Professional panel moderator Kristin Arnold asks Scott McKain, Speaker Hall of Fame and author of the book, “Create Distinction: What To Do When ‘Great’ Isn’t Good Enough To Grow Your Business,” about his favorite panel discussion format at meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Video Transcript
Kristin: So, Scott, what’s your favorite format for a panel discussion?
Scott: It’s kind of a hybrid of some of the things that you talk about. Mine is either the McLaughlin Group, you know, where you can, you’ve got a mic there and frankly I do like the Phil Donahue type of approach where I’m moderating from the audience because I think that makes the audience feel like they’re more a part of the panel. If I’m down in the audience and I’m asking a couple of questions and keeping it moving but I’m involving the audience as well.
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