Master Orientation Session

GROUP DISCUSSION

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

GROUP DISCUSSION
DEMYSTIFIED

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

INTRODUCTION
A. Concept of Group Discussion B. Purpose and Parameters of GD

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

ANATOMY OF A DISCUSSION
A. Working the Topic B. Identifying the Keywords/Relevant Data C. Planning/Mapping the GD D. Making the Opening Statements Pros and Cons E. Effective Participation, Articulation and Contribution F. Taking a Stand
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

ANATOMY OF A DISCUSSION
G. Listening H. Handling Exceptions, Tackling Interruption and Effective Interventions I. Crowd Management and The Sole Voice of Reason J. Moving towards the Conclusion/Summary and Paraphrasing K. Relevance of Silent Participation
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

ROLES PEOPLE PLAY

1. Sharp Shooters 2. Interviewers 3. Ring Master 4. Empathizer 5. Flipper 6. Observe

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

ROLES PEOPLE PLAY

7. Still Waters 8. Travelers 9. Salesman 10. Moralist 11. Statistician 12. Dominating Leader 13. Time Keeper
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

How to Prepare :
Short Term and Long Term Strategies
1. Content 2. Communication Skills 3. Non Verbal Communication 4. Interpersonal Skills 5. All Round Personality

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

TACTICS Used During GD

1. Pretend Like its Real 2. Treat Everyone with Respect 3. Dont Panic 4. Forget what your Coach Taught You 5. Get Plenty of Practice 6. Body Language is Important, but not that Important
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

TACTICS Used During GD

7. Dont be Scared to Start 8. Practice Role Plays 9. Think before You Speak 10. Remember the Summary 11. Read

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