GD Skills

Group Discussion Basics

GD Types

1      Factual : Disinvestment , India's GDP
2       Controversial : Foreign Indian-PM
3       Abstract : The Blu Dot , Green means    prosperity 
4       Case study :

                   1> a situation is given, we have to find a        solution to the problem existing
          2> order things according to priority and give         reasons
5.      Group Task : Important for SATYAM

 

GD - Points Marked on

1.Audibility : Communication skills , Sell          yourself
2. Analysis : supported by facts & examples
3. Content : Obtain by good reading
4. Team Work 
5. Body Language
6. Leadership : People should listen and agree    to you

 

Different parts of a GD: - (considering a 15 minutes GD).

Ò Chaos period. (1-2 minutes).

Ò Generating ideas. (7-8 minutes).

Ò Building on ideas. (5-6 minutes).

Ò Conclusion. (rarely comes; ½ - 1 minutes)

DO's For a GD :-

1.                 SPEAK - very important
2  Be a good listener
3  Address the whole group, not a single person
4  Initiate & Begin - BUT only if you have a good point
5  Utilize the lull - speak when others are quite
6  Be Involved
7  Be Coherent

 

DON'Ts For a GD

1. Don't be INERT
2. Don't be too AGGRESSIVE either
3. Avoid one to one discussions
4. Don't Rush
5. Avoid Hindi
6. Don't Interrupt Abruptly - to calm down say
" you are right..............but I Think ..........."

 

Necessity of a GD

1. Clarity of thoughts.

2. Team spirit.

3. Listening skill.

 

Points to be remembered for a good GD

1.Body language.
2. Thinking a few minutes before starting of a         GD.
3. Don't feel anyone is better than you.
4. Don't mix your personal emotions in GD.
5. Continue with your ideas. Don't let it down        when any body try to stop in chaos period.

6. Select a different point of view; stronger one       that attracts other eyes and idea.
7.      Never blame anyone there. Don't talk to one person. Talk to all of them so that there is a    pleasing atmosphere.
8.      Lend your ears to every one's point of view   and   timely attack them considering all.
9.  Speak slowly and confidently.
10.Tell a lie confidently but some relevant data       so that you could not be caught.

11. Never contradict yourself.
12. Fight for speaking, snatch chances.
13. Be precise and have a strong point to        speak.

 

Some Tips

Ò Brushing up on your general awareness is a must.

Ò Form opinions on happenings and issues

Ò Get into the habit of discussing issues with your friends and family

Ò learn to check your temper

Ò Practice