Sadly, the value of most conference panels is questionable, due mostly to the lack of effective moderation. Just recently I heard that one nervous moderator asked the panelists to introduce themselves ...

When you attend or watch a panel discussion, does the moderator facilitate a smooth and fluid discussion among panelists or stumble through? The role of moderator is often undervalued, and the quality ...

The mere word "panel" gives a gloss of authority and gravitas, but to pull it off successfully takes a lot of work, from selecting panelists, preparing questions, and moderating effectively. Here: A ...

Panel discussions at conferences are a useful way to trigger an exchange of viewpoints among experts, either with prepared statements or in response to questions from the audience. Because they ...

Panel discussions have a bad reputation for good reason. Far too often, they’re boring, repetitious and as lifeless as a lineup of bobble-head dolls. This is a crying shame and a lost opportunity. A ...

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