After you have moderated panel discussions for a while, you realize it is simply a matter of time before some “incident” will occur in the middle […]
As I coach panelists to prepare for an upcoming panel discussion, there are a dozen common misconceptions about panel discussions that I think we need to […]
Just because your panel discussion is over doesn’t mean you can’t continue the conversation! Events and media consultant Julius Solaris reminded me how important it is […]
I was talking with a group of meeting organizers about the importance of having a vision for a panel discussion. Frankly, there were a few puzzled […]
A meeting organizer recently contacted me about an upcoming panel they wanted me to moderate. She said, “The topic is about Artificial Intelligence (AI).” Shocker, as […]
It happens sometimes when you’ve been given a stale topic in a panel discussion. You sigh. Shake your head thinking, “The audience doesn’t want to hear […]
Ed Bernacki, Founder of The Idea Factory, shared this unique panel format he calls The Hypothetical Panel Discussion Format. Here is his explanation of the format […]
I was recently asked about how to create an inclusive environment during a panel discussion. It’s more than being welcoming and friendly. Here are nine things […]
Note to Reader: This format can be done with any two opposing voices: Sales Said, Marketing Said; Management Said, Employees Said; Producers Said, Customers Said. Please […]
Once you agree to serve on a panel, have a quick conversation with the meeting organizer and/or panel moderator to confirm the event details not mentioned […]
Should you have fun on a panel discussion? Oh my goodness, YES, have fun on a panel discussion! Even though your audience wants to learn something, […]