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Some golden rules to follow during the GD/PI


• In the time provided (if any) to think and organise, think critically, analyse thoroughly and then

try to arrive on the conclusions. Irrelevant points and facts should be avoided instead stick to the

point with objectivity.

• It is really a good way to summarise the given subject and then raise the questions based upon

the same. Sometimes it is also a good idea to generate the consensus how the discussion will

happen and form rules. Like opener may ask permission of group that everyone will be given

chance to speak once in line and then general discussion starts.

• Always raise hand before speaking. Avoid false starts, do not present wrong data or facts or

deviate from topic.

• Do not get too emotional & maintain etiquettes. Oppose to the points raised by other member(s)

by pointing issues rather than launching a personal attack on any of the members.

• Quality of thought: You can score a point if you speak less but make a valid point that is

acceptable to the group. Don’t cook facts “like I recently read in newspaper, as per my facts in

book… etc.). Most important is to digest the fact given in the case and its analysis and

interpretation.

• Avoid giving a negative impression.

• Try to emerge as a leader as in, voice your opinion in a striking manner while at the same time

listen to others carefully and also include their views in a diligent manner. Leadership quality is a

must-have ingredient for GD.
What to do/ remember during GD/PI


• Be assertive but in a polite manner with expression in voice. Be calm but not quiet.

• Clarity in the thoughts must be there.

• Appear pleasant with the other participating members. If it is a PI then with the interviewer.

• Be logical while answering or questioning anything.


What not to do/ to avoid during GD/PI


• One to one discussion or interactions with any of the members in the group instead make

yourself involved with everyone present.

• Pointing fingers, shouting or any such kind of impolite behavior.

• Don’t use any slangs or abusive language.

• Avoid negative body languages like shaking legs, yawning, drumming table, looking here and

there or swinging pen or pencils e.tc.


Remember that it is totally your call, so go ahead with a fresh and logical mind and you will

definitely make your day
Basic Rules and Tips in Group Discussions ::GD TIPS AND SCORING POINTS

   1.   Always be the initiator and concluder of the GD then being aparticipant.
   2.   But if you are particaipant always try to be the most vianl/keyparticipant.
   3.   put points firmly and always try to get others support too.
   4.   if you find that the discussion os going offttrack then never loosean oppurtunity to bring
        it back to straem this is the best point toscore max.
   5.   try to keep latest information on the topic.
   6.   be very polite , people may try to provoge you to to get morepoints but try to keep cool.
   7.   most important don't wait for your turn to speak when discussionis on. inturrupt politely
        if you want to put forward your points.
   8.   last but not the least keep atab on the time given for discussion.score points by wrapping
        up the discussion if you feel that thediscussion is heating but the time is going to be over.
   9.   during conclusion, do end with the conclusion note. that showsyour leadership quality.

Best scoring points are:

   1.   Initiation of Discussion.
   2.   Always keeping/trying tokeep discussion on track.
   3.   Conclusion on time.
   4.   Your capability to keep your cool and listen as well as putting yourpoints.
   5.   Finally Be a Leader and select in GD.

GD basically means searching your team player, leadership,communication capability.

How to Handle GD's

Many companies conduct group discussion after the written test so asto check on your interactive
skills and how good you are atcommunicating with other people. The GD is to check how you
behave,participate and contibute in a group, how much importance do yougive to the group
objective as well as your own, how well do you listento viewpoints of others and how open-
minded are you in acceptingviews contrary to your own. The aspects which make up a GD
areverbal communication, non-verbal behaviour, conformation to norms,decision-making ability
and cooperation. You should try to be as trueas possible to these aspects.

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Gd rules

  • 1. Some golden rules to follow during the GD/PI • In the time provided (if any) to think and organise, think critically, analyse thoroughly and then try to arrive on the conclusions. Irrelevant points and facts should be avoided instead stick to the point with objectivity. • It is really a good way to summarise the given subject and then raise the questions based upon the same. Sometimes it is also a good idea to generate the consensus how the discussion will happen and form rules. Like opener may ask permission of group that everyone will be given chance to speak once in line and then general discussion starts. • Always raise hand before speaking. Avoid false starts, do not present wrong data or facts or deviate from topic. • Do not get too emotional & maintain etiquettes. Oppose to the points raised by other member(s) by pointing issues rather than launching a personal attack on any of the members. • Quality of thought: You can score a point if you speak less but make a valid point that is acceptable to the group. Don’t cook facts “like I recently read in newspaper, as per my facts in book… etc.). Most important is to digest the fact given in the case and its analysis and interpretation. • Avoid giving a negative impression. • Try to emerge as a leader as in, voice your opinion in a striking manner while at the same time listen to others carefully and also include their views in a diligent manner. Leadership quality is a must-have ingredient for GD.
  • 2. What to do/ remember during GD/PI • Be assertive but in a polite manner with expression in voice. Be calm but not quiet. • Clarity in the thoughts must be there. • Appear pleasant with the other participating members. If it is a PI then with the interviewer. • Be logical while answering or questioning anything. What not to do/ to avoid during GD/PI • One to one discussion or interactions with any of the members in the group instead make yourself involved with everyone present. • Pointing fingers, shouting or any such kind of impolite behavior. • Don’t use any slangs or abusive language. • Avoid negative body languages like shaking legs, yawning, drumming table, looking here and there or swinging pen or pencils e.tc. Remember that it is totally your call, so go ahead with a fresh and logical mind and you will definitely make your day
  • 3. Basic Rules and Tips in Group Discussions ::GD TIPS AND SCORING POINTS 1. Always be the initiator and concluder of the GD then being aparticipant. 2. But if you are particaipant always try to be the most vianl/keyparticipant. 3. put points firmly and always try to get others support too. 4. if you find that the discussion os going offttrack then never loosean oppurtunity to bring it back to straem this is the best point toscore max. 5. try to keep latest information on the topic. 6. be very polite , people may try to provoge you to to get morepoints but try to keep cool. 7. most important don't wait for your turn to speak when discussionis on. inturrupt politely if you want to put forward your points. 8. last but not the least keep atab on the time given for discussion.score points by wrapping up the discussion if you feel that thediscussion is heating but the time is going to be over. 9. during conclusion, do end with the conclusion note. that showsyour leadership quality. Best scoring points are: 1. Initiation of Discussion. 2. Always keeping/trying tokeep discussion on track. 3. Conclusion on time. 4. Your capability to keep your cool and listen as well as putting yourpoints. 5. Finally Be a Leader and select in GD. GD basically means searching your team player, leadership,communication capability. How to Handle GD's Many companies conduct group discussion after the written test so asto check on your interactive skills and how good you are atcommunicating with other people. The GD is to check how you behave,participate and contibute in a group, how much importance do yougive to the group objective as well as your own, how well do you listento viewpoints of others and how open- minded are you in acceptingviews contrary to your own. The aspects which make up a GD areverbal communication, non-verbal behaviour, conformation to norms,decision-making ability and cooperation. You should try to be as trueas possible to these aspects.