The document discusses group discussions, which involve a small number of people meeting to discuss an issue or problem and arrive at a consensus. Key features include participation, free communication, and leadership. The objectives are to solve problems, make decisions, and exchange ideas. Techniques for effective participation include joining the discussion, supporting others' points, and voicing disagreement politely. Qualities like leadership, knowledge, analytical ability, clarity of thought, and flexibility are important. Do's include even contribution, politeness, periodic conclusions, and keeping comments short and simple. Don'ts include speaking loudly, taking a negative stance, being casual, or monopolizing discussion.

1. GROUP DISCUSSION
Mukul Gupta
(Trainer Personality Development & English Communication Skills)

2. The term “Group Discussion is used to refer to an oral
communication situation in which a small number of
people meet and discuss a problem or issue to arrive at a
consensus to exchange information on a matter which is
related to the subject matter or problem.

3. Feature of Group Discussion
Two or more persons Common Goal
Participation
Free
Communication
Leadership

4. Objective of Group Discussion
Solving
Problems
Making
Decisions
Collecting and
exchanging
Ideas

5. Techniques OR Do’s & Don’ts
• I’d like to raise the subject of..
• What I think is..
• I think it’s important to consider…
To join the
discussion
• I’d like to support Renuka’s
point about..
• That is what I think too..
When supporting
what another
participant has
said
• Please allow me to differ
• I think differently on this agree..
• I do not agree, in my opinion…
When voicing
disagreement

6. Techniques of Group Discussion
• I am convinced that..
• You can’t deny that..
• It is quite obvious that..
To make a
point strongly
• Perhaps, we could go back
to the point..
• I am afraid, we are drifting
away from the point..
To bring a
discussion
back to the
point

7. Advantages of Group Discussion
Enhances learning power
Stimulates learners to think
about issues and problems
Encourages learners to
exchange their own experiences
Provides the opportunity for
sharing ideas and concerns
Helps to tackle business and
real life problems.

8. Disadvantages of Group Discussion
One member can dominate
the discussion
Shy learners may refuse to
become involved
More time consuming for the
transmission of information
Can create disputes amongst
the employees.

9. Qualities looked in Group Discussion
LEADERSHIP
QUALITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF
THE SUBJECT
MATTER
ANALYTICAL
ABILITY
CLARITY OF
THOUGHT
FLEXIBILITY

10. Do’s of Group Discussion
Do’s
Principles
of Oral
Comm.
Even
Contrib.
Politeness
Periodical
Conc.
Examples
Keep it
Short &
Simple

11. Don’ts of Group Discussion
Dont’s
Don’t speak
loudly
Avoid taking
a negative
stance
Don’t have
a casual
approach
Don’t give
opp for
others to talk

12. Thank You