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October 25, 2023

How to moderate great panel discussions

Research your panellists, schedule a prep call — and don't forget to cut off long and rambling answers

Moderating a panel discussion takes thought and preparation. You need to know your panelists' background and the kind of perspective and insights they can offer in order to get the best out of the discussion for your audience.

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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the DACH region and the future of work, and writes Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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Anisah Osman Britton is coauthor of Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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