Here are some of the most important personality traits that a candidate should possess to do well at a GD:
Team Player
Reasoning Ability
Leadership
Flexibility
Assertiveness
Initiative
Creativity/ Out of the box thinking
Inspiring ability
Listening
Awareness
The Do's and Don't's of Group Discussion
Do
Speak pleasantly and politely to the group.
Respect the contribution of every speaker.
Remember that a discussion is not an argument. Learn to disagree politely.
Think about your contribution before you speak. How best can you answer
the question/ contribute to the topic?
Try to stick to the discussion topic. Don't introduce irrelevant information.
Be aware of your body language when you are speaking.
Agree with and acknowledge what you find interesting
Don't
Lose your temper. A discussion is not an argument.
Shout. Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.
Use too many gestures when you speak. Gestures like finger pointing and
table thumping can appear aggressive.
Dominate the discussion. Confident speakers should allow quieter students a
chance to contribute.
Draw too much on personal experience or anecdote. Although some tutors encourage students to reflect on their own experience, remember not to generalize too much.
Interrupt. Wait for a speaker to finish what they are saying before you speak.*
Team Player
Reasoning Ability
Leadership
Flexibility
Assertiveness
Initiative
Creativity/ Out of the box thinking
Inspiring ability
Listening
Awareness
The Do's and Don't's of Group Discussion
Do
Speak pleasantly and politely to the group.
Respect the contribution of every speaker.
Remember that a discussion is not an argument. Learn to disagree politely.
Think about your contribution before you speak. How best can you answer
the question/ contribute to the topic?
Try to stick to the discussion topic. Don't introduce irrelevant information.
Be aware of your body language when you are speaking.
Agree with and acknowledge what you find interesting
Don't
Lose your temper. A discussion is not an argument.
Shout. Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.
Use too many gestures when you speak. Gestures like finger pointing and
table thumping can appear aggressive.
Dominate the discussion. Confident speakers should allow quieter students a
chance to contribute.
Draw too much on personal experience or anecdote. Although some tutors encourage students to reflect on their own experience, remember not to generalize too much.
Interrupt. Wait for a speaker to finish what they are saying before you speak.*