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Moderating a Panel. Option 1. Give each panelist allotted time Give each the lectern or microphone Make sure content doesn’t overlap Allow for Q&A for each speaker. Option 2. Have moderator ask the same question Each panelist shares their perspective Be sure their opinions are diverse
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Option 1 • Give each panelist allotted time • Give each the lectern or microphone • Make sure content doesn’t overlap • Allow for Q&A for each speaker d. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Option 2 • Have moderator ask the same question • Each panelist shares their perspective • Be sure their opinions are diverse • Allow for Q&A at the end • Allow for Q&A periodically d. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Option 3 • Conversation is a free form discussion • Moderator managers fair time allocations • Moderator manager opposing perspectives • Allow for Q&A at the end • Allow for Q&A periodically d. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Moderator’s Roles • Objective guide • Embedded expert • Set up / Wrap up input • Manages questions and answer period(s) D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Fielding Panel Questions The moderator manages the process • By managing the time remaining • Know how many minutes are available • Notify of final the question • Repeat the question • Assuring it is directed properly • Thank audience for participating D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Methods for Panel Questions • Determine question method in advance • Will questions be • submitted on cards? • asked from a central microphone/location? • asked from the inquirer's seat D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Asking Questions When asking a question • Ask questions not covered in presentation • Be respectful – do not attack • Use open-ended questions • State the question concisely • Direct your question appropriately • Is it for one particular panelist? • Is it for general input? D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Responding to Questions When answering a question • Be honest • Keep the answer relevant • Don’t go off on tangents • Don’t be a mic hog • Acknowledge the moderator when finished D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Responding to Questions When asking a question • Be honest • Keep the answer relevant • Don’t go off on tangents • Don’t be a mic hog • Acknowledge the moderator when finished D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel
Responding to Questions When you don’t know the answer • Acknowledge the question • Be honest: • “I don’t know the answer” • “I can’t answer that question” • Offer a resource if possible • Offer later follow-up to the question • Redirect to another panelist if appropriate D. R. Howell - Moderating a Panel