When should I choose a debate?

When there are genuinely different views and you want to bring them out. If everyone agrees on a topic, a debate is just theatre.

Can the audience take part in a debate?

Yes. They can vote in a poll, stand or sit to respond to a statement, or speak into a microphone in the room. Agree this with the debate chair beforehand.

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A debate chair brings disagreements into the open. Motions, opposing sides and short rounds reveal different views, including those in the audience. This needs clear rules and the confidence to interrupt. Use a debate to highlight differences of opinion, not to build consensus.

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Jerre Maas

Interactive conference host, moderator and speaker on groups, entrepreneurship and AI in practice

Presents in English and Dutch

North Brabant · Speak, Host, Engage · Interaction and audience engagement, Social psychology

From € 2,500 per half-day, excluding VAT

Questions about the debate chair

When should I choose a debate?: When there are genuinely different views and you want to bring them out. If everyone agrees on a topic, a debate is just theatre.
Can the audience take part in a debate?: Yes. They can vote in a poll, stand or sit to respond to a statement, or speak into a microphone in the room. Agree this with the debate chair beforehand.
Not sure which role you need?: Read the difference between an event chair, moderator, debate chair and host.

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