ChatGPT’s Answer to Panelist Faux Pas
Kristin Arnold
Facilitating and training your teams to achieve extraordinary results, processes, and relationships through in-person and virtual retreats and meetings
Hello from the depths of my office where I have my head down working on my new book, The Powerful Panelist. Since ChatGPT has hit the headlines pretty hard, I thought I would use artificial intelligence to write this week’s blog on “biggest panelist faux pas.”
Amazingly enough, here is what ChatGPT answered:
Here are some common panelist faux pas that you should try to avoid in order to be an effective panelist:
- Being unprepared: Not taking the time to familiarize yourself with the topic or to review any materials provided in advance can make you appear unprofessional and detract from the overall quality of the panel discussion.
- Dominating the discussion: If you tend to talk too much or interrupt others, it can be off-putting to the audience and other panelists. It’s important to allow for a balanced and interactive discussion.
- Being negative or confrontational: Avoid being overly negative or confrontational in your comments. This can make the discussion unproductive and can turn off the audience.
- Being uninterested: If you seem disinterested or disengaged during the panel discussion, it will be noticeable to the audience and can make the discussion less engaging.
- Failing to listen: It’s important to listen carefully to what others are saying and to respond thoughtfully. If you’re not paying attention, you may miss important points or misunderstand what someone else is saying.
See how it looked in real-time here:
By avoiding these common panelist faux pas, you can be an effective and professional panelist who contributes to a successful and engaging panel discussion.
Now that’s pretty darn accurate! Thanks, ChatGPT for being my guest blogger!
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Kristin Arnold MBA, CSP, CPF | Master, is a professional panel moderator and high stakes meeting facilitator who shares her best practices for interactive, interesting, and engaging panel presentations. She is the author of the award-winning book, Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve and Inspire Audiences to Action. Her upcoming book, The Powerful Panelist will be published in Spring 2023.
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1 年We can have entire conversations between robots!
Improving culture and senior leadership synergy through keynotes, executive coaching and customized programming.
1 年Dear Kristin, Being interested in how ChatGPT would reply, I plugged in your post and added a few of my own comments. This is what I got back. I came across your LinkedIn post and was delighted to read about your expertise in facilitating and training teams to achieve extraordinary results. Your dedication and passion for helping others succeed is truly admirable. As I read your post about the common panelist faux pas, I couldn't help but think of the times I've seen panels fall apart because of these very mistakes. Your advice is not only accurate, but it's also practical and useful for anyone who wants to be an effective panelist. Personally, I feel a deep gratitude for the people who were gracious and helpful to me when I first started out. And when I think back to those early days, you're definitely one of the people who come to mind. We met at NSA DC and your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise helped me grow as a professional, and I'm grateful for that. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and for being a positive influence in the world of facilitation and training. Your contributions make a real difference, and I'm honored to have the opportunity to express my appreciation. Warmly, Karen