Welcome to a world where creativity meets structure, where playfulness intersects with serious strategy – welcome to the world of LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) with its hundreds of applications. We will join you in the journey to certification as facilitator!
As someone who embarked on the journey of becoming an LSP facilitator, I’m excited to share with you not just what LSP is, but how it’s transforming the way we think, communicate, and solve problems in organizations, teams, and as individuals.
That one LEGO brick has so much power to change so much!
What is LEGO® Serious Play®?
The LEGO® Serious Play® method is more than just playing with LEGO® bricks (although that’s a big part of it!).
It’s a facilitated thinking, communication, and problem-solving method used by businesses, educators, and coaches. Originating from the colorful and creative minds at The LEGO® Group, LSP uses LEGO® bricks as tools to foster innovative thinking and unlock potential in a playful and engaging manner.
It’s a method that taps into our innate desire to create and explore, translating it into tangible business and personal insights.
The Power of Facilitated Thinking
Facilitated thinking, a core component of the LEGO® Serious Play® process, is all about guiding participants through thought processes in a way that is both structured and free-flowing.
This approach is especially effective in problem-solving scenarios. For instance, when a team faces a complex challenge, LSP can help break down barriers and open up new avenues of thought.
It encourages people to think with their hands, constructing and reconstructing ideas literally brick by brick. This leads to solutions and ideas that might never surface in a traditional brainstorming session.
The Journey to Certification as a facilitator of the LSP method
Training to become an LSP facilitator is an eye-opening experience.
It’s not just about learning how to use LEGO® bricks creatively; it’s about understanding group dynamics, learning to listen, and guiding conversations without dominating them.
The training involves practical sessions, theoretical learning, and, most importantly, real-time facilitation practice. It’s a journey that teaches you as much about yourself as it does about the process.
LSP in Action – From Teams to Individuals
What’s truly remarkable about the LEGO® Serious Play® process is its adaptability by giving access for all members of a team to voice their points of view.
It can be tailored to suit large organizations, small startup teams, or even individuals seeking personal development.
For large companies, LEGO® Serious Play® can be a tool for strategy development and enhancing corporate culture.
In smaller teams, it’s an excellent way to foster collaboration and brainstorm innovative solutions.
And for individuals, LSP can be a reflective tool, helping to clarify personal goals and career aspirations.
Key Benefits of LEGO® Serious Play® in Organizational Development
The benefits of LSP in organizational development are manifold.
It enhances team communication, fosters innovative problem-solving, and encourages collaborative decision-making.
It’s suitable for online meetings as well as team building workshops in person. By using a hands-on approach, LSP aligns well with various learning styles, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
It’s not just about finding the right answer – it’s about exploring a multitude of possibilities in a supportive, creative environment where participants quickly build connections.
Why join a facilitator training program?
Embarking on the path to becoming a LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator has been a journey of discovery, learning, and immense fun. Once you have understood and applied the key principles, it’s something that you will continue to use for your whole career.
It has shown me the power of play in unlocking potential, improving team development and the importance of facilitated thinking in today’s fast-paced, innovative work environment.
Whether you’re part of an organization, a team, a training provider, or just on a personal quest for growth, LSP offers a unique and effective way to explore, learn, and develop.
Isn’t it time to become part of a group of experienced facilitators who are able to apply the method in real time!
Are you ready to join a facilitator training program?
The great thing is that you can choose to move towards an advanced training solution or you can join foundation training. Whichever avenue of facilitation training you choose, the Play4Business online training program gives you so much!
We show you how to apply the method in a full range of contexts:
You could apply the method for leadership development or even for organizational development. You will build the practical skills that you need to facilitate each group successfully.
What’s more: the courses in learning how to apply the LEGO® Serious Play® method are all online! That means you can live in North America or any part of the world and have access to hours of training – all at your fingertips. Build your knowledge and your skills in applying the method in real contexts.
The bonus: You gain certification! The path to certification is designed to ensure that you prepare and deliver a session plan. You video yourself in a session to show us that you do in fact know how to implement the LEGO® Serious Play® method.
A further bonus: You can easily pay by credit card to gain access to the online and downloadable resources.
Time to boost your skills and start your journey to certification as a facilitator of the LEGO® Serious Play® process
I invite you to share your thoughts on this innovative approach.
- Have you experienced the LEGO® Serious Play® process?
- Are you curious about how it could benefit you or your organization?
- Are you ready to join a vibrant community to share applications of LEGO® Serious Play®?
- Are your participants ready for another way to join in-person and virtual meetings?
- And can you picture your certificate hanging on the wall or posted on social media?
- Are you ready to dive into a clearly set out portal filled with resources?
Let’s start a conversation and build something amazing together – one LEGO® brick at a time.
Check out our training options. We look forward to awarding you your certificate!
