1. GROUP COMMUNICATION

2. PURPOSE OF GROUP COMMUNICATION To share and exchange information and ideas To collect information or feedback on any project/policy/scheme To arrive at a decision on important matters

3. To solve a problem which is of concern to the organization as a whole To discuss the issues related to a particular topic in relation to the group itself or for the benefit of a larger audience To elaborate upon any work undertaken or research done in order to elicit feedback

4. GROUP DISCUSSION Group discussions are widely used in many organizations for decision making and problem solving.

5. TWO CATEGORIES OF GROUP DISCUSSION Organizational Group Discussions Group Discussions as a part of a Selection Process

6. ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP DISCUSSIONS Brainstorming Nominal Group Technique Delphi Technique

7. GROUP DISCUSSION AS A PART OF SELECTION PROCESS Group discussion have become an integral part of most selection processes today.

8. Characteristics of Group Discussion Evaluation Components  Knowledge  Communication skills  Active Listening  Clarity of Thought and Expression  Apt Language  Appropriateness of Body Language

9.  Group Behaviour  Leadership Skills

10. APPROACH TO TOPICS AND CASE STUDIES Group Discussions Based on a Topic Group Discussions Based on a Case Study

11. MEETINGS INFORMAL PURPOSES  To communicate important or sensitive information  To explore new ideas and concepts  To provide feedback  To present a report  To gain support for an idea, or project

12. DECISION-MAKING PURPOSES To reach a decision To solve a problem To reconcile a conflict To negotiate an agreement To win acceptance for a new idea, plan or system

13. PREPARATION TimeDurationAgendaVenue

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