Fishbowl

ACTIVITY TYPE

DESCRIPTION

Fishbowl is a method for discussions in large groups. The intention of Fishbowl is to bring a group of people as heterogeneously composed as possible into intensive discussions on certain key questions. The form of the fishbowl makes controversial discussions possible. It also clarifies and channels different positions. Fishbowl, for example, is well suited for the following purposes: 

WATER/ AGRICULTURE EXAMPLE

If you encounter a problem that is blocking you from working on a project in landscape water management, it is worth using this method. It gives the opportunity to solve a problem that is difficult for a team that has been cooperating for years. It can also help with work with the local community, if a future water investment may significantly change their situation.

HOW TO USE IT ONLINE  

The method is difficult to adapt on-line.

RESOURCES NEEDED

There should be enough space to build an inner circle of about 5-7 chairs and place all listeners and observers in one or more circles of chairs around the inner circle.

SUITABLE FOR 

medium and large groups

HOW TO DO IT  

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MORE INFORMATION

https://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTrainingMaterials/tabid/258/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1176/Fishbowl-Conversation-Technique.aspx

https://www.projektmagazin.de/methoden/fishbowl-diskussion-innenkreis-aussenkreis

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