panel-interview

Plan multi-speaker sessions including panel discussions, fireside chats, and podcast interviews.

3|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gilinachum/youtube-storyteller --skill panel-interview-gilinachum
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: panel-interview
Source: https://github.com/gilinachum/youtube-storyteller/tree/main/agent/knowledge/panel-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gilinachum/youtube-storyteller --skill panel-interview-gilinachum

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Planning a session with multiple speakers is fundamentally different from preparing a solo talk: the conversation is the content, moderation can make or break it, and you cannot script spontaneity. This Skill provides a structured planning framework so panels, interviews, and fireside chats stay engaging, balanced, and on time. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Session Structure Design: Defines opening, conversation rounds, audience Q&A, and closing segments with timing guidance for panels, fireside chats, podcasts, and moderated Q&A. - Moderator & Panelist Playbooks: Provides question-design techniques, airtime management, follow-up strategies, and panelist briefing guidelines. - Preparation Checklists: Supplies timelines from two weeks before through the day of the event, including prep calls, backup questions, and logistics. - Use Case: You are organizing a 45-minute conference panel with four speakers on shipping AI in production. Use this Skill to sharpen the topic angle, design layered questions, brief panelists, and plan audience interaction. ## Quick Start Help me plan a 45-minute panel discussion with four panelists and a moderator on the topic of developer productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions about panel-interview

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan a panel discussion with multiple speakers?▼

Start by sharpening the topic angle, then select 3-4 panelists with diverse perspectives, prepare the moderator with layered questions, and brief panelists on format and expectations. Structure the session with an opening, conversation rounds, audience Q&A, and a lightning-round closing.

How many panelists should a panel discussion have?▼

Three to four panelists is ideal. Five or more means each person gets too little airtime, while fewer than three limits diversity of perspective. Include at least one contrarian viewpoint, since respectful disagreement makes panels engaging.

What makes a good panel moderator?▼

A good moderator asks open-ended how and why questions, names who should answer, rotates the starting order, follows up on interesting answers, and protects the schedule. The moderator facilitates rather than answering their own questions or dominating airtime.

How do I handle audience questions in a panel session?▼

Collect questions throughout the session via chat or tools like Slido rather than only at the end. The moderator should curate and group questions by theme, rephrase them for clarity, and keep three to five prepared backup questions in case the audience is quiet.

What are common panel discussion mistakes to avoid?▼

Common mistakes include too many panelists, a moderator who talks more than panelists, skipping the prep call, reading questions robotically without follow-ups, letting one panelist dominate, and full agreement among panelists. Going over time and delaying all audience interaction to the end also hurt engagement.

How is planning a podcast interview different from a panel?▼

Podcast interviews are more intimate and less structured, running 30-90 minutes with room to follow interesting threads. Research the guest deeply, reference their specific work, use the yes-and technique to build on answers, and end by letting the guest share where people can find them.