How do you write a summary of a panel discussion?
Take a look at your notes and transition statements to summarize the discussion. There are several ways to do this, and make sure you include a sentence or two about each speaker’s contribution: Top Three Insights. Share the top three insights that seemed to resonate with the audience.
What kind of questions should you ask in the panel discussion?
21 Questions to ask when moderating your next panel discussion
- How can we advance the [field/topic/industry]?
- How has the [field/topic/industry] changed in the past 5 years?
- What is the biggest challenge in the [field/topic/industry] at the moment?
What is the main topic of the panel discussion?
The main purpose of a panel discussion is for the panelists to share their wisdom and provide insights to create real value and takeaways for the audience. It’s an “up close and personal” discussion amongst the panelists and with the audience.
How do you describe a panel discussion?
The panel discussion format is usually the same: a few subject matter experts gather on stage or in front of the camera to discuss a specific topic and offer differing perspectives. The panellists share facts or personal experiences, express opinions, and answer audience questions.
What do you say at the end of a panel discussion?
Express gratitude. The final part to expertly ending a panel discussion is to acknowledge all members of the discussion. Express gratitude for their participation in the discussion. Be sure to start off your thank-yous with each individual panelist.
What are the advantages of a panel discussion?
What are the advantages of a panel discussion?
- It facilitates clarification on knotty issues.
- It highlights the multi-dimensionality of the issue under discussion.
- It helps to develop critical thinking in both panelists and the audience.
- It fosters logical thinking.
- It develops presentation skills.
How does a panel discussion differ from other panels?
A one-on-one interview with each panelist. Many untrained moderators simply ask questions of each panelist, one after another, rather than build the dialogue into a conversation. Unless you create interplay among the panelists, create a format that includes an “up close and personal” interview with each speaker. Just Q&A from the audience.
How to create great questions for your panelists to answer?
The key to any great panel discussion is for the moderator or audience to ask great questions that inspires frank conversation amongst the panelists. In my experience, that doesn’t happen spontaneously. Great questions are often curated in advance by the moderator or crowdsourced from the audience either before or during the panel discussion.
Who is the moderator of a panel discussion?
A panel discussion is typically facilitated by a skilled “ panel moderator ” who guides the panel and the audience through a lively conversation about a specific topic.
What’s the sample script for a panel discussion?
You see, most of the panels I moderate are high stakes events and I want to give the client a high degree of comfort and confidence that the panel will be lively and informative. So here is a sample “script” that I have “washed” to be rather generic along with [stage notes]:
