PBDM and Communication Skill

1. GROUP DISCUSSION
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2. GROUP DISCUSSION
General awareness:
 Grasp of The Subject
 Range of Ideas
 Logic and Quality Of Views
 Breadth of Outlook
TYPES OF GD’S
Normal – a topic is given by the coordinator
Case study – a printed case study is given
Role play – a situation is described
SELECTING A TOPIC
General : All Members Should Be Able To Speak
Topical : Relevant To Today’s Situation
Possible : At Least Two Points Of Views To Discuss Emerge
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3. One Possible Approach:
The group discusses the role of a leader.
The qualities of a leader are highlighted.
Interested participants convince the others.
The group selects the most appropriate candidate.
Avoid random voting and arbitrary methods.
BEGINNING A GD:
Beginning can put you into command.
The opening speaker gets the maximum uninterrupted time
The dangers…
May be marked as a person who speaks without thinking
May also be marked as a person who leads the group in the wrong direction
Therefore….Speak only if you have enough sensible things to say
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4. CONCLUDING A GD :
 Summarize the discussion at the end
 Accommodate dissenting viewpoints
 Do not force a consensus. It will backfire you
 PROBLEMS YOU COULD HAVE
Dominant Individuals
Passive And Shy Individuals
Losing The Plot
Personalizing Disagreements
False Or Controversial Information
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5. •How To Jump In A Gd?
: Jump In An Agreeable Manner
: Start By Supporting A Point That Has Just Been Made
: Jump Only When The Speaker Has Finished Making His Point
: Don’t Wait Too Long Or You Will Lose The Opportunity
: Jump By Raising Your Voice
: Be As Loud As The Situation Demands
: Combine It With Other Tools
: Use It As The Last Resort
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6. DO’S
: Be Determined To Do Well
: Listen Carefully To The Instruction Of The Panel
: Lend Ears To Others Who Make Genuine Contribution
: Keep It Short And Sweet
: Always Add Value To Discussion
: Intervene Positively To Put GD On Track
: Conclude Periodically
: Adhere To The Principles Of Politeness
: Substantiate And Give Reasons For Your Contentions
: Give Facts And Figures But Don’t Overdo It
: Have A Clear-cut View
: Be Deliberate And Slow In Delivering Your Points
: Be Assertive Not Aggressive
: Make Eye Contact While Speaking
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7. * Try To Monopolize The GD
* Adapt A Negative Stance
* Speak Loudly
* Address The Panel
* Flay Your Hands
* Speak In Turns
* Talk Too Fast
* Be Too Conscious Of Your Body Language
* Over Praise People
* Adapt A Casual Look
* Get Excited
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8. PRESENTATIONS
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9. GOALS:
A presentation is a reflection of you and your work.
You want to make the best possible impression in the short amount of time given you.
This Session Will Cover:
How To Prepare For A Presentation.
Guidelines For Creating Effective Slides.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Make It Simple.
Make It Clear.
Don’t let the technology dominate the presentation.
You want the audience to remember the quality of your research, not your PowerPoint.
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10. PREPARATION
what are the key points you want to make?
who is your audience?
What are they interested in hearing and how familiar are they with your topic? Do they
expect data or concepts?
Remember
A presentation is different than a paper.
Don’t try to cover everything.
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