Explore strategies to motivate panelists and use performance data to support continuous improvement.

Descriptive Panel Leadership: Keeping Your Panel Engaged and On Track

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.

100% Online & Flexible

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 8 sections.

Job Aids & Summary

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:

  • List methods of increasing panelist motivation
  • Identify psychological and physical rewards that support engagement
  • Reflect on your role as a panel leader, and your current approaches to motivation
  • Evaluate successes, shortfalls, and challenges in motivating your panel
  • Review your panel’s performance at both group and individual levels
  • Utilize data metrics to recognize strong contributors and guide improvement efforts

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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