panel discussion format
September 21, 2022
My colleague, Sarah Michel, used a creative “audience reflection panel format” at a recent conference. It went so well that her client wants her to repeat […]
July 5, 2022
When considering various formats for an upcoming meeting, consider the advantages and disadvantages of a panel discussion – a live (or recorded), in-person, virtual, or “hybrid” […]
March 30, 2022
When you have a good sense of the various topics you want to cover, try this unique goodie bag panel discussion format: For each topic, select […]
March 15, 2022
I recently put together this sample script for a panel discussion in the round, otherwise known as a “fishbowl” format. Thought it might be useful as […]
October 20, 2021
During this week’s Powerful Panel Podcast, David Cruickshank shared his “demonstration panel format” which is a brilliant format to share and discuss best practices. Cruickshank mostly […]
June 3, 2021
During a recent interview with Sarah Michel, VP of Connexity at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, she mentioned a technique she uses when moderating a panel discussion: The […]
February 23, 2021
Somewhere at the beginning of your panel discussion, the panelists need to be introduced. You would think this is is a simple task. There are several […]
April 15, 2020
No, I am not going to talk about the coronavirus. (thank goodness!), but I do want to tell you a story… Once upon a time….
October 30, 2019
Panel Moderator Chip Bell shared a unique format he has used at Harley Davidson, Victoria’s Secret and other companies. He calls it ‘Layered Group Listening’ […]
August 28, 2019
In today’s innovation-driven environment, everyone from executives to event organizers can appreciate novel ways of moving ideas closer to impact. From external sites like Kickstarter to […]
August 6, 2019
When your panelists have differing viewpoints, try this “hat debate format” inspired by Jordan Weissmann at The Slate:
July 9, 2019
I have watched several panels who declare themselves as an “UnPanel” – a panel of 4-5 people without a moderator. And it always ends up with […]
May 20, 2019
Back in March, the Democratic National Committee rejected Fox News from hosting any of the twelve scheduled debates in the run-up to the Democratic National Convention. […]
May 8, 2019
It started with a bit of small talk. It was a party of local entrepreneurs and I met a fascinating woman who wrote her doctorate thesis […]
April 30, 2019
If you would like to add a sense of awe and buzz in the halls at your next panel discussion, consider having a “surprise” guest – […]
