What is Group

Discussion? (GD)
Participation in a systematic way
on a particular topic..
..not a wrestling match to score points
 Objectives
 Difference between GD and Debate
 Skills judged
 Process
 What not to do
 Positive task roles
 Negative task roles
 References
Difference between GD and Debate
 Debate – Either Winning or Losing.
 Group Discussion – Expression of your point
of view and respecting another's point of view.
 A debate is a never ending process with
difference of opinions
 A GD, however, leads us to a common
conclusion.
 Skills judged in GD
 Body language
 Communication skills
 Self confidence
 Team skills
 Listening ability
 Ability to present your views logically
 Time management
 Process of GD

 Before GD
 Initiation of GD
 Body of GD
 Concluding GD
 What not to do in GD
 One to one discussion or interaction
 Impolite behaviour
 Use of any slangs or abusive language
 Negative body language
- Yawning
- Drumming table
- Shaking legs
- Swinging pen or pencil
 Positive task roles in GD
 Initiator
 Information seeker/giver
 Procedure Facilitator
 Opinion seeker/giver
 Clarifier
 Social Supporter
 Positive task roles in GD
 Tension reliever
 Energizer
 Compromiser
 Gatekeeper
 Summarizer
 Negative task roles of in GD
 Non-participant
 Attacker
 Dominator
 Clown
 References
 Book:-
Technical Communication Principles and
Practice by Meenakshi Raman & Sangeeta
Sharma
Thank You