Managing a discussion on stage is a valuable skill. Here’s three ways to improve. Panel discussions have a bad reputation for good reason. Far too often, they’re boring, repetitious and as lifeless as ...

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 ...

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 ...

While there is no hard and fast tenet, four to eight participants is a good rule of thumb. Too few people in the discussion can result in a lack of ideas or thought diversity. Too many may leave you ...

Focus groups can be an ideal way for a business or institution to get information from members of their target market and generate ideas for more detailed research going forward. A moderator's guide ...

Most panels are boring-talking heads sitting at a table. But when you get to be a panel moderator, you can liven it up by using these ten techniques: ...