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Group Discussion
A GD is a methodology used by an
organization to gauge whether the
candidate has certain personality traits
and/or skills that it desires in its
members.
applications.
Working in groups is fun!
What it will be gauged
Ability to work in a team
Communication skills
Reasoning ability
Leadership skills
Initiative
Assertiveness
Flexibility
Creativity
Ability to think on ones feet
How to Face Group Discussions
Communication Skills
Knowledge and ideas regarding a
given subject
Capability to co-ordinate and lead
Exchange of thoughts
Addressing the group as a whole
Thorough preparations
Points to Remember
Knowledge is strength
Power to convince
If you are not sure the topic of discussion,
adopt the wait and watch attitude
A GD is not a debating stage.
Language use should be simple, direct and
straight forward.
Don't interrupt a speaker when the session is
one
Maintain rapport with fellow participants
Non-verbal gestures plays a major role
Communicate with each and every candidate
present
Points to Remember
Remember to keep the discussion on
the subject
Enhance the quality of the
discussion.
Avoid sub-grouping tendencies
Do not allow one or two members to
monopolies the discussion.
conclude each argument at the right
time and in the right manner
Positive Task Roles
Initiator
Information seeker
Information giver
Procedure facilitator
Opinion seeker
Opinion giver
Clarifier
Summarizer
Positive Maintenance Roles
Social Supporter
Harmonizer
Tension Reliever
Energizer
Compromiser
Gatekeeper
Negative Roles to be Avoided
Disgruntled non-participant
Attacker
Dominator
Clown