The what's and why's of group discussions
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The what's and why's of group discussions
- 1. ALKA CHATURVEDI ,TRAINER &TEACHER The what & why of a GROUP DISCUSSION
- 6. Purpose of a GD • Interpersonal skills (Interaction, team spirit & leadership abilities) • Clarity of thought, (power of logical reasoning & creative approach) • Effective communication & presentation style • Understanding of Core Issue • Capability to cope with the dynamics of a situation, including the limited time available
- 7. • You should be aggressive - No • You should speak more - No • You should speak in favor - Not compulsory • You should cut down your opponents - No • You should make others agree to your point - No • You should be an individual speaker - N0 • You project in style - Not at all
- 8. Do ’S of GD • Be alert throughout the discussion. • Listen attentively –discuss not debate. • Initiate and get involved. • Speak to the point • Back up your points with facts figures (source) • Be gentle with your presentation. • Be natural, calm & compose yourself. • Be participative. • Be flexible and open to ideas of others.
- 9. • Be loud or aggressive, arrogant • Go overboard with enthusiasm if you are familiar with the topic. • Do not interrupt other speakers. • Criticize other speakers • Speak first if you are unfamiliar with the topic. • Change you opinion. Speak one at a time • Ask irrelevant questions. • Stop abruptly • Get nervous if the previous speaker have presented their points in a better way • Exhibit your emotions
- 10. Welcome Strategy-during GD • W-Well groomed • E- Energetic • L- Leadership • C- Communicative • O-Opportunist • M-Matured • E- Enthusiastic
- 11. ‘Body Language and Tone of words are the most important assessment tools ‘ -Christopher Voss
- 12. Body Language - Speaks Volumes Our gestures, hand movements, facial expressions • Positive body gestures are a sign of confidence and security. • leave a good impression. • Walking upright, Shaking hands confidently etc. • Convey a lot of messages that words may not. • Increases an impact on others. • Build a rapport with others. • Understand what others may try to convey. • Control aggression and conflicts. • Show you are energetic in a group discussion.. • Have a direct and steady eye contact .
- 14. Cooperation • Work together to achieve some target. • Gives positive vibes to the environment. • Motivates the environment. • Reduces nervousness. • Builds confidence.. • Is a very mutual process. • leaves a positive impression.. • Avoid quarrels and misunderstandings.
- 15. Tips • Define the topic • Analyze - scope and limitations . • Initiate and generate the discussion . • Listen to the views of others intently. • Encourage and provide uncommunicative members to speak. • Intervene forcefully but politely-when need be. • Emphasize the points that you feel significant. • Make eye contact with members and not panel members. • Correct pronunciation. • Summarize the key points at the end. • State the conclusion reached .
- 16. INTIATION • Let's begin/start with ... Sentence starters • As far as I'm concerned ... • I think ... • In my opinion ... • As far as I know ... • In my view ... • I don't think ... • I don't believe that ... • Well, if you ask me ... • If you want my honest opinion ... • I've never come across the idea that ... • It's hard to say. • It's a fact that ... • However, ... • That's why ...
- 17. Agree/Disagree • I must admit that ... • I totally/fully/partly agree. • I agree/don't agree with you. • I believe/don't believe ... • I'm convinced that ... • The way I see it ... • It seems to me that ... • I wouldn't say that ... • I don't think so. • You're right up to a point. • You could be right. • That can't be right. • I don't agree at all. • As a matter of fact, ... • That's right/wrong. • Exactly. • I can understand ...
- 18. Concluding • The person concluding must possess the following skills • Should be an active participant during the discussion • Noted capturing points –i.e. active listener. • Buy-in of all members to summarize. • Crisp and clear communication skills. • Remember • No new points to be added. • No biasness –impartial summing up. • No repetition of same points-clear, concise ,compact. • Should end with vote of thanks. • Discussion should end at a cordial note-preferably handshakes.
- 19. Criteria for Judgment 1. Voice and language 2. Interpersonal 3. Non-verbal language 4. Listening skills 5. Answering 6. Problem-solving /Decision making 7. Attitude 8. Reasoning/logic 9. Team player/coherence 10. General awareness
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