Group Discussion1
Group Discussion1
Group Discussion1
Topics
• Definition of Group Discussion
• Group Discussion
• 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
• Suggestion
• Topics of importance frequently discussed
Group discussion is the first criteria
for screening the candidates for face-
to-face interviews.
Why Group Discussion????
• First thing Group Discussion is used
for mass elimination! And second
thing group discussion selection
criteria’s are based on actual
company requirements.
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.
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
Prerequisites of a Group
Discussion
• Active listening
• Clarity of thought and expression
• Apt language
• Appropriateness of body language
• Lucidity (Easily Understandable lang)
• Tone: Quality or character of the voice
expression a particular feeling or mood
• Voice: Power of speech
• Articulation: Act of speaking or
expressing an idea in words
• Fluency: Speaking or writing in an
easy, flowing style
• Modulation: Variations in rate, tone, or
volume of voice
• Good delivery: The ideas expressed
fluently in the right voice, right tone,
and right articulation.
• It isn’t sufficient to have ideas. They have to
be expressed effectively.
Apt Language
o Fluency and accuracy in use of
language free from grammatical
errors.
o Directly, clearly and precisely put
ideas in a organized fashion.
o Simplicity and unambigusity
o Using too much of jargon or high-
sounding words or ambiguous
expressions may project as a show-
off and may not endear to group
members.
Effective Use of Body
Language
Looking attentively at the speaker and
nodding
While speaking, ensuring no one is
ignored. Looking at everybody.
Avoiding overt gestures
Avoiding pointing out fingers
Avoiding monotonous posture by shifting
slightly in the chair or placing arm on the
back of your chair
Not showing interest or dislike in the
topic.
Even if one does not like the topic he
should try to develop interest and reveal
interest and enthusiasm through
appropriate facial expression.
Group Behaviour ( Team
Spirit)
• group behaviour is reflected in ability to
interact with other members of the group
on brief acquaintance.
• Emotional maturity and balance
promotes good interpersonal
relationships. One is expected to be
more people centric and less ego
centric.
• Remaining objective, empathetic, and
non-threatening, and behaving maturely
as a good team player
Essence
Consistency participation
Keenness in listening and observing
Time sharing and orderly conduct
Ability to handle turbulent situations
Ability to cut excessively exuberant
participants down to size
Ability to dominate the proceedings
without bullying others
Avoiding personal comments
Leadership Skills
o The success of any team depends to a
large extent, on its leader.
o The candidate who possesses both
functional ability and coordinating ability
would emerge as the leader.
o Functional ability involves knowledge,
mental and physical energy, emotional
stability, objectivity, communication skill,
integrity and emotional intelligence
Dos
Sitting comfortably Keeping track of
Listening to topic time
Organizing ideas Sharing time fairly
Speaking at the earliest Maintaining eye
Identifying supporters/ contact
opponents Taking notes
Aiming for
summary if needed
Don’ts
Moving excessively
Being in a hurry
Being silent Throwing all ideas at one
Dominating shot
vocally/physically Speaking fast
Assuming role of Digressing
chairman Indulging in ill conversation
Introducing topic Paying attention to bull
Taking extreme stance dozers
Looking at faculty Using slang
Getting emotional
What skills are judged in group
discussion?