The document discusses the importance of group discussions and tips for participating effectively. It notes that group discussions enhance learning by generating questions, helping students identify weaknesses and rectify mistakes. It provides guidance on body language, such as sitting up straight, making eye contact, and nodding; speech, such as facilitating others' contributions without aggression and avoiding repetition; and mindset, such as managing nerves and guiding discussion. The document advises students to demonstrate teamwork, reasoning, leadership, initiative, assertiveness, listening skills, keeping on topic while scoring initiative and maintaining a cool head.

1. Group Discussion

2. Importance of “group discussion about study topics”
 It enhances learning.
 Discussion generates good questions.
 It helps to know weakness.
 It rectifies your mistakes.
 It is an oral exam.

3. Way of Communication in GD…
Body
language
Mindset
&
Behavior
Speech

4. 1. In terms of body language
1. Sitting straight and both hands on ones knees
appears formal and confident.
2. Making eye contact with each individual.
3. Nodding shows your receptivity.
4. It is important to be self confident.

5. 2.In terms of speech
 Facilitate contribution from others.
 Without aggression, be assertive and be humble.
 No one is a personal friend during a GD.
 Avoid creating a fish market.
 Statistics and facts are very impressive.
 Don’t repeat a point.
 Intervene at the right time.
 Be simple and conclude objectively.

6. 3.In terms of mindset & behavior
 Individual skills as a team member
and personality are being observed.
 Being nervous will not help.
 Leaders take a topic on its right path.

7. Group Discussion Tips For Fresher
Here is what they look at when enter a group discussion:
• Team player
• Reasoning ability
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Assertiveness
• Listening
• Score maximum on your
initiative
• Keep on track with topic
• Keeping a cool head