Definition
Informal and voluntary gathering of individuals (in person, through a conference call, or website) to exchange ideas, information, and suggestions on needs, problems, subjects, etc., of mutual interest. Discussion groups are one of the mainstays of the popularity of internet.
Basic Rules and Tips in Group Discussions: GD
TIPS AND SCORING POINTS
1. Always be the initiator and concluder of the GD then being aparticipant.2. But if you are particaipant always try to be the most vianl/keyparticipant.3. put points firmly and always try to get others support too.4. if you find that the discussion os going offttrack then never loosean oppurtunity to bring it back to straem this is the best point toscore max.5. try to keep latest information on the topic.6. be very polite , people may try to provoge you to to get morepoints but try to keep cool.7. most important don't wait for your turn to speak when discussionis on. inturrupt politely if you want to put forward your points.8. last but not the least keep atab on the time given for discussion.score points by wrapping up the discussion if you feel that thediscussion is heating but the time is going to be over.9. during conclusion, do end with the conclusion note. that showsyour leadership quality.
Best scoring points are:
1. Initiation of Discussion.2. Always keeping/trying tokeep discussion on track.3. Conclusion on time.4. Your capability to keep your cool and listen as well as putting yourpoints.5. Finally Be a Leader and select in GD.GD basically means searching your team player, leadership, communication capability.
How to Handle GD's
Many companies conduct group discussion after the written test so as to check on your interactive skills and how good you are at communicating with other people. The GD is to check how you behave, participate and contribute in a group, how much importance do forgive to the group objective as well as your own, how well do you listen