD MAKING
Delphie Technique
Nominal Group Technique
Brainstorming
Dialectic Decision Methods
Decision Tree

cOnclusiOn
 The GD primarily evaluates participants ability to
interact in a group
 The success of a candidate will be evaluated on
his/her following traits:
 Initiative, group dynamics, analytical& problem
solving ability, communication & presentation skills,
personality & attitude, leadership & interactive skills.
 Following all these you can crack the GD & grab the
attention of others.

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