Fishbowl Discussion • WorkshopBank
A Fishbowl Discussion is an inner group of participants in a roundtable format going through a decision making process that is ‘witnessed’ by a larger group standing behind them who have the opportunity for input and questioning.
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- But maybe you don’t have the time to convince every person one-on-one?
- Perhaps you have done your Stakeholder Map and you’re wondering what you do now?
- A Fishbowl Discussion is an inner group of participants in a roundtable format going through a decision making process that is ‘witnessed’ by a larger group standing behind them who have the opportunity for input and questioning.
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But maybe you don’t have the time to convince every person one-on-one?
Perhaps you have done your Stakeholder Map and you’re wondering what you do now?
A Fishbowl Discussion is an inner group of participants in a roundtable format going through a decision making process that is ‘witnessed’ by a larger group standing behind them who have the opportunity for input and questioning.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Fishbowl Discussion • WorkshopBank. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: But maybe you don’t have the time to convince every person one-on-one?; Perhaps you have done your Stakeholder Map and you’re wondering what you do now?; A Fishbowl Discussion is an inner group of participants in a roundtable format going through a decision making process that is ‘witnessed’ by a larger group standing behind them who have the opportunity for input and questioning.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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