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Group Discussion

Group discussions involve 8-10 interactive participants discussing a topic for 20-25 minutes. They help share ideas and solve problems, and are often used for recruitment and admissions. Successful discussions require agreement on goals, cooperation, and equitable participation. Qualities like knowledge, reasoning, communication skills, and leadership are important. Leaders take initiative, give direction, and ensure all contribute while following strategies for effective oral communication.

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Group Discussion

Group discussions involve 8-10 interactive participants discussing a topic for 20-25 minutes. They help share ideas and solve problems, and are often used for recruitment and admissions. Successful discussions require agreement on goals, cooperation, and equitable participation. Qualities like knowledge, reasoning, communication skills, and leadership are important. Leaders take initiative, give direction, and ensure all contribute while following strategies for effective oral communication.

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GROUP DISCUSSION

Form of group communication often involving


8-10 people
Interactive oral process
Two-way communication
Purposeful & goal-oriented e.g finding a
solution
Systematic & structured
Time allotted 20-25 mins

IMPORTANCE OF GDS

Helps to share information / ideas


Helps to understand a subject more deeply
Helps to improve ones ability to think
critically
Helps to solve a particular problem
Most common method used to recruit staff /
admit students to a particular course / prog.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL GDS

Agreement on Group Goals/topic of


discussion
Goal Oriented / focused interaction
Cooperative & friendly atmosphere
Use of effective communication techniques
Equitable distribution of participation
Shared leadership

QUALITIES LOOKED FOR IN GDS

Domain / subject / topic knowledge


Reasoning ability / justification
Listening & comprehension skills
Oral communication skills like:
Appropriateness of language
Clarity of expression with clear articulation
Use of non-verbal communication
Leadership skills & team management
Flexibile approach
Convincing ability

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Taking initiative: initiate the proceedings of


discussion; creating an easy atmosphere; clarify
points when required; summarising; providing
conclusion
Ability to give direction
Analytical ability : analysing concepts, ideas, facts
Assertiveness
Self-confidence
Objectivity: being impartial
Motivating all members
Persuading: persuade other members
Team managemnent skills: co-operation,
consideration, co-ordination, conflict
management, negotiation

STRATEGIES FOR GDS

Getting the GD started / providing an


introduction
Keep It (points) Short & Simple
Make even contributions
Make periodical conclusions
Follow the principles of oral communication
Provide opportunities for others to speak
Effecting closure

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS : YOUR ROLES

Topic analysis : what is the topic/issue? What do I


know about it? Does it require any opinion? What
will be my stand? What facts & figures are
required?
Giving & asking for opinions / information
Supporting/justifying opinions
strong-I have no doubt that
neutral I think that .
tentative It appears to me .
Procedure facilitator like noting things down
Cont

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Making & requesting suggestions


strong There is no other way
neutral I suggest that
tentative One alternative could be
Agreeing & disagreeing : strong & neutral
Maintain eye contact
Give patient / attentive listening
Use non-verbal gestures to indicate
participation

SOME DONTS

Speak loudly / shout on somebody


Criticise / accuse / charge other members
Uncontrolled gestures
Swing legs while sitting
Sudden speaking in between need to
attract attention first
Being non-participant
Casual approach

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