Lego Serious Play - Circle Forward

Lego Serious Play®

Lego Serious Play® is an innovative, hands-on workshop methodology designed to foster creative thinking, enhance communication, and solve complex problems through the power of play. Using Lego bricks, participants build models that represent their ideas and stories, facilitating deeper understanding and collaborative solutions in a dynamic and engaging environment.

Why Lego Serious Play®

Team Communication

Breaks down barriers and improves team communication by encouraging open dialogue and understanding through the creation and sharing of Lego models.

Problem-Solving

Enhances problem-solving abilities by allowing participants to visualize and test solutions in a hands-on, creative environment, leading to innovative outcomes.

Strategy Development

Facilitates strategy development and alignment by enabling teams to build and explore physical representations of business challenges and goals.

Conflict Resolution

Aids in conflict resolution by providing a neutral ground where all voices can be heard and understood, promoting empathy and mutual respect among team members.

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Lego Serious Play® is a hands-on workshop method that boosts creative thinking and problem-solving through play. Participants use Lego bricks to build models, fostering better communication and collaboration. For more details, check out our info deck below.

Lego Serious Play® in Action

How it Works

Setting the Stage

The session begins with a facilitator introducing the Lego Serious Play methodology and setting up the challenge or question that needs to be addressed.

Building Models

Participants are given a selection of Lego bricks and are prompted to build models that represent their thoughts, ideas, or solutions to the given challenge. This process taps into participants’ creativity and allows for a wide range of expressions.

Storytelling

Once the models are built, each participant shares their model’s story with the group. This storytelling phase is crucial for understanding different perspectives and insights, as each model embodies personal reflections or strategic concepts.

Reflection

After sharing, the group engages in reflective dialogue. Participants explore similarities and differences in their models, discussing insights and discovering new viewpoints on the issue at hand.

Aggregating Models

Participants might combine their individual models into a shared model, representing a collective vision or solution. This collaborative build helps in aligning team members towards common goals or strategies.

Action Planning

The session concludes with translating the insights and ideas from the models into actionable strategies or plans. This step ensures that the creative process leads to concrete outcomes that can be implemented.

I used Circle Forward for a company team building in Cape Town. We had about 30 people attend and it was a fantastic success. The team was super positive about the experience, and it was the right combination of fun, competitiveness and teamwork that led to a really successful teambuilding event. Thank you Circle Forward team from everyone at Nox Cape Town!

Richard Marshall

Nox, Cape Town