HOW 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.
 PANEL
DISCUSSION

It is designed to provide an opportunity for a

group to hear several people knowledgeable about
a specific issue or topic.

At the end of the conversation, people also

participate.
 MODERATOR
PANELIST PANELIST

PANELIST PANELIST

INSTRUCTOR

A U D I E N C E
 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.

 PANELISTS

There are 4-10 panelists in the discussion.

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

clarifications.

They can put forward their point of view and their

experiences regarding the theme.
 HOW TO CONDUCT
A PANEL DISCUSSION?
.

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.