INSTITUTE OF TOURISM STUDIES

LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY

Topic : Group Discussion

Submit by – Shobha Verma B.T.A.

what is group discussion? why group? why discussion?

1. Ideas can be generated. 2. Ideas can be shared. 3. Ideas can be tried. Ideas can be

responded. 4. Groups provide support for any effort.5. Working in groups drive away

monotony.

Preparing for G.D. according to K A S H Strategies.

K (Knowledge)- Social awareness Knowledge in current affairs. National and international issues.

A (Attitude)- Set your goal plan actions Winning attitudes Continuing learning. Practice skills Corporate Focus

S (Skills)- Develop through practice. Presentation skills. Communication Skills Non-verbal skills

H (Honesty)- Honesty all through your efforts. Admit your mistakes. Learn from mistakes. Corporate Focus

HOW ARE YOU EVALUATED IN YOUR GROUP DISCUSSIONS?

1. Personality 2. Communication skills 3. Knowledge 4. Leadership and team work

PERSONALITY

Smartness - dress – smile on the faceCheerfulness – free from tension and nervousness Enthusiasm – attitude of taking that one step extra.

COMMUNICATION SKILLSFluency- not speed but poise and right word in the right place.

Clarity- effectiveness of the message.Logic – the presentation skill.

KNOWLEDGERelevance – topic relatedDepth – in and out of the subject. Factual info and data.

LEADERSHIPInitiative – taking the lead. Breaking the ice. Being in the forefront. Team Spirit – ability to work with people. Cooperation and

consolidation.

Your Innate Skills

1.Interpersonal skills- ability to interact with others.- emotional balance- more people centric, that self-centered

2. Persuasive skills- Ability to analyze and persuade others to see the problem from a different

perspective.

3.Pressure. Too short a time like 20 minutes, and about 10 – 15

group of people each trying to ascertain themselves. So naturally there will be pressure on you. You may scream shout, annoy or agitate. But to remain calm and balanced is your ability to withstand pressure. 4.Generate Idea.

Don’t remain to be a copy cat. Think differently and Search for new ideas. This shows your creative ability.

5.CONCEPTUALIZING SKILLS. Your ability to grasp the situation and look it to a macro level. This is a overall perspective.6.IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE An overall picture as related to other issues in that environment. Examining the issue from different disciplinary perspective. Read books/magazines/News- papers/ watch TVs. Talk to educated elite and discuss problems.

Behavioral Traits1.DO NOT SHOUT It will take you no where. As already chaos exists, it is you that has to bring order in the house. Direct the house with some new thinking. Then the whole group jumps on it and sanity is restored. 2.DISPLAY AN OPEN MINDGD is not fighting for your stand. A word of appreciation any good idea would be idea. Assertiveness to your stand. If there is disagreement, say it politely, but appreciate the idea. “ I do appreciate your idea, but I am convinced about mine.”

BE AWARE OF YOUR POSTURE AND BODY MOVEMENT

Your body posture speaks a lot about your attitude. a)Too much laid back with all your weight, tells that you are totally relaxed and not participative. b) Too much of forward bend make you a shaky person. c) Try to look at a person who is speaking/listening, and then pass on your looks to the whole crowd. d) Don’t show finger and shake. Instead, move your hands approbatory. Occasionally, nod your head indicating that you are listening carefully.

Thank you