Group Discussion Concepts

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Types of GDs

Types of GDs

Structured Default GD

Topic
Time limit

Types of GDs

Unstructured GD Get to choose a topic Select a group leader

Types of GDs

Special GDs Case Studies: frame work provided Role Plays: play a role, business situation

Parameters of Evaluation

Parameters of Evaluation

Content or 'What': Points, facts, figures, examples

Process or 'How'

How did you enter the GD?

Did you summarize? How did you disagree, agree concede, convince

Process and Content are equally important

Three Success Factors

Three Success Factors

1. Quality of Content
The essence, idea Absolute clarity

Structure and direction

Core of the topic Without distraction Make a point, when relevant Helps the group step ahead Many interpretations of topic Reason driven Vs Opinion driven Right examples-right time Supportive data to build opinion

Three Success Factors

2. Behavioural and Personality Skills

AT PAR

A - Attitude
T Team Skills P - Participation A Assertive Vs Accommodative

R Ready for Process Leadership!

Helps the group step ahead Many interpretations of topic Reason driven Vs Opinion driven Right examples-right time Supportive data to build opinion

Three Success Factors

3. Communication Skills
Listening Skills Assimilation Articulation Body Language Eye Contact

Summary

Three Success Factors

Quality of Content
Behavioural and Personality Skills Communication Skills

A GD is your Personal Effectiveness in Action

Roles seen in a GD

Roles seen in a GD

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Ruchika, MBA, aspirant, New Delhi.
"How do I generate ideas to speak on when a topic is given to the group?" Mohan Prasad, MBA, aspirant, Lucknow. "I do not feel too confident about my English ? What should I do" Sunil Rawat, MBA, aspirant, Korba. I am very weak in my English. Please help me. Vivek Garg, MBA, aspirant, Bangalore. " I am weak at entering GDs. Could you help me please?" Dinesh Gupta, MBA, aspirant, Chennai. " What should I capture if I am asked to summarize?" Nandini Rajan, MBA, aspirant, Kolkata. " Satya, how do I manage an aggressive Group?"

Supreet Mahanti, MBA, aspirant, Mumbai. " I find it difficult to open a GD. Is that a disadvantage?" Click on the question that interest you.

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Ruchika, MBA, aspirant, New Delhi. "How do I generate ideas to speak on when a topic is given to the group?" Dinesh Gupta, MBA, aspirant, Chennai. " What should I capture if I am asked to summarize?"

Mohan Prasad, MBA, aspirant, Lucknow. "I do not feel too confident about my English ? What should I do"

Nandini Rajan, MBA, aspirant, Kolkata. " Satya, how do I manage an aggressive Group?"

Sunil Rawat, MBA, aspirant, Korba. I am very weak in my English. Please help me.

Supreet Mahanti, MBA, aspirant, Mumbai. " I find it difficult to open a GD. Is that a disadvantage?"

Vivek Garg, MBA, aspirant, Bangalore. " I am weak at entering GDs. Could you help me please?"

Write to : asksatya@careerlauncher.com

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CL Mind Map Technique

Focus on elements rather than on the topic itself

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Confidence Level in English

Excellent English does not mean much. Quality is most important Convey your idea Open up, enjoy yourself

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Weakness in English
13 minutes of your time everyday Television news reading 2 short newslets of 3 minutes each First piece into the mirror Second time into a Dictaphone

Short extempore Talk for one minute, thrice everyday

Just speak in English. Nothing is better!

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Entry at the trough

Volume

Dont Enter Here

Enter Here

Time

Entering GD's
Entry by establishing a link Entry through summary Entry through a role change

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Summarizing a GD
Be neutral and objective All points of view and not just your own. Capture the highlights Do not force consensus

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Managing an Aggressive Group

Manage your performance Make two significant impressions Gate-keeper is very important The panel will take care of aggressive elements Focus on your performance

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Opening a GD
Not necessary to open a GD

Do it only if it comes naturally

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