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GROUP DISCUSSION M.S.BAIG FACULTY MEMBER INC-KHAMMAM
Group Discussion A GD is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its members. In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.
What can I get out of group discussion? Some advantages of group discussion are: Ideas can be generated. Ideas can be shared. Ideas can be 'tried out'. Ideas can be responded to by others. When the dynamics are right, groups provide a supportive and nurturing environment for academic and professional Endeavour. Group discussion skills have many professional applications. Working in groups is fun!
What it will be gauged
Ability to work in a team Communication skills Reasoning ability Leadership skills Initiative Assertiveness Flexibility Creativity Ability to think on ones feet
How to Face Group Discussions
Communication Skills Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject Capability to co-ordinate and lead Exchange of thoughts Addressing the group as a whole Thorough preparations
Points to Remember
Knowledge is strength Power to convince If you are not sure the topic of discussion, adopt the wait and watch attitude A GD is not a debating stage. Language use should be simple, direct and straight forward. Don't interrupt a speaker when the session is one Maintain rapport with fellow participants Non-verbal gestures plays a major role Communicate with each and every candidate present
Points to Remember
Remember to keep the discussion on the subject Enhance the quality of the discussion. Avoid sub-grouping tendencies Do not allow one or two members to monopolies the discussion. conclude each argument at the right time and in the right manner
Positive Task Roles
Initiator Information seeker Information giver Procedure facilitator Opinion seeker Opinion giver Clarifier Summarizer
Positive Maintenance Roles
Social Supporter Harmonizer Tension Reliever Energizer Compromiser Gatekeeper
Negative Roles to be Avoided
Disgruntled non-participant Attacker Dominator Clown
Group Discussion A GD is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its members. In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.
What can I get out of group discussion? Some advantages of group discussion are: Ideas can be generated. Ideas can be shared. Ideas can be 'tried out'. Ideas can be responded to by others. When the dynamics are right, groups provide a supportive and nurturing environment for academic and professional Endeavour. Group discussion skills have many professional applications. Working in groups is fun!
What it will be gauged
Ability to work in a team Communication skills Reasoning ability Leadership skills Initiative Assertiveness Flexibility Creativity Ability to think on ones feet
How to Face Group Discussions
Communication Skills Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject Capability to co-ordinate and lead Exchange of thoughts Addressing the group as a whole Thorough preparations
Points to Remember
Knowledge is strength Power to convince If you are not sure the topic of discussion, adopt the wait and watch attitude A GD is not a debating stage. Language use should be simple, direct and straight forward. Don't interrupt a speaker when the session is one Maintain rapport with fellow participants Non-verbal gestures plays a major role Communicate with each and every candidate present
Points to Remember
Remember to keep the discussion on the subject Enhance the quality of the discussion. Avoid sub-grouping tendencies Do not allow one or two members to monopolies the discussion. conclude each argument at the right time and in the right manner
Positive Task Roles
Initiator Information seeker Information giver Procedure facilitator Opinion seeker Opinion giver Clarifier Summarizer
Positive Maintenance Roles
Social Supporter Harmonizer Tension Reliever Energizer Compromiser Gatekeeper
Negative Roles to be Avoided
Disgruntled non-participant Attacker Dominator Clown
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