123 Ways to Add Pizazz to a Panel Discussion - Paperback

by Kristin Arnold (Author)

Add some pizazz to the traditional panel discussion format with these tips and techniques.

Drawn from her extensive experience as a nationally recognized speaker, master facilitator, and panel moderator, Kristin Arnold provides 123 different ways to transform a traditional panel discussion into the hit of your conference In this 200+ page reference guide, you discover myriad ideas to punch up your panels including how to:

• Design an inspiring panel format
• Find and prepare your panelists
• Curate fabulous questions
• Set the stage and A/V tips
• Open with pizazz
• Inspire spontaneous and informative conversations
• Intervene firmly but tactfully
• Finish with panache
• Keep the audience at the edge of their seats
• Shift gears periodically
• Engage & involve the audience
• Moderate lively audience Q&A
• PLUS tons of tips on how to adapt these techniques to the virtual environment

Just pull out this quick reference guide to provide a little inspiration for your live, face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid panel discussions