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Fishbowl

Objective: Brainstorming, exchange of ideas, input, knowledge transfer

Participants: Inner circle (Fishbowl) 2 - 5 people, outer circle up to hundreds of participants
Duration: about 30 to 60 minutes per topic

Details:
• A central inner circle (fishbowl) and around it a concentrated outer circle
• In the Fishbowl a place remains free, which is used for a spontaneous participation
• The format ensures a lively and above all free discussion, all debaters meet at eye level
• Discussions that arise in smaller groups are held in an open chair circle