Group planning exercise is the first task of the GTO, and should be seen as a sound opportunity for making an impression on the GTO. A group planning exercise contains a set of problems which brings out all “officers’ like qualities” in a candidate which encompasses quality to lead (the lads), organizing, courage, team work, spontaneity, and effective intelligence, etc.
We are sharing an exercise to practice; you can share your remedies in the comment box.
Group Planning Exercise 7
You are 8 friends from Ranikhet went to Kalnu hills for expedition. You are staying in a small lodge at Malroad market. You have a return train at 7.00 pm leaving for Ranikhet from Sahibabad station. You were taking a stroll in the market when a person comes running to you and tells you there is a landslide have occurred in Kalnu hills and many people get trapped in the landslide. He also tells you that the fish plate of the train track has been removed near Sahibabad station because of poor maintenance. A train passes the track at 6.30pm. In the meanwhile another person tells you that an accident occurred on Ratnagar highway which led few people injured. There is a hospital and a NDRF team in Chaubatia village. Carts are available at Jhakra village. It is 5:00 pm already. As being young and brave, what you will do.
Tips for GPE
- Keep a proper body language as it will help you in the group discussion.
- Use proper postures and gesture to put your point more effectively.
- Locate your position using the direction mentioned in the map. If you get the opportunity to narrate the plan, use direction, distance, time required and the right time to narrate the story.
- When GTO narrates a story, listen to it very carefully and count the no. of problems. It will help you to remember the no. of problems and set the priority accordingly.
- Prioritize your solution; help the person who needs it utmost.
- Use the resources efficiently; it will increase your chance to stand out in your group.
- Talk to your group a day before the task and make a strategy. It will help you and your group to follow a strategy.
- If someone is narrating the conclusion do not interrupt him in-between.
- If you think that a person in a group talks too much or in any means is intimidating, try to talk to him before the task starts and tell him that the purpose is to get recommended not to fight.
- Try to give a reason behind your points it will help others to understand your point.
- Use proper postures and gesture to put your point more effectively.
- Always wear a smile while a task, you are there for a discussion only not a war.
- Try to give a reason behind your points it will help others to understand your point.
- Divide the group according to requirement. Send more people where the situation is more vulnerable.
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