Introduction

The LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) Method is a technique to facilitate reflection, communication, and problem solving that can be used by organizations, work teams, and really anyone in general. At the organizational level, LEGO® Serious Play® is useful to encourage involvement and participation in the decision-making process. It can be specifically helpful for complex context in which a decision requires commitment and adaptability from the affected parties.

LEGO® Serious Play® is organized into a central process and includes seven application techniques, all of which have a goal of “100-100” (100% of the people participate 100% of the time). Through this structure, the facilitator gradually increases the level of difficulty so that participants stay within the “flow” to achieve the objectives pursued.

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This workshop uses LEGO® Serious Play® techniques to help organizations understand and embrace changes that require their people to identify shared goals and action plans to not only overcome but promote the changes at hand. During the session, the facilitator (we have 4!) leads participants through series of questions and scenarios that build on each other to expose obstacles and solve complex problems. Each participant builds their own LEGO 3D model in response to the facilitator’s questions using specially selected LEGO elements. These 3D models serve as the basis for group discussion, knowledge sharing, problem solving, and decision making.

Objectives

• Have more information about the strengths and weaknesses of the organization regarding the change.
• Have complete knowledge of the environment and the impact of change in the organization.
• Apply the knowledge obtained to design and carry out an action plan for the organizational changes pursued.

Student Profile

This workshop has been designed for people with different responsibilities in the context of change in an organization.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Course Materials

Students will use LEGOs® during the workshop and, after completing the workshop, receive a report with the conclusions obtained in the session.

Methodology

Engaging and interactive face-to-face workshop.

Accreditation

A certificate of attendance will be issued to students who attend the course for at least 75% of the duration.

Certification

There isn’t an official certification associated with this course.

Course Outline

1. LEGO® Serious Play® process review
2. Learning activities
3. Central identity
4. Aspired identity
5. Shared identity
6. Agents, environment, and connections
7. Extract simple guiding principles

Testimonials

“This session proved to be exceptionally popular, providing a unique, hands-on way for delegates to interact and identify problems and explore how best to solve them.” – TEXWeek 2019 (Workshop Presentation)