Tactic 1: Use technology. Provide a link/QR code and gather questions after or even during the talk. Slido works great and lets the audience vote on questions so the popular ones rise to the top. This way you have control. Tactic 2: Set limits. If you have 5min, that means you'll likely have time for 2 or 3 questions. Maybe one more if they require short answers. You can also test out beforehand how many questions can be answered in X amount of time. When managing time it is important to stay stern but fair. Make sure your audience understands the time limit and if needed take control of the situation.

To keep Q&A sessions on track, set clear time limits upfront and communicate them to participants. Use a timer or moderator to ensure questions and responses stay concise. Prioritize questions by relevance and group similar ones to save time. If discussions go off track, politely steer them back to the main topic. For lengthy queries, offer follow-ups after the session. Keeping energy high and interactions focused ensures an engaging yet efficient Q&A.

Set Expectations: Inform your audience of the time limit upfront. Prioritize Questions: Answer the most relevant or common questions first. Use a Timer: Keep track of time and stick to a set limit per question. Redirect Off-Topic Questions: Gently steer back to the main topic if needed. Summarize: Give brief, clear answers without long explanations. Encourage Follow-Ups: Invite attendees to ask further questions via email or after the session. Moderate Effectively: Have a colleague help screen and manage questions.

1. Set a clear rules at the start for OnA and time limit 2. Use a timer to keep in track the time limit and duration 3. Politely intervene if there is any limitation in time and duration

Si las sesiones se alargan demasiado, el problema no es solo el tiempo, sino la falta de control. En lugar de dejar que todo fluya sin rumbo, pide preguntas por escrito antes o agrúpalas por temas para responder varias a la vez. También deja claro que las respuestas serán breves y directas. Si alguien se extiende demasiado, corta con respeto y sigue adelante. La clave no es solo administrar el tiempo, sino evitar que la sesión se vuelva repetitiva o aburrida.