Communication Skills: Group Discussion Tips
About Group Discussion:
Group Discussion is a process where exchange of ideas and opinions are debated upon. This process is mostly used for selecting candidates for admission to management schools basically for MBA.
A typical GD comprises of a small group of candidates. Each group is then given a topic for discussion. The topic can be general or specific. Example: Kashmir Conflict or just a phrase saying "Where there's a will there's a way".
Remember to take a stand during the discussion. It is not necessary that you conclude by a positive or a negative viewpoint, but to summarize the discussion well and being neutral gives you an edge over others. The candidates are given a time limit for discussing this topic. Each participant has to give his or her views about this topic. The panelists are there to judge the discussion. After the time limit is over, the best candidate from the group is selected. The same process is followed for other groups.
1)subject knowledge:
It is essential to have adequate knowledge about the contemporary events happening in and around us.this makes us more efficient in taking a stand in a group discussion.
2) Make Sure you Read Widely: we need to read a wide range of books for this not only improves your vocabulary but also our command over the language.magazines that contain good articles ,reading newspaper gives a better idea of not only the world but also increases the fluency of our speech.
4) Be Aware of Topics that are Repeated:
Generally in gd’s topics such as terrorism,ayodhya temple issue,women empowerment etc;are often repeated.keeping in good touch with these can help us to prove good if we get such topics.even memorizing certain data could add value to our content.
5) Work on your Communication Skills:
The most important part of the discussion is that one needs to communicate well to his fellow mates in the group.having a rehrsal among our friends before the main discussion can help a lot.most
Group Discussion is a process where exchange of ideas and opinions are debated upon. This process is mostly used for selecting candidates for admission to management schools basically for MBA.
A typical GD comprises of a small group of candidates. Each group is then given a topic for discussion. The topic can be general or specific. Example: Kashmir Conflict or just a phrase saying "Where there's a will there's a way".
Remember to take a stand during the discussion. It is not necessary that you conclude by a positive or a negative viewpoint, but to summarize the discussion well and being neutral gives you an edge over others. The candidates are given a time limit for discussing this topic. Each participant has to give his or her views about this topic. The panelists are there to judge the discussion. After the time limit is over, the best candidate from the group is selected. The same process is followed for other groups.
1)subject knowledge:
It is essential to have adequate knowledge about the contemporary events happening in and around us.this makes us more efficient in taking a stand in a group discussion.
2) Make Sure you Read Widely: we need to read a wide range of books for this not only improves your vocabulary but also our command over the language.magazines that contain good articles ,reading newspaper gives a better idea of not only the world but also increases the fluency of our speech.
4) Be Aware of Topics that are Repeated:
Generally in gd’s topics such as terrorism,ayodhya temple issue,women empowerment etc;are often repeated.keeping in good touch with these can help us to prove good if we get such topics.even memorizing certain data could add value to our content.
5) Work on your Communication Skills:
The most important part of the discussion is that one needs to communicate well to his fellow mates in the group.having a rehrsal among our friends before the main discussion can help a lot.most