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Commonly made mistakes in a GD Shradha Kaul tells us what not to do in a GD   Share   Tweet   Share   Email   Print The moment we understand the fact that we are in a group discussion for a very professional requirement, we will definitely reduce the mistakes we are bound to make. Most of the problems stem from the basic lack of understanding of the need of the interaction.   To make the foremost requisites of a GD easily understandable, let’s compare it to any discussion you may have on a topic at any given time. Someone raises a topic of discussion, everybody chips in with their views and the person with the best views, superior argumentative skills, and finer persuasion abilities generally scores over the others.   What is the learning here? Knowledge combined with strategy usually lands you a winner. What could have gone wrong here? What generally goes wrong in such informal discussions is some people take things...

How to articulate your thoughts The best way to articulate your thoughts is to think before speaking, says Shradha Kaul   Share   Tweet   Share   Email   Print Generally, if we examine the meaning of the word discussion, we will get some clarity on the demands of a group discussion. Discussion literally means an act of discussing, considering or examining by argument exploring solutions in a formal discourse on a topic or an exposition. Thus, a group discussion would entail a consideration of a subject by a group.   Specifically, once you are at the threshold of an MBA institute of your choice you need to work doubly hard at the GD (Group Discussion) level. The GD requires knowledge of the current business environment and important general events; and a brilliant delivery of one’s thoughts on the topics. A GD is an exercise in finding solutions to hypothetical situations in a case study format or a discussion and analysis on ...

Improve your speaking skills Shradha Kaul tells you ways to help you speak well in a GD/ PI   Share   Tweet   Share   Email   Print With the euphoria of clearing the written test or exam, comes the next challenge which is using your speaking skills to ace the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Obviously this part scores higher in the spoken English area, as it involves a group discussion and a Personal Interview. If for the written part you had tried to pinpoint inferences, remember grammar rules and master vocabulary lists, this section will see you articulate your learning. Well, first things first. Assuming that you are aware of the workings of the GD /PI sections, lets get down to the brass tacks of verbal communication. Like the written test preparation, the GD / PI sections cannot be tackled overnight. It will definitely be worth its while if you sideline material for these rounds during the preparation for t...