The Group Discussion conducted by companies and management institute are fairly similar.There are hardly any differences and the same preparation will see you through the Group Discussions in both the selection processes.
Following are traits that the GD is trying to gauge :
1. Ability to interact in a team
2. communication skills
3. Reasoning ability
4. Leadership skills
5. Initiatives
6. Assertiveness
7. Flexibility
8. Nurturing ability
9. Creativity
10.Ability to think on one's feet
In an group discussion if you manage to come out with all these qualities or traits the its done. you are selected.
What is GD?
A GD is a method used by an institution to gauge whether the candidate possesses the group or the team skills that it desires in its members.In this methodology,a group of candidates is given a topic or a situation,given few minutes of preparation time to collect their thoughts,and then asked to dicuss the topic amongst themselves for 15-20 minutes.
Through the GD,the institute is aiming to assess the capability of its future students to cope with and perform effectively in a group.In the GD the objective of the group is to accomplish a task within a unstructured situation.The task can be accomplished by establishing some semblance of order or structure in the course of the discussion.
