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Expert panel<br />

Throughout the session, the facilitators capture the essence of the<br />

answers on cards and pin them on boards behind the experts. After<br />

the interview the facilitators help the participants cluster the answers<br />

and clarify their understanding of any vague ideas with the resource<br />

person's input. The information can then be used in group work or<br />

can be used as a reference for participants in the main processes of the<br />

workshop.<br />

Remarks: Before you start the expert interview be sure the participants<br />

know the specialty of the "expert". Also clarify and visualize the topic of<br />

the interview. Allow adequate flexibility in the topic question(s) to cater to<br />

the needs and interests of the participants. The technique is quite creative<br />

and interactive due to the spontaneous questions and answers. After the<br />

interview a decision may be made to restructure the agenda of an event<br />

because of the interest areas expressed by participants.<br />

This technique is normally used at the beginning of a group event and can<br />

be used to involve people who come, expecting to give a speech or lecture<br />

and are disappointed to find there is no podium. However, it should not be<br />

overused or it will destroy the participatory nature of the workshop and<br />

divide "experts" from others.<br />

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