Group Discussion : By Puspita Chakraborty (27th September 2009) Group Discussion
What is a Group Discussion? : What is a Group Discussion? A Group Discussion is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its members. In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 20-30 minutes.
What does the organization Look For through a GD ? : What does the organization Look For through a GD ?
A GD is to assess the following skills of a candidate : A GD is to assess the following skills of a candidate Communication skills- Clarity of thought- Presentation Skills- Ability to work in a team
Listening Skills - Reasoning ability- Initiative- Assertiveness- Flexibility- Creativity- Empathy
Importance/Benefits of GD : Importance/Benefits of GD
Benefits of GD : Benefits of GD - It helps you to understand a subject more deeply.- It improves your ability to think clearly.- It helps in solving a particular problem.- It helps the group to make a particular decision.- It gives you the chance to hear other participants’ ideas.- It improves your listening skills.- It increases your confidence in speaking.
Today’s Discussion : Today’s Discussion
Money Comes First, Ethics Later : Money Comes First, Ethics Later Today’s Topic
Do’s Of a Group Discussion : Do’s Of a Group Discussion Listen to Others. It is not a must to initiate discussion
Initiate a discussion if you are familiar with the topic
Intervene if the discussion becomes chaotic. It reflects your leadership.
Speak to the point without repeating .
Support your points with facts and figures
Be gentle in your presentation
Be natural , Calm and maintain your composure
Be Participative and reciprocative.
Say “Thank You “ after your presentation.
Think before you speak.
Say what you feel , without going in “favour” or “against” the topic.
Don’ts Of a Group discussion : Don’ts Of a Group discussion Do not be loud or aggressive
Do not go overboard with enthusiasm if you are familiar with the topic
Do not interrupt other speakers
Do not argue or mock other speakers.
Do not ask irrelevant questions
Do not stop abruptly
Do not get nervous if the previous speakers have made a very good presentation
Do not exhibit your emotions.
Suggested Websites and Readings : Suggested Websites and Readings Book : Group Discussion for admissions and jobs by Anand Ganguly (Pustak Mahal)
Website : www.freshersworld.com
Contact Details : Contact Details Puspita Chakraborty
Email me : puspitateach@yahoo.co.in
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Thank You : Thank You