Team Effectiveness with the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Process

An innovative, facilitative process designed to enhance organizational performance through a playful, yet serious application of LEGO® bricks.  

This method employs creative physical and visual tools to address and solve complex issues within a business environment.  

By leveraging the power of metaphorical thinking and hands-on engagement, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® transforms abstract ideas into tangible models, facilitating deeper understanding and shared insights among team members. 

Key Benefits of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in Business 

Fostering Enhanced Creativity and Collaboration 

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® significantly boosts creativity and collaboration within teams.  

As participants construct 3D models that symbolize personal viewpoints and shared problems, the process encourages open communication and collective problem-solving. 

This method ensures that all voices are heard and integrated into the strategic outcomes, thereby fostering a more inclusive atmosphere. 

Improving Business Performance 

The methodology underpinning LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is designed to improve team effectiveness by accelerating innovation and enhancing decision-making processes.  

Teams that engage in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® are better equipped to explore various scenarios and potential outcomes, which leads to more robust strategic planning and increased agility in business operations. 

How LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Works 

Structured Exercises Tailored to Your Needs 

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® sessions are composed of a series of structured challenges tailored to the specific needs of the organization.  

These exercises facilitate an exploratory and participatory approach where team members build metaphors of their business challenges and goals using LEGO® bricks.  

Through this process, teams can uncover new insights about their business dynamics, workflows, and interpersonal relationships. 

Consultative Support from Certified Facilitators 

To maximize the effectiveness of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, it is advised to engage with certified facilitators. These professionals are trained to guide participants through the process, ensuring that the session objectives are met and that every participant engages meaningfully.  

Facilitators play a crucial role in steering discussions and helping teams to interpret the metaphors they have constructed, thereby deriving actionable strategies from the session. 

Who Can Benefit from LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®? 

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is accessible to all organizations and can be particularly beneficial for those looking to break down communication barriers, solve complex problems, or boost innovation.  

It is equally effective in a wide range of settings from small startups to large corporations, across various industries.  

Getting Started with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® 

To begin incorporating LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® into your organizational development strategy, consider the following steps: 

1. Acquire the Necessary Materials: Purchase LEGO® bricks and other related materials needed for building. 
2. Learn the Techniques: Attend training sessions to understand the methodology thoroughly. 
3. Engage a Facilitator: For optimal results, hire a trained facilitator who can tailor the session to your specific business needs and outcomes. 

Final thoughts 

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® offers a powerful tool for enhancing team effectiveness, driving innovation, and navigating complex business challenges through creative and collaborative engagement.  

By implementing this methodology, organizations can foster a more inclusive and dynamic environment that is conducive to strategic growth and success. 

Why be trained as a facilitator with Serious Play Business? 

1. Our facilitator training program offers the best value in the marketplace! We are an affordable option for both foundational and advanced training. Our feedback is consistently excellent as our clients value us as a quality training provider. 
2. We provide you with the research and background to the method as well as motivating you to get some hands-on experience with participants in live sessions. 
3. Our training focuses on the practical skills you need to gain confidence as an experienced facilitator. We take you through the steps you need to follow from individual model building through to more sophisticated uses of the method such as landscapes and shared models. 
4. Our videos of live sessions demonstrate for you the methodology in action – you see for yourself how this hands-on approach makes all the difference to users who realise their creative potential. 
5. Whether you are a learning & development manager, consultant, project manager or organizational development specialist, you begin to see the value in real life of adding this tool into your kit! It’s versatile and from the moment the participants start with their skills building challenges, they are engaged and moving into a state of flow. 
6. We are the only training provider who ensures that in order to gain your certification, you need to produce a session plan and also complete a video assignment. This ensures that your certification training is not just based on attendance or knowledge – but based on implementation! 

Finally, training with Serious Play Business provides lasting value. Participants leave our online courses with clear insights and actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to their work environments.  

Choosing to train with Serious Play Business means investing in a proven, powerful tool that fosters an engaging and productive atmosphere conducive to real business results. Let’s ensure that you gain your certificate today! 

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