Gd Concepts
Transcript of Gd Concepts
All About GDsMy interactive Learning Element
(MILE)
AT
GD Techniques 21st Oct. 2007
ByMohit Mangal
Learning Goals
• Mile One– GD and Concepts
• Mile Two– GD : A psychologist’s perspective
• Mile Three– Some FAQs
Mile One – Understand
• GD and Its Purpose
• Types of GD’s
• Elements in a GD
• Parameters of Evaluation
What is a GD?
• A GD is a discussion of a topic by a group of people– Exchange of thoughts and ideas– Participants vary from 8-15– A topic or situation given, 8-15 mins– Important element in any selection process
What is a GD?
• 3 variables– Group to speak on – A specific topicFor a – Specified time
Why is a GD conducted ?
• Helps evaluate– It helps form opinion about a large number of candidate– in a short period of time– on a common platform
• Assess critical interpersonal skills– Team membership, leadership, ability to influence, etc.– Not possible through the application, aptitude test and even a personal
interview
In the PDP perspective…
• A Group discussion is really your Personal Effectiveness in action…
Types of GD’s
• Structured - Default GD– Topic given with 8-15 mins for
discussion– No leader appointed, brief may not
include anything but the topic– 80% of the occasions
Types of GD’s
• Unstructured GDs– More unstructuredness built in– ‘choose a topic’ OR – ‘Select a Chairman’ OR– A game or a group exercise!
Types - Special GD
• Case studies– Situation in writing– Creates the framework
• Role plays– Specific roles to each participant– Respond by assuming character’s role
Parameters of Evaluation
GD Elements
• Content– The ‘what’ or ‘matter’ spoken
• Process – The ‘how’, ‘when’ and ‘why’ it is
spoken
Weight age must be 50-50 Do not be preoccupied by the process
Parameters of evaluation
• Quality of content (Content)• Behavioral and Personality skills
(Process)• Communication Skills (Process)
• Hence, key success factors
Parameter 1
• Quality of content (50% weightage)– Comprehension of core idea– Structure and Direction– Analysis of the topic (Asking a Why or a How)– Relevance of contribution– Various Interpretations/perspectives– Reasoning behind your views– Real life examples– Generate supportive Data
Parameter 2
• Behavioral and Personality skills – AT PAR Hierarchy (25% weightage)– Attitude– Team membership– Participation – Assertion vs Accomodation– Ready for Process Leadership
Parameter 3
• Communication (25% weightage)– Listening skills– Assimilation– Coherent Articulation – Body Language and Eye Contact
GD Concepts – A Summary
• Content – Process– Elements in a GD
• QOC – B&P – communication– Parameters of evaluation
• PREP Model– Quality of content
• AT PAR Hierarchy– Behavioral and Personality Skills
GD DRILLS
Group DiscussionA Psychologist’s Perspective
(MILE TWO)
Roles seen in a GD
• The Professor• The Salesman• The Gatekeeper• The Timekeeper• The Butcher• The Spectator• The Passenger
Roles seen in a GD: Professor
His strength: – Grasp of the subject, knowledge and
ideas• His limitation:
– Pre occupation with his own ideas– Low on listening– Does not even know if others are
listening to him
Roles seen in a GD: Salesman
His Strength :– Very good at selling any thing to any
body– Very good at making friends
• Weakness: - Needs an idea to be sold - Not rich in own ideas
Roles seen in a GD: Time Keeper
• Strength– Keeps time and eggs the group to move
on
• His weakness: – More preoccupied with time than the
task and quality
Roles seen in a GD: Butcher
• Strength (Main Attribute)– Chops things to pieces with disdain– Welcome in a group with aggressive
members
• His limitation: Might be uncontrollably aggressive himself
Roles seen in a GD: Gatekeeper
• The Gatekeeper– Controls entry and exit; Maintains the
place.– Knows who is doing what; Uses that to
allow entry or exit
His limitation: Low content
Roles seen in a GD: Spectator
• The Strength :– Involved in the proceedings though
plays limited role– Appreciation of the game very high
• His limitation: – Invisible; Lost in the crowd
Secret of Success – Group Task
• MOBILITY
GD Roles – A Summary
• Acknowledge the roles in a GD • Know your natural roles• Work on ‘mobility’ to enhance your
effectiveness
• Assess with a match the following exercise
FAQs(MILE THREE)
How to generate ideas ?
• Wheel and Mind Map Approach ™• Identify the key words• Separate out from the topic wheel • Each goes into another wheel• Explore each word – Definition, meanings,
etc,.• Establish linkages – new meanings, similes,
other interpretations• Share these….and you are on your way
Tell me more about body language
• Be aware of positive and negative body language– Be aware of YOUR own body language– Avoid glaring errors
• Mantra: positive body language and good eye contact
• Be aware and not too conscious of your body language
I don’t feel too confident about my English…Help !
• Don’t Worry• Excellent hold over English : Means nothing• Content quality most important• Can you convey your idea ?
– Yes ? Good enough– Fluency, Accent : far less important
I want to improve my english !
• 13 minutes a day• 10 Mins : TV News Reader
– Into a mirror– Into a dictaphone
• 3 mins : Short Extempore– 1 min – Simple topics
• Speak in English at home/with friends– Nothing better
How can enter better ? I am weak at that
• Entry strategies: ways to enter the discussion– Enter at the troughs– Establishing link to the previous speaker
• Add an example (Support or against)• Reasoning (Support or against)
– Summarising at the right time– Entry thro Role Change – very effective
Is it important to start a GD ?
• Not at all • Risk – Return • Don’t stop yourself if you have clarity• Key Expectations from a starter :
– Gives a positive start– Sets the direction and the pace– Gives confidence to others– Gain confidence of others
What shd I say If I am asked to summarise ?
Try to summarize– Restate all points of view – Not only your own– if there has been no consensus, Do not force it
into your summary– Grab the chance
How do I manage an aggressive group ?
• Focus on your performance• Focus on making at least 2
impressions• Gate keeper : an important role;• An Aggressive member takes care of
himself. He needs no enemies – The Panel takes care of the rest
What is aggressive ? What is assertive ?
• Aggressive– High on opinion; low on supportive data, reasoning and examples– High on articulation; low on listening– High on repetitive; Low on assimilation– ‘PREP’ model missing, in essence
• Assertive– Desirable trait to have– Very strong on ‘PREP’ model of contribution– Active listener and effective in assimilation– Fewer but relevant and forceful articulator