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Group Discussions a group activity carried out by participating individuals. It is an exchange of ideas among the individuals of a group on a specific topic.
Most organizations today are very clear about the skills and knowledge that they look for in a candidate while screening. Group Discussion is a part of the Selection process for admission into most Business Schools.
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The skills that are usually assessed in a Group Discussion are:
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Motivational Skills
- Team Building Skills
- Divergent Thinking
- Listening skills
- Presentation Skills
- Analytical / Logical skills
- Hence it is important assess your current strengths in all these areas and accordingly put efforts to strengthen your weaknesses.
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Do’s and Don’ts of Group discussion:
- Keep eye contact while speaking
- Initiate the GD
- Allow others to speak
- Speak clearly
- Make sure to bring the discussion on track
- Positive attitude
- Speak sensibly
- Listen carefully to others
- No need to go into much details
- Formal dressing
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