Monday, March 2, 2009

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN GDs




· Be thorough with current issues.


· Always enter the room with a piece of paper and a pen.


· Listen to the ideas carefully.


· Jot down as many ideas as you can in the first few minutes.


· Try to dissect the topic and go into the underlying causes or consequences.


· Organize your ideas before speaking.


· Speak first only if you have something sensible to say. Speaking first is a high risk, high-return strategy .


· Try to contribute meaningfully and substantially every time you speak. Don’t speak just for the sake of saying something.


· Identify your supporters and opponents and allow your supporters to augment your ideas.


· Keep track of time and share time fairly.


· Have an open mind and listen to others views.


· Maintain eye contact while speaking and listening.


· Do not indulge in parallel conversations.


· Use tact, humour, and wit.


· Display a spirit of cooperation and an accommodative nature.


· Draw out the silent members and encourage them to speak.


· If things get chaotic, take the initiative to restore order by providing a fresh direction to the discussion.

· Attempt to arrive at a consensus though your ultimate aim is to reach a conclusion. Within the specified time, your group may not be able to arrive at a consensus. But working towards consensus will reveal your capability and inclination towards being a good team player.

Posted by,

R.Vishnupriya,
Pre-final yr, CSE.

2 comments:

  1. wow thats too good.. awesome work pa... by sri,,,

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  2. nice tips...informative message..
    by P.RAJARAJAN.

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