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TO EMERGE SUCCESSFULIN GROUP DISCUSSION

by

B.THAYUMANAVAR MBA, M.Phil, PGDCA, NETAssistant ProfessorMBA DepartmentSree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College

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REMEMBER THESE DOS ANDDONTS WHILE IN G.D.

Group discussion has become an

integral part of the selection procedure forJob Recruitment, and Admission to Quality

Academic Programmes. The strategy for

success involves many Dos and Donts.

Here are a few vital points to be borne inmind at the time of preparation.

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Gather full details of controversial topics of public

interest by following daily news, editorial comments and

articles written by experts in magazines.

Maintain a personal diary of events covering national /

international news items of significance.

Dont swallow news reports hook, line and sinker. Melt

them in the crucible of your mind and arrive at your own

conclusions.

Develop language skills including basic grammar,

pronunciation, and effective expression.

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Observe the techniques of successful speakerscadences, voice modulation, pauses, etc.

Use simple yet forceful language; dont go for bombast.

Arrange your facts logically.

Dont take extreme positions.

Meet opposition with a smile.

Be broad minded in your approach.

Dont be unduly emotional during discussion.

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Discuss and not dispute. Produce light and not heat.

If you present an argument, give facts to support it.

Be impartial. Keep a balanced view.

Dont insult a person or a group.

Appreciate good views expressed by others.

Dont explode if anyone gives a blunder.

Be a good listener.

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Dont try to monopolies the time given for the group.

Speak patiently and convincingly.

Use appropriate and relevant quotations or proverbs toestablish your point.

Encourage a silent or shy member to speak.

Dont use provocation language or gestures.

Dont hit on the table to prove a point.

Look at the members by turn.

Dont block others.

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Dont retort strongly if someone attacks you.

Continue to be pleasant; a smile helps a lot.

Light humor is ok; dont be a clown.

Check your body language.

If someone asks your views, take it as an opportunity to speak.

Dont shy away from it.

Show willingness for co operation and teamwork.

Be polite; show no sign of arrogance or superiority.

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Dont talk too fast sacrificing clarity; dont be dragging either.

Dont shout or whisper; speak normally.

Avoid mannerisms such as you see, I mean, sort of and

ya ya.

Give priority to group interest and not self interest.

Never give an impression that you are confused.

Use expression such as As you put it rightly and we

should appreciate the views of.

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When you want to differ, use phrases such as Let us look at

this from a different angle.

Dont just repeat the view given by another participant.

Dont give crude or uncivilised views or unpalatable

expressions.

Illustrate your views by examples.

Dont get disheartened if one of your views is not being carried.

Dont blow your trumpets.

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If you get an opportunity to open the discussion or to conclude

do it well.

Be punctual.

Dress neatly.

Be confident of success.

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THANK YOU