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Do’s and Don’ts of a Group Discussion

Objective  To make people aware of the Do’s and Don’ts of a Group Discussion which would help them to succeed in the same.

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Do’s of a Group Discussion

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Listen to others.It is not necessary to initiate a GD.

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Initiate the discussion if you are familiar with the topic.

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Intervene if the discussion is turning out to be hostile.It reflects your leadership.

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Speak to the point without repeating.

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Back your points with facts and figures.

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Be natural , calm , participative and reciprocative.

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Think before you speak.

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Say what you feel without going in “Favour” or “Against” it.

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Say “Thank You” before ending your presentation.

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Don’ts of a Group Discussion 

Do not be loud or aggressive.

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Do not go overboard with enthusiasm if you are familiar with the topic.

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Do not interrupt other speakers.

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Do not deprecate other speakers.

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Do not speak first if you are unfamiliar with the topic.

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Do not change your opinions.

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Do not ask irrelevant questions.

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Do not stop abruptly.

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Do not get nervous if the previous speakers have presented these points in a better way.

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Do not exhibit your emotions. GD Do & Dont's.doc

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Some more tips for the same. I) Speech Assessment

II) Group Discussion

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Body Language with cordiality and confidence Coherence

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Opening Statement debates

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Effective Conclusion

Speaking loudly

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Posture

Speaking clearly

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Gesture

Speaking to all

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Eye-contact

Listening fully

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Audibility

Listening attentively

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Clarity

Contributing new facts

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Pronunciation procedure

Following systematic

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Modulation members

Giving chance to all the

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Personalized presentation

Point of Order

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Conviction clarifications

Raising questions for

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Time

Effective Summing up

Ideas & their Logical Avoiding argument and

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General Mistakes done while GD

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Conclusion  If you follow these guidelines, come what may , you are sure to get selected.

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