a presentation on group discussion

1. PRESENTATION ON
BHASHKAR KUMAR
DKAC/033/2016-17
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION
EDUCATION

2. WHAT IS GROUP DISCUSSION ?
 Group discussion is a modern method of assessing
student personality.
 Group discussion is a process where exchange of an idea
and opinions are debated upon
 This process is mostly used for selecting candidates to
management schools basically for MBA.

3. IMPORTANT POINT DURING GROUP DISCUSSION :-
 Appropriate to the issue.
 Subject matter is essential.
 Make sure you read widely.
 Choose magazines that are rich in content.
 Be aware of topics that are repeated.
 Work on your communication skills.

4.  Listen to the topic given during group discussion
carefully.
 Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.
 Listening skills are essential.
 Body gestures are very important.
 Be the First and also the last to speak.

5. BENEFITS OF GROUP DISCUSSION :-
 Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
 Expansion of knowledge.
 Understanding of your strength and weakness.
 Language skills.
 Academic knowledge.
 Leadership skills.
 Teamwork.
 General knowledge.

6. SALIENT FEATURES OF GROUP DISCUSSION :-
 Topic may be given to judge your public speaking
talent.
 Discussion revolves around specific subject.
 Maintain cordiality and free expression of thought
and opinion.

7. DON΄TS DURING GROUP DISCUSSION :-
 Being shy/ nervous/keeping isolated from group
discussion.
 Speak in Favour; example: establish your position and
stand by it stubbornly.
 Don΄t make fun of any participant even if his argument are
funny.
 Don΄t repeat and us irrelevant materials.
 Addressing yourself to the examine.
 Don΄t engage yourself in sub-group conversation.