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Gowher Ahmad Naik, Lovely Professional University
Advanced Communication Skills

Notes Unit 6: Group Discussion

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

6.1 Group Discussion
6.2 Technique of Group Discussions
6.3 Qualities Needed for Group Discussion

6.4 Strategies for Group Discussions: Do's and Don'ts
6.4.1 DO’s
6.4.2 Don'ts
6.5 Role Playing
6.6 Summary

6.7 Keywords
6.8 Self Assessment
6.9 Review Questions

6.10 Further Readings
Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Know the meaning of group discussions
Discuss skills needed to be an effective participant in group discussions

State do's and don'ts of group discussions
Understand importance of listening in group discussions

Introduction

Group Discussion is a term that appears quite technical due to its popular usage in selection
processes for employment, admissions, etc. But on a closer look, we find that we have all
participated in GDs at least during our entire childhood. Due you remember the days when you
used to play with your friends and used to get involved in chats for a long time over a topic with
them? Or for that matter, do you remember those adulthood days, when you used to think that
you have started to know a lot and developed a habit of explaining things to your juniors? Or
may be involved yourself in a so called "argumentation" with some elder members of your
family, and made them fume over your justified "discussion"? Yes, we have all been doing
discussions. But at a professional level, the term discussion is essentially different than that of
"chat" or "talk".
Managers have to involve deliberately, indeliberately, out of job's obligation, in discussions
with seniors, juniors, same level, colleagues and many more during their entire career. That is
why the art of group discussion participation is a must to be mastered by every manager.

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