Topics of various GDs performed in IIM B a - MBAs should be taxed at higher rates in the country. - Are we raising a generation of burnt out children? - The government should stop funding the IITs and the IIMs and, instead, divert the funds to primary education. - Profit is the only business of business. - Democracy has hampered India’s pro ... Read more...

Initiating a GD is a double-edged sword. When a candidate initiates, apart from grabbing an opportunity to speak, he also grabs the attention of examiners and fellow candidates. So, if a candidate who initiates is able to make a favourable first impression through his content and communication skills, it will help him sail through the GD. On the ... Read more...

There has been a lot of discussion about what to do in a b-school GD. But trust me, the list of GD dont's exceed the do's. Here are a few things that you need to avoid in order to crack the much dreaded elimination round. a - Do not get into arguments with people, remember you are there to make effective points, do not waste time on futile argum ... Read more...

Most GDs are left without a conclusion, and it isn't even essential that a group reach one. Remember that a GD is about getting to know one's personality traits and it is the process, not the conclusion that reveals these traits. Even though not every GD is concluded, every one is still summarised. While a conclusion represents a final stage, where ... Read more...

What do the panelists assess in a GD a Leadership Skills - Ability to take leadership roles and be able to lead, inspire and carry the team along to help them achieve the group's objectives. a Communication Skills - Candidates will be assessed in terms of clarity of thought, expression and aptness of language. One key aspect is listening. I ... Read more...

A group discussion (GD) is a simulated exercise, where you cannot suddenly put up a show, since the evaluators will see through you easily. In this page you can find tips on GD and how to handle them to ensure a positive outcome. Here's how most group discussions work. a • Normally groups of 8-10 candidates are formed into a leaderless group ... Read more...