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A Very warm welcome to All of You 

A Very warm welcome to All of You . Group Discussion. Group Discussion-What is it??. Group activity. Candidates meet face to face Used for decision-making and problem solving. (in organizations)

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A Very warm welcome to All of You 

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  1. A Very warm welcome to All of You 

  2. Group Discussion

  3. Group Discussion-What is it?? • Group activity. • Candidates meet face to face • Used for decision-making and problem solving. (in organizations) • a personality test for evaluating several candidates simultaneously.

  4. Categories of Group Discussion • Organizational group discussions. • Group discussions as a part of a selection process.

  5. The Process • Topic announcement • Topic preparation (self preparation 2-3 minutes) • Topic presentation (Self-2-3 minutes) • Open discussion • Conclusion

  6. GD judges your; • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills • Negotiation and Convincing skills • Empathy and consideration for others opinion

  7. Skills to be honed for GD • Self-control and patience • Be friendly, warm and cooperative • Speak intimately, informally • Don't see others as adversaries • Be receptive • Appreciate the good points of others • During heated arguments, be silent, then give a studied opinion and take control of the situation

  8. Dos • Keeping track of time • Sharing time fairly • Maintaining eye contact • Taking notes • Aiming for summary if needed • Sitting comfortably • Listening to topic • Organizing ideas • Speaking at the earliest • Identifying supporters/ opponents

  9. Don’ts • Moving excessively • Throwing all ideas at one shot • Speaking fast • Digressing • Indulging in ill conversation • Paying attention to bull dozers • Using slang • Getting emotional • Being in a hurry • Being silent • Dominating vocally/physically • Assuming role of chairman • Introducing topic • Taking extreme stance • Looking at faculty

  10. Sum up the interview • Sum up the discussion with the observer's consent • Add some points as your view • Thank all

  11. Desirable Expressions • With your permission, may I supplement? • May I intervene? • May I add to that - May I Suggest? • There is or can be another angle? • While supporting what you said, may I add? • With your permission, sir, may I sum up the discussion?

  12. Five step formula for success • Practice • Dynamic listening • Think before you answer • Cite reasons, examples and anecdotes • Make a confident ending

  13. Post GD • Shake hands • Thank All • Give oral but personal compliments to the participants

  14. Some hot GD topics • Is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector good for India? • Is taking out subsidy on oil a good move? • Multinational Corporations: Are they Devils in Disguise? • Are Indians Less Quality Conscious? • Ethics in Business are just a Passing Fad • Is the Consumer really the King in India? • Is there any Point in having a Business Strategy when the World changes from Month to Month?

  15. More Topics • Is the Budgeting Exercise of any Use? • Should Agricultural Subsidies be stopped? • Is MNCs Superior to Indian Companies? • Advertising is a Waste of Resources • Privatization will lead to Less Corruption • Should India break Diplomatic Ties with Pakistan?

  16. Thank you

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