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Discussions
Group Discussion
Winning Techniques
Why Group Discussions
□ Factual Topics
□ Controversial Topics
□ Abstract Topics
■ Abstract topics are about intangible things. These
topics test your lateral thinking and your
creativity For eg A is an alphabet Number 13
Color Red
□ Case-based GD
■ The case study tries to simulate a real-life
situation. Information about the situation will be
given to you and you will be asked as a group to
resolve the situation.
What is
observed in
a GD □ Ability to speak
intelligently
□ Leadership skills
□ Team work
□ Confidence
□ Use of formal language
□ Consideration for others
□ Manners
□ Aggressive behavior
□ Substantial points versus
frivolous viewpoints
What is □ Communication ability –
tested in GD Organize your points and speak
for 1 to 3 minutes at a stretch
□ Team skills – Show willingness
to accept other viewpoints to stay
objective and evaluate each
thought or idea
□ Analytical skills – Think from a
different perspective but present
it in a structured way
□ Awareness general knowledge –
Examples to be given from
current happenings around us
What is
tested in GD
□ Leadership
■ Show direction when group moves away from topic
■ Coordinates the efforts of the group
■ Contributes to the group at regular intervals
■ Inspires and motivates team members to express their
views
■ Steer the conversation towards a goal
■ Summarizing the outcome of the discussion at the end
What is
tested in GD
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