GROUP DISCUSSIONA SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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Submitted to:Mrs. Jyoti Gulati

Definition• A discussion or exchange of views and thoughts among a group of

persons.

• Around 5-20 members, who will express their views, ideas freely in a friendly manner, on the given topic.

• The abilities of the members of the group is measured on certain scale as time limit, skills, knowledge etc.

• It is both a technique and an art to judge the capacity of the person and his aptness for the job.

Definition

Why Companies have GD?Companies conduct group discussion to check:

• Interactive skills • Ability to work in team• Flexibility• Neuroticism (if a person is too sensitive or not)• Listening• If a person is Extrovert• Leadership• Analytical skills and Subject knowledge• Problem solving and Critical thinking skills.• Attitude and confidence.

Assessment of GD • Leadership Skills - Ability to take initiative and able to lead, influence and carry the team

along to achieve the organization's objectives.

• Communication Skills -Candidates will be assessed in terms of clarity of thought, expression and aptness of language.

• Interpersonal Skills – Interacting and managing the people is an important aspect of any job.

• Persuasive Skills - The ability to analyze and persuade the people.

Benefits in Group discussion

• It helps to have better understanding of the subject

• It stimulates critical thinking

• It helps the group to make decisions consensually.

• It improves listening skills.

• It increases confidence in speaking.

• It helps to understand strength and weakness.

• It improves your Leadership Skills.

TYPES OF GD

1. FACTUAL TOPICS Factual topics are about practical things, which an ordinary

person is aware in his day-to-day life. Typically these are

about socio-economic topics. E.g. The education policy of India, Tourism in India

2. CONTROVERSIAL TOPICSControversial topics are the ones that are argumentative in

nature. They are meant to generate controversy.E.g. Reservations should be removed, Women make better managers

3. ABSTRACT TOPICS

Abstract topics are about intangible things. These topics are not given often for discussion, but their possibility cannot be ruled out. These

topics test your lateral thinking and creativity.

E.g. A is an alphabet, The number 10

How to Prepare for GD Group Speaking Preparation:

Enhance your vocabulary to enhance your fluency, practice tone modulation, and try to speak in front of mirror on some topic.

Content Preparation:Choose the current affair topic from different perspectives like personal, social, political, cultural, academics, etc.

Listening preparation: Participate in some discussions as an active observer and try to evolve one’s

thought process by adding different perspectives.

Important Points In Group Discussion

• Initiation: An initiative effort leaves a good remark on the panelists. Same is true for one who concludes.

• Be Assertive: An assertive person is direct , honest and careful about not to hurt others ‘self-respect’.

• Be Patient Listener: Listening to another person is one way of showing appreciation.

• Use Appropriate Language : Words can make friends & right words at the right time make the best results.

• Be Precise and Authentic: It is necessary to make relevant points which can be supported with facts and analyzed logically.

Important Points In Group Discussion

• Maximize Participation : Contribute fully, vigorously, and steadily. Silence indicate lack

of initiative, information, and communication skill.

• Accept Criticism: Take criticism in a healthy manner and avoid taking it personally

• Respect other speakers : Always encourage the other members of group without

making fun of their feelings.

Discussion Etiquette

Discussion Etiquette

DO’S

• Take initiative.

• Stay with the topic .

• Think before you speak

• Make original points & support them by substantial

reasoning .

DO’S

• Listen to the other participants actively & carefully.

• Be polite to the group

• Regulate you voice through tone modulation

• Try to get your turn

• Be aware of your gestures and body movements.

Discussion Etiquette

DON’T

• Argue

• Be nervous or shy. It isolates one from G.D.

• Interrupt another participant before his claim or discussion is

over

Discussion Etiquette

DON’T

• Change opinions

• Don’t make mockery of any participant even if his arguments are

funny.

• Make excessive use of personal anecdotes and experiences.

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