CUAAIR501 Explore issues on air els. 2-3

 

2. Lead discussion forums

1. Conduct a warm-up session with the audience before the forum starts, if appropriate
2. Introduce the topic and follow a line of questioning that allows differing opinions to be aired. The way you do it should stimulates constructive debate among participants
3. Chair discussion in your planned direction, but at the same time, ask questions that allow participants freedom to express their views
4. Identify any extra lines of questioning by listening carefully to participants’ comments, and ask questions that show a thorough understanding of the topic under discussion
5. Resolve conflicts that arise between participants. Do so in a way that moves the discussion forward while acknowledging the validity of differing viewpoints and pays due respect to the public profile of individual participants
6. Adopt an interview style that elicits the best possible response from participants
7. Respond to cues from production personnel without disrupting the flow of discussion
8. Link audio and visual material as required
9. Conclude discussions by summarising key points succinctly and clearly, and thanking participants for their contribution.

 

3. Evaluate discussion forums

1. Participate in debriefing sessions with production personnel to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the forums and in-depth interviews
2. Document the outcomes of debriefing sessions according to your organization’s procedures
3. Reflect on your performance and note areas for improvement.

 

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