Group Discussion Techniques Video Explained

• Be active and interested in the discussion. You must be alive to what is going on in the group and should not allow your mind to wander away. Be cheerful and smiling. Look at the individual who is talking.
• Listen to the briefing of the G.T.O. carefully. Grasp and understand correctly the subjects offered for discussion.
• Take the lead if you can in determining the choice of the first subject. If someone else has taken the lead, you may express your views clearly and state why you prefer that particular subject for discussion. Do not say that you know more facts about that subject and hence it should be discussed. It is selfish and nobody is interested in what you want. You must argue as to why it is advantageous for the group and for others to discuss a particular subject, e.g., it is the burning topic of the day and the candidates will like to talk about it or it is an exciting and interesting topic and so on.
• Naturally, every one will be keen to do the talking and impress the G.T.O. You must find the earliest opportunity to express your ideas. If no opportunity is given, you can request the whole group to give you a hearing, e.g., “Gentlemen, I have listened to the arguments you all have advanced. But there is one very important and interesting aspect to which I wish to draw your attention. Will you permit me to explain it?”
• Another way to find an opportunity is to address yourself to the candidate, who is presently speaking, e.g., “No. 5, you have indeed given some very sound arguments. Nevertheless. I wish to add one important point which you all will find to be very interesting. May I….”
• Talk with confidence and self-assurance. Speak to the whole group, looking each candidate in the eye in turn. Do not keep looking at the G.T.O. or address yourself to him.
• Raise your voice as required, do not mumble or talk aside. Be forceful in your approach to gain the attention of the group. It does not mean bullying. Avoid monotonous tone. You must be crisp and energetic.
• Speak slowly and deliberately. Do not rush your words. The group must understand what you are saying. Avoid being shied, hesitant or inhibited.

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