To Know the nature and significance of Group discussion.
To understand the characteristics of successful group discussion.
To identify the areas of evaluation in successful group discussion.
To get trained about the method of participation in the Group Discussion.
To know how to acquire the oral skills and the body language used for effective Group Discussion.
1. What is a Group Discussion?
A group of participants are given a topic and
are made to speak on it for a particular time.
Thereafter, based on several skills such as,
communication skills, knowledge of the
topic, ability to perform in a team, etc., the
candidates are analysed.
2. A Group Discussion (GD) provides a chance to
various candidates for being vocal.The
candidates must shed away all the shyness
and put-forth their opinions. Group
discussion helps the participants to expand
their knowledge as there is an exchange of
ideas and opinions.
3. GD – Guidelines
Active Participation By Everyone.
Don’t feel scared to speak.
Two orThree valuable insertions desired.
4. Look AtThe SpeakerWhile Listening.
NodWhileYou Are Listening
Have Eye-ContactWith AllWhile Speaking
Use Apt Hand MovementsWhile Speaking
Sit Straight, Involved – with Both Feet
Grounded
Don’t Get Into Arguments or Debate
5. Regulations For Conducting GD :-
Rules Static & Fixed
Regulations Dynamic & Flexible
While Speaking AddressGroup MembersAs –
“Fellow-Contestant, Friend, Co-Speaker or
Colleague”.
In Case of Not UnderstandingTheTopic,Wait For
GroupTo RevealThe Meaning – “Observe & Interpret”
Don’t Make Extreme Opening Remarks On an
Explicit Stand.
IfYouWant,You CanTake Neutral Stand, If Its
Possible OnTopic.
6. PRE
P Point
R Rationale {Reason}
E Example
Thought Generation Method
7. M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E-S
M Media
A Arts
S Science
T Technology
E Education
R Religion
P Politics
I Information
E Entertainment
C Culture
E Economy
S Sports
8. Start Strong
Maintain Interest
Don’t Be Distracting
RememberTo Relax
End Strong
10. 1. Element of Surprise or Shock
2. CreatingAwe (Oh/Wow)
3. Use of Explicators – However,Whatever,
Whenever,Whoever,Whichever
11. Don’t Make a Feeble First Impression
StopTouchingYour Face
Don’t DoThe LegWobble
Don’t CrossYour Arms
Don’t Sit-UpToo Straight, But Don’t Slouch
Either
Props Are For Magicians & Comedians
Eye Contact Is Good; Staring is Not.
WatchThose Hands
Don’t Be a Nodding Dog
Don’t KeepYour Distance
12. Don’t CrossYour Arms & Legs
Maintain Proper Eye-Contact But Don’t Stare.
Don’t Be AfraidToTake Up Some Space
Think, Before Nodding In Agreement
RelaxYour Shoulders- MoveThem Back Slightly
Lean, But NotToo Much.
You Can Smile, But Don’t Laugh.
Don’tTouchYour Face
Don’t Slouch, Sit Straight & Not Stiff.
Nod,WhenThey AreTalking- Nod Once In aWhileTo SignalThat,
You Are Listening.
KeepYour Head – “Up & Still”.
Slow Down a Bit.
Don’t Fidget.
UseYour Hands, More Confidently But Carefully.
13. Listen to the subject carefully
Put down your thoughts on a paper
Initiate the discussion if you know the subject well
Listen to others if you don’t know the subject
Support you point with some facts and figures
Make short contribution of 25-30 seconds 3-4 times
Give others a chance to speak
Speak politely and pleasantly. Respect contribution
from other members.
Disagree politely and agree with what is right.
Summarize the discussion if the group has not
reached a conclusion.
14. Initiate the discussion if you do not have sufficient knowledge
about the given topic.
Over speak, intervene and snatch other’s chance to speak.
Argue and shout during the GD
Look at the evaluators or a particular group member
Talk irrelevant things and distract the discussion
Pose negative body gestures like touching the nose, leaning back
on the chair, knocking the table with a pen etc.
Mention erratic statistics.
Display low self confidence with shaky voice and trembling hands.
Try to dominate the discussion
Put others in an embarrassing situation by asking them to speak if
they don’t want.
16. What is a Group Discussion?
A group of participants are given a topic and are made to
speak on it for a particular time.Thereafter, based on
several skills such as, communication skills, knowledge of
the topic, ability to perform in a team, etc., the candidates
are analysed.
How is a GD helpful?
A Group Discussion (GD) provides a chance to various
candidates for being vocal.The candidates must shed
away all the shyness and put-forth their opinions. Group
discussion helps the participants to expand their
knowledge as there is an exchange of ideas and opinions.