Group discussion refers to a communicative situation
where all participants are allowed to share and exchange their views,
information and opinions about a topic, issue or situation among the members of
a group. Group Discussion is a variant of personality Tests for
evaluating several candidates simultaneously which helps to shortlist
candidates for the final interview.
1. Personality Manifestation: Personality manifestation
includes;
- Positive factors such as Smartness, Cheerfulness,
Enthusiasm, Keenness, and Curiosity.
- Negative factors such as Shyness, Sluggishness,
Diffidence and Timidity
2. Communication skills: Communication skills include;
- Positive factors such as Fluency, Clarity, Logicality, Coherence, and Effectiveness
- Negative factors such as Incoherence, Muteness,
Fumbling and Aggressiveness
3. Knowledge: Knowledge dimension includes;
-Positive factors
such as Depth, Range, Analytical ability, Coordination of thoughts
- Negative factors such as Ignorance, Lack of ideas,
Superficiality, Mental poverty, and Analytical
ability
4. Leadership: Leadership dimension includes;
-Positive factors such as Initiative, Tolerance, Team
spirit, Persuasiveness, Decisiveness & Flexibility
- Negative factors such as Intolerance, Unfriendliness,
Selfishness, Rigidity, and Indecisiveness
Strategies for Success in GD
1. Be Assertive: Be direct and honest, and don’t hurt
other's self-respect. Keep appropriate eye contact and body posture.
2. Be a patient Listener: Listening to others is a way of
showing appreciation.
3. Right Language: choose appropriate words and a friendly tone
during the discussion.
4. Be Analytical and Fact Oriented: Present an argument
with the support of the evidence. Never present a vague or unclear argument.
5. Accept Criticism: The criticism must be viewed positively;
if the criticism is true, appreciate the person, if it is not true, point it out
politely.
6. Maximize Participation: Contribute completely, enthusiastically,
and progressively throughout the discussion. The silence during Group Discussions indicates a lack
of initiative, information, and communication skills.
7. Respect others: It is impolite to laugh and comment on others' ignorance
or inability; Instead, encourage others to present their views and ideas.
8. Show Leadership Ability: Persuade others to present
their ideas enthusiastically, bind the group together and motivate all to
participate actively.
9. Be Precise: Express ideas precisely and exactly
without lagging and presenting irrelevant matters.
10. Be amongst the first three to speak up.
11. Sum up the discussion briefly in the end
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