Business Dictionary defines Group Discussion as “informal and voluntary gathering of individuals (in person, through a conference call, or website) to exchange ideas, information, and suggestions on needs, problems, subjects, etc., of mutual interest.”
Group discussions have been employed as an effective tool for communication and finding of solutions since ancient times.
In old times in India, sabhas, samethis, etc. were conducted for the purpose of group discussions to reach solutions that were socially acceptable to all.
These are used even today. In contemporary times, when people of diverse thoughts and opinions exist, group discussions hold particular importance.
Thus, group discussions is a tool that have been developed and used throughout human history, which has led to peaceful co-existence, sharing of ideas, resolution of conflicts, formation of community decisions based on consensus, etc.
In fact, it can even be said that modern social and political institutions are result of ideas put forward through group discussions.