Build better teams, strategies, and ideas with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. LSP workshops offer a unique way to bring people together, reshaping how teams interact and collaborate, fostering imagination and deeper connections and leading to more dynamic and productive outcomes. Through hands-on modelling and storytelling, teams engage in a dynamic process that enables enhanced communication better, unlocks new possibilities, shared understanding, and strengthens team bonds.
What Exactly is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) is a revolutionary thinking, communication, and problem-solving technique designed for businesses, organizations, and individuals. It leverages LEGO® bricks as tools for participants to “think through their hands”, encouraging imaginative and hands-on problem-solving. This method is perfect for those looking to initiate change, improve communication, and create new, innovative solutions.
THE POWER OF LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® WORKSHOP
Our LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshops are much more than just playing with LEGO® bricks. They embody a facilitated experiential process, thoughtfully designed to unlock deep thinking, storytelling, and authentic collaboration. These workshops offer a unique and structured approach to problem-solving and communication, making them ideal for addressing complex organizational challenges. Participants find themselves more easily communicating intricate ideas through simple, tangible LEGO® forms, which enhances both engagement and strategic innovation.
While it may appear from the outside as simple play, a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop facilitates a deep exploration of ideas and challenges. This structured process leads to powerful storytelling, genuine collaboration, and effective problem-solving, addressing the multifaceted issues that organizations, businesses, and communities face. Through this approach, participants can delve into complex concepts and develop innovative solutions in a collaborative and dynamic setting.
"You can learn more from an hour of play than you can from an hour of conversation."
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BENEFITS OF
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
This unique approach can transform traditional, low-engagement meetings into highly participative sessions with 100% involvement, brimming with creativity and collaborative insight, thereby enhancing every aspect of organizational teamwork and strategy development. Experience increased insight, engagement, and commitment, leading to effective solution implementation.
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is built on these core beliefs:
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Leaders don’t have all the answers; collective intelligence is key.
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Success hinges on listening to every voice in the room.
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People inherently desire to contribute and be part of a greater goal.
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Leveraging diverse knowledge leads to more sustainable business solutions.
BACKED BY RESEARCH AND UNTILIZED GLOBALLY
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods, developed from extensive research by Johan Roos and Bart Victor, are employed in various sectors, from local governments to Fortune 500 companies. This approach is effective due to its ability to foster deep learning and collaboration through hands-on idea building.
WHAT CAN LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® WORKSHOP HELP WITH?
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Inclusive Engagement: Ensures every team member is heard.
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3D Problem-Solving: Models complex issues visually, making them tangible and easier to understand.
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Thoughtful Contributions: Provides time for reflection, encouraging meaningful input from all participants.
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Equitable Idea Consideration: Treats everyone’s insights and ideas with equal importance.
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Enhanced Collaboration: Builds shared understanding, fostering team collaboration.
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Objective Discussions: Keeps focus on ideas, not individuals, for unbiased and open communication.
GUIDED BY EXPERT FACILITATORS
Every workshop is led by certified facilitators trained in the 4-step LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® process:
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Presenting the Challenge.
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Building Individual Models.
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Sharing Model Stories.
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Reflecting through targeted questions.
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS OF
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
Experience the unique advantages of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and how it can create an immediate positive impact on your work culture, team dynamics, and organizational effectiveness. Adaptable to a myriad of contexts, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshops can be tailored to address various organizational needs, including:
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Unlocking individual potential and aligning with core values.
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Developing team dynamics, leadership skills, and interpersonal relationships.
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Enhancing team building and co-creation experiences within Design Thinking processes.
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Facilitating ideation, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
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Exploring and establishing brand identity.
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Boosting employee engagement and fostering a shared vision.
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Encouraging collaboration, synergy, and conflict management.
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Streamlining coaching, mentoring, and communication practices.
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Breaking down silos within agile teams.
Ready to play?
Embrace the innovative and creative potential of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. Move beyond conventional problem-solving and unlock new insights and solutions for your organization. Contact us today to schedule your customized LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop and step into a world of boundless creativity and opportunity.
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