Group Discussion

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Group Discussion
Group Discussion is a process where exchange of ideas and
opinions are debated upon.
GD comprises of a small group of 6-8 candidates.
It is not necessary that you conclude by a positive or a
negative viewpoint, but to summarize the discussion well and
being neutral gives you an edge over others.
The candidates are given a time limit for discussing the topic.
Main areas tested in GD

Knowledge
Communication
skills
Group dynamics
Leadership Skills

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Personality traits for GD
 Team Player
 At the beginning of the
career one works as a
team member. Later, as a
team leader.
Aspirants who lack team

skills cannot be good

managers.
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Reasoning Ability
• Logical Reasoning plays an important role
while expressing your opinions or ideas at a
GD.

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Leadership
 Leadership qualities
shows direction to the
group whenever group
moves away from the
topic.
 Coordinates the effort
of the different team
members in the GD.
 Contribute to the GD
at regular intervals
with valuable insights.
 Inspire and motivate
team members to
express their views.
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Flexibility
• Be open to other ideas as well as to the
evaluation of your ideas.

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Initiative

 Initiate a GD only if you are well versed with

the topic.
 Also, if you fumble, stammer or misquote facts,
it may work against you.

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Inspiring ability
 A good group discussion
should incorporate views
of all the team members.
 If some team members
want to express their ideas
but are not getting the
opportunity to do so,
giving them an
opportunity to express
their ideas or opinions will
be seen as a positive trait.

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Listening
Always try and strike a proper balance between
expressing your ideas and imbibing ideas.

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 Awareness
• Be aware regarding the
latest happenings in the
world.
• Keep yourself updated
on current affairs to
build knowledge over a
period of time.

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What is the company looking for?
 Effective Communication Skills
 Knowledge regarding a given topic
 Exchange of ideas and thoughts
 Quality of content
 Logical ability
 Capability to co-ordinate and lead
 Thorough preparation
TIPS for a healthy GD
Be as natural as possible.
Clarity in speech and expression
Your gestures and mannerisms are more likely to reflect
your attitude than what you say.
Take time to organize your thoughts.
 Seek clarification if you have any doubts regarding the
subject.
 Don't start speaking until you have clearly understood.
 Initiate the discussion or agree with someone else's point
and then move onto express your views.
Opening the discussion is not the only way of gaining
attention and recognition.
Maintain rapport with fellow participants. Eye contact
plays a major role.
Communicate with each and every candidate present.
Be assertive not dominating
Don't lose your cool if anyone says anything you object
to. Don't take the discussion personally.
Always be polite
Try to avoid using extreme phrases like: `I strongly object'
or `I disagree'
 Try phrases like: `I would like to share my views on…' or
`One difference between your point and mine is…'
Lets Crack the GD!

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References
• www.theexamresults.com/2014/02/03/basic-skill-
required-group-discussion/
•
www.softwaretestinghelp.com/how-to-crack-the-gd/
•
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/group-
discussion-skills
•
www.macmillanenglish.com/life-skills/group-
discussion-skills/