ENROLLMENT NO. :-14017011601

NAME: - Absar Ahsan

CONTENTS

Group is an exchange of views on some topic.

Group Discussion is a novel way to assess person’s

personality.

It is both a technique and an art to judge the

capacity of the person and his aptness for the job.

• The term suggests a discussion or exchange of views and thoughts among a group of persons.

• The group will have members around 8-12 who will express their views, ideas freely in a friendly manner, on the given topic.

• The abilities of the members of the group is measured on certain scale as time limit, skills, knowledge etc.

The Group discussion tests

how you function as a part

of a team.

WHY A

GROUP DISCUSSION ?

What is tested?

1. Ability to work in a team2. Communication skills3. Reasoning ability4. Leadership skills5. Initiative6. Flexibility7. Creativity

Ways to Address Other

Members of the Group

Sir/Madam

Mr./Ms.

Excuse me!

By first name

TIPS FOR

GROUP DISCUSSION

~ READ VORACIOUSLY:

Make a habit of reading voraciously on every subject. This will keep you ready for any topic for a discussion in GD.

Your knowledge is your most important weapon in a discussion.

~ INITIATE THE DISCUSSION:

Try to initiate the discussion which will help you to get edge over the others, however if you are not sure about the topic please do not initiate just for the sake of initiating.

It does give you an advantage but only if you know the subject well and have something relevant to start the discussion otherwise it is a disadvantage.

• ~ SPEAK POLITELY AND PLEASANTLY:

You should be audible and clear.

Even if you disagree with the other's point of view, disagree politely.

Use phrases like,

- 'I would like to disagree a bit here’

- 'I am sorry, but I think I have a slightly different point of view'.

~ SPEAK CONFIDENTLY:Maintain your confidence as you speak. Establish eye contact with other members of the group and do not let your voice tremble.

~ USE POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE: Your body language should not demonstrate dominance or low self confidence. Show your interest in the discussion through your gestures like bending forward a bit, nodding your head.

~ BE A TEAM PLAYER:

Last but not the least, be a team player as this is a group activity. Be comfortable with the group members and vice versa.

What To Do ?

1. Take leadership responsibilities

2. Keep an open mind

3. Maintain a moderate tone of voice

4. Don’t get emotional

5. Sit upright and concentrate on your body language

6. Be a good listener

What Not To Do ?

1. Avoid constant objections to other people’s arguments

2. Say no to a pessimistic approach

3. Don’t insult other people, criticize in a decent manner

4. Dump your jealousy or animosity

5. No irrelevant stories/personal experiences

6. Don’t be an attention seeker

KEY TO SUCCESS

The GD is to check how you (i) behave, participate and contribute

in a group, (ii) how much importance do you give

to the group objective as well as your own,

(iii) how well do you listen to viewpoints of others and;

(iv) how open-minded you are in accepting views contrary to your own.