GROUP DISCUSSION

DEFINITION

Group discussion is a technique, art and comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of students and their appropriateness for the job.

It is a systematic and purposeful interactive process.

It reflects the inherent qualities of an individual.

METHODOLOGY OF GROUP DISCUSSION

Seating Arrangement. Stipulated Time Period.

IMPORTANCE OF GROUP DISCUSSION

Problem Solving. Critical Thinking. Personality

Assessment. Decision Making.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

Ability To Work In A Team.

Reasoning Ability. Assertiveness. Flexibility. Attitude And Confidence. Communication. Leadership. Listening.

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL GROUP

DISCUSSION Agreement On Group Goals. Goal Oriented Interaction. Agreement On Procedures. Co-operative And Friendly Atmosphere. Effective Communicative Techniques. Equitable Distribution Of Participation. Shared Leadership.

TYPES OF GROUP DISCUSSION

Topic Based Group Discussion.

Case Based Group Discussion.

TOPIC BASED GROUP DISCUSSION

Single Topic Based.

Multiple Topic Based (2-3 In Number).

BASED ON THE NATURE OF TOPICS

Factual.

Controversial.

Abstract.

FACTUAL

Education Status In India. Software Scenario. State Of Aged In India. India’s GDP. Public Sector In India.

CONTROVERSIAL

Reservations Should Be Removed.

Women Make Better Manager.

Marijuana Has A Medical Value.

ABSTRACT

Blue Dot. The Number 10. Z Is The Last Alphabet Of English

Language.

GOLDEN RULES FOR DISCUSSION

Courtesy is required at all times. Discussion of other members’ motives is never

allowed. No one may speak a second time until everyone

wishes to do so have spoken once.

GUIDELINES

Discuss About Ideas And Issues And Not Personalities.

Listen And Reflect To What Others Are Saying.

Be Aware Of One’s Own Feelings. Trust Others Self-restraint And Civility. When Someone Says In A Sexist, Racist,

Homophobic Or In An Inappropriate Way, Gently Invite Him\Her To Self Correct.

SELECTION GROUP DISCUSSION

Subject Knowledge Oral Communication Skills Leadership Skills Team Management Skills Problem Solving Skills Interpersonal Skills

KASH STRATEGIES

K- KNOWLEDGE

A- ATTITUDE

S- SKILLS

H- HONESTY

PREPARATION FOR A GROUP DISCUSSION

Topic Analysis Discussing Opinions Discussing Problems Discussing Case Studies

GROUP DISCUSSION STRATEGIES

Getting the GD started Contributing Systematically Creating A Friendly Atmosphere Moving the Discussion Along Promoting Optimal Participation Handling Conflict Effective Closure

FACING GROUP DISCUSSION EFFECTIVELY

Initiation Main Discussion Summarizing Mock Group Discussion Evaluating Your Group Discussion

Performance

GROUP INTERACTION STRATEGIES

Exchanging Opinions

Exchanging Suggestions And Proposals

EXCHANGING OPINIONS

• Asking For Opinions• Giving Opinions• Supporting Opinions• Balancing Points Of View• Agreeing And Disagreeing

EXCHANGING SUGGESTIONS AND

PROPOSALS

• Requesting Suggestions• Making Suggestions• Accepting And Rejecting Proposals

DO’S FOR A GROUP DISCUSSION

Define The Topic Or The Issue. Analyze Its Scope And Implications. Listen To the Views Of Others Intently. Encourage And Provide Reticent Members To

Speak. Be Brief And To The Point In Presenting Your

Views. Maintain Proper Body Language.

DONT’S FOR A GROUP DISCUSSION

Don’t Be Assertive In Presenting Your Views. Don’t Monopolize The Discussion. Don’t Make Any Personal Remarks. Don’t Jump To Conclusions. Don’t Speak Continuously For A Long Time. Don’t Speak In Monotone.