Powerful Panels
After-dinner panels need to be more edutaining – educational/informational/inspirational AND entertaining. Here are best practices to ensure your after-dinner panel discussion is much more lively, informative, and engaging:
info_outline Powerful Panels Top Ten Trending Topics for Panel Discussions – Q1, 2024Powerful Panels
For the first quarter of 2024, these are the top ten trending topics for panel discussions at business events in priority order based on social media mentions and internet activity. These topics reflect current global concerns and interests, particularly in business, technology, and society at large.
info_outline The 3 Most Powerful Words to Use in a Panel DiscussionPowerful Panels
Here are seven reasons why these three words are the most powerful words to use in a panel discussion.
info_outline Use More Inclusive Language on Your Panel DiscussionPowerful Panels
In this day and age, you may be alienating a part of your audience. Why do that? There ARE other ways to address your audience AND use more !
info_outline The 10 Players in a Panel DiscussionPowerful Panels
A panel discussion involves more than a panel moderator and panelists. Consider involving these 10 players in a panel discussion:
info_outline What to do When You Have Too Many PanelistsPowerful Panels
Even though you tried to influence the meeting organizers to limit the number of panelists, you might have been unsuccessful. You can't change it. So what do you do when you have too many panelists? Here's my short list of what to do when you have too many panelists - and can't change the number!
info_outline The Ultimate Litmus Test of Panelist SuccessPowerful Panels
As a panelist in a panel discussion, how do you know you've done a good job? What is the ultimate litmus test of panelist success? Here is something unexpected that you want to achieve.
info_outline Personalize Your Clipboard for a Panel DiscussionPowerful Panels
A few things to consider to personalize your clipboard as a panel moderator for a panel discussion that won't break the bank.
info_outline 4 Instances Where a Moderator Should Contribute Content to the Panel DiscussionPowerful Panels
There are some unique instances where the panel moderator should dip their toe into the content to get the conversation on track and back on track. Once a contribution is made, then the moderator should resume the role of facilitator. Here's what you need to know.
info_outline Best Q&A Polling PlatformPowerful Panels
Here is my favorite polling platform to use during a panel discussion. You can also find a more comprehensive list of platforms, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each .
info_outlineWondering how the heck you can subtly promote yourself during a panel discussion? You don’t want to be too pushy or too salesy BUT there is a reason you said “yes” to the request. Perhaps you are looking for more visibility, awareness of a new product/service, or organization (whatever “it” is!).
Regardless of the reason you want to shamelessly promote yourself or your company, DON’T do it! There are ways to get the point across without you having to shamelessly promote “it.”