Saturday, November 12, 2011

MOST USEFUL Important Tips to succeed in Group Discussions



Some Do’s:

1. Try to initiate a discussion

2. Start with explaining the meaning of the topic and it’s background

3. Try to summarise- shows leadership quality and responsibility

4. Illustrate your points with relevant examples if, possible

5. Maintain eye contact and hand movements, but also don’t stare at the participant and talk

6. Use voice modulation

7. Involve others also in the group discussions

8. Speak in short sentences

9. Be attentive and show that you are interested when others are speaks

10. Be aware of your posture and attitude- sit straight and don’t hold your hands

11.If, said something wrong accept your mistake

12.Maintain a friendly poster – nor very stiff neither relaxed

13.Keep a track of the time

14.Evaluate both the pros and cons of the given subject




Some Don’ts:

1. Do Not shout to force your points on others

2. Do Not use exaggerated hand/body movements to make up for lack of words

3. Do Not overdress – Wear comfortable formal

4. Do Not use slang

In the end, always keep in mind that for the next 20 minutes, get completely involved in your Group Discussion. Genuinely try to discuss the issue and arrive at a consensus. Even if the group fails as a whole, or the solution is a disaster, your effort will never go unnoticed.

Happy going! All the Best


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