Descriptive Panel Leadership - Navigating Challenging Panel Dynamics

Strengthen your facilitation and listening skills to foster a more effective, respectful panel environment.

Even the most experienced panel leaders encounter interpersonal challenges. This  self-paced course focuses on the soft skills essential to managing difficult dynamics—particularly listening with intention and responding with purpose.
You’ll revisit key facilitation techniques, reflect on your current approach, and identify areas where your panel might benefit from stronger communication, consistency, or support.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Review core skills for being an effective listener
  • Review and share facilitation techniques that support group communication
  • Assess your current panel dynamics and identify areas of strength and improvement
This practical module helps panel leaders maintain a constructive, respectful testing environment—even when conversations get tough.
  • 100% Online and Flexible

    Start as soon as you enroll and learn at your own pace.
  • 30-Minute Course

    Broken into 3 sections.
  • Certificate of Completion

    Earn and download a certificate upon completion. 
  • Practice Sheets & Summary

    Included free of charge.

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NOTE: This course is part of our Descriptive Panel Leadership on-demand series. Check out our all-inclusive bundle of nine panel leadership courses, or our smaller bundles focusing on panel development or panel data
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Developed by Industry Experts

This self-paced course has been meticulously crafted by leading experts in sensory evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive and authoritative learning experience. Our development team includes:
Gail Vance Civille
Founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc.
A pioneer in sensory science and founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc., Gail brings decades of experience and is renowned for creating the Spectrum Method™.
Joanne Seltsam
Director of Training & Education
Serving as the Director of Training and Education, Joanne has co-authored influential works on sensory evaluation methodologies, contributing to the advancement of the field.
By enrolling in this course, you gain access to the collective knowledge and insights of these distinguished professionals, equipping you with the foundational skills essential for success in sensory evaluation.