Panel Format
April 9, 2018
When the panel discussion consists of the top executives from the organization, it may be a bit difficult to inspire tough, provocative questions from the audience.
March 7, 2018
American Idol is back, and what a great example of the “hot seat format” for a panel discussion! On “American Idol,” the expert judges are the […]
February 27, 2018
I’m always on the lookout for interesting ways to start a panel discussion. Sometimes, the panel moderator will poll the audience to get a baseline for […]
December 20, 2017
Take a cue from Improv with this fun, conversational opening to your next panel discussion:
December 14, 2017
I am attending a national convention that is using an innovative panel discussion format that I am calling the “P-Cubed Format.” Here’s how it goes:
December 6, 2017
You may not use this panel discussion format very often, but when you want the audience to walk a mile in another person’s shoes, try the […]
December 1, 2017
Brian Walter, Founder of Extreme Meetings shares this unique format that will seriously grab the attention of your entire organization:
September 13, 2017
At Connect Marketplace 2017, I was talking with Matt Dadey about an innovative panel format he experienced at the World Education Congress. They had three panels […]
August 15, 2017
Sometimes, you just need to let the audience drive the conversation. To engage in this type of format, It really has to be a perfect storm […]
August 9, 2017
Everyone loves a good debate -especially if there is a strong sense of an even-handed process facilitated by a skilled moderator, there are opportunities for the […]
August 1, 2017
San Diego ComicCon is the ultimate panel discussion event of the year. Packing Hall H with over 6,500 people (many of whom stand in line overnight) […]
May 24, 2017
So what happens AFTER the panel discussion? People hover around the panelists wanting to ask their specific question. What about everyone else? What if they want […]
May 3, 2017
PCMA recently highlighted an unusual debate-style panel format conducted at the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers’ (IAPCO) Annual Meeting in Dubai in February.
April 27, 2017
At some point in their professional development, most executives learn how to give a speech. They are able to share information with their investors, stakeholders, employees […]
April 6, 2017
Picture this: A conference program proclaiming a “panel discussion of thought leaders.” A room set with a lectern and four black wrought-iron bar stools. An audience […]
