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GD Tips and Tricks


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The GD Framework

Groups of 8-10 candidates formed into aleaderless group

Group given a specific situation to analyze

and discuss within a given time limit. The discussions may center around :

A case study with the group to come out with

a solution A topic and the group asked to discuss on the

same.


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Creating High Impact in GD

You should be noticed

You must ensure that the group hears you

You have to be assertive

Most important, you make your chances

Your contribution has to be meaningful

You have a good knowledge base

You are able to put forth your arguments logically

The quality of what you state is more valuablethan the quantity


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Creating High Impact- Contd

Highlight points that are not obvious Be careful that the "something different" you state is

still relevant to the topic being debated.

You must be clearly seen to be attempting tobuild a consensus. Gaining support or influencing colleagues is a key

leadership quality

You must be clearly seen to be attempting tobuild a consensus.

Gaining support or influencing colleagues is a keyleadership quality


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Skills Tested in a GD

Leadership Skills

Initiating the group discussion

Guide the group especially when thediscussion begins losing relevance

Encouraging all members to participate in thediscussion

Communication skills To use simple language and explain concepts

clearly (Dont show off or use jargons)


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Skills tested in a GDContd.

Interpersonal Skills

To remain cool even when someone provokes you

Ability to remain objective

Empathazing Quality Non-threatening Attitude of a team player

Persuasive Skills

You should be able to effectively communicateyour view without overtly hurting the other person


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Skills Tested in a GD- Contd.

Problem Solving Skills

Think of novel solutions, sometimes this couldgive you high returns

Conceptualizing Skills

Ability to grasp the situation, and apply it at amacro level


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Essential GD Tips and Tricks

Be as natural as possible. Be yourself.

Take time to organize your thoughts, Workout strategies to make an entry

Your words tell a story but your bodylanguage reveals the whole story

Be assertive not dominating, Avoid usingextreme phrases

Don't lose your cool / Always be polite


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Most Common GD Mistakes

Emotional Outbursts

Quality Vs Quantity Egotism Showing off

Getting noticed for the wrong reasons

Managing your insecurities


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