2. WHAT IS A GROUP? A number of individuals or things considered together because of similarities.(Oxford Dictionary)
3. DISCUSSION The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: Participation in a systematic way on a particular topic.. ..not a wrestling match to score points
4. KEY POINTS Use positive affirmations Begin with the strongest note Come directly to the point, do not beat around the bush Volume Intonation, Tone Pronunciation Diction Rate
5. Difference between discussion and debate Debate – Either Winning or Losing. Discussion – Expression of your point of view and respecting another's point of view. A debate is a perfect situation for expressing intense emotions. A GD, however, calls for a lot more maturity and logic.
6. Why Group Discussion???? First thing Group Discussion is used for mass elimination! And second thing group discussion selection criteria’s are based on actual company requirements.
7. What does the GD test you in? Body language Communication skills Self confidence Team skills Listening ability Ability to present your views logically Time management
8. What actually happens in a GD? Initiation / Introduction Body of the group discussion Summarization / Conclusion
9. Initiation Techniques Initiating a GD is a high profit-high loss strategy. Initiate one only if you have in-depth knowledge about the topic at hand. Do not stammer/ stutter/ quote wrong facts and figures.
10. How to make a good first impression? Quotes Definition Question Shock statement Facts, figures and statistics Short story General statement
15. What is the normal duration of a GD? How many panel members are there to evaluate? Is there time given for preparation after the topic is given and before starting the GD
16. Should I address the panel or the group members? What is the seating arrangement like? How should I address the other group members? Should I encourage others to speak up? .
