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Speaking Effectively in a Group Discussion

By Expert Author: Jennie Gandhi
View Summary | Submitted: 2008-07-16 | Word Count: 415 words
Jennie Gandhi
A group discussion is essentially an arrangement wherein a group of individuals (generally applicants to professional degree courses or certain job profiles) are made to sit in a group (usually of ten to twenty) and asked to share their opinions on a certain topic of discussion and use rationale to conclude at the end. Speaking effectively in a group discussion is achieved by means of body language as well as public speaking skills. There are a number of ways to make ones performance in a group discussion effective and impressive.

In terms of body language, the following are very useful tips to carry oneself in a group discussion:-

1. Sitting with a straight back and both hands on ones knees appears formal and confident simultaneously while also making one feel more confident.
2. Making eye contact with each individual in the group creates more room for communication.
3. Nodding shows receptivity.
4. It is important to be assertive yet humble while also being oneself during a group discussion.

In terms of speech (a very important factor in a group discussion), the following points must be kept in mind:-

1. It’s great to seize the opportunity to speak first if you have an understanding of the topic and a valid point to make. If not, it is advisable to wait for another to speak and step in for value addition.
2. Facilitate contribution from others.
3. Without aggression, be assertive, without submission, be humble.
4. No one is a personal friend during a group discussion. The tone of the discussion is impersonal and cordial.
5. Avoid creating a fish market as far as possible. If you find yourself in one, break it, by raising your voice just enough to be heard and making a very heavy point (such as facts and figures to support your stand).
6. Statistics and facts are very impressive but need to be real and backed up by references in case one is questioned.
7. Don’t repeat a point, be lengthy or irrelevant. Intervene if someone else is going off on an irrelevant tangent.
8. Don’t take to making one on one conversation.
9. Be simple in your speech and conclude objectively.

In terms of mindset and behavior, one must remember:-

1. That ones skills as a team member and personality are being observed by the moderator at all times.
2. That one is mostly answerable for his/her actions during the group discussion in the personal interview which generally follows.
3. That being nervous will not help and being genuine will.
4. That leaders take a topic on its proper path.
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Further for an effective speaking one has to be self confident and motivated. Visit the links and learn on how to motivate a person and make him self confident for any group discussion and reap the benefits of effective communication.

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