1. Group Discussion
for the CFOs of the future
12 August 12 IcaI bikaner
Dr T.K Jain
Jain.tk@gmail.com
9414430763

2. What is GD ?
• 10-12 Persons discussing a topic – which looks
very simple – but often requires deep
understanding of current situations and
backgrounds – the topic is often debatable
• The topic may have many perspectives
• The topic judges your ability to reconcile diversity,
argue reasonably, communicate openly and
coordinate politely among peers
• Your skills are judged : - team building,
communication, motivation, leadership and
conflict management

3. What is your objective ?
• To speak - no
• To dominate – no
• To show off your knowledge – no
• To debate – no
• To prove that you are leader – no
• To argue – no
• Then what ???

4. How to have impact making
presentations?
• BE LOUD – be audible to all
• BE AGGRESSIVE - no - Speak with conviction
• BE BOMBASTIC – no - Speak with facts
• BE VERBOSE – no - Speak to the point & in simple
words
• BE FAST – no speak slowly, clearly and concisely
• BE STYLISH – no – communicate and win others

5. What will you achieve in 30 minutes?
• Prove your temperament, skills and expertise
• Prove that you listen and encourage others
• Prove that you can convert group into team
• Complementary skills 1+1=11
• Prove it that collective judgement is better
• Brain storm to bring out the best of you
• Bring innovative solutions
• Synthesise and conclude