Definition of Round table

A table is a cabinet formed by one or several plates supported by feet, and which is used to hold objects, eating, or write. The concept of round table part precisely of this furniture to refer to communication in group dynamics. A round table is therefore a meeting between several people who meet to discuss sobre a topic of common interest. Among the participants of a round table, there is no hierarchical difference place (all persons are in the same position when it comes to give its opinion and bring knowledge).
Listeners of the Panel may also participate in the round table, asking questions to the dissertateurs and joining the debate. We will retain the table around which gather participants is not necessarily round. In fact, she is qualified so to refer to the absence of hierarchies (person not sits at the head of the table).
Usually, round tables rely on a coordinator who is responsible not only to fix the order of presentations and makes an introduction on the subject to be tackled, but also present exhibitors and organize the questions from the audience. The Coordinator must be fair on the way to the debate (for example, it can promote any of the exhibitors with regard to questions of the hearing).
Finally, the Round Table is the table that appears in the legend of King Arthur. After what is said, the King and his knights sat around this table to discuss the various topics that were jeopardizing the safety of the Kingdom.