GD Basic

PPT by MEENESH JAIN

What is Group???

A Group Discussion is an activity where group members learn through

communicating and interacting with each other.

It is both a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of the individual and his/her appropriateness for the situation.

People have 1 thing in common: They are all different.

These stones are nothing but…

Knowledge Skill Attitude Understanding

 GROUP DISCUSSION

INFORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION

FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN INFORMAL AND FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSION

BOTH TYPE OF GD INVOLVE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS BOTH TYPE OF GD RELATE TO SOME TOPIC. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD NO LEADER IS APPOINTED. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU ARE FREE TO EXPRESS

YOUR VIEWS. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU MAY AGREE OR DIS AGREE

WITH OTHER PERSONS VIEW. IN BOTH TYPE OF GD YOU CAN SPEAK WHEN EVER

YOU WANT.

GROUP SIZE: 

GROUP SIZE The group size varies between 8 to 10 persons. They are allotted roll numbers or chest numbers so that the evaluator may identify them while evaluating them.

Members of the groups are seated in circle or semi circle in the sequence of their roll numbers or chest members.

WHY DO THEY CONDUCT GROUP DISCUSSION ?

To check the potential of the candidates to work in a team.

Number of persons with temperaments and different field of specialization.

To test your ability to co-exist with others.

To test of your interactive skills and how good you are communicating with other people.

( The discussion involves an exchange of thoughts and ideas among members of the group)

Who monitor the discussion?: 

An officer, usually known as evaluator or group testing officer monitors the discussion.

Who select the topic of discussion?

What type of topic is given?

What is the time limit for discussion?

TYPE OF GROUP MEMBERS YOU MAY HAVE TO DEAL WITH

Quarrelsome person or Self – centered

How to spot them?

They block the group discussion

They are attention seekers

How to spot them?

They initiate group discussion

They encourage others to speak

They are good speakers They clarify others points They lead the group

discussion in proper direction

They are dominating in nature Leaders

WHAT DO THEY JUDGE IN THE GROUP DISCUSSION?

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Persuasive skills

Interpersonal skills

Personality structure

Results in your behavior in groups

HOW TO INTERUPT OTHERS SKILLFULLY (Interrupt using the following words) That’s good! However………. I agree. In addition……. That’s 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!

AWKWARD SITUATIONS in GD

No idea about the topic Unanswerable questions Side conversation Repetition Irrelevant discussion When someone is

interrupting you repeatedly

When someone refutes your statement

5- COMMON MISTAKES AT GROUP DISCUSSION

More Quantity but no Quality.Uncontrolled emotions

•Showing off Excessive Knowledge.

He got Noticed – But for the wrong reasons.

He failed to manage his insecurities.

Excuse me!

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN GD

Always enter with a pen and paper.

Encourage the person who wants to speak.

Do not encourage the persons who doesn’t want to speak. Listen to others. BE A VERY GOOD LISTENER

Display original ideas.

Interrupt only by agreeing and never by disagreeing.

Do not speak too less or too much. Keep yourself cool. Be good in communication

Respect contrary view point

Do not try to appoint a leader.

Utilize the time efficiently.

Find the remedy.

Be different - creative behaviour

A few GD topic to start with

Trade can help the poor?

Should the public sector be privatized?

Is Globalization Really Necessary?

Advertising is a Waste of Resources

Is MNCs Superior to Indian Companies?

Are Indians Less Quality Conscious?

EDUCTION IS ONLY BUSSINESS IN THESE DAYS

is male and female equal in all aspects ?

Corruption is a necessary evil for success in any sphere?