Mastering Panel Moderation: Effective Tips & Techniques
Learn the art of moderating a panel with expert Dr. R. Howell's insightful tips on managing time, handling questions, and engaging panelists. Whether you choose structured or free-form formats, these guidelines will enhance your moderation skills. Key points include asking questions, fielding audience queries, and responding thoughtfully. Elevate your moderating game and create engaging panel discussions!
Mastering Panel Moderation: Effective Tips & Techniques
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Option 1 • Give each panelist allotted time • Give each the lectern or microphone • Make sure content doesn’t overlap • Allow for Q&A for each speaker d. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Option 2 • Have moderator ask the same question • Each panelist shares their perspective • Be sure their opinions are diverse • Allow for Q&A at the end • Allow for Q&A periodically d. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Option 3 • Conversation is a free form discussion • Moderator managers fair time allocations • Moderator manager opposing perspectives • Allow for Q&A at the end • Allow for Q&A periodically d. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Moderator’s Roles • Objective guide • Embedded expert • Set up / Wrap up input • Manages questions and answer period(s) D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Fielding Panel Questions The moderator manages the process • By managing the time remaining • Know how many minutes are available • Notify of final the question • Repeat the question • Assuring it is directed properly • Thank audience for participating D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Methods for Panel Questions • Determine question method in advance • Will questions be • submitted on cards? • asked from a central microphone/location? • asked from the inquirer's seat D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Asking Questions When asking a question • Ask questions not covered in presentation • Be respectful – do not attack • Use open-ended questions • State the question concisely • Direct your question appropriately • Is it for one particular panelist? • Is it for general input? D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Responding to Questions When answering a question • Be honest • Keep the answer relevant • Don’t go off on tangents • Don’t be a mic hog • Acknowledge the moderator when finished D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Responding to Questions When asking a question • Be honest • Keep the answer relevant • Don’t go off on tangents • Don’t be a mic hog • Acknowledge the moderator when finished D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Responding to Questions When you don’t know the answer • Acknowledge the question • Be honest: • “I don’t know the answer” • “I can’t answer that question” • Offer a resource if possible • Offer later follow-up to the question • Redirect to another panelist if appropriate D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel