Group Discussion and its DO's, Don'ts ,Elements, Benefits and suggestions.

1. BY
RAJESH RAWAL

3. Meaning of Group Discussion
Salient features
Elements of Group Discussion
Benefits of Group Discussion
Do’s in Group Discussion
Don'ts in Group Discussion
Important points in Group Discussion
Suggestions
conclusion

4.  It is a conversation where more than one person puts their views
and thoughts on a particular topic or subject. It is a verbal
presentation of a certain topic by the participants.
 It is a conversation where more thanone person puts their views
and thoughts on a particular topic or subject. It is a verbal
presentation of a certain topic by the participants.

5. Topic may be given to judge your public
speaking talent.
Discussion revolve around a specific subject.
The examiner does not interfere once he
announced the topic.
Maintain cordiality and free expression of
thought and expression.

6. All members of the group have a chance to
speak, expressing their own ideas and
feelings freely, and to pursue and finish out
their thoughts.
All members of the group can hear others’
ideas and feelings stated openly.
Group members can safely test out ideas
that are not yet fully formed.

7. Group members can receive and respond
to respectful but honest and constructive
feedback.
A variety of points of view are put forward
and discussed.
 The discussion is not dominated by any
one person.

8. Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
Expansion of knowledge.
Understanding of your strength and weakness.
Your true personality is revealed and quality of
leadership crystallize.

9. Define the topic or the issue.
Analyze its scope and implications.
Listen the views of others intently.
Be brief and to the point in the presentation
of your views.
Modulate the volume pitch and tone
Be an active and dynamic participant by
listening

10. Don’t be assertive in presenting your views.
Don’t dominate the discussion.
Don’t make any personal remark.
Don’t jump the conclusion.
Don’t speak continuously for a long time.
Don’t ignore any member of the group
Don’t use aggressive gestures.

11. Be Assertive: an assertive person is direct , honest
and careful about not to hurt others ‘self respect’.
Be patient listener: listening to other person is
one way of showing appreciation.
Use appropriate language: words can make friend’s
& 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 logical.

12.  Never try to bluff.
 Control your emotions.
 Focus on quality content rather than quantity.
 Get noticed – but for the right reason.
 Practice group discussion with friend’s.
 Remember! Speech is a powerful weapon.

13. Be as natural as possible.
Take time to think of what you are going to say-if allowed, then
jot down the thoughts
Incase of doubt, ask for clarification
Don’t start speaking until you have clearly understood and
analyzed the subject.
Work out various strategies to help you make an entry.
Give valuable insights during the discussion.
Language skills are important only to the effect as to how you get
your points clearly and fluently.
Be assertive not dominating
Always be polite.
Brush up your leadership skills: motivate the others members to
speak, and listen to their views. Be receptive to other’s opinions.