SIGMA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

Subject :contributor personality development

Prepared by:-Enrollment no. : Name:1. 140500119041 MAHENDRA KANADE 2. 140500119052 BHAVESH MAKWANA3. 140500119054 MEHUL JHALA Mechanical Department Class:m21

Assigned by:- Prof.Rohit Raval

topic:Group

DISCUSSION

CONTENTS Definition of Group Discussion Group Discussion Prerequisites of a Group Discussion Benefits in Group Discussion Salient features Do’s and Don’ts in Group Discussion Important points in Group Discussion Accept criticism Suggestion Topics of importance frequently discussed

Benefits in Group discussion

Stimulation of thinking in a new way.

Expansion of knowledge

Understanding of your strength and weakness.

Your true personality is revealed and qualities of leadership crystallize

Group Discussion The term suggests a discussion among a group of persons.

The group will have 8 & 12 members who will express their views freely, frankly in a friendly manner, on a topic of current issue.

Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes,the abilities of the members of the group is measured.

Definition of Group Discussion

Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students personality.

It is both a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of the student and his appropriateness for the job.

Benefits of group discussion provides chance to Expose

Language skills

Academic knowledge

Leadership skills

people handling skills

Team work

General knowledge.

Salient features of G.D

Topic may be given to judge your public speaking talent.

Discussion revolves around a specific subject.

The examiner does not interfere once he announced the topic.

Maintain cordiality and free expression of thought and opinion.

Prerequisites of a Group Discussion

Extensive knowledge base related to state, country and globe.

Areas are politics,sports,science &trade commerce,Industry and Technology,MNC,ect.

Analyze the social,economical issues logistically .

Listening skills

Co-operation.

Prerequisites of a Group Discussion

Topics given by panelists

Planning and preparation

Knowledge with self-confidence

Communication skills/ power of speech

Presentation

Body Language and personal appearance

Being calm and cool

COMPONENTSCOMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication skill : Effective communication is a salient feature of a group discussion. An idea can be appreciated only when it is expressed eloquently and effectively. A leader, an administrator, a manager or an erudite scholar must possess the skills to put across an idea in the clearest manner.

COMPONENTSKNOWLEDGE

Knowledge : In a GD, knowledge of the subject concerned , backed by common sense will help you deal with any situation and win laurels.The greater your knowledge of the subjects, the more interested, enthusiastic, and confident will you be and the more fluent and forceful would be your speech and contribution to the discussion.

COMPONENTS : LEADERSHIP

Man is gregarious by nature; he cannot, normally, live alone. He lives in a group whatever its size and name. The success of the group depends, to a large extent, on its leader.

CONCEPT : LEADER

1.The great man approach: Effective leadership can be learnt by

making a study of the lives of great persons.

2.Personality trait approach : There are certain personality characteristics essential in a person in order to become a leader. These traits are supposed to differentiate leaders

fromnon- leaders.Important traits are: Courage, Integrity,

Loyalty,Charisma, Ambition, Intelligence, Honesty, Persistence, Arrogance, Good health, Political skill, Confidence& Vision.

3.The leader behaviour approach: The main emphasis is not on

who is the leader is but on what a leader does.”Leadership behaviour” includes making decisions, giving directions, showing identity with the group and loyalty to the organization.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIESFunctional Ability : means an ability to work in an

exemplarymanner.- Knowledge- Energy- Emotional Ability- Empathy- Communication Skill- Integrity- Moral CourageCoordinating Ability: able to motivate and

influence others.Itis not inborn trait but can be acquired and

developed.- Social Adaptability- Motivation

POSITIVE TRAITS

NEGATIVE TRAITS

THE ROLE PLAYERS

1. Initiator : A good candidate should be able to initiate the process of discussion.He can guide the group in the way to begin and complete the discussion process.

2. Illustrator : A good participant must be able to elaborate or clarify points made by others, make them relevant to the given topic, and develop his own opinion

3. Informer : A good participant must have sound general knowledge.Only then can he provide the required information on any given topic to the group.

4. Coordinator : A good participant must be able to bring the dissenting members of the group to some kind of agreement and be able to make them participate in the discussion in a disciplined manner.He must also gather the divergent points raised by different participants and relate them to the given topic.

5. Orienter : A candidate who possesses good leadership attributes keeps the group directed towards the goal.He displays his skills of organisation through this role.Such a candidate has the potential for helping to run an organisation.

Do`s in group discussion Appropriate to the issue .

Make original points & support them by substantial reasoning .

Listen to the other participants actively &carefully.

Whatever you say must be with a logical flow,&validate it with an example as far as possible.

Make only accurate statements.

Do`s in group discussion

Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.

Be considerate to the feelings of the others.

Try to get your turn.

Be an active and dynamic participant by listening.

Talk with confidence and self-assurance.

Don’ts during group discussion

Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D

Interrupting another participant before his arguments are over

Speak in favour ; example:Establish your position and stand by it stubbornly

Changed opinions Don’t make fun of any participant even

if his arguments are funny.

DON`TS DURING GROUP DISCUSSION

Don’t engage yourself in sub-group conversation.

Don’t repeat and use irrelevant materials. Addressing yourself to the examiner. Worrying about making some grammatical

mistakes,for your interest the matter you put across are important.

Important points in group discussion Be assertive: An assertive person is direct ,

honest careful about not hurting others ‘self-respect’.

A patient listener: listening to another person is one way of showing appreciation.

Right language : Words can make friends & right words at the right time make the best results.

Be analytical and fact-oriented : It is necessary to make relevant points which can be supported with facts and analyzed logically.

Accept criticism If any member of the group criticizes or disapproves

a point, it is unwise to get upset or react sharply. In case the criticism is flimsy,the same can be

pointed out politely. Maximize participation ; one must try to contribute

fully, vigorously & steadily throughout the discussion.

Show leadership ability: A group discussion also evaluates your leadership qualities.

Accept someone's point of view Praise the argument

Example: Remedial English communication is necessary for college students because they fail in communication skill test.

Status of literacy of women , is increased from 30% to 70% when compared to past years, in employment sectors organized ,in the IT & ITES field.

Accept the contradicts view Express your argument with few facts, cases,

%,

Newspapers publications etc. Express without hurting others feelings.

SuggestionsNever try to bluff.

Practice group discussion with friends on different subjects.

Remember !speech is a powerful weapon.