1. ANJUMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY

2. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND
HUMANITIES

3. SUBJECT : COMMUNICATION SKILLS

4. GROUP DISCUSSION

5. Those can’t discuss, argue Those can’t argue, quarrel Those can’t quarrel, fight

6. INTRODUCTION
1. Study reveals that, Employees working in a organization spend around 50% of time in groups. 2. Ability to work in team has become more important.

7. MEANING OF GD
“IT IS A PROCESS OF INCORPORATING VIEWS OF DIFFERENT TEAM MEMBERS TO REACH A COMMON GOAL”

8. WHY A GD?
Group Discussion helps you to understand a topic more deeply.
It enhances creative thinking.
Group is equipped with more complete information.
Group Discussion increases the acceptability of a solution.
It is democratic in nature.
It helps to draw latent talent of the employees.
It ensures safe guarding of the employees interest.
It leads to strengthening of the organization.

9. CHARACTERS TESTED IN GD
TEAM SPIRIT.
REASONING ABILITY.
LEADERSHIP QUALITY.
CREATIVITY.
FLEXIBILITY.
CONFIDENCE.
LISTENING SKILLS.
PATIENCE.
KNOWLEDGE.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
CO-ORDINATION.

10. Dos: GD ETIQUETTE Be an active listener. Be natural as possible.
Speak clearly.
Be precise and relevant.
Give others a chance to speak.
Be polite.
Be alert.
Be assertive.
Watch your body language.

11. Don’ts: GD ETIQUETTE Never loose your temper. Never be aggressive.
Don’t try to dominate.
Don’t interrupt.
Don’t get personal.
Don’t be restless.
Don’t be rude.
Don’t make fun of others.
Don’t engage yourself in sub group conversation.

12. POINTS TO REMEMBER 1. Group discussion is one of the most important activity of an organization. 2. Group discussion has many advantages. 3. Knowledge is strength. 4. Power to convince effectively makes you stand out. 5. It is good to initiate but if you are not sure about the topic, let others start. 6. Slang should be avoided. 7. Language should be simple, direct and straight forward. 8. Communicate with each and every participant.

13. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
THANK YOU
Dr. NUZHAT RIZVI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
ACET