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Moderator Preparation Guide

Step-by-step checklist for moderators in the 30 minutes before a session.

Owner · Marcus LinUpdated · Mar 10, 2026Contact · marcus@cabana.team

Overview

What it is

A printable checklist covering tech check, grounding, member review, and contingency plans.

When to use it

Every time you moderate a Cabana session.

Who it’s for

Moderators.

Expected output

A confident, grounded start.

Setup instructions

  1. Bookmark the attached PDF.
  2. Print or keep open on a second screen.

Usage

Good inputs

  • The session roster
  • Any member notes from the previous session

Example prompts

  • N/A — this is a checklist.

Expected outputs

  • A clean pre-session routine.

Tips & limitations

  • Do the grounding step yourself, not just for members.

Tags

#moderation
#checklist
#ops