group discussion define

2. WHAT IS THE GROUP DISCUSSION?

3. Tips for Success in GD
 Initiate - be the first one to start the
discussion, if somebody else has started,
relax. There are a lot of opportunities later.

4.  Listen - Carefully. Communication is a lot
about listening. When you listen carefully, it
helps in speaking.
 Remember - Names, Facts. It helps a lot if
you know who has spoken what. If permitted,
you can use a notepad to write.
 Observe - Body language, conversation, gets
diverted. Then do the right thing at the right
time.
 Manage - people who create difficult
situations.

5.  Communicate - Be frank and clear in your
communication. Your voice should reach
outbut not irritate people.

6. Your performance during GD:
 Communication skill
 Knowledge on given topic
 Clarity on concepts
 Ability to work in a team
 Listening skills
 Patience
 Confidence

7. Do’s in group discussion.
 Introduce yourself with warm smile
and make your introduction short. Get
into topic soon.
 Have eye contact with all group
members when you start conversing
about the topic.
 Listen to the other participants
carefully.

8.  When you are asked question by your
fellow group person, be polite and
answer him.
 Move with all group members and help
them when needed.

9. Don’ts in group
discussion
 Don’t use strong perfumes. The strong
perfume may irritate for any of the
person.
 Don’t make gestures while other
person is speaking his ideas.
 Don’t interrupt.
 Don’t try to push your ideas to others.

10.  Don’t make fun of any person even if
arguments are funny.

11. IMPORTANT POINTS IN GD
Careful
about
hurting
others self-
respect.
listening to
other person
is one way of
showing
appreciation.
right words
at the right
time make
the best
results.

13. SUGGESTION
Remember
speech is a
powerful
weapon.
Practice
group
discussion
with
friends on
different
subjects.
Never
try to
bluff.