What is a group discussion?

Why group?
Why discussion?
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mersonality

Communication Skills

Knowledge

Leadership and teamwork.

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mersonality

Smartness ± dress ± smile on the face

Cheerfulness ± free from tensions and nervousness.

Enthusiasm ± attitude of taking that one step extra

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GROUm DISCUSSIONS.

Communication Skills

Fluency ± not speed. But poise and right word in the

right place.

Clarity ± Effectiveness of the message.

Logic ± the presentation skill.

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Knowledge

Relevance. ± Topic related.

Depth ± in and out of the subject. Factual info and data.

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Leadership

Initiative ± taking the lead. Breaking the ice.

Being in the forefront.

Team Spirit ± ability to work with people.

Cooperation and consolidation.
 Behavioral Traits.

1. DO NOT SHOUT.

It will take you no where. As already chaos exists, it is you that has
to bring order in the house. Direct the house with some new
thinking. Then the whole group jumps on it and sanity is restored.

2. DISmLAY AN OmEN MIND.

GD is not fighting for your stand. A word of appreciation any good

idea will give a good feel about you. Assertiveness to your stand.
If there is disagreement, say it politely, but appreciate the idea.

³ I do appreciate your idea, but I am convinced about mine.´

 Behavioral Traits.

. BE AWARE OF YOUR mOSTURE AND BODY MOVEMENT

Your body posture speaks a lot about your attitude.

a) Too much laid back with all your weight, tells that you are totally
relaxed and not participative.
b) Too much of forward bend make you a shaky person.
c) Try to look at a person who is speaking/listening, and then pass
on your looks to the whole crowd.
d) Don¶t show finger and shake. Instead, move your hands approbatory.
Occasionally, nod your head indicating that you are listening
carefully.