This is about Group Discussion (GD).

1. Group Discussion (GD)

2. Definition of Group Discussion
A GD is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether
the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires
in its member.
GD is a novel way to assess person’s personality.

3. What is Group Discussion ?
The term suggests a discussion of views and thoughts
among a group of persons.
The group will have members around 8 to 12 who will
express their views, ideas freely in a friendly manner, on
the given topic.
Within a time of 20 to 30 minutes, the abilities of the
members of the group is measured.

4. Process of Group Discussion

5. Benefits in Group Discussion
• It stimulates critical thinking in a new way.
• It expand your knowledge.
• It increase your confidence in speaking.
• It helps in solving a particular problem.
• It improves your leadership skills.
• It improves your listening skills.
• It helps you to understand your strength and weakness.

6. Do’s in Group Discussion
• Speak pleasantly and politely to the group.
• Respect the contribution of every speaker.
• Remember that a discussion is not an argument.
• Take initiative.
• Stay with the topic.

7. • Think about your contribution before you speak.
• Be aware of your body language when you are
speaking.
• Make original points and support the group.
• Listen to the other participant actively and carefully.

8. Don’ts in Group Discussion
• Avoid constant objections to other peoples argument.
• Don’t insult other people, criticize in a decent manner.
• Don’t engage your self in sub-group conversation.

9. • Don’t make fun of any participant even if his/her arguments are
funny.
• Interrupt another participant before his/her claim or discussion is
over.
• Dump your jealously.

10. Points to Ponder
• Knowledge is strength. A candidate with good reading habits
has more chances of success. In other words, sound knowledge
on different topics like politics, finance, economy, science and
technology is helpful.
• Power to convince effectively is another quality that makes you
stand out among others.
• Clarity in speech and expression is yet another essential quality.

11. • A GD is not a debating stage.
• Language use should be simple, direct and straight forward.
• Eye contact plays a major role.
• Communicate with each and every candidate present. While
speaking don’t keep looking at a single member.

12. Summarization/Conclusion
• Most GD do not really have conclusion. A conclusion is where the
whole group decides in favor or against the topic.
• You can summaries what the group has discussed in the GD.

13. Thank You
For your attention…..