how to conduct a panel discussion

HOW TO CONDUCTHOW TO CONDUCT

A PANEL DISCUSSION?

PANEL

DISCUSSION

- a discussion of a subject of public interest in

which few persons carry on the conversation in

front of the people/audience.

� It is designed to provide an opportunity for a

PANEL

DISCUSSION

� At the end of the conversation, people also

participate.

� It is designed to provide an opportunity for a

group to hear several people knowledgeable about

a specific issue or topic.

MODERATORPANELIST PANELIST

PANELIST PANELIST

A U D I E N C E

INSTRUCTOR

INSTRUCTOR

�Plays an important role in Panel Discussion.

�Plans how, where, and when the panel discussion

will be organized.

�Prepares the schedule for panel discussion.

MODERATOR

�Should have mastery over the theme or problem

of the discussion.

�Keeps the interaction on the theme and

encourages interaction among members.

�Summarizes and highlights the points.

of the discussion.

PANELISTS

�There are 4-10 panelists in the discussion.

�Members sit in the semi-circle shape in front of the�Members sit in the semi-circle shape in front of the

audience.

�The moderator sits in the middle of the panelists.

�All the panelists should have mastery over the

subject matter.

AUDIENCE

�Audience are allowed to put questions and seek�Audience are allowed to put questions and seek

clarifications.

�They can put forward their point of view and their

experiences regarding the theme.

HOW TO CONDUCT

A PANEL DISCUSSION?

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�Identify the goal and purpose of your panel

discussion.

�Invite experts to become panelists.

�Select and invite a moderator.

�Determine the rules for the panel

discussion.

�Write questions for the panelists.

�Arrange for the panel discussion

to be recorded.

�Present and introduce the panelists at the

beginning of the panel discussion.

�Conduct the discussion as planned,

following the established rules.

�Conclude the panel discussion with a

summary and closing remarks.

�Send thank you notes to the panelists

and moderator for their participation.