Welcome to the World of Workshops using LEGO® Serious Play®
Ignite creative and innovative collaboration using LEGO® Serious Play®
Introduction to LEGO® Serious Play®
Discover the transformative methodology that's changing the way organisations approach problem-solving and innovation – LEGO® Serious Play®. Born from the ingenious minds of a group of researchers and engineers at The LEGO Group, this method harnesses the power of play, collaboration, and hands-on creativity to unlock profound insights and drive exceptional outcomes.
Inventors of Ingenuity: The Origins of LEGO® Serious Play®
The foundation of LEGO® Serious Play® can be traced back to the innovative minds within The LEGO Group. Originally conceived in the late 1990s as a means to enhance organisational communication and problem-solving, this methodology rapidly evolved into a robust framework used by businesses, educational institutions, and prominent corporations worldwide.
The Versatility of LEGO® Serious Play®: What Can It Be Used For?
LEGO® Serious Play® is not confined to a singular purpose – it's a versatile tool that can be tailored to address a myriad of challenges. From strategising for growth and navigating organisational change to nurturing personal leadership development and fostering innovation, the potential applications are virtually limitless. The bricks become a tangible medium for exploring complex concepts, enabling participants to collaboratively construct solutions that transcend traditional approaches.
A Multifaceted Approach to Transformation
- Strategy Development: Create a visual representation of your organisations strategic goals, challenges, and potential pathways, fostering a deeper understanding and alignment among stakeholders.
- Organisational Change: Navigate transitions, mergers, or cultural shifts by allowing participants to construct and discuss their perceptions, fears, and aspirations, enabling smoother transformations.
- Innovation Workshops: Foster out-of-the-box thinking and co-create innovative solutions by building and sharing unique perspectives on complex problems.
- Team Building: Cultivate team cohesion, identity, and trust through collaborative model-building, promoting better communication and understanding.
- Leadership Development: Provide leaders with a safe space to explore personal challenges, aspirations, and strategies, enhancing self-awareness and empowering effective leadership.
- Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts and differing viewpoints by encouraging open dialogue and facilitating the exploration of underlying dynamics using tangible models.
- Problem-Solving: Tackle intricate challenges by constructing physical representations, offering a holistic approach that stimulates creative solutions.
- Employee Engagement: Involve employees in decision-making and change initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment to organisational goals.
- Communication Enhancement: Improve communication skills and empathy among team members by visually expressing thoughts, enhancing clarity and understanding.
- Visioning and Goal-Setting: Craft vivid visions and set goals by translating abstract ideas into concrete models, enabling a shared sense of purpose.
- Conflict Management: Address conflicts constructively by encouraging dialogue and allowing participants to visualise their viewpoints and seek common ground.
- Customer Experience Design: Enhance customer experience by understanding and mapping customer journeys, leading to tailored improvements.....
Why LEGO® Serious Play® Should Be Your Go-To Method
The question isn't why should you consider LEGO® Serious Play® – it's why wouldn't you? This methodology offers a unique blend of engaging hands-on activities, equal participation, and tangible outcomes. Unlike conventional methods that often stifle creativity and hinder true collaboration, LEGO® Serious Play® invites individuals to express their ideas through three-dimensional models and storytelling, providing a level playing field for all.
By leveraging the power of play, LEGO® Serious Play® taps into cognitive processes that go beyond verbal communication, unlocking insights that might otherwise remain untapped. The methodology has been embraced by some of the world's most renowned organisations – NASA, Google, EY, Shell, Coca-Cola Amatil, SAP, and even LEGO itself – attesting to its effectiveness in driving innovation, fostering teamwork, and cultivating exceptional leadership.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery and transformation? Step into the world of LEGO® Serious Play® and experience the unparalleled benefits of a method that nurtures creativity, empowers collaboration, and propels you toward achieving remarkable results. Let the bricks be your guide as you redefine the way you solve problems, inspire innovation, and elevate your organisation's success.
“One Feather offers, Participatory Strategic Development Workshops using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials and methodology”
Louisa Clarke, Trained facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials
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