Panel Format
July 28, 2026
Panel Genres Series | 4 of 15 Most panel moderators work hard to create an interesting conversation on behalf of the audience. Political moderators work just […]
July 22, 2026
Panel Genres Series | 3 of 15 Academic and Research Panels are filled with brilliant people: Professors, researchers, scientists, authors, thought leaders, experts who have spent […]
June 29, 2026
For years, I have been on a crusade to make panel discussions more lively, informative, and engaging. I have worked with conference organizers, associations, corporations, panel […]
June 2, 2026
One of the most neglected choices in moderating a panel discussion is whether the moderator will display the questions on a screen for all to see. […]
April 28, 2026
At the start of planning a panel, everything looks good on paper. Great topic. Smart people. Solid attendance. And yet too many panels fall flat. Why? […]
April 21, 2026
Even a well-designed panel can fall apart once it starts. Why? Because the moderator didn’t know how to guide the conversation. Moderating looks easy. It’s not. […]
March 10, 2026
Most moderators spend a lot of time thinking about the topic, the panelists, and the questions. But there’s another factor that can dramatically influence the success […]
February 2, 2026
Panel discussions end the same way most conversations do: people mentally leave before they physically do. Laptops close. Phones come out. Panelists start thinking about what’s […]
January 20, 2026
What a LinkedIn thread taught us about participation, panels, and smarter session design When Shannen Stewart posed this question on LinkedIn, “Is Q&A essential [after a […]
January 14, 2026
The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report doesn’t set out to critique panel discussions, but if you read between the lines, it delivers a clear message for […]
January 5, 2026
January is a natural reset. New goals. New strategies. New commitments to doing things better. So here’s a bold commitment for meeting organizers and panel moderators […]
December 22, 2025
Warning: I’m about to go on a rant. Lately, several well-intentioned panel moderators (and even advocates of my work on elevating panel discussions) have apologized to […]
November 9, 2025
Ever stared at a blank page, wondering what questions will make your panel pop? You’re not alone. Curating great questions is both an art and a […]
October 21, 2025
A great panel discussion doesn’t just magically happen. It is well crafted by a skilled moderator who brings out the best in panelists and delivers value […]
June 17, 2025
I had to laugh out loud. Adam Spencer recently stated, “The death of great panel discussions is unanimous agreement. Far too many times I’ve seen a […]
