The Strategic Moderator Despite appearances, moderating isn't the easiest job on the panel–it's the toughest. In this workshop you’ll learn how to moderate a panel that leaves your audience cheering.
The Strategic Moderator Workshop
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Anyone who has to moderate a conference panel, live Q&A, Town Hall meeting, or other public event with multiple speakers.
Ø Why to pre-interview your panelists –and how to do it;
DURATION
Ø How to craft questions the elicit the most interesting and passionate responses from your panelists;
3 hours ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Most panels are dull and uninspired affairs – largely because moderators believe their job is to read from a list of prepared questions and hope for the best. This workshop will teach you moderate a panel that will keep audiences engaged and leave them feeling fulfilled and inspired.
Ø How to prep your panelists to be at their best;
Ø How to manage difficult personalities— such as airtime-hogging panelists and “can’t-stop-talking” audience members; Ø How to create a dynamic dialogue among the panelists; Ø How to go “off script” and follow up on interesting points; Ø How to become a more skilled and confident moderator.
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