

Panel Discussion Tip #185 with Jeffrey Hayzlett: Finishing Panel Discussionsįor more information about how to moderate a lively & informative leadership panel discussion, check out our free 7-part video series on how to moderate a panel and other resources to help you organize, moderate, or be a panel member. How to Create GREAT Questions for Your Panelists to Answer during Your Panel Discussion

How to Moderate a Virtual Panel Discussion

So don’t call her the “moderator.” She was clearly “emceeing” the event. I don’t think the DNC convention had any discussions that created any agreements. They can also facilitate discussion among the speakers, panelists, and audience to achieve the desired business outcomes (this last sentence bleeds into the role of a “moderator,” ergo the confusion between the two terms). They share important information and keep everyone on time. Often these events were parties at locations including clubs or outdoor public spaces. Initially, MCs were those who introduced the DJs to the crowd and explained what was taking place during the event. 10 11 became used for rappers and for their role within hip hop music and culture. So what’s the difference between moderating and emceeing an event?Īccording to the Cambridge Dictionary, a moderator is one who “tries to help other people come to an agreement” or “makes certain that a formal discussion happens without problems and follows the rules.” (see my further discussion of the role of the moderator)Īn emcee introduces the presenters, sessions, and important activities at an event. In the late 1970s, the term emcee, MC or M.C. Longoria was actually “emceeing” the event (Emcee is short for Master of Ceremonies). Pardon me for mincing words, but there was no “moderation” being done. Last night, Eva Longoria Bastón launched a historic Democratic National Convention – all done “virtually.” Billed as the event moderator, she began the night with opening comments, introduced the various speakers (politicians and voters), transitioned between segments, and offered personal commentary.
