Group Discussion

 

Group Discussion


 What is group discussion

        Group discussion ! Is a methodology or in a simple language you may call it an interview process or a group activity. It is used as one of the best tools to select the prospective candidates in a comparative perspective.





What is Debate
      Opposing arguments are put forward to argue for opposing viewpoints. Debate occurs in public meetings, academic institutions, and legislative assemblies.


Some of the personolity traits the GD is trying to guage may include :
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Motivational skills
  • Team Building skills
  • Analytical / Logical skills
  • Reasoning ability
  • Different thinking
  • Initiative
  • Assertiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Creativity
  • Ability to think on ones feet

Types of Group Discussion topics

  • Factual Topics : Daily happenings, facts, news
  • Controversial Topics : That is not having common base
  • Abstract Topics : These topics test our lateral thinking and creativity. Such topics can be interpreted in different ways by the candidates
  • Case Study Topics : Some cases as per the Scenario
  • Domain Based : Related to job profile like AI as threat on employment.

Group Discussion Process

  • Always listen to the observer
  • GD has 
  • No specific role assigned, but do listen to the observer.
  • Share your views backed by strong facts,numbers, data, reference no personal examples.

How to initiate Group Discussion

  1. Quotes
  2. Defination 
  3. Question
  4. Shocking statement
  5. Facts figures and statistics
  6. Short story
  7. General statement

How to go for ideation

Keyword analysis : KWA

SPELT : Social, Political, Economical, Legal, Technological

Roles in Group Discussion

  • The initiater
  • The Data Giver
  • The Supporter
  • The Questioner
  • The Gatekeeper
  • The Traffic Policeman
  • The Spectator / Audience
  • The Leader
  • The Summarizer

Common Mistakes

  • Deviating from the subject
  • Losing Neutrality and making personal attacks
  • Focusing on the quantity rather than quality
  • Dominating too much
  • Analyzing a topic poorly or starting in a haste
  • Staying tight-lipped















































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