Level 1 — First time on a discussion panel
Introducing yourself, answering the first question and listening actively.
Introduce yourself to the audience at the start of the panel discussion.
Answering the first question posed by the host.
A colleague in the segment shares their opinion before it's your turn.
Level 2 — Voicing an opinion to fellow panelists
Expressing a differing opinion politely, backing it with examples and keeping it brief.
Your opinion is completely different from your colleague's on the panel.
A colleague asks you for an example to support your view.
The host asks you for a very concise answer.
Level 3 — Responding to a fellow panelist's disagreement
Responding to disagreement tactfully and finding common ground.
A colleague on the panel disagrees with you directly.
Looking for a point of agreement despite your differences.
The host asks a question that puts you in a difficult position in front of everyone.
Level 4 — Handling interruption or domination
Handling repeated interruptions and tactfully asking for fair time.
A colleague on the panel keeps interrupting you while you are speaking.
A colleague takes up most of the episode with a long monologue.
The host tries to rebalance the segment after a colleague dominates the conversation.
Level 5 — Leading a discussion point confidently
Raising new points and giving a confident, mature closing summary.
The moderator gives you the opportunity to introduce a new discussion point.
The host asks for a closing summary of your position.
The host asks a challenging and difficult closing question.