Goup discussions
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The document provides information about group discussions, including: 1) It defines a group discussion as a discussion among 8-12 members on a current issue within a 20-30 minute time limit to evaluate members' abilities. 2) The prerequisites for an effective group discussion include topics preparation, communication skills, knowledge, confidence, and maintaining composure. 3) Benefits of group discussions are stimulating new thinking, expanding knowledge, and revealing one's true personality and leadership skills.
Goup discussions
- 1. GROUP DISCUSSION Energise Involve Enable BY – RAHUL KUMAR HR TRAINEE
- 2. TOPICS • Group Discussion • Prerequisites of a Group Discussion • Benefits in Group Discussion • Salient features • Do’s and Don’ts in Group Discussion • Important points in Group Discussion • Accept criticism • Suggestion Energise Involve Enable
- 3. WHAT IS GROUP DISCUSSION? •Group discussion (GD) in •The term suggests a simple words means discussion among a group discussion among a group of of persons. people. •The group will have 8 & 12 more • Within a time limit of 20 to 30 or less members who will express minutes , the abilities of the their views freely, frankly in a members of the group is friendly manner, on a topic of measured. current issue. Energise Involve Enable
- 4. Prerequisites of a Group Discussion • Topics given by panelists • Planning and preparation • Knowledge with self- confidence • Communication skills/ power of speech • Presentation • Body Language and personal appearance • Being calm and cool Energise Involve Enable
- 5. Prerequisites of a Group Discussion •Analyze the social, economical issues logistically . •Listening skills • Extensive knowledge base •Co-operation. related to state, country and globe. • Areas are politics, sports, science &trade commerce, Industry and Technology, MNC etc. Energise Involve Enable
- 6. Benefits in Group discussion • 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 Energise Involve Enable
- 7. Benefits of group discussion • Provides chance to expose • Language skills • Academic knowledge • Leadership skills • People handling skills • Team work • General knowledge. Energise Involve Enable
- 8. Salient Features Of G.D • Topic may be given to judge your public speaking talent. • Discussion revolves around a specific subject. • The examiner does not interfere once he announced the topic. • Maintain cordiality and free expression of thought and opinion. Energise Involve Enable
- 9. Do`s In Group Discussion Appropriate to the issue . Make original points & support them by substantial reasoning . Listen to the other participants actively Whatever you say must be &carefully. with a logical flow, & validate it with an example as far as possible. Make only accurate statements. Energise Involve Enable
- 10. Do`s in group discussion • Modulate the volume, pitch and tone. • Be considerate to the feelings of the others. • Try to get your turn. • Be an active and dynamic participant by listening. • Talk with confidence and self-assurance. Energise Involve Enable
- 11. Don’ts During Group Discussion • Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D • Interrupting another participant before his arguments are over • Speak in favor ; example: Establish your position and stand by it stubbornly • Changed opinions • Don’t make fun of any participant even if his arguments are funny. Energise Involve Enable
- 12. Don`ts during group discussion • Don’t repeat and use irrelevant materials. Addressing yourself to the examiner. Don’t engage yourself in sub- group conversation. Worrying about making some grammatical mistake, for your interest the matter you put across are important. Energise Involve Enable
- 13. Important points in group discussion • Be assertive: An assertive person is direct , honest careful about not hurting others ‘self-respect’. • A patient listener: listening to another person is one way of showing appreciation. • Right language : Words can make friends & right words at the right time make the best results. • Be analytical and fact-oriented : It is necessary to make relevant points which can be supported with facts and analyzed logically. Energise Involve Enable
- 14. Accept Criticism • If any member of the group criticizes or disapproves a point, it is unwise to get upset or react sharply. • In case the criticism is flimsy, the same can be pointed out politely. •Maximize participation ; one must try to contribute fully, vigorously & steadily throughout the discussion. •Show leadership ability: A group discussion also evaluates your leadership qualities. Accept someone's point of view Praise the argument Energise Involve Enable
- 15. • Accept the contradicts view • Express your argument with few facts, cases, %, News papers publications etc. • Express without hurting others feelings. Energise Involve Enable
- 16. SUGGESTIONS • Never try to bluff. • Practice group discussion with friends on different subjects. • Remember !speech is a powerful weapon. Energise Involve Enable