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  1. A one-hour teleclass allows you to deliver the basic information and take a few questions.
  2. To stop planner creep, don't use the pockets of your book as a permanent filing system, but for temporary storage only.
  3. Because of the differences between telephone and face-to-face trainings plan for the best way to package/present your material by phone.
  4. The teleclass - a telephone classroom - offers an inexpensive and convenient alternative to travel and accommodations.
  5. Nothing can slow down the momentum of a meeting and waste time like unengaged, uncooperative or uninterested participants.
  6. To tame the paper tiger go thru your in-box 1 piece of paper at a time & make a dec about what your next action is going to be for each item
  7. It’s the moderator's job to make sure that each panelist gets a fair shake at answering questions and making their points.
  8. Don't jump in on a task and do it all yourself, because it seems easier at the moment to do so.
  9. A good panel moderator prepares ahead of time by knowing the panelists, their areas of expertise and what questions to ask them.
  10. Don't be afraid to delegate something that is a little over someone's head or presents a challenge to them.
  11. A moderator is not a panelist, but a discussion facilitator. Ask questions as appropriate, but don’t interject side comments or asides.
  12. Give staff the biggest picture possible when you delegate an item.
  13. Moderating a panel can be even more challenging than speaking. You are still on stage the whole time, but not the center of attention.
  14. Don't minimize the creative power of your staff by limiting the discussion to the rules only.
  15. Don’t rush off after a presentation. hang around to give participants, and perhaps even potential clients the chance to pick your brain.
  16. Take a long-term view of things & make the time now to train people in the ongoing skills they will need to get their jobs done over time.
  17. Be available to talk after the panel. There may be audience members who want to speak with you in person after the event.
  18. There’s no need to address what the other panelists have said by agreeing or disagreeing. Instead focus on the message you want to deliver.
  19. Periodically review your to-do list during the day to keep the items front and center in your mind.
  20. Don’t compete with the other panelists. Everyone on the panel is there to provide their own unique perspective and expertise.