A great panel moderator should always be comfortable in the setting you envision for your event. For example, if your event is a live panel with a studio audience, your panel moderator should be a
Moderator. Beware of Celebrity Panel Discussion Moderators. During a recent conversation with a client, I was testing out my panel discussion moderator selection hypothesis: That they prefer a “celebrity” or “well-known name” (to the audience) FIRST. Then, they will look to an expert on the topic and lastly, that the person hasStep 1: Clarify the vision. Whoever asked you to moderate the panel discussion probably has a pretty good idea of the topic (s) they want to be covered, who should be on the panel, the date, start
The moderator plays more important role than the MC. Although from several angles, the role looks pretty the same to guide the event, but the moderator also usually own capability in the area being discussed so the discussion can be carried out more intensely and deeply. Good Moderator Criteria. Moderator should be the one who understand the topic.
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They typically find a panel moderator by asking: A local celebrity, such as a newsperson. A well-known member of the association. A good sponsor who needs a little visibility to be happy. A colleague offered to put together a panel. An associate who mentioned a certain person would be a good moderator. Google “who can moderate a panel?”
Choose 4 panelists (maybe 5) and no more. Too many panelists will negatively affect timing and the liveliness of the discussion (see below on timing). Get good resumes or LinkedIn profiles of all panelists to the moderator. The moderator and organizers should develop a list of 4-6 pre-event interview questions.