Group discussion is a technique used to evaluate students' suitability for jobs through interactive discussion. It involves seating participants, setting a time limit, and assessing personality traits like teamwork, communication, and leadership. Successful discussions have agreed upon goals and procedures, a cooperative atmosphere, equitable participation, and shared leadership. Types of discussions include topic-based, like factual, controversial, or abstract topics, and case-based. Preparation involves analyzing topics and practicing discussing opinions, problems, and case studies. Strategies include effectively starting, contributing to, and concluding discussions while promoting participation and handling conflicts. Participants should discuss ideas not personalities, listen to others, and invite respectful self-correction when needed.

1. GROUP DISCUSSION

2. DEFINITION Group discussion is a technique, art and comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of students and their appropriateness for the job. It is a systematic and purposeful interactive process. It reflects the inherent qualities of an individual.

3. METHODOLOGY OF GROUP DISCUSSION Seating Arrangement. Stipulated Time Period.

4. IMPORTANCE OF GROUP DISCUSSION Problem Solving. Critical Thinking. Personality Assessment. Decision Making.

5. PERSONALITY TRAITS Ability To Work In A Team. Reasoning Ability. Assertiveness. Flexibility. Attitude And Confidence. Communication. Leadership. Listening.

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL GROUP DISCUSSION Agreement On Group Goals. Goal Oriented Interaction. Agreement On Procedures. Co-operative And Friendly Atmosphere. Effective Communicative Techniques. Equitable Distribution Of Participation. Shared Leadership.

7. TYPES OF GROUP DISCUSSION Topic Based Group Discussion. Case Based Group Discussion.

8. TOPIC BASED GROUP DISCUSSION Single Topic Based. Multiple Topic Based (2-3 In Number).

9. BASED ON THE NATURE OF TOPICS Factual. Controversial. Abstract.

10. FACTUAL Education Status In India. Software Scenario. State Of Aged In India. India’s GDP. Public Sector In India.

11. CONTROVERSIAL Reservations Should Be Removed. Women Make Better Manager. Marijuana Has A Medical Value.

12. ABSTRACT Blue Dot. The Number 10. Z Is The Last Alphabet Of English Language.

13. GOLDEN RULES FOR DISCUSSION Courtesy is required at all times. Discussion of other members’ motives is never allowed. No one may speak a second time until everyone wishes to do so have spoken once.

14. GUIDELINES Discuss About Ideas And Issues And Not Personalities. Listen And Reflect To What Others Are Saying.

15. Be Aware Of One’s Own Feelings. Trust Others Self-restraint And Civility. When Someone Says In A Sexist, Racist, Homophobic Or In An Inappropriate Way, Gently Invite Him\Her To Self Correct.

16. SELECTION GROUP DISCUSSION Subject Knowledge Oral Communication Skills Leadership Skills Team Management Skills Problem Solving Skills Interpersonal Skills

17. KASH STRATEGIES K- KNOWLEDGE A- ATTITUDE S- SKILLS H- HONESTY

18. PREPARATION FOR A GROUP DISCUSSION Topic Analysis Discussing Opinions Discussing Problems Discussing Case Studies

19. GROUP DISCUSSION STRATEGIES

20. Getting the GD started Contributing Systematically Creating A Friendly Atmosphere Moving the Discussion Along Promoting Optimal Participation Handling Conflict Effective Closure

21. FACING GROUP DISCUSSION EFFECTIVELY

22. Initiation Main Discussion Summarizing Mock Group Discussion Evaluating Your Group Discussion Performance

23. GROUP INTERACTION STRATEGIES Exchanging Opinions Exchanging Suggestions And Proposals

24. EXCHANGING OPINIONS Asking For Opinions Giving Opinions Supporting Opinions Balancing Points Of View Agreeing And Disagreeing

25. EXCHANGING SUGGESTIONS AND PROPOSALS Requesting Suggestions Making Suggestions Accepting And Rejecting Proposals

26. DO’S FOR A GROUP DISCUSSION Define The Topic Or The Issue. Analyze Its Scope And Implications. Listen To the Views Of Others Intently. Encourage And Provide Reticent Members To Speak. Be Brief And To The Point In Presenting Your Views. Maintain Proper Body Language.

27. DONT’S FOR A GROUP DISCUSSION Don’t Be Assertive In Presenting Your Views. Don’t Monopolize The Discussion. Don’t Make Any Personal Remarks. Don’t Jump To Conclusions. Don’t Speak Continuously For A Long Time. Don’t Speak In Monotone.