Powerful Panels Blog
March 28, 2014
Today’s audiences are demanding more engagement and interaction – especially during the panel discussion format. Nothing will piss them off more than lengthy introductions, followed by […]
March 27, 2014
I simply don’t understand the thinking of putting a dozen panelists in a panel discussion format that will last an hour or so.
March 26, 2014
For the last two days, I attended a conference in my hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona. (Always nice to sleep in my own bed vs. stay in […]
March 23, 2014
The default panel discussion room set appears to be a long table at the front of the room, draped with a white (or black) tablecloth with […]
March 21, 2014
Harry A. Overstreet, an American educator, first coined the term “panel discussion” in a short article “On the Panel” published in the October, 1934 issue of […]
March 20, 2014
The moderator's job is to help the audience get their needs met through a panel format. The moderator sets the tone, the pace, and control of the content, staying ever-vigilant in keeping it relevant for the audience. It is the moderator's responsibility to make sure the panel is lively, engaging, and worthwhile.
March 17, 2014
In a recent survey of 539 executives, thought leaders and meeting planners, 72% of the respondents had issues with the moderator. That’s 3/4 of the people […]
March 17, 2014
My good friend and colleague, Sarah Michel, at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting is the creator of the Ten Panel Commandments. Sarah and I have known each other for years through […]
March 15, 2014
A panel discussion is a specific format used in a meeting, conference, or convention. It is a live, in-person or virtual discussion about a specific topic amongst a selected group of panelists who share differing perspectives in front of a large audience.
February 5, 2014
Immediately after the debut of the Powerful Panels research findings at Fresh14 in Copenhagen, Steve Bather challenged the delegates to develop a checklist of things they […]
January 20, 2014
As I started researching the universe of panel discussions for my book, Powerful Panels, I did what any red-blooded American (or Swede) would do. I Googled […]
November 29, 2013
I’m a high stakes meeting facilitator and professional panel moderator. I’ve been facilitating teams of executives and managers in making better decisions and achieving greater results for over 20 years.
