2. Team work and group communication are one of the core
factors deciding the working and efficiency of an organization.
Various names have been given to this type of communication
depending on the purpose and situation namely meeting,
seminars, panel discussions etc.
Group communication refers to communication more than 3
individuals gathered to solve a problem or discussion on
certain topic.
4. Purpose of group
communication
To share and exchange information and ideas.
To collect information or feedback on any
topic.
To arrive at a decision on important matters.
To solve a problem
To discuss the issues in relati0n to group.
To elaborate upon the work undertaken
To get faster and vivid solutions on any topic.
5. GROUP DISCUSSION AS
EVALUATION
Evaluation Components
Knowledge
Communication skills
Active Listening
Clarity of Thought and Expression
Apt Language
Appropriateness of Body Language
Group behavior (team spirit)
Leadership skills
Approach to topics and case studies
6. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
GROUP DISCUSSION
Be thorough with current issues
Always enter with a pan and paper
Listen to topic carefully
Jot down as many points in first few minutes
Try to dissect the topic
Organize your ideas before delivering
Have something worthy when speaking first
Have active knowledge of time and use it fairly
Keep open mind and listen to others as well
7. Show confidence when you speak
Show sense of cooperation and be adaptive
Encourage others to present their views as
well
Stick to the core topic and do not divert
towards other topics
Try coming to solution in given amount of
time
8. Dos
• Sitting comfortably
• Listening to topic
• Organizing ideas
• Speaking at the earliest
• Identifying supporters/
opponents
• Keeping track of time
• Sharing time fairly
• Maintaining eye
contact
• Taking notes
• Aiming for summary
if needed
9. Don’ts
• Being in a hurry
• Being silent
• Dominating
vocally/physically
• Assuming role of
chairman
• Introducing topic
• Taking extreme stance
• Looking at faculty
• Moving excessively
• Throwing all ideas at one shot
• Speaking fast
• Digressing
• Indulging in ill conversation
• Paying attention to bull dozers
• Using slang
• Getting emotional