Group Discussion

GROUP DISCUSSION

Presented By:Cheenu Varma Mukesh Kabra Shipra Bajla Shobhit Khuteta Smita Basu

INTRODUCTION • Brain storming. • Objective is to grasp personality traits & skills. • Body language. • Time period – 15 to 20 minutes

 

DEFINITION Group Discussion is the technique to present the topic systematically and tactfully in a logical manner.

TYPES OF GD • Topic Based - Factual Topics - Controversial Topics - Abstract Topics

• Case Based

FACTUAL TOPICS  

• Related to current affairs. • Discussing practical things. • Don’t be panic.

E.g. Tourism of India, Education policy of India.

CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS • Argumentative in nature. • Checks maturity level candidate.

of

the

E.g. Reservation should be

removed,

managers.

Women make better

ABSTRACT TOPICS • Not easily defined and formulated. • Tests your thinking. • Shows creativity.

E.g. A is an alphabet, Child is a father of man.

CASE BASED • Use of a case instead of a topic. • Analytical ability. • Resolve the situation. E.g. IIM A, IIM Indore.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP DISCUSSION • Communication Skills. • Knowledge and ideas regarding given subject. • Capability to co-ordinate and lead. • Exchange of thoughts. • Addressing the group as a whole. • Thorough preparations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Convincing power. • Precise and clarified knowledge of subject. • Ability to listen and react accordingly.

KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS • Nourish yourself. • Boosts confidence.

CAPABILITY TO CO-ORDINATE & LEAD • Team spirit. • Art of influencing.

EXCHANGING THOUGHTS • Access skills in short duration. • Eye contact.

ADDRESSING THE GROUP AS A WHOLE • Audible voice. • Formal language.

THOROUGH PREPARATION • Concentrate on the topic. • Update yourself. • Expressing the views.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR GROUP DISCUSSION - Reading - Mocks (Unreal).

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A CANDIDATE -

Listening Skills Leadership Skills. Clarity of Thought Critical Analysis

GROUP DISCUSSION FAQ's WHAT IS :• Normal duration of Group Discussion? • Address the panel group? • Is time given to prepare topic before group discussion? • Address the group members? • Using examples to illustrate ideas?

GROUP DISCUSSION FAQ's • How to explain the topic if we don’t understand it? • What to say if someone has already told my point? • How to participate when noise level is high? • How to select a topic if asked? • Is end summary essential?

DO’S IN A GROUP DISCUSSION • Always be polite. • Respect the contribution of speaker. • Learn to disagree politely. • Think before you speak.

DON’TS IN A GROUP DISCUSSION • Emotional outburst. • Shout on other. • Use gestures. • Interrupt.

SUMMARIZATION TECHNIQUES • Appropriate suggestion having valid reason. • Avoid raising new points. • Avoid stating only your viewpoints. Never add anything once the GD has been summarized.

TOPICS DISCUSSED • Types of Group Discussion. • Ways of participate in Group Discussion. • How to prepare for Group Discussion. • Frequently Asked Questions of Group Discussion. • Do’s & Don'ts of Group Discussion.

Acknowledgement We heartfully express our sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr. KSHITIZ JAIN without whose guiding hand we would have been unable to complete this project, we are thankful to him for his support and guidance. We would also like to thank other faculty of BHARTI RESOURCES, who have directly or indelicately helped us in accomplishing the project.