GROUP DISCUSSION
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Good things grow from small
foundations
GROUP
A Group is three or more persons whose
interaction causes and assists learning .
GROUP DISCUSSION
A Group Discussion is an activity
where group members learn through
communicating and interacting with
each other.
GROUP STRUCTURE
Group Structure is the number
composition and organization
of the people who from the
group
INFORMAL AND GROUP DISCUSSION
FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION
SIMILARITIES BETWEEN INFORMAL AND
FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION
BOTH TYPE OF GD INVOLVE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
BOTH TYPE OF GD RELATE TO SOME TOPIC.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD NO LEADER IS APPOINTED.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU ARE FREE TO EXPRESS
YOUR VIEWS.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU MAY AGREE OR DIS
AGREE WITH OTHER PERSONS VIEW.
IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU CAN SPEAK WHEN EVER
YOU WANT.
WHY DO THEY CONDUCT GROUP
DISCUSSION
To check the potential of the candidates to work in a
team.
Number of persons with temperaments and different
field of specialization.
To test your ability to co-exist with others.
To test of your interactive skills and how good you
are communicating with other people.
( The discussion involves an exchange of thoughts and ideas
among members of the group)
Reasons for having a GD
It helps you to understand a subject more deeply.
It improves your ability to think critically.
It helps in solving a particular problem.
It helps the group to make a particular decision.
It gives you the chance to hear other students'
ideas.
It improves your listening skills.
It increases your confidence in speaking.
It can change your attitudes.
GROUP SIZE
The group size varies between 8 to 10 persons.
They are allotted roll numbers or chest
numbers so that the evaluator may identify
them while evaluating them.
Members of the groups are seated in circle or
semi circle in the sequence of their roll
numbers or chest members.
Who monitor the discussion?
An officer, usually known as evaluator or
group testing officer monitors the
discussion.
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Who select the topic of discussion?
What type of topic is given?
What is the time limit for discussion?
TYPE OF GROUP MEMBERS YOU MAY HAVE TO
DEAL WITH
Quarrelsome person
Self centered ( How to spot them)
They block the group discussion
They are attention seekers
They are dominating in nature
Leaders
( How to spot them)
They initiate group discussion
They encourage others to speak
They are good speakers
They clarify others points
They lead the group discussion in proper direction
WHAT DO THEY JUDGE IN THE GROUP
DISCUSSION?
Managerial skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Persuasive skills
Interpersonal skills
HOW TO INTERUPT OTHERS SKILLFULLY
(Interrupt using the following words)
Thats good! However.
I agree. In addition.
Thats a great idea. But..
I am glad that you have brought about this. In fact.
You are on the right track. Another important point .
This point need further elaboration.
Very correct. But I would add that.
That is right. But sometimes
Fine
You said it!
That is it!
Types of GD
GDs can be topic-based or case-based
Topic based Gds can be classified into
three types :1. Factual Topics
2. Controversial Topics
3. Abstract Topics
NEVER USE THE FOLLOWING WORDS TO
INTERRUPT
That will never work.
That idea is not a practical one..
You are wrong..
You do not know what you are talking about.
That is ridiculous.
What are you talking about?
Why are you so confused?
We are talking about something else.
HOW TO HANDLE AWKWARD SITUATIONS
No idea about the topic
Unanswerable questions
Side conversation
Repetition
Irrelevant discussion
When someone is interrupting you again and again
When someone refutes your statement
COMMON MISTAKES AT GROUP DISCUSSION
More Quantity but no Quality.
Uncontrolled emotions.
Showing off Excessive Knowledge.
He got Noticed But for the wrong reasons.
He failed to manage his insecurities.
Excuse me!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN GD
Always enter with a pen and paper.
Always enter the group and not an individual.
Encourage the person who wants to speak.
Do not encourage the persons who doesnt want to speak.
Listen to others.
Display original ideas.
Interrupt only by agreeing and never by disagreeing.
Do not speak too less or too much.
Keep your cool
Respect contrary view point
Do not try to appoint a leader.
Utilize the time efficiently.
Difficulty presents an opportunity.
Be different.
Find the remedy.
LUCKY means who get the opportunity!
BRILLIANT means who create the opportunity!
WINNER means who use the opportunity!
BE A WINNER All the Best.
