Identify if a descriptive analysis panel suits your needs. Learn step-by-step recruitment & screening techniques.

Descriptive Panel Leadership: Forming a Panel - A Practical Introduction

Decide if it makes sense to establish your own sensory descriptive analysis panel, and then recruit, screen, and select qualified candidates with confidence. Empower your leadership by learning practical, hands‑on steps without unnecessary complexity. This self-contained module delivers essential skills for designing a sensory panel that meets your needs.

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Start as soon as you enroll, and finish at your own pace.

Completion Certificate

Earn and download a certificate upon completion.

60-minute
course

Broken into 12 sections.

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Free of charge.

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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learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Determine whether having your own descriptive analysis panel is appropriate for your organization
  • Screen potential candidates based on defined selection criteria
  • Evaluate candidates’ suitability to ensure consistent and reliable panel performance

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.

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