10 Tips to Improve Panel Discussions
- Carefully choose moderators and panelists .
- Interesting and articulate panelists are also important.
- Get rid of the long, draped table.
- Stress preparation.
- Formal rehearsals are unnecessary; however the moderator should brief panelists on the process and ground rules for the session.
- Structure the discussion to be more like a conversation.
- Limit the number of slides.
- Engage the audience early.
- Encourage participation.
- Make it entertaining
—https://www.smartmeetings.com/meeting-planning/91957/10-tips-to-improve-panel-discussions
