Group Discussion EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION 2 Group Members Arzoo

Group Discussion EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - 2

Group Members � Arzoo Parekh � Punit Parmar � Anjali Patel � Himmat Patel � Urshita Patel � Shreefal � 29 � 30 � 32 � 33 � 34 � 35

What is Group Discussion ? � Oral interaction among a group of people on a common topic is known as Group Discussion. � Every member of the team contributes his ideas as he gets an opportunity to express himself.

What skills are used in group discussion ? � How good are you at communication with others ? � How open minded are you ? � Your attitude and confidence. � Your analysis skills and subject knowledge. � Leadership n decision making skills. � Problem solving and critical thinking skills. � How to put forward your views ? � How you behave and interact with group ?

Benefits of group discussion � Provides chance to Expose � Language skills � Academic knowledge � Leadership skills � Understanding of your strength and weakness. � people handling skills � Team work � General knowledge

Do’s and Don’ts of Group Discussion � Speak clearly � Make sure to bring the discussion on the track � Positive attitude � Speak sensible � Allow others to speak � Keep eye contact while speaking � Listen carefully to others � Formal dressing � No need to go much in details

Advantages of Group Discussion � GD gives sense of importance and belongingness. � It is concerted effort of generating and sharing of ideas, responding to others ideas inculcates a sense of team spirit , co operation, self control and discipline. � It helps in learning time management and develops listening skills.

Disadvantages of GD � It may not be productive because few members want to hog the limelight. � A leader can percolate down other members. � There is no discussion in the real sense of the term as most participants don’t want to risk displeasing others. � The non performers would keep mouth shut nodding their head. � GD suffers because the person is non functional in the smooth running of the discussion.