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METHODOLOGY OF GROUP

DISCUSSIONABHINAV DIXIT

MANISHA SHARMA

VIRAL DEGARPIYUSH NIRWAN

ANKUR CHOUDHARY


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Communication is not all about what you say but what

others understand.

Man has always used discussions and

conversations as ways to communicate.

When does conversation become a

discussion?

When two or more people talk about a

particular issue or topic in detail-exploring its

various dimensions and exchanging ideas

intelligently, we say they are discussing it.


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Group Discussion-Definition

A GD is a methodology used by anorganization to gauge whether the candidatehas certain personality traits and/or skills that

it desires in its members. In this methodology,the group of candidates is given a topic or asituation, given a few minutes to think aboutthe same, and then asked to discuss the it

among themselves for 15-20 minutes.


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Some of the personality traits the GD

is trying to gauge may include :-

Oral Communication

Initiative

Clarity of thought

Decision making ability

Presence of mind

Managing situational stress

Listening capacity

Flexibility

Interpersonal team play

Maturity

Reasoning Power

Influencing ability

Leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Body language


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Why Group Discussion?

Conducted to check

Interactive skills

How good we are at communicating with other people

Behaviour, participation and contribution in the group,

How well do we listen to viewpoints of others and how open-minded are we in accepting views contrary to your own.

Decision-making ability and cooperation.

We should try to be as true as possible to these aspects.


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An officer, usually known as evaluator or

group testing officer monitors the discussion.

The Assessors decides

The topic of discussion.

Time limit for discussion

Group Strength

Who monitor the discussion?


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TYPES OF GD


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Types of GD

GDs can be topic-based or case-based.

Topic based Gds can be classified into three

types

1. Factual Topics2. Controversial Topics

3. Abstract Topics4. Case based GD


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EVALUATION CRITERIA

&

TYPES OF MATES


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During a GD employers evaluate potential for

leadership and ability to work in a team.

The four components generally evaluated in a group

discussion are:

Knowledge

Communication skills

Group behaviourLeadership potential

Evaluation Components


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Quarrelsome person Self centered ( How tospot them). They block the group discussion.

They are attention seekers. They are dominatingin nature.

Leaders ( How to spot them) They initiate groupdiscussion. They encourage others to speak. They

are good speakers. They clarify others points.They lead the group discussion in properdirection

TYPE OF GROUP MEMBERS WE MAY

HAVE TO DEAL WITH:


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Communication Skills

Active listening

Clarity of thought and

expression Apt language

Appropriateness of body

language

Lucidity

Tone

Voice

Articulation

Fluency

Modulation

Good delivery

It isnt sufficient to have

ideas. They have to beexpressed effectively.


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Attentive

Maintain interest in the group

Avoiding pointing out fingers

Avoiding monotonous posture by shifting slightly in the

chair or placing arm on the back of your chair Not showing interest or dislike in the topic.

Even if the topic is not of interest we should try todevelop interest.

Effective Use of Body Language


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The success of any team depends to a large extent, on itsleader.

The candidate who possesses both functional ability andcoordinating ability would emerge as the leader.

Functional ability involves knowledge, mental andphysical energy, emotional stability, objectivity,communication skill, integrity and emotional intelligence

Leadership Skills


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ITS GOOD TO BE DIPLOMATIC

BUT

AVOID COMMON MISTAKES


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Interrupt using the following words

Thats good! However.

I agree. In addition.

Thats 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!

HOW TO INTERUPT OTHERS

SKILLFULLY


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That will never work.

That idea is not a practical one..

You are wrong..

You do not know what you are talking about.

That is ridiculous.

What are you talking about?

Why are you so confused?

We are talking about something else.

NEVER USE THE FOLLOWING WORDS

TO INTERRUPT:


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More Quantity but no Quality.

Uncontrolled emotions.

Showing off Excessive Knowledge.

He got Noticed But for the wrong reasons. Hefailed to manage his insecurities.

Excuse me!

Avoid getting in one to one discussion. Try not to interrupt when someone speaking.

Never try to overshadow anyone give space to all.

COMMON MISTAKES AT GROUP

DISCUSSION:


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ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND


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POSITIVE TRAITS

PERSONALITY COMMUNICA-

TION SKILL

KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP

Smartness Fluency Depth Initiative

Cheerfulness Clarity Range Tolerance

Enthusiasm Logicality Analytical

ability

Team spirit

Keenness Coherence Coordination

Of thoughts

Persuasiveness

Curiosity Effectiveness Decisiveness

& Flexibility


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NEGATIVE TRAITS

Personality Communicat

e-ton Skill

Knowledge Leadership

Shyness Incoherence Ignorance Intolerance

Sluggishness Muteness Lack of ideas Unfriendliness

Diffidence Fumbling Superficiality Selfishness

Timidity Aggressiveness Mental poverty Rigidity

Rudeness &

Indifference

Amorphous &

Vagueness

Lack of

Analyticalability

Indecisiveness

AndIsolation


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HICCUPS!!!!!


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HICCUPS

Always carry pen and paper

Always stand properly

Avoid leaning over one side or crossing legs orhands

Always pay attention to what is being

discussed during discussion

It is not mandatory to stick to a opinion

Variety in thoughts is always welcomed


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HICCUPS

While concluding try to inculcate both thepositive and negative points and our final viewpoint.

Never starts blame game during GD Respect to everyones thought

Leadership in a GD is established implicitly

through one's performance in a GD. Difficulty presents an opportunity. Be

different. Find the remedy


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HICCUPS

If we do not understand the meaning of the

topic, should ask the moderator to explain it.

Be as natural as possible.

Take time to think of what you are going tosay if allowed, then jot down yourthoughts.

Dont start speaking until you have clearlyunderstood and analyzed the subject.


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HICCUPS

Give valuable insights during the discussion.

Language skills

Be assertive not dominating.

Always be polite.


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LUCKY means who get the opportunity!

BRILLIANT means who create the opportunity!

WINNER means who use the opportunity! BE

A WINNER All the Best.


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