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Group DISCUSSION

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

• Extensive knowledge base related to


state, country and globe.
• Areas are politics,sports,science & trade
commerce, Industry and Technology,
MNC,etc.
• Analyze the social,economical issues
logistically .
• 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
crystallize
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
• Appropriate to the issue .
• Make original points &
support them by
substantial reasoning .
• Listen to the other
participants actively
&carefully.
• Whatever you say must be
with a logical
flow,&validate it with an
example as far as possible.
• Make only accurate
statements.
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
• Speak in favour.
• Don’t make fun of any participant even
if his arguments are funny.
Don`ts during group discussion

• Don’t engage yourself in sub-group


conversation.
• Don’t repeat and use irrelevant
materials.
• Addressing yourself to the examiner.
• Worrying about making some
grammatical mistakes, for your interest
the matter you put across are
important.
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.
• In case the criticism is flimsy,the same can be
pointed out politely.
• Maximize participation ; one must try to contribute
fully, vigorously & steadily throughout the
discussion.
• Show leadership ability: A group discussion also
evaluates your leadership qualities.
• Accept someone's point of view
• Praise the argument
Example: Remedial English
communication is necessary for college
students because they fail in
communication skill test.
Status of literacy of women , is
increased from 30% to 70% when
compared to past years, in employment
sectors organized ,in the IT & ITES field.
• Accept the contradicts view
• Express your argument with few facts,
cases, %,
Newspapers publications etc.
• Express without hurting others
feelings.
• Suggestions
• Never try to bluff.

• Practice group discussion with friends on


different subjects.

• Remember !speech is a powerful


weapon.
Topics of Importance frequently
discussed
• Is India Shining
• Mobile phones / Internet – a boon or nuisance
• Students focusing on software industry-good or
bad
• Child marriage
• India 2020
• Daughters are more caring than sons
• Influence of western culture in Indian
Universities
• Influence of computers in medical sciences
Evaluation Components
 During a GD employers evaluate
potential for leadership and ability to
work in a team.
 The four components generally
evaluated in a group discussion are:
 Knowledge
 Communication skills
 Group behaviour
 Leadership potential
Communication Skills
Candidate assessed in terms of:

• 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?

•How good you are at communication with others.


•How you behave and interact with group.
•How open minded are you.
•Your listening skill.
•How you put forward your views.
•Your leadership and decision making skills.
•Your analysis skill and subject knowledge.
•Problem solving and critical thinking skill.
•Your attitude and confidence.

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