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Art of Group Discussion By: Ashok Paliwal(12210008)

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Art of Group Discussion

By: Ashok Paliwal(12210008)

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Introduction

A discussion group is a group of individuals with similar interest who gather either formally or informally to bring up ideas, solve problems or give comments.

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Purpose

Not a Debate

Work to conclude

LeadershipPromote

involvement

Teamwork

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GDTopic Based

Factual Topic

Controversial

Abstract

Case Based

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Factual Topics

Prove that person is aware of his environment, About practical things, socio-economic topics.

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

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Controversial Topics

Argumentative in nature. To see the maturity displayed by candidate in keeping his temper in check.

Ex. Reservations should be removed, Women make better manager.

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Abstract Topics

Test your lateral thinking and creativity.Ex. It does not matter if a cat is black or white as

long as it catches mice.Are animal better than Human beings? Dead yesterday, unborn tomorrow.

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Case-Based GDCase study tries to simulate a real-life situationTo test the ability to think about the situation

from various angles

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Conducting GDs8-10 candidates are seated

Topic is given for discussion

Time is given to think about the topic

Discussion for 10-15 minutes

Conclusion is drawn

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Chairing in a Group DiscussionSeating arrangement: People should have eye

contact with each other.

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Where are you likely to encounter such a

situation?1

• Shortlisting process – Companies, B Schools

2 • Organizations – Problem Solving

3 • Decision making process

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Traits – Evaluators search for

1 Knowledge

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Traits – Evaluators search for

2 Alertness and Presence of mind

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Traits – Evaluators search for

3 Communication Skills

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Traits – Evaluators search for

4 Confidence

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Traits – Evaluators search for

Leadership and Team skills

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Traits – Evaluators search for

6 Goal Orientation

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How to get success in GD ?

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Success in GD 1 Read

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Success in GD

2 Initiate Discussion

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Success in GD 3 Speak politely

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Success in GD 4 Be Precise

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Success in GD 5 Acquire & Apply

Knowledge

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Success in GD 6 Agree with the

right

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Success in GD 7 Moderate

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Success in GD 8 Positive body

language

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Success in GD 9 Be a Team

Player

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How should I prepare for the GD?GD can be broken into two parts: Subject knowledge & Developing soft skills

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I improve my communication skills?

“Great speakers are not born, they're trained.”-Dale Carnegie

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will initiating the discussion help? Initiate if know well, Otherwise listen to others.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Would interrupting others to put my point across help?

Let other person finish his pointDon’t allow him to speak for long time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many times should I speak during the Group Discussion ?

Speak to the point and give others a chance to speak

Short entry of 25-30 seconds 3-4 times

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How is aggression rated in the Group Discussion ?

Aggression to the extent that the group turns hostile is bad.

Stay assertive and polite

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are we expected to keep a track of time or the evaluators will do that?

Being aware of time won’t hurt but don’t let it distract your participation in the GD.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The other members have spoken my point. What should I do ?

Drop that point & think new point.Add elaboration to spoken point.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Should I encourage other members to speak?

Do not pressurize other members to speak if he is unwilling to do so

But if he is trying then help him in speaking

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I am not getting a chance to speak, what should I do?

Use ‘I would like to add some further information here’

Get into the discussion by politely saying that I think I have a different point of view here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it necessary to summarize the discussion?Goal of GD is that the group should reach a

conclusionIf unable to reach conclusion summarize all that

has been discussed

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Do’s of participating in a Group Discussion:

Initiate the discussion if you know the subject well.

Listen to others if you don’t know the subject.Support you point with some facts and figures.

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Do’s of participating in a Group Discussion:

Give others a chance to speak.Respect contribution from other

members.Summarize the discussion if the

group has not reached a conclusion.Speak politely and pleasantly.Put down your thoughts on a paper.Listen to the subject carefully.

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Don’ts of participating in a Group Discussion 

Asking others to speak if they don’t want.

Try to dominate the discussion.Shaky voice and trembling

hands.Pose negative body gestures.

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Don’ts of participating in a Group Discussion

Initiate the discussion if you don’t have sufficient knowledge about the given topic.

Over speak, intervene and snatch other’s chance to speak.

Argue and shout during the GD.Look at the evaluators or a particular group

member.Talk irrelevant things and distract the discussion.

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Thank You!!

Any Questions??