Welcome back, this is the fifth article in the series. Till the last articles, we nearly discussed the proceedings till the start of the first day of the group testing. The next test that is immediately after group discussions is group planning exercise, or GPE.
The first thing about GPE – It is not rocket science. There is a lot of stuff in books that are available in the market and over the internet about how to approach it, how to write down the proper solution and how to approach GPE’s GD. Yes, there is again a group discussion in end of GPE. So guys, this article is not the same one like the others available everywhere. We will start with a brief introduction and then I will try to explain the actual things that I realized while sitting there in the SSB’s I appeared for. Let’s start with a basic understanding of what group planning is.
Group planning is nothing but reaching a common solution, the best solution in a group to any given situation. To plan the things coherently, in a logical and practical manner. To see the details carefully, and take into account every possible prospect that can affect the projected solution.
How GPE is Conducted
This test is designed to check the decision making capabilities of aspirants in a situation where time is constrained. The Group testing officer, hereafter referred as GTO, explains the situation on a map painted on a wooden board. The map shows different roads, rivers, train tracks, temple and practically anything that can occur in the real map. Beauty of the GPE lies in the fact that there are too many details, and GTO tells them all. It’s up to you that how many you remember. For example, he may show you a dispensary, marked by a little house on the map, but being focused so much on the other areas, you may end up totally missing it! So, sit with all your senses at their highest levels. Try to remember, if not all, as many details as you can. [click to continue…]
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