Many events and conferences have moderators but need to understand that it takes a PROFESSIONAL moderator to orchestrate your event. Organizations select someone internally without that person having been trained and skilled in how to manage and lead a panel. Professional moderators are experts in their field. They research prior to the event, ask pertinent questions to the panelists, and help connect the audience to the panelists.
There are several steps you can take to encourage your organization to have professional moderators at your events:
● Identify the benefits of having professional moderators, such as increased efficiency, better coverage of the event's topics, and a more engaging and interactive experience for attendees.
● Offer to help the organization find and train additional moderators. This could include suggesting potential professional moderators or ensuring the person you select has formal training.
● Provide examples of events that have used professional moderators effectively and discuss the benefits achieved.
● Collaborate with the organization to develop a plan for adding professional moderators to their events. This could include identifying the specific roles and responsibilities of each moderator, as well as the resources and support they will need to be successful.
By taking these steps, you can help organizations see the value of having professional moderators at their events and work with them to develop a plan to make it happen.
At Moderate the Panel, we have professional moderators and MCs based worldwide. We also offer training to become a successful moderator at your next event.