Group discussion implication in selection interview

Role of GD

1. FEATURES OF GD Duration : 15 to 20 minutes Panel members : 3 to 4 Time for preparation : 5 minutes Time for speaking : half or one minute(3 to 4 times) Topic : controversial, case based, factual.

2. Group discussion The following traits are assessed: Team spirit Reasoning ability Leadership quality Flexibility Assertiveness Creativity Inspiring ability Listening Awareness

3. Functional behavior in GD Initiating Clarifying Elaborating Sharing Analyzing Evaluating Summarizing

4. DISFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOUR IN GD Aggressive Dominating Withdrawing Whispering Sympathizing Insulting Clowning

5. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF GD Initiating discussion Possessing requisite knowledge Effective communication Body language Mutual respect Making an impact Technique of interruption Reaching consensus

6. GD ETTIQUETTE- DO’S Be as natural as possible Be vocal(3 to 4 times) Organize your thoughts Decent language Mental alertness Don’t lose your cool Be polite

7. GD ETTIQUETE-DON’TS Lose your temper Shout Use too many gestures Interrupt Dominate the discussion

8. NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN GD Facial expressions Hand movements Body postures Head movements Eye contact

9. TOPICS OF GD Controversial : “All politicians must be at least graduates” Factual : Status of women in the society. Case based : “ If you were the Head of your institution…..”