Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
chairperson - moderator
English answer:
nuance - they sometimes are the same
Apr 7, 2005 17:26
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chairperson - moderator
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Bus/Financial
Business/Commerce (general)
meetings
Hi, can anyone tell me the difference between a charirman/person and a moderator (concerning meetings). What are their duties?
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
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| 3 +1 | nuance - they sometimes are the same |
RHELLER
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| 5 | can be used interchangeably in this context |
Susy Rodrigues
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| 4 | see explanation |
Britta Anion (X)
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nuance - they sometimes are the same
moderator. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...One that moderates, as: a. One that arbitrates or mediates. b. One who presides over a meeting, forum, or debate. 2. The officer who presides over a synod or general...
please see lengthy description of chair/chairman/chairperson
http://www.bartleby.com/176/58.html
...One that moderates, as: a. One that arbitrates or mediates. b. One who presides over a meeting, forum, or debate. 2. The officer who presides over a synod or general...
please see lengthy description of chair/chairman/chairperson
http://www.bartleby.com/176/58.html
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Elevenít (X)
: other term that I have seen used are 'facilitator' and in a European context (Trade Union e-Learning) 'animator' - though I feel the latter was their clumsy translation from the French
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thanks - yes facilitator is similar to moderator :-)
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Susy Rodrigues
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can be used interchangeably in this context
both can be used interchangeably in the context you refer to
often it is someone who is in charge of running a meeting/forum/debate/conference session. He or she is given the responsibility of regulating the meeting and enforcing any rules that govern it, such as keeping session times running on time, taking in any questions to be answered or commented upon (either by himself or the main/keynote speaker).
For instance, one may address his or her remarks/questions to the chairperson at a meeting or conference
often it is someone who is in charge of running a meeting/forum/debate/conference session. He or she is given the responsibility of regulating the meeting and enforcing any rules that govern it, such as keeping session times running on time, taking in any questions to be answered or commented upon (either by himself or the main/keynote speaker).
For instance, one may address his or her remarks/questions to the chairperson at a meeting or conference
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see explanation
I agree with Rita Heller's definition of a moderator. But to me there is a difference between chairman and moderator. While the moderator's task is to keep the meeting running smoothly, while others do the discussing, the chairman is the main participant of a meeting - the head of the group, whose word is most important. (for example: a "Chairman of a Board" is the main Board member)
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