panel format
July 2, 2019
You might have noticed that I’ve been reporting on the Democratic Presidential Primary debates! And as I was trolling about looking for tidbits of information, I […]
May 6, 2019
Everyone likes a good story….especially when it’s a train wreck! So how do you get your panelists to spill the goods?
March 24, 2019
Have you ever seen the Improv game “Pillars?” If you have, that’s great, if not, it may take you a minute more to appreciate this technique […]
March 6, 2019
Want to start your panel discussion with a bang? With drama? With emotion? Or, switch gears using a video snippet – a quick, short video clip that […]
January 16, 2019
IMHO, panel discussions should be the highlight of your conference. The panel brings together thought leaders, experts, and practitioners about a specific subject of interest to […]
January 2, 2019
In this second week of the U.S. Government shutdown, my husband and I continually flip between CNN and Fox – noticing how two different media outlets […]
December 18, 2018
As a panel discussion aficionado, I geek out over my Google Alerts on all things about panels. So I was curious when this press release hit […]
October 16, 2018
Nowhere is fascination more relevant and important than during a panel discussion at a big meeting or conference. After all, your audience’s expectations aren’t that high. […]
October 9, 2018
Here’s a new term for you: the Spotlight Panel. First featured by the ultimate panel destination, San Diego Comic-Con, the Spotlight Panel Session is exactly what […]
October 2, 2018
A panel discussion ain’t over until it’s over! Why not punctuate your panel with a group activity to discuss what just happened? Here are three ways […]
September 26, 2018
Want to really shift gears, throw a wrench into an otherwise traditional panel discussion? Ask one of your panelists to ask a question to a specific […]
September 10, 2018
Remember the game, Musical Chairs? It’s a party game where you have one less chair than the number of people. When the music starts, everyone circles […]
August 15, 2018
Want to add more pizzazz to your audience Q&A during a panel discussion? Try playing Foam Frisbee!
July 10, 2018
Here’s another technique to shift gears and change the pace in your panel discussion: Take a rapid-fire poll of the panelists!
