Powerful Panels Blog
September 26, 2024
Panel discussions are often a go-to play in events, yet the research I conducted in 2014 found that 63% of panels were rated as just okay […]
September 12, 2024
In the soon-to-be-released 2024 Panels Report, we discovered a variety of tasks and decisions involved when you plan/design a panel discussion: We also discovered there is […]
September 4, 2024
I recently came across a panel discussion titled “The Complete Guide to Supporting CFOs – from Initial Recruitment to Achieving Growth Milestones.” My first reaction was, […]
August 21, 2024
Moderating a panel discussion is one of the most stressful responsibilities you may have on a stage, especially if you do not moderate routinely. It’s easy […]
August 12, 2024
For the third quarter of 2024, these are the top ten trending topics for panel discussions at business events in priority order based on social media […]
August 9, 2024
The very first panel discussion I can remember was back in the late 1970’s with Ted Turner talking about the America’s Cup. He was weirdly draped […]
July 31, 2024
The ideal duration of a panel discussion can vary depending on the goals for the event, the panel in particular, the number of panelists, and the […]
July 16, 2024
I am often asked, “What is the ideal question to ask during a panel discussion.” Of course, the answer is, “it depends.” It depends on the […]
July 9, 2024
I was recently asked about what to do when the moderator has “writers block” on what questions to ask during a panel discussion. While I have […]
July 2, 2024
My colleague, Chad Littlefield is on a crusade to create connection before content at meetings. His theory is that we should start with the opportunity to: […]
June 26, 2024
Rachel Sheerin, my colleague at the National Speakers Association (NSA) recently asked our Members Only Facebook group, for advice on managing situations “where people are being […]
June 19, 2024
Many years ago, I was gobsmacked to see CPAE Speaker Hall of Famer Joe Calloway insert a panel discussion in his speech! Wait; What? You can […]
June 11, 2024
It happens ALL THE TIME – the dreaded front-row buffer zone. As your attendees walk into the meeting room, they settle somewhere in the middle, back […]
June 4, 2024
Unfortunately, this scenario can happen to a panel moderator: You ask a probing or challenging question to a panelist and …. they got nothin’. They stare […]
May 30, 2024
“Fun” panel questions can inject energy and engagement into a discussion while still being relevant and thought-provoking. Here are some characteristics of “fun” panel questions and […]
