Ideally, the moderator should have communicated with the panel members in the days leading up to the discussion and provided sample questions, so the panel members can prepare.

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 ...

As you rise in your career and your visibility grows, you’ll likely be called upon to participate in a panel discussion — or to moderate one. This can be a challenge even for experienced ...

This month I’m returning to the topic of panel discussions and focusing the spotlight on the person who, if doing their job properly, makes the panel tick like a metronome – the moderator.

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 ...

Everything in moderation: top tips for steering a panel discussion The very best moderators are well-organised, unafraid to ditch the script and leave plenty of time for audience questions, says media ...

Kim Gennaula, executive director of advancement, Iolani School, will be our guest moderator at the Oct. 9 PBN's Women Winning in Business panel discussion.