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BY Judith Humphrey

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Suppose you are called upon to organize a panel discussion. The task may look easy. But if you’re not careful, you might end up overseeing a boring multispeaker event or a free-for-all where panelists interrupt each other and talk at cross-purposes.

It is up to you to make this format work and create a coherent, engaging session. But how? Follow the steps below and you’ll bring order to the panel, inspire listeners, and create an exciting event.

1. Choose Speakers

Your first task is to select the speakers. Choose people who are knowledgeable and bring different perspectives.

Suppose your topic is “AI in our company.” You might select panelists who show how artificial intelligence is being used creatively in a variety of disciplines in the company. One speaker might discuss how AI is improving the hiring process. Another might discuss how AI is helping leaders.…