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Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration of an eight-panel idea sheet with varied sketches beside a timer set to eight minutes.
Innovation
Crazy 8s
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.With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min8-15 min
Participantsdifferent
8-801-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint
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Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
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