Group Discussion

Effective Communication Skills

Group Discussion

GD is a discussion, but most students misconstrue it to be a debate.

A GD is a methodology used by an organization to evaluate whether the applicant has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its employees.

In group discussion the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, and given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss the same among themselves for 15-20 minutes.

The personality traits the GD is trying to evaluate may include:

Verbal and Non Verbal skills (includes Communication and body language)

Self confidence

Team skills

Listening ability

Ability to present views systematically and logically

Time management skills

Assertiveness

Summarizing skills

Leadership Qualities

Tips:

Take initiative to start the discussion

Listen carefully and attentively

Put your points systematically, logically and effectively

Do not deviate from the topic

Be calm, natural and maintain your composure

Do not be aggressive, emotional or abusive

Interesting topics for Group Discussion

Cricket: 20/20 vs. 50/50, which you think is the better game?

Liberalization is good for Indian society and economy.

Advantages and disadvantages of Outsourcing

Mobile Phones: Boon or a Bane?

Should smoking be banned completely?

Capital punishment should be banned.

Leaders are born or they are made!



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