The art of group discussion PowerPoint Presentation

Group discussion-defined

• Group discussion is an exercise of discussion on an instantaneously announced topic by a more or less homogenous group of unknown individuals for a given period of time before learned assessors. 

Group discussion–Objectives

• Group discussion is aimed at assessment of candidate’s personality dimensions in terms of 
•  Communication skills 
•  Leadership potential 
•  Knowledge potential 
•  Response to group dynamics

Group discussion-Prerequisites

• Self confidence
• Knowledge
• Involvement
• Initiative
• Presentation
• Co operation
• Co ordination
• Communication
• Body language
• Lead-ing
• Presence of mind
• Patience
• Polite addressing

Group discussion-Skill sets

• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Presentation skills
• Co ordination skills
• Leadership skills

Do’s in a group discussion

• Listen- its not necessary to initiate
• Initiate- If fully familiar with the topic
• Intervene- if discussion is hostile-reflect leadership
• Speak- to the point-be specific-not too general
• Back-your point with facts and figures
• Be gentle
• Be natural
• Be participative
• Be reciprocative
• Say “thank you”
• Say what you feel convinced

Dont's in a group discussion

• Don’t be
• Loud or aggressive
• Argue/debate
• Over enthusiastic
• Interrupt
• Deprecate others
• Speak if unfamiliar
• Change your opinion illogically
• Irrelevant
• Stop abruptly
• Get nervous
• Exhibit emotions

Myths

• One should be
• Aggressive, argumentative and debating
• Speak more
• Speak in favour
• Cut down opponents
• Make others agree to his or her  own point
• Focus as an individual speaker
• Project oneself in style

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