What is LEGO® Serious Play?
The LEGO® Serious Play method is a facilitated meeting, communication and problem-solving process in which participants are led through a series of questions, probing deeper and deeper into the subject. Each participant builds his or her own 3D LEGO® model in response to the facilitator´s questions using specially selected LEGO® elements. These 3D models serve as a basis for group discussion, knowledge sharing, problem solving and decision making.
The LEGO® Serious Play method is a technique which improves group problem solving. By utilising visual, auditory and kinaesthetic skills, the method requires participants to learn and listen, and it provides all participants with a voice. The method serves as a shared language regardless of culture or position. It is also a method that requires a trained LEGO® Serious Play facilitator.
Gain Confidence & Commit to Shared Goals
By using the LEGO® Serious Play materials and methodology you will explore the relationships and connections between people and their world, observe the dynamics both internal and external, explore various hypothetical scenarios, and gain awareness of the possibilities.
During the facilitated meeting, you will be building landscape models with LEGO® elements, giving them meaning through story-making, and playing out various possible scenarios – a process which deepens understanding, sharpens insight, and socially “bonds” together the group as it “plays” together. The LEGO® Serious Play Methodology will guide you into a free and honest exchange of opinion. The physical and tangible construction allows you to have conversations which flow without the fear of treading on personal feelings. You will experience that the real issues are addressed, and ultimately you will be able to see things through the eyes of your colleagues – and have them view the picture through yours.
A Tool for Building Results
The LEGO® Serious Play methodology is a radical, innovative, experiential process designed to enhance business performance. It is based on the belief that everyone can contribute to the discussion, the decisions and the outcome.
The use of LEGO® elements enables you to take a speedy shortcut to the core. The LEGO® elements work as a catalyst – and when used for building metaphors, they trigger processes that you probably were previously unaware of.
Workshop participants leave with skills to communicate more effectively, to engage their imagination more readily, and to approach their work with increased confidence, commitment and insight.