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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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  • Do not worry about making some grammatical mistakes.
    It is the interest and the matter you put across that counts.
  • Think and marshal your ideas. You cannot talk unless you have something to say. What you say must be relevant and interesting. You will get plenty of ideas, if only you concentrate on what is being said on the subject by others. You will agree or disagree with the ideas expressed and soon you will start getting your own independent ideas on the subject.
  • There must be logic and reasoning your arguments.
    Otherwise you will not be able to convince others. Avoid self-contradictions.
  • Do not be rigid in your views. Accept criticism gracefully. Own your mistakes readily. Do not offended or sulky, if someone picks flaws in your arguments. Change your views willingly if your original opinions are proved to be unsound.
  • Be considerate to the feeling of others.
    Remember it is a friendly discussion and co-operation is more important. Do not shout at others. Be polite and genial. If someone has not spoken and wishes to say something, request others to give him a hearing. Be helpful, accommodative and give good encouragement to all group members.
  • Be accurate in your statements. Do not try to bluff.
  • Do not engage yourself in side or sub-group conversations.
    If more than one individual are taking at (the same time, politely request for order and appeal for co-operation. In such situations you must take the lead and do the co-ordination work.
  • Practice group discussion with your friends.
    Ponder and contemplate on the likely subjects. Gather information and expand your knowledge. Learn how to command attention of the group when you talk.
  • Although it is not a must that you should speak first, make use of the opportunity whenever you can. But it is absolutely essential that you do talk and express your views during the Group Discussion. What is more, you must talk from time to time and say as much as you can on the subject. Remember that you cannot impress others unless you talk effectively.
  • Avoid repetition and irrelevant material.
  • Ask questions from others if you have reasonable doubts.
    Seek clarifications where necessary.
  • Remember that ideas can rule the world only if they are effectively communicated. Speech is one of the most powerful means of communication. Physical deformities, irritating mannerisms, a bad way of standing or sitting, poor voice and all other such defects and drawbacks will be forgiven and forgotten, if speaker can put across intelligent and interesting ideas with enthusiasm and conviction.

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