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GROUP DISCUSSION

 

 

We all know the role a Group Discussion plays to get admission to a college; GD evaluates whether the candidate has certain personality traits and skills that is befitting for a manager.

So we know how we should deal with the GD topic, how to prepare for a GD and the correct etiquettes to adopt while participating in a GD. Insipte of all this, we do commit some fatal mistakes. These mistakes may seem insignificant to us, but they are very important in the corporate life. For example, how we speak/ treat others may seem natural to us, but may be interpreted as arrogance by the panelists. This is something that is innate in our character and no amount of training can fix it, except our personal efforts.

 

In group discussion, candidates need to talk effectively so that they are able to convince others. For convincing, one has to speak forcefully, logically and at the same time create an impact by his knowledge on the evaluator. A candidate who is successful in holding the attention of the audience creates a positive impact. It’s necessary that you should be precise and clear. An evaluator does not look for the words used by you. Your knowledge on a given subject, your clarity of thought and your way of presentation, are the things that are evaluated. You should speak as much as necessary, neither more nor less and to the point. 

 

DON’TS OF A GD        

1.Lose your temper. It’s a GD, not an argument

2.Shout. No one is deaf there, so use a moderate tone and a medium pitch

3.Gestures like finger pointing and table thumping can appear aggressive, so limit your body gestures

4.Dominate the discussion. Confident speakers should allow the quieter, a chance to speak up/ contribute

5.Draw too much on personal experience or anecdote

6.Interrupt when someone else is speaking. Wait for a speaker to finish before you speak.

7.Remember, the panelists are watching and observing you. So here are some of the most important points that you should remember & follow in a Group Discussion (GD)

8.Don’t be nervous, shy or emotional.

9.Don’t try to bluff as the pane. They will easily figure out that.

10.Don’t allow the criticism bother you.

       11.Don’t be frivolous, keep yourself to the point.

       12.Don’t criticize other members.

       13.Don’t use foul language or slang, like yaar, princy, shit etc.

        14.Don’t lose your temper or calmness.

       15.Don’t ridicule or make fun of any of the members.

       16.Don’t impose yourself or your arguments on others.

       17.Don’t interrupt a participant, unless he finishes his speaking.