5 sizzling ways to spice up your panel discussions
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Audiences are demanding more interactive and entertaining formats at meetings, conferences and conventions - especially when it comes to panels. Actually, their expectations are rather low. As soon as they see that long, draped table, they know they are in for a traditional, boring panel format. Want to kick it into high gear? In this webinar, I will share five specific techniques that will transform those boring panels into a lively, interesting and educational experience for your audience.TRANSCRIPT
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5 Sizzling Ways to Spice Up Your Panel Discussions
June 12, 2014
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Kristin J. Arnold, MBA, CMC, CPF, CSP © 2012 All Rights Reserved
Tel: 480.502.2100 or 800.589.4733
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11890 E Juan Tabo Road, ScoSsdale, AZ 85255
www.ExtraordinaryTeam.com
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Joe Calloway working without a lectern!
Glenn Thayer se[ng the stage for success
Warren Evans grilling the ExecuHve Team
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• Posters • Music
• Looping Slideshow • Greenery • Backdrop
This is going to be good!
My Mastermind: We call ourselves the “Magic Mind” because this is where magic happens!
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• Monologue • Top Ten list • Unusual guests • Stupid Pet Tricks • Stupid Human Tricks • Viewer Mail • Supermarket Finds • Dumb Ads • Small Town News • Ask Mr. Melman • Dave's Record CollecHon • “The Guy” Source: hSp://epguides.com/LateShowwithDavidLeSerman/
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“The addic3ve nature of web browsing can leave you with an a?en3on span of nine seconds — the same as a goldfish.” ~ BBC News
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• Show a Video • Take a Poll • Triad discussion
• 3x5 index cards • Social media hashtag
• sli.do
• Yes, No, Maybe • 1 Sentence Response • Lightning Round • 20 Second Rant • Nudge Your Neighbor • Take a Poll • Take QuesHon
• Pre Q&A • Room set up • QuesHon cards • Mingle • Take a poll • Small Group discussions • Q&A • Nudge your neighbor • Audience summarizes
• Curate quesHons
• Ask for quesHons
• Use TwiSer, sli.do or PollEverywhere.com
• Create an “empty seat”
• Walk into the audience
• Have a skilled moderator
1. Ditch the Table 2. Create a Spicy Table 3. Vary the Format
4. Engage the Audience 5. STmulate Discussion
• Join the Group
• www.PowerfulPanels.com
– Watch the free videos
– Buy the book
– Join the membership site
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The Team Trifecta 3 Keys to a Highly Successful Team
September 11, 2014
© 2011 All Rights Reserved High Stakes Meeting Facilitation Team & Facilitator Training Conversational Keynotes, Breakouts and Panels Specializing in
Kristin J. Arnold, MBA, CMC, CPF, CSP © 2014 All Rights Reserved
Tel: 480.502.2100 or 800.589.4733
Fax: 480.502.2102 or 888.884.9132
Email: [email protected]
President, QPC Inc. – The Extraordinary Team
11890 E Juan Tabo Road, ScoSsdale, AZ 85255
www.ExtraordinaryTeam.com