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Group discussion is a type of discussion that involves sharing ideas between people connected by a common topic. It tests skills like leadership, communication, social skills, teamwork, and problem solving. There are two main types - topic-based discussions around controversial, knowledge-based, or conceptual issues, and case study-based discussions that assess how participants resolve problems as a team. Importantly, group discussions increase confidence, focus deep thinking, improve communication skills, and allow assessing skills like leadership and listening. To succeed, participants should prepare thoroughly, introduce themselves confidently, maintain good body language, avoid false starts, follow the discussion domain, and contribute without copying others or losing composure. Common mistakes include hesitating to initiate,

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Group Discussion

Group discussion is a type of discussion that involves sharing ideas between people connected by a common topic. It tests skills like leadership, communication, social skills, teamwork, and problem solving. There are two main types - topic-based discussions around controversial, knowledge-based, or conceptual issues, and case study-based discussions that assess how participants resolve problems as a team. Importantly, group discussions increase confidence, focus deep thinking, improve communication skills, and allow assessing skills like leadership and listening. To succeed, participants should prepare thoroughly, introduce themselves confidently, maintain good body language, avoid false starts, follow the discussion domain, and contribute without copying others or losing composure. Common mistakes include hesitating to initiate,

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Group Discussion

Asst. Prof. Shweta Vyas


Group Discussion
Group Discussion or GD is a type of discussion that
involves people sharing ideas or activities. People in
the group discussion are connected with one basic
idea. Based on that idea, everyone in the group rep
GD is a discussion that tests the candidate's skills,
such as leadership skills, communication skills,
social skills and behavior, politeness, teamwork,
listening ability, General awareness, confidence,
problem-solving skills, etc.resents his/her
perspective.
Group Discussion is a combination of two words 'Group' and
'Discussion.'
Group
A group means many people are working together to achieve
some targets. The performance of a group depends on the
collaborative work of the individuals. The team of three or
more than three people is considered as a group.
Discussion
Discussion means exchanging ideas between two or more than
two people, which is generally a face-to-face interaction. It is a
process of talking between people to reach a specific decision.
It is also defined as a conversation about a specific topic.
The result or end product of group discussion can be a
particular decision, enhanced knowledge, actions, an
argument, doubt-clearing, disagreement, etc.
Process
Importance of Group Discussion

Increases confidence
Focuses on Deep thinking
Improves Communication Skills
Removes hesitation of speaking
Team Work
Behavior
Listening Skills
Diversity in the Ideas
Recruitments
Types of Group Discussion

There are two types of Group Discussion, which are


listed below:
Topic-Based Group Discussion
Case Study Based Group Discussion
Topic-Based Group Discussion

Controversial Topics
Knowledge-Based topics
Abstract Topics
Conceptual topics
Case Study Based Group Discussion
The Case study based Group Discussion is generally
followed by the Management Institutes, such as IIM,
etc. In such a discussion, a problem is given, and the
participants are asked to resolve them. The
preparation time is also higher as compared to other
discussions. The panelists test the teamwork and
decision-making skills of the participants.
The participants need to active and updated with the
things around them. It also tests the observation
capability of the participants.
The example of Case study based topics can be
'Discussion between boss and manager'.
Rules of Group Discussion

Prepare well for the topic


Be confident about your content
Participants Introduction
Body Language
Leadership
Avoid false starts or commitments
Follow your Domain
Do not fight
Estimated

criteria for a Group Discussion
Individual Skills
Group Coordination
Seven Mistakes to avoid in a Group Discussion
Stop taking leads if you do not know much
Do not hesitate to initiate the discussion
Do not copy anyone else ideas or comments
Do not avoid eye contact with other participants
while speaking
Do not lose confidence in the whole discussion
Do not speak slowly
Try to contribute in a discussion rather than just
speaking
Rejection in Group Discussion
Rejection means that you have got an opportunity to
improve your personality. Prepare the Group
Discussion according to all the steps discussed in this
topic. You can also score yourself and prepare again
and again till you scores yourself best. The more
confident you feel about your preparations, the better
will be your performance in the discussion.
Let's discuss some ten questions. Assess honestly
based on the given questions.You will automatically
find your mistakes. Work on them, and you will surely
crack the Group Discussion next time.
Rejection in Group Discussion
Did you represent the information correctly as
per the given topic?
Were you polite with your group mates?
Be positive
Were you confident during the whole discussion?
Have you included examples in your discussion?
Have you focused on your voice and fluency?
Behavior issues
Research
Focus on your body gestures
Were you active during the discussion?
ART OF PARTICIPATING IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS

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