Practical training compact: successfully moderating events

Introduction and basics of event moderation

• Tasks and role of an event moderator.
• Objectives and content of a moderation.
• The different components of a moderation.
• Special features, advantages and disadvantages of certain settings.
• The sound preparation of moderations and panel discussions.
• Use and design of moderation cards.
• Visualization during moderations: Optimal use of moderation aids.

Appearance, body language and rhetoric

• The successful introduction and the importance of the first few seconds.
• Make a convincing impression and use language/rhetoric effectively.
• Stage presence and (free) speaking.
• Dealing with stage fright and relaxation techniques.

Implementation

• The art of welcoming guests and special guests properly.
• Practical exercises for starting and ending a moderation as well as the transitions of a moderation.
• This is how a professional interview works.
• Asking the right questions in the right way.
• Challenges and moderation techniques of a panel discussion.
• Be aware of guests and audience and behave appropriately.
• Intervention options in the event of disruptions and conflicts.
• The final moderation.
• Practical moderation exercises with video analysis.
• Tips and tricks for working on stage.
• Possibilities and types of evaluation of a moderation.