TIPS FOR GROUP DISCUSSION

TIPS FOR GROUP DISCUSSION

What is a Group Discussion?

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A Group Discussion or GD, as it is popularly known, judges the personality of a person. It assesses the behavioural traits in a person his or her leadership skills, social skills, team skills, problem solving skills and presence of mind.

If we analyse the two words Group and Discussion. Group means a number of individuals who may or may not have interacted before. Discussion means exchanging information on a certain topic and coming (or not coming) to a concrete conclusion.

Hence, we can say that Group Discussion is an invigorative discussion where a topic is analysed and discussed, and in the end, the members come to a fair conclusion. It involves team work, but at the same time, it portrays individual personalities

Who conducts a Group Discussion?Group Discussion is conducted by B-schools, institutes and companies. In fact to get admission into B-schools and other management and engineering institutes, GD has become an essential prerequisite. As far as companies are concerned, it is totally at the discretion of the companies if they want GD as part of their interview process.

Why is a GD conducted?

While entrance exams test the candidates for their academics and knowledge of subjects, the GD will test one for their soft skills and their ability to cope with various situations.

Usually the institutes or companies conducting the GD know exactly what they want in their candidates. They are very clear about the specific traits that they want in their candidates. The Group Discussion helps them to analyze whether the candidates possess the required traits or not.

GD also serves as a mass-elimination tool. When there are many candidates applying for limited seats, the GD can act as a benchmark to select the best among the lot.

What is the common process followed in a GD?

The group usually consists of 6 to 12 members. They are given a topic and a few minutes to prepare. Post which they are called to begin the discussion. The duration of the GD will vary from institute to institute or organization to organization. For each candidate an assessor may be assigned. Usually, an assessor assesses two to three candidates. They will be watching the candidates every move.

Preparing for Group Discussion

There are no specific rules to prepare for a GD. However, below are few points that a person can keep in mind while preparing for a GD.

BEFORE THE GROUP DISCUSSION

Stock yourself with information

No one knows what the topic of GD is going to be. Hence, it will be a good idea to keep yourself abreast with topics like:

BEST TIP FOR GROUP DISCUSSION :

Logical conclusion

When the discussion is about to end, try to conclude it by taking in the points that everyone has made and coming to a decent conclusion. This will indicate your analytical skills and also the way you structure your thoughts.

Generic tips

• On the day of GD, dress in comfortable clothes clothes that are simply you
• Be confident but avoid being over confident
• Talk sense. Avoid superficial talk
• Listen carefully and speak only at the appropriate time
• Be very sure of what you are speaking
• Use easy-to-understand English
• Speak loudly and clearly
• Do not be deterred by other members aggressive or submissive behaviour
• Accommodate diverse view points
• Put forth your points without being aggressive
• Give due importance to other persons views. However, stick to the point you have made. Try to support it with more view points.
• Do not allow yourself to be diverted by other peoples points
• Do not be distracted. Your concentration should be solely on the discussion
• If you do not know something, do not speak
• Do not get excited or aggressive during the discussion. Try to maintain a balanced tone through out
• Try to contribute throughout the discussion
• Try to be the first and the last to speak
• Read as much as possible. Have good and sound knowledge on numerous topics. Watching documentaries on various topics will help here
• Improve your vocabulary. This does not mean that you use heavy and big words, but it means that you will be able to understand the topic better and contribute effectively

Last but not the least, mentally visualize yourself as succeeding and you will succeed.

Best of luck.

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