Group Discussion

Dr Indrani Kelkar
VIGNAN Vizag
Aim: To actively participate
in the group discussion on the
given topic, to elicit the views
of all participants through
intense interaction and reach a
consensus.
Definition:
A group discussion is a
discussion about a given topic
by a pre-determined group.
Evaluation is based on
• the relevance of the views expressed,
• the significance of information presented,
• the frequency of interaction,
• the reaction to the views of others, i-e.
Group behavior, which includes …
• leadership qualities
• qualities of courtesy and consideration,
• skills of pronunciation,
• delivery - voice modulation,
• flow of communication
• use of body language
• prompting the group to reach an agreed
view point or solution.
DO’S
Define the topic or the issue.  

 Analyze its scope and implications.  

 Initiate and generate the discussion.

Listen to the views of others intently.

 Encourage and provide reticent members

to speak.

 Intervene forcefully but politely, when the

Summarize views of the others before
presenting your point of view.

 Be brief and to the point in the

presentation of your views.

 Concede to other’s point of view, if they

are reasonable.
 Try to lead the group to a definite
conclusion.

 Emphasize the points you consider

significant.

 Look at, and address, all the members of

the group.
Speak with proper pronunciation.

 Help the group conclude the discussion

within the allotted time

 Maintain a relaxed and pleasant

atmosphere throughout the discussion.
 Summarize the main view-points at the
end.

 State the conclusions reached.

DON’Ts
 Don’t be assertive in presenting your views.

 Don’t dominate the discussion

 Don’t monopolize the discussion

 Don’t make any personal remarks.

 Don’t jump to conclusions.

 Don’t enter into didactic discussion

 Don’t speak continuously for a long
time.

 Neither raise your voice too high nor

speak too softly.

 Don’t speak in monotone.

 Avoid using speech mannerisms and time-
fillers.

 Don’t use aggressive gestures.

 Neither recline in your chair nor lean

forward.

 Don’t ignore any member of the group.

PRO GENE
SOFT CHIP
R&D
P– Political
R– Regional
O– Organizational
G– Geological
E– Economics
N– National
E- Environmental
S – Spiritual
So – Social
F – Financial
T – Technical
C – Cultural
H – Historical
I – International
P - Physical
R – Research
D – Development

Now for the GD