Group Group DiscussionsDiscussions

Introduction

A formal discussion in which 10 to 12

participants are formed into a leaderless group

and are given a specific situation to analyze

and discuss within a given time limit and a

panel observes the proceedings and evaluate

the members in the group.

Definition of Group Definition of Group DiscussionDiscussion Group Discussion is a modern method of

assessing candidate personality.

It is both a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of the candidate and his appropriateness for the job.

ObjectiveObjective

The main objective is to make an evaluation those

skills of the candidates which can’t be evaluate in

the interview.

Team membership

Leadership skills

Listening skills and articulation skills

Features of Group DiscussionFeatures of Group Discussion Group activity carried out by participating

individuals.

It is an exchange of ideas among the individuals of a group on a specific topic.

It is used as reliable, testing device - mainly as a tool to assess a group at one go -in order to select the best in comparative perspective.

Group Discussion is an informal discussion.

Its aim is to find out the natural leadership level of the candidates.

A note will be made of A note will be made of

Contributions to the discussion

Comprehension of the main idea

The rapport you strike

Patience, assertion, accommodation and amenability.

Body language and eye contacts

PERFORMANCE JUDGEDPERFORMANCE JUDGED One who expresses his ideas well.

One who has sound arguments, and shows keenness and interest.

One who has sufficient knowledge of his subject and convinces the group by his argumentative presentation.

One who has a logical and systematic approach.

One who has the tendency to cooperate and who does the coordination.

Main Areas TestedMain Areas Tested Content

Communication Skills

Knowledge and Ideas Regarding a Given Subject.

Group dynamics

Leadership

TypesTypes Topic Based

Knowledge intensive Non-knowledge intensive Abstract

Case Studies

Group Talks

How to prepareHow to prepare

Content

Practice

Skill set to perform well in Skill set to perform well in a GDa GD

StructureStructureIntroduction

Quotes Definition Question Shock Statements Facts & Figures Short Story General Statement

Body of the discussion

Summarization / Conclusion

Benefits of Group Benefits of Group discussiondiscussion Stimulation of thinking in a new way.

Expansion of knowledge.

Understanding of your strength and weakness.

Your true personality is revealed and qualities of leadership crystallize.

Provides chance to Expose.

Language skills.

Academic knowledge.

Leadership skills.

People handling skills.

Team work.

General knowledge.

Do’sDo’s and and Don’tsDon’tsDo’s

Appropriate to the issue.

Make original points & support them by substantial reasoning.

Listen to the other participants actively &carefully.

Say with a logical flow, validate it with an examples.

Don’ts Being shy /nervous.

Interrupting participants before arguments are over.

Speak in favour.

Changed opinions.

Make only accurate statements.

Modulate the volume, pitch and tone.

Be considerate to the feelings of the others.

Be an active and dynamic participant by listening.

Talk with confidence and self-assurance.

Don’t make fun of any participant.

Don’t engage yourself in sub-group conversation.

Don’t repeat and use irrelevant materials.

Addressing yourself to the examiner.

8 Tips to crack group 8 Tips to crack group discussiondiscussion Always enter the room with a piece of paper

and a pen. In the first two minutes, jot down as many ideas as you can.

When you are talking on any topic, ensure that the group hears you.

Be clear and audible when you express your views.

Should have a good knowledge base. Your contribution must be relevant and productive.

To be a good communicator, you must put forth your arguments logically.

The quality of what you said is more valuable than the quantity.

You must be clearly seen to be attempting to build a consensus.

You must demonstrate the fact that you are capable and inclined to work as part of the team.

Thank You.Thank You.