.Category
{J/P Exercise}
.Stage
{Basics}
.Title
{J/P Fishbowl}
.Minimum
{3 - 4 Js and 3 - 4 Ps}
.Ideal
{6 - 8 Js and 6 - 8  Ps}
.Maximum
{This does not apply because this exercise is done in a fishbowl format.}
.TimeMin
{30 minutes}
.TimeMax
{45 minutes (Time will vary by group size)}
.Object1
{To highlight the differences between J and P behavior}
.Object2
{To begin to understand the role of the J and P attitude in our lifestyle}
.Object3
{To underscore the need for appreciating the opposite behaviors on this preference (e.g., Js need Ps to stay open and Ps need Js to reach closure)}
.Object4
{To help participants validate a J or P preference}
.Material1
{J/P Highlights or Good J/P Words handouts (Optional)}
.Material2
{Enough chairs for exercise participants to form a fishbowl}
.Instruct1
{Choose a topic for participants to discuss.  This could include:  Discuss the economy; the environment; East/West dress codes; how to get ready for a vacation; the contents of the trunk of your car.  You can also select the following Isabel Briggs Myers quote, "Sensing students find theory dull and Intuitive students find facts boring to which, said she, the American education system has responded with a curriculum that is dull and boring." }
.Instruct2
{Ask the chosen J and P groups to leave the room while you brief the participant observers.  Do not tell the groups which preference they are representing.}
.Instruct3
{Arrange the exact number of chairs needed in a fishbowl.}
.Instruct4
{Brief the observers as follows:}
.Box1
{"If this exercise goes well, Ps will broaden the content base.  They may wander, redefine, change topics, and perhaps raise questions about whether or not to even discuss the topic.  Furthermore, Ps will often personalize the subject matter.  They will tend to be more light-hearted in their discussion. Js will define the subject and wrap up a discussion.  If they wander too much, one of the group will call them back to the subject matter.  If they have no opinion, Js may remain quiet.  Js often speak in closed ended statements or in a 'yes, but' conversation style."}
.Instruct5
{Call in group 1 (either the J or P group) and give the following instructions:}
.Box2
{"Please spend a few minutes discussing (topic chosen from above).  I will tell you when your time is up.  Please speak up so that others in the room can hear you."}
.Instruct6
{Monitor time but give between 5 and 10 minutes.  This can vary, especially if the Js are ready to end early or if the Ps are on a roll.}
.Instruct7
{Call group 2 into the room and give the same instructions.  Invite the other group to become silent observers.}
.Debrief1
{After both groups have completed their discussions, repeat to the entire group the instructions you previously gave to the observers.}
.Debrief2
{Ask the group:  "What, if any, differences did you observe?"}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences.}
.Debrief4
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and a handout to reinforce J/ P differences and group learnings.  (See Good J/P Words and J/P Highlights handouts.)}
