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Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Purposedifferent
When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
8-804-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsIdea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
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