THE TEN-POINTER

FOR GROUP DISCUSSIONS

1. Understand the topic CLEARLY
2. See the multidimensionality ie. From all
different angles /all associated aspects
example : keeping different stakeholders in
mind; different geographies ; different
situations( economic / political/ social)
3. Materiality – decide on the most important
aspect/s that NEED discussion
4. A)Trail- Blazer – structure the delivery ie.
Sentences around the most important
aspect above.
4. B) Substantiate and Justify - examples
/quotes/Idioms/references from great people/
5. Conquer misunderstanding – clarify
convincingly
6. Take a decision or a stand
7. Be confident & Clear
8. Speak at least 3-4 times in 15 mts.
9. Conclude & Sum-up if given a
chance – keeping everyone's
arguments in mind
10. Say – THANK YOU
 SOFT SKILLS

IMP – keep your personalized feedback in mind

• Eagerness and Interest in the Topic
• One among equals OR first among equals
• Lean slightly forward
• Use hands comfortably
• Feet on the ground
• Speak clearly and loudly
• Eye contact – include everyone in the discussion
• Be affirmative / be aggressive but Not combative