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(g) Do you give up when countered by others or bounce back with even better points/logic?
(h) Are you able to influence the group with your logic?
How to Approach GPE?
Keep the following points in mind.
Written solution
(a) First identify the problems and list them in the order of priority in which you would tackle
them.
(b) Identify the various resources that are obvious in the model/story and also the ones that are
hidden or can be imagined. For example if a metal (pakka) road is given in the model, it is
reasonable to assume that there will be some vehicles moving and hence you must identify
vehicles on the road as part of your resources.
(c) Write your solution for each problem in the order of priority. While writing the solution also
make rough calculations about the distances based on the scale of the model and the time
that it may take to reach the place depending on the vehicle/mode that is being used. This
way your solution should be practically possible.
(d) After writing the solutions for all the four problems, do mention that you will all gather at a
point (identify the appropriate point in the model) and proceed with the activity for which
you had initially come (aim). Do not forget the aim and make sure you achieve that too. An
illustration of a GPE is provided at the end of this chapter for practice and better
understanding.
Discussion stage
(a) Be prepared for a heated discussion as this is the competition stage of group development
and all candidates will try to dominate the discussion.
(b) Try and initiate the discussion. If you could not start, at least enter the discussion early. Try
and suggest to the group to follow some order.
(c) Do not repeat other’s points or your own points. Add new points and take the plan forward.
(d) Do not try to generalize by saying all the problems are equally important.
(e) Be nice to others in the group. You may disagree with others but be polite and humble and
avoid being insensitive and rude.
