Group discussion basic
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This document provides an overview of group discussions and tips for participating effectively. It discusses that a group discussion allows members to learn through communicating and interacting with each other on a given topic. Both informal and formal group discussions involve the exchange of ideas between members on a topic, though formal discussions have evaluators and assigned seating. The document outlines skills evaluated in group discussions like leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. It provides advice for situations like overly dominant members, interruptions, or lacking ideas. Tips include actively listening, encouraging others, and displaying original thoughts without excessive disagreement.
Group discussion basic
- 1. GD Basic PPT by MEENESH JAIN
- 3. A Group Discussion is an activity where group members learn through communicating and interacting with each other. It is both a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of the individual and his/her appropriateness for the situation.
- 4. People have 1 thing in common: They are all different.
- 5. These stones are nothing but… Knowledge Skill Attitude Understanding
- 7. SIMILARITIES BETWEEN INFORMAL AND FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION BOTH TYPE OF GD INVOLVE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS BOTH TYPE OF GD RELATE TO SOME TOPIC. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD NO LEADER IS APPOINTED. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU ARE FREE TO EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU MAY AGREE OR DIS AGREE WITH OTHER PERSONS VIEW. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU CAN SPEAK WHEN EVER YOU WANT.
- 8. GROUP SIZE: GROUP SIZE The group size varies between 8 to 10 persons. They are allotted roll numbers or chest numbers so that the evaluator may identify them while evaluating them. Members of the groups are seated in circle or semi circle in the sequence of their roll numbers or chest members.
- 9. WHY DO THEY CONDUCT GROUP DISCUSSION ? To check the potential of the candidates to work in a team. Number of persons with temperaments and different field of specialization. To test your ability to co-exist with others. To test of your interactive skills and how good you are communicating with other people. ( The discussion involves an exchange of thoughts and ideas among members of the group)
- 10. Who monitor the discussion?: An officer, usually known as evaluator or group testing officer monitors the discussion. Who select the topic of discussion? What type of topic is given? What is the time limit for discussion?
- 11. TYPE OF GROUP MEMBERS YOU MAY HAVE TO DEAL WITH Quarrelsome person or Self – How to spot them? centered They initiate group discussion How to spot them? They encourage others to speak They block the group discussion They are good speakers They are attention seekers They clarify others points They lead the group discussion in proper direction They are dominating in nature Leaders
- 12. WHAT DO THEY JUDGE IN THE GROUP DISCUSSION? Managerial skills Leadership skills Communication skills Persuasive skills Interpersonal skills Personality structure Results in your behavior in groups
- 13. HOW TO INTERUPT OTHERS SKILLFULLY (Interrupt using the following words) That’s good! However………. I agree. In addition……. That’s a great idea. But….. I am glad that you have brought about this. In fact……. You are on the right track. Another important point …. This point need further elaboration……. Very correct. But I would add that……. That is right. But sometimes Fine You said it! That is it!
- 14. AWKWARD SITUATIONS in GD No idea about the topic Unanswerable questions Side conversation Repetition Irrelevant discussion When someone is interrupting you repeatedly When someone refutes your statement
- 15. 5- COMMON MISTAKES AT GROUP DISCUSSION More Quantity but no Quality. Uncontrolled emotions •Showing off Excessive Knowledge. He got Noticed – But for the wrong reasons. He failed to manage his insecurities. Excuse me!
- 16. TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN GD Always enter with a pen and paper. Encourage the person who wants to speak. Do not encourage the persons who doesn’t want to speak. Listen to others. BE A VERY GOOD LISTENER Display original ideas. Interrupt only by agreeing and never by disagreeing. Do not speak too less or too much. Keep yourself cool. Be good in communication
- 17. Respect contrary view point Do not try to appoint a leader. Utilize the time efficiently. Find the remedy. Be different - creative behaviour
- 19. A few GD topic to start with
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