When a new group discussion is started, any group member can respond and reply to it. In case a person is not interested in participating in the discussion but still wants to remain updated about its activities, he/she can follow the discussion.
Here’s how you can start a group discussion in LinkedIn:
- Using any web browser of your choice on your computer, sign-in to your LinkedIn account.
- On your account’s Home page, click Profile from the menu bar at the top.
![]()
- On your profile page, click the pencil icon representing the Groups section at the bottom.
- From the displayed groups, click the one in which you want to start a discussion. (OHGOI for this demonstration.)
![]()
- Once the group page opens up, ensure that you are on the Discussions interface.
- In the Start a discussion or share something with the group field, type the discussion text.
- Click to select an appropriate Discussion type radio button (General, Job, or Promotion) as needed.
- Finally click the Share button to start the discussion.

