Summary
Summary :-
Group Discussion Process and Preparation
Prerequisites of a Group Discussion
o Topics given by panelists
o Planning and preparation
o Knowledge with self-confidence
o Communication skills/ power of speech
o Presentation
o Body Language and personal appearance
o Being calm and cool
o Listening skills
o Co-operation.
The skills on which you will be judged are:
o Communication with others.
o Your behavior and interaction with group.
o Open mindedness.
o Your listening skill.
o How you put forward your views.
o Your leadership and decision making skills.
o Your analysis skill and subject knowledge.
o Problem solving and critical thinking skill.
o Your attitude and confidence.
Salient features
o Topic may be given to judge your public speaking talent.
o Discussion revolves around a specific subject.
o The examiner does not interfere once he announced the topic.
o Maintain cordiality and for free expression of thought and opinion.
Benefits in Group discussion
1. Shed your shyness, nervousness &inhibition.
2. Stimulation of thinking in anew way.
3. Expansion of knowledge
4. Understanding of your strength and weakness.
5. Your true personality is revealed and qualities of leadership crystallize.
Evaluation parameters
o Language skills
o Academic knowledge
o Leadership skills
o People handling skills
o Team work
o General knowledge.
Three requisites for group discussion
o Extensive knowledge base related to state, country and globe.
o Areas are politics, sports, science &trade commerce, Industry and Technology, MNC, etc.
o Analyze the social, economical issues logistically .
