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Group Discussion

This document provides information and tips for participating in group discussions. It discusses that a group is made up of 3 or more people who interact and learn from each other. Group discussions allow members to communicate, exchange ideas, and learn. Both informal and formal group discussions involve freely expressing views and agreeing or disagreeing with others. Employers use group discussions to evaluate candidates' ability to work in a team and communicate. The document provides dos and don'ts for participating effectively in group discussions.

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Group Discussion

This document provides information and tips for participating in group discussions. It discusses that a group is made up of 3 or more people who interact and learn from each other. Group discussions allow members to communicate, exchange ideas, and learn. Both informal and formal group discussions involve freely expressing views and agreeing or disagreeing with others. Employers use group discussions to evaluate candidates' ability to work in a team and communicate. The document provides dos and don'ts for participating effectively in group discussions.

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GROUP DISCUSSION

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Good things grow from small


foundations

GROUP
A Group is three or more persons whose
interaction causes and assists learning .

GROUP DISCUSSION
A Group Discussion is an activity
where group members learn through
communicating and interacting with
each other.

GROUP STRUCTURE

Group Structure is the number


composition and organization
of the people who from the
group

INFORMAL AND GROUP DISCUSSION


FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN INFORMAL AND


FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION
BOTH TYPE OF GD INVOLVE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
BOTH TYPE OF GD RELATE TO SOME TOPIC.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD NO LEADER IS APPOINTED.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU ARE FREE TO EXPRESS
YOUR VIEWS.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU MAY AGREE OR DIS
AGREE WITH OTHER PERSONS VIEW.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU CAN SPEAK WHEN EVER
YOU WANT.

WHY DO THEY CONDUCT GROUP


DISCUSSION
To check the potential of the candidates to work in a
team.
Number of persons with temperaments and different
field of specialization.
To test your ability to co-exist with others.
To test of your interactive skills and how good you
are communicating with other people.
( The discussion involves an exchange of thoughts and ideas
among members of the group)

Reasons for having a GD

It helps you to understand a subject more deeply.


It improves your ability to think critically.
It helps in solving a particular problem.
It helps the group to make a particular decision.
It gives you the chance to hear other students'
ideas.
It improves your listening skills.
It increases your confidence in speaking.
It can change your attitudes.

GROUP SIZE
The group size varies between 8 to 10 persons.
They are allotted roll numbers or chest
numbers so that the evaluator may identify
them while evaluating them.
Members of the groups are seated in circle or
semi circle in the sequence of their roll
numbers or chest members.

Who monitor the discussion?


An officer, usually known as evaluator or
group testing officer monitors the
discussion.
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Who select the topic of discussion?
What type of topic is given?
What is the time limit for discussion?

TYPE OF GROUP MEMBERS YOU MAY HAVE TO


DEAL WITH
Quarrelsome person
Self centered ( How to spot them)
They block the group discussion
They are attention seekers
They are dominating in nature

Leaders

( How to spot them)

They initiate group discussion


They encourage others to speak
They are good speakers
They clarify others points
They lead the group discussion in proper direction

WHAT DO THEY JUDGE IN THE GROUP


DISCUSSION?

Managerial skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Persuasive skills
Interpersonal skills

HOW TO INTERUPT OTHERS SKILLFULLY


(Interrupt using the following words)

Thats good! However.


I agree. In addition.
Thats a great idea. But..
I am glad that you have brought about this. In fact.
You are on the right track. Another important point .
This point need further elaboration.
Very correct. But I would add that.
That is right. But sometimes
Fine
You said it!
That is it!

Types of GD
GDs can be topic-based or case-based
Topic based Gds can be classified into
three types :1. Factual Topics
2. Controversial Topics
3. Abstract Topics

NEVER USE THE FOLLOWING WORDS TO


INTERRUPT
That will never work.
That idea is not a practical one..
You are wrong..
You do not know what you are talking about.
That is ridiculous.
What are you talking about?
Why are you so confused?
We are talking about something else.

HOW TO HANDLE AWKWARD SITUATIONS

No idea about the topic


Unanswerable questions
Side conversation
Repetition
Irrelevant discussion
When someone is interrupting you again and again
When someone refutes your statement

COMMON MISTAKES AT GROUP DISCUSSION

More Quantity but no Quality.


Uncontrolled emotions.
Showing off Excessive Knowledge.
He got Noticed But for the wrong reasons.
He failed to manage his insecurities.
Excuse me!

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN GD

Always enter with a pen and paper.


Always enter the group and not an individual.
Encourage the person who wants to speak.
Do not encourage the persons who doesnt want to speak.
Listen to others.
Display original ideas.
Interrupt only by agreeing and never by disagreeing.
Do not speak too less or too much.
Keep your cool

Respect contrary view point


Do not try to appoint a leader.
Utilize the time efficiently.
Difficulty presents an opportunity.
Be different.
Find the remedy.

LUCKY means who get the opportunity!


BRILLIANT means who create the opportunity!
WINNER means who use the opportunity!
BE A WINNER All the Best.

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