7 Prerequisites of GD

1. Knowledge
2. Listening
3. Presentation
4. Initiation
5. Body language
6. Communication skills.
7. Co operation

1. Knowledge

• This is very important prerequisite.
• The GD assesses the personality traits of an individual, including the intellectual and dynamic qualities.
• Command over subject is very important.
• A candidate who knows numerous topics will speak with authority.
• You should read and well informed.
• Go through model of GD to have a better edge.

2. Listening

• Listening inculcates more knowledge than speaking.
• Skillful or active listening calls for active participation.
• One can improve skills through “convenient listening”.eg.: Govt. criticized/political leaders. A skillful listener disregards personal castigation and register correct criticism, which help him/her in long run.

3. Presentation

• Being knowledgeable is most important, but presentation not good, there will be no positive impact of your knowledge.
• A presentation should have a proper beginning and a logical conclusion.
• A formal presentation would seem like a lecture rather than GD.
• Finally a good presentation can also make up for the partial lack of knowledge.

4. Initiation

• Speakers who initiate the discussions are usually selected. (But due to their knowledge and command over the topic).
• Only initiate the discussion if you are quite acquainted with the topic or else listen well then speak.
• Once initiated it is important to define the subject before you state your opinion.
• You can capitalize the initiation if you have sufficient knowledge about the topic chosen. 

5. Body language

• This play a vital role in selection as it transmits signals about your frame of mind.
• Facial expressions and body gesture communicate more than spoken words.
• Expressions, eye contact, sitting posture and the tone of voice indicate the amount of interest a person has and also the feelings.
• A smile while airing your views –even if you are against the topic-helps in creating friendly ambience and including the other participants to agree with your views without hostility.
• Speaking, the tone of your voice should match the intensity with which you are speaking to have a positive impact on listeners.
• During the discussion presentation, keep moving your eyes over all the participants,
• Thereby making the discussion seem more interactive

6. Communication skills

• Communications is a two-way process.
• Communication skills mean effectively communicating your thoughts to listener.
• Effective communication includes
• Be meaningful while communicating.
• To take the opportunity, as and when it arises, in conveying something of interest and value to the receiver.
• In a GD, effective communication implies timely interactions as well as the manner of interaction.
• So, communicative skills are related to participative skills (which includes persuasion and motivation).

7. Co operation

• A cooperative attitude helps a candidate avoid unhealthy conflict.
• You have the right to disagree and state your reasons for this, but you should not be disagreeable.
• Good support ensures a good relationship with others and eventually brings success.
• Rapport building starts from the very step of paying compliments, exchanging pleasantries and sharing experiences with others.
• If you respect the other’s view point and the energy and effort put into expressing his ideas, you are bound to win their confidence, regards and reciprocation.
• Being helpful, accommodative and encouraging will make you popular in the group.
• Remember, good manners can sometimes open doors that the best education cannot.