Group Discussion Tips

Group Discussion (GD) is a very important technique to judge the candidate's..........................
* Communication skills
* Listening skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Negotiation and Convincing skills
* Assertive skills
* Empathy and consideration for others opinion

* Leadership skills 
* Presentation skills

Skills to be honed for GD..............................
* Patience and Self-control
* Be friendly, warm and cooperative
* Speak intimately, informally
* Don't see others as adversaries
* Be Receptive
* Appreciate the good points of others
* During heated arguments, be silent, then give a studied opinion and take control of the situation
 
Pay attention to...................
* What you speak?
* When you speak?
* How you speak?

During the GD
* Try for consensus
* If there is a conflict, take control
* Give positive angle to the discussion
* Complement and consolidate
* Don't cry out or shout

To flavor your participation in GDs, use the expressions like....................
* With your permission, may I supplement?
* May I interrupt?
* May I add to that - May I Suggest?
* There is or can be another angle?
* While supporting what you said, may I add?
* With your permission, sir, may I sum up the discussion?

Ending the GD.......................
* Sum up the discussion with the observer's consent
* Add some points as your view

Post GD........................
* Shake hands
* Thank All
* Give oral but personal compliments to the participants

The Five-step formula for success in interview and GD................
* Practice
* Dynamic listening
* Think before you answer
* Cite reasons, examples and anecdotes
* Make a confident ending

Use STAR technique.................
* Situation
* Task
* Action
* Result