Panel Discussion
November 21, 2014
An important aspect of every panel discussion is creating interaction with the audience – before, during and after the panel discussion.
October 15, 2014
Every once in a while, I hear a drum beat for an end to panels at meetings, conferences and conventions. Many of these commentaries lament that […]
July 20, 2014
At the 2014 National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention, Mark Sanborn moderated the Executive Exchange Panel with Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor in Chief, Forbes Media, Kat Cole, […]
April 23, 2014
The title of your panel discussion is your first chance to capture your audience’s attention. An intriguing title signals your intent to be lively and engaging […]
April 7, 2014
Henry Ford (or was it Tony Robbins?) had it right: “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” And […]
March 30, 2014
In a recent survey of 539 executives, thought leaders and meeting professionals, I asked the question, “What’s your absolute, biggest pet peeve” about panel discussions at […]
March 28, 2014
Today’s audiences are demanding more engagement and interaction – especially during the panel discussion format. Nothing will piss them off more than lengthy introductions, followed by […]
March 20, 2014
An article in the Atlantic magazine argued that panels would be better without a moderator. Coming into “peak bad panel season,” her expectations of the myriad panels […]
March 17, 2014
In a recent survey of 539 executives, thought leaders and meeting planners, 72% of the respondents had issues with the moderator. That’s 3/4 of the people […]
March 17, 2014
My good friend and colleague, Sarah Michel, at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting is the creator of the Ten Panel Commandments. Sarah and I have known each other for years through […]
March 15, 2014
A panel discussion is a specific format used in a meeting, conference or convention. It is a live or virtual discussion about a specific topic amongst […]
