1. Group Discussion

2. Why a G.D? Helps to explore & understand a subject more deeply
Improves ability to think critically
Helps in Problem Solving
Enables decision making through consensus

3. Why a G.D? Gives exposure to others’ ideas
Allows you to ventilate your views
Can change attitudes & influence others’ thinking

4. Factual Topic Controversial Topics Abstract Topics Case Studies
G.D – 4 kinds of topics
Factual Topic
Controversial Topics
Abstract Topics
Case Studies

5. Factual topics The Educational policy of India Tourism in India
State of the Aged in India

6. Controversial Topics Reservations should be abolished
India doesn’t need Chandrayaan at this juncture
Women Make Better managers

7. Abstract Topics
A drop is mightier than an ocean
All in the name of a chair
Rolling stone gathers no moss

8. Case Studies
It’s 2009, Tata’s Nano has been rolled out & Maruti’s sales are dwindling. What should Maruti’s strategy be to withstand the competition & keep up it’s sales?

9. Characteristics of a successful G.D.
Agreement on group goals
Goal oriented interaction
Agreement on procedures
Cooperative and friendly atmosphere
Use of effective comm. Techniques
Equitable distribution of participation
Shared leadership

10. General Selection Criteria
Subject Knowledge
Oral Comm. Skills
Leadership (Initiative, Motivation, Assertiveness, Objectivity …)
Team Management (Positive Attitude, Cooperation, Coordination …)
Appropriate Body Language

11. Discussion Strategies
Effective Start
Systematic Contribution
Creating Cooperative Environment
Promoting Optimal Participation
Handling Conflict Properly
Effective Closure

12. For individual contribution
Topic Analysis
Discuss Opinions
Discuss Problems
Discuss Case Studies

13. Interaction Strategies
Exchanging Opinions
- Ask for/ Give Opinions
- Support your Opinions
- Balance Various Perspectives

14. Content Generation - Three Approaches
KWA
SPELT
VAP

15. KWA Approach Key Word Approach
Deconstruct the Topic
Identify & Explain the key Terms

16. KWA Approach-5 W’s and 1 H WHERE ? WHY ? WHOM ? WHAT ? WHEN ? Place
Receiver
WHOM ?
Objective
WHY ?
Subject/Topic
WHAT ?
Means/Method
HOW ?
Time
WHEN ?

17. SPELT Approach
Socio- Politico – Economic- Legal- Technical Angle

18. VAP Approach
View Point Of Affected Party
Multiple Perspectives of all those who have a stake

19. Tips to Remember! Be as Natural as possible
Take time to organize your points
Start speaking after you
have clearly understood your points
Initiate the discussion if you have good lead points

20. Tips to Remember! Your body language says a lot about you
Put across your points clearly & fluently
Be assertive , not dominating
Maintain balanced tone in your discussion & analysis

21. Modality 8 – 10 candidates to speak for 15-20 mins
Seated in a circle or semi-circle arrangement
Moderated by 2 – 3 panelists

22. On the Whole, The Attributes to be Demonstrated
Ability to work in a team
Communication skills
Open mindedness

23. Attributes to demonstrate (cont..d)
Critical & Independent thinking
Leadership potential
Positive body language

24. Some Do’s Be the one to Initiate Make an early entry in a G.D
Release your points in
installments
Express points relevantly & logically
Demonstrate active listening

25. Some Don'ts Avoid being a silent spectator in a G.D
Do not be aggressive
Avoid Objecting to others
Don’t display pessimistic attitude
Don’t forget to Conclude & Summarize

26. Excessive exposure of female anatomy in advertising should be banned
Topic for Mock G.D
Excessive exposure of female anatomy in advertising should be banned

27. GD Topics Satyam Fiasco – Lessons to be learnt
Barrack Obama & the road ahead
China’s aggressive growth a threat to India.
Voting Rights To illiterates is illogical.]
Formation of Telangana- Is it desirable?
Water Resources should be nationalized
Foreign Television channels are destroying our culture
Indian Media should be more responsible.
Need for global collaboration to deal with Terrorism
Women are as good managers as men or sometimes better

28. GD Topics 11.Business & Ethics cannot go together
12. Position of women in India.
13.Inflation in a developing economy is inevitable
14. The current oil crisis in the world.
15. MNCs are they devils in disguise.
16. Arranged marriages have a better chance in India than Love marriages.
17.Value based politics is the need of the hour.
18.Cricket obsession in India is robbing other Sports of their glory.
19.Environment management – need of the hour.
20.Lacunae in Indian education system.

29. GD Topics 21.How FIIs will help in making India a superpower?
22.Should Trade Unions be allowed in IT sector?
23. Role and future of banking & insurance sector
24. Rise of Sensex on Indian economy and its role
25. Indians are excellent individual workers but poor team.
26. Everything happens for your own good.
27.Security cameras & privacy rights.
28.The one who loses is the real & long time winner.
29.Advertisement is a sophisticated way of telling a lie.
30.Why are we not world players in Industry?

30. Thank Q