Public speaking masterclass: Everything in moderation
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You’ve been asked to moderate a panel… what now?When it comes to panels, everything tends to work out just fine — regardless of prep — if the moderator has the right skills. Hopefully you’ve already looked at “Top 10 panel disasters and how to avoid them” so you know just how important your role is. Think of it as Part 1 of your guide, since you need to understand the disasters in order to prevent them. Here’s Part 2 to help you out.I’m second from the left, next to Mike Reiner, a talented moderator who made this panel a great experience for everyone involved.Moderation isn’t about proving how smart you are, it’s about facilitating conversation by asking open-ended questions when the conversation needs a nudge. The primary challenge is making sure the topics are exciting to all participants and that (...)
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