TECHNOCRATS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(EXCELLENCE)

SUMMITED TO –

DR. K.K. DWIVEDI

H.O.D (ME)

SUBMITED BY-

*ANUGRAH MISHRA

TOPIC-

GROUP DISCUSSION

What is GD? 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.

Some of the personality traits the GD is trying to gauge may include :-

Ability to work in a teamCommunication skillsReasoning abilityLeadership skillsInitiativeFlexibilityCreativityAbility to think on ones feet

Types of GD GDs can be topic-based or case-based.

Topic based Gds can be classified into three types :-

1. Factual Topics2. Controversial Topics3. Abstract Topics

Types of GD (Cont.) Factual Topics:-

Factual topics are about practical things, which an ordinary person is aware of in his day-to-day life. E.g. The education policy of India, Tourism in India, State of the aged in the nation.

Controversial Topics:-Controversial topics are the ones that are argumentative in nature. They are meant to generate controversy. E.g. Reservations should be removed, Women make better managers

Abstract Topics:-Abstract topics are about intangible things. These topics are not given often for discussion, but their possibility cannot be ruled out. These topics test your lateral thinking and creativity.E.g. A is an alphabet, Twinkle twinkle little star, The number 10

Why do we have GD?Reasons for having a GD

It helps you to understand a subject more deeply.

It improves your ability to think critically.

It helps in solving a particular problem.

It helps the group to make a particular decision.

It gives you the chance to hear other students' ideas.

It improves your listening skills.

It increases your confidence in speaking.

It can change your attitudes.

How to face GD?A group discussion consists of:

Communication Skills

Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject

Capability to co-ordinate and lead

Exchange of thoughts

Addressing the group as a whole

Thorough preparations

GD Tips

Different techniques to initiate a GD and make a good first impression:

i. Quotesii. Definitioniii. Questioniv. Shock statementv. Facts, figures and statisticsvi. Short storyvii. General statement

GD TipsSummarization/ Conclusion

Most GD do not really have conclusions. A conclusion is where the whole group decides in favor or against the topic.

But every GD is summarized. You can summaries what the group has discussed in the GD in a nutshell.

Keep the following points in mind while summarizing a discussion:

Avoid raising new points. Avoid stating only your viewpoint. Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD. Keep it brief and concise. It must incorporate all the important points that came out during the GD. If the examiner asks you to summaries a GD, it means the GD has come to an

end. Do not add anything once the GD has been summarized.

GD MistakesHere's a list of the most common mistakes made at group discussions:

Emotional outburst

Quality Vs Quantity

Egotism Showing off

Get noticed - But for the right reasons