A panel discussion is a public exchange of ideas with a goal of informing audience members about a particular subject or issue. In most cases, 4 or more panelists share their knowledge and expertise after being asked questions in a format that allows some discussion. Panel discussions are used to delve into politics, science and community topics, as well as many other issues. Use these tips to conduct a panel discussion for your group, organization or company.

1. HOW TO CONDUCTHOW TO CONDUCT
A PANEL DISCUSSION?

2. PANEL
DISCUSSION
- a discussion of a subject of public interest in
which few persons carry on the conversation in
front of the people/audience.

3. 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.

4. MODERATOR
PANELIST PANELIST
PANELIST PANELIST
A U D I E N C E
INSTRUCTOR

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. PANELISTS
There are 4-10 panelists in the discussion.
Members sit in the semi-circle shape in front of theMembers 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.

8. AUDIENCE
Audience are allowed to put questions and seekAudience are allowed to put questions and seek
clarifications.
They can put forward their point of view and their
experiences regarding the theme.

9. HOW TO CONDUCT
A PANEL DISCUSSION?

10. .
Identify the goal and purpose of your panel
discussion.

11. Invite experts to become panelists.

12. Select and invite a moderator.

13. Determine the rules for the panel
discussion.

14. Write questions for the panelists.

15. Arrange for the panel discussion
to be recorded.

16. Present and introduce the panelists at the
beginning of the panel discussion.

17. Conduct the discussion as planned,
following the established rules.

18. Conclude the panel discussion with a
summary and closing remarks.

19. Send thank you notes to the panelists
and moderator for their participation.