Learning to Moderate

About this training

The success of a meeting or discussion often depends on clear leadership and a well-defined structure. As a moderator, you play a key role: you guide the conversation, encourage a positive dynamic, and ensure that the objectives are achieved.

However, moderating a discussion can be challenging. How do you maintain control without becoming too authoritarian? How do you give everyone a chance to speak while keeping the discussion focused? And how do you handle tensions or dominant participants?

The "Learning to Moderate" training provides you with practical tools to become an effective and confident moderator. Whether it's meetings, panel discussions, brainstorming sessions, or conflict management, you’ll learn the techniques needed to turn every interaction into a success.

Program

The following skills and techniques are addressed in this moderation training course

The fundamentals of moderation: What makes a moderator effective?
Preparation is key: Setting clear objectives and structuring the discussion.
The art of facilitation: Bringing clarity and maintaining the flow of conversation.
Active listening: Techniques to deeply understand and respond effectively.
Inclusive moderation: Ensuring everyone has a voice and encouraging contributions.
Managing tensions: Handling conflicts, strong emotions, or dominant behavior.
Time and focus management: Steering the discussion without being forceful.
Non-verbal communication: Using body language and tone to guide conversations.
Practical exercises and case studies: Immediate application of concepts.

Target group

The training is designed for anyone who wants to lead and guide a conversation during a debate, meeting, consultation or group discussion.

This training is suitable for:

Team leaders, managers, and project managers who regularly moderate meetings.
Professionals who facilitate presentations, panel discussions, or workshops.
Trainers, coaches, and consultants guiding groups toward concrete outcomes.
Anyone who wants to lead discussions and meetings more effectively.

Approach

Debate training is about arguing, presenting, dealing with resistance and above all practicing. That is why we start working with simulations and role-playing so that you can apply the techniques immediately. You will receive concrete tips and personal feedback from an experienced debate trainer.

Debating according to our method is learning and practicing at the same time. After this training, you will have mastered the skills for successful debating.