Production considerations can affect all aspects of debates. To begin production planning, a debate sponsor may wish to focus on the following tasks:
- Identify a debate venue;
- Choose a production option;
- Consult with media partners when setting debate dates to avoid scheduling conflicts;
- Determine the debate format and staging and its impact on the production needs; and
- Involve the production team in all aspects of debate planning;
- Organize the “handshake.”