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    Group discussions are used to assess candidates' communication, interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and analytical skills. Effective participation requires understanding the topic, structuring arguments logically, taking initiative, speaking clearly while listening attentively. Quality of contribution matters more than quantity. Participants should read widely on current topics and speak confidently while thinking divergently and clarifying any confusion before contributing new ideas.

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    GROUP DISCUSSIONS

    (For further reading refer: Chapter 18: CVs, Personal Interviews, and Group Discussions, Pg. 293296, Business Communication, By - P. D. Chaturvedi, Mukesh Chaturvedi Third Edition)
    The skills that are usually assessed in a Group Discussion are:

    Communication Skills

    Clarity over Ambiguity

    Interpersonal Skills

    Listening skills

    Leadership Skills

    Presentation Skills

    Motivational Skills

    Team Building Skills

    Tolerance / Patience
    Out of the box thinking (Divergent
    Thinking)

    Analytical / Logical skills


    Knowledge
    Alertness and presence of mind

    Here are some tips for effective participation in a GD:


    1. Understand - Understand the topic before attempting to contribute
    2. Speak - Try and get a chance to speak. If you dont get a chance to speak make your chance
    3. Initiate - Take the initiative to begin the discussion, if possible
    4. Structure - Structure arguments logically - justify your stand
    5. Summaries- Summarize the discussion effectively
    6. Involve- Take active part throughout the GD
    7. Assert- Be assertive
    8. Articulate- Work continuously towards articulating your ideas into meaningful sentences
    to make the best impact. Be clear in your speech
    9. Emphasize.-Use non-verbal communication to emphasize points
    10. Listen- Be an attentive listener
    11. Quality, not quantity matters- it's not 'how much' you say, but 'what' you say that's
    important
    12. Do not get too technical while speaking
    13. Do not try to bluff
    14. Do not criticize religion
    15. Do not get personal
    16. Be aware of your Body Language
    You will have to pursue the following points if you want to be successful in a group discussion.
    1. Read as much news as possible. Generally the topic is chosen from some of the current
    happenings. Hence you should make sure that you have a look at all of them.
    2. Speak loudly and clearly.
    3. You should know that you are not really bounded to think in one way. You are free to think
    on your own and put forward some new ideas.
    4. Know what the topic is really about. If you have some confusion then wait for some time
    and let others speak first. When the matter is quiet clear and the GD is in the midst then
    start speaking with new ideas in mind.

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