The document provides information about group discussions, which are formal discussions involving 10-12 participants who are given a situation to analyze and discuss within a time limit while being evaluated. The objective is to evaluate skills like team membership, leadership, and communication abilities. Key areas tested include content, communication skills, knowledge, group dynamics, and leadership. Participants are evaluated on their contributions, comprehension, rapport, body language, and more. Successful participants express their ideas well, have sound arguments and convince others, and have a logical approach while cooperating with the group. Types of discussions include topic-based, case studies, and group talks. Participants should prepare content and practice their skills.

1. Group DiscussionsGroup Discussions

2. Introduction
A formal discussion in which 10 to 12
participants are formed into a leaderless group
and are given a specific situation to analyze
and discuss within a given time limit and a
panel observes the proceedings and evaluate
the members in the group.

3. Definition of Group DiscussionDefinition of Group Discussion
 Group Discussion is a modern method of
assessing candidate personality.
 It is both a technique and an art and a
comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness
of the candidate and his appropriateness for
the job.

4. ObjectiveObjective
The main objective is to make an evaluation those
skills of the candidates which can’t be evaluate in
the interview.
Team membership
Leadership skills
Listening skills and articulation skills

5. Features of Group DiscussionFeatures of Group Discussion
 Group activity carried out by participating
individuals.
 It is an exchange of ideas among the
individuals of a group on a specific topic.
 It is used as reliable, testing device - mainly
as a tool to assess a group at one go -in
order to select the best in comparative
perspective.
 Group Discussion is an informal discussion.
 Its aim is to find out the natural leadership
level of the candidates.

6. A note will be made ofA note will be made of
 Contributions to the discussion
 Comprehension of the main idea
 The rapport you strike
 Patience, assertion, accommodation and
amenability.
 Body language and eye contacts

7. PERFORMANCE JUDGEDPERFORMANCE JUDGED
 One who expresses his ideas well.
 One who has sound arguments, and shows
keenness and interest.
 One who has sufficient knowledge of his
subject and convinces the group by his
argumentative presentation.
 One who has a logical and systematic
approach.
 One who has the tendency to cooperate and
who does the coordination.

8. Main Areas TestedMain Areas Tested
 Content
 Communication Skills
 Knowledge and Ideas Regarding a Given
Subject.
 Group dynamics
 Leadership

9. TypesTypes
 Topic Based
 Knowledge intensive
 Non-knowledge intensive
 Abstract
 Case Studies
 Group Talks

10. How to prepareHow to prepare
Content
Practice

11. Skill set to perform well in a GDSkill set to perform well in a GD

12. StructureStructure
Introduction
 Quotes
 Definition
 Question
 Shock Statements
 Facts & Figures
 Short Story
 General Statement
Body of the discussion
Summarization / Conclusion

13. Benefits of Group discussionBenefits of Group discussion
 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.

14.  Language skills.
 Academic knowledge.
 Leadership skills.
 People handling skills.
 Team work.
 General knowledge.

15. Do’sDo’s andand Don’tsDon’ts
Do’s
 Appropriate to the
issue.
 Make original
points & support
them by substantial
reasoning.
 Listen to the other
participants actively
&carefully.
 Say with a logical
flow, validate it with
an examples.
Don’ts
 Being shy /nervous.
 Interrupting
participants before
arguments are
over.
 Speak in favour.
 Changed opinions.

16.  Make only accurate
statements.
 Modulate the
volume, pitch and
tone.
 Be considerate to
the feelings of the
others.
 Be an active and
dynamic participant
by listening.
 Talk with
confidence and self-
 Don’t make fun of any
participant.
 Don’t engage yourself
in sub-group
conversation.
 Don’t repeat and use
irrelevant materials.
 Addressing yourself to
the examiner.

17. 8 Tips to crack group discussion8 Tips to crack group discussion
 Always enter the room with a piece of paper
and a pen. In the first two minutes, jot down
as many ideas as you can.
 When you are talking on any topic, ensure
that the group hears you.
 Be clear and audible when you express your
views.
 Should have a good knowledge base. Your
contribution must be relevant and
productive.

18.  To be a good communicator, you must put
forth your arguments logically.
 The quality of what you said is more
valuable than the quantity.
 You must be clearly seen to be attempting to
build a consensus.
 You must demonstrate the fact that you are
capable and inclined to work as part of the
team.

19. Thank You.Thank You.