An argument is an exchange of ignorance & Discussion- an exchange of knowledge - Robert Quillen

IMT-N-II-2012 Business Communication Session VII

Friday, November 30th 2012

Group Discussions

"Of the created things I am the beginning, the end and also middle Of the sciences O Arjuna, I am the Spiritual science And amidst the debaters, I am pure logic" [Bhagvad Geeta Chapter 10 verse 32]

Group Discussions

Fallacies
Make yourself heard all the time
Need to degrade others opinions Arguing with contributors Need to stand out in the group

GDs: Winning Strategies

Leadership qualities

Taking initiative Giving direction to the group Taking the group along Goal fulfillment

Knowledge of the subject matter

Presentation of details Logical arguments

Use of Analytical abilities

Clarity of thought
Core & non-core issues

Conjoining ideas with conviction

GDs : Dos & Donts

Do:
Keep it short & simple Make even contributions Conclude periodically Adhere to principles of politeness Substantiate points with examples

Dont:
Speak Loudly Adopt negative stance

Sit casually with flay hands

Talk too fast

GDs: Body Language

Position Push your body to the back of the chair Significance Keeps you alert

Keep your hands on your lap, With the right atop the left Keep your legs stationed firmly on the ground; right & left legs intertwined beneath the chair Hand movements should be restricted

Indicates that you are a logical person Keeps you firmly positioned

Indicates you do not need hands as props while speaking