As panel moderator, one of your key goals should be to involve the audience as early as possible. Most conference attendees hear the phrase “panel discussion” and involuntarily groan. They have ...

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 ...

The Bottom LineQuestion: Why is it so difficult for many professionals to lead a panel discussion? Adubato: Most people lack moderating skills. It s not their fault. They haven t been trained. As a ...

Ann-Marie Creaven is a lecturer and researcher in psychology at the University of Limerick, Ireland. In October 2018, I was invited to join a panel discussion about the impact of friendships on health ...