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2. M.RABEEL
KHALID
M. WAJID ALI
M USMAN IJAZ
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GROUP DISCUSSION

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 Definition
 Group discussion vs public speaking
 Process of GD
 Types of GD
 Why GDs?
 EVALUATION FOR GROUP DISCUSSIONS.
 Do`s in group discussion
Don’ts during group discussion
How to prepare for group discussions
Conclusion
 Personality
 Communication Skills
 Knowledge
 Leadership and teamwork.

5. Group
discussion
It is technique and art to assess
worthiness of a person and his
appropriateness for job.
A discussion involving a
number of people who are
connected by some shared
activity, interest, or quality. 5

6. Many to many situation One to many situation
Not a solo performance A solo performance
Apart from individual views Individual views matter
All members of group participate Speaker can take particular position
One has to listen all All have to listen one
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GD VSGD VS PS

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students
taken as a
group and
assigned a
topic.
For topic based
2-3 minutes of
thinking time
given.
For case study
15 minutes
given.
Experts
observe
all details
and
evaluation
is done.
Conclusion
may be
asked.
Written/oral
summary
may be
asked.
Seating
arrangement
prefixed.
It could be
circular or
rectangular.
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8. Types:
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Structured GD
Unstructured GD
Role play

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Structured GD
• Structured Group
Discussion is a style
where topic is
thrown to the
candidates by the
selectors.
• Now-a-days most of
the selectors stick to
structured form of
Group Discussion.
Unstructured GD
• In unstructured
Group Discussion
candidates
themselves have to
decide the topic with
mutual consent.
• Unstructured Group
Discussion is rarely
being used today.
Role play
• In this type of
Group Discussion
candidates are given
a problematic
situation.
• Each candidate in
the group is then
assigned a specific
role or character to
play.

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Suitable for
organization
• After testing your
technical and conceptual
skills in an exam, to get to
know you as a person
and measure how well
you will fit in the institute
or in an organization
Team work
• As a manager
• as a member
• as a leader
Company’s
Perspective
• Communication
Skills
• Leadership skills
• Creativity
• Listening
• Awareness

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EVALUATION FOR GROUP DISCUSSIONS.
HOW ARE YOU EVALUATED IN YOUR GROUP DISCUSSIONS?

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Personality
Smartness
 Dress
 Smile on the face
Cheerfulness
 Free from tensions and
nervousness.
 Body Language
 Tone and Voice
Enthusiasm
 Attitude of taking that one step
extra.

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Communication Skills
Fluency
 Not speed.
 But poise and right word in the right place.
Clarity
 Effectiveness of the message.
Logic
 The presentation skill.

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Knowledge
Relevance.
 Topic related.
Depth
 In and out of the subject.
 Factual info and data.
Analytical ability
Range

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Leadership
Nitiative
 Taking the lead.
 Breaking the ice.
 Being in the forefront.
 Decisiveness & Flexibility
Team Spirit.
 Ability to work with people.
 Cooperation and consolidation
 Empathy
 Social Adaptability
 Motivation

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Do`s in group discussion
 Be Assertive
 A Patient Listener
 Right Language
 Be Analytical and Fact –Oriented
 Accept Criticism
 Maximize Participation
 Respect other speakers
 Show Leadership Ability
 Be Precise
 Smartness

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Don’ts during group discussion
× Emotional explosion (Anger)
× No eye contact
× Quality vs. Quantity (Maximum Talk)
× Poor communication skills
× Addressing only 1 or 2 persons
× Disrupting when session is on
× Bad beginning
× Managing one's insecurities (Nervousness)

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How to prepare for group discussions
K A S H Strategies.

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Preparing for group discussions
K A S H
KNOWLEDGE
 Social
awareness
 Knowledge in
current
affairs.
 National and
international
issues.
Attitude
 Set your goal
plan actions
 Winning
attitudes
 Continuing
learning.
 Practice skills
Skills
 Develop through
practice.
 Presentation
skills.
 Communication
Skills
 Non-verbal skills
Honesty.
 Honesty all through
your efforts.
 Admit your
mistakes.
 Learn from
mistakes.

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Conclusion
 Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
 Expansion of knowledge
 Understanding of your strength and weakness.
 Your true personality is revealed and qualities of
leadership crystallize
 provides chance to Expose
 Language skills
 Academic knowledge
 Leadership skills
 people handling skills
 Team work
 General knowledge.

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ANY QUESTION

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