Facilitate the LEGO® Serious Play® way! 

The LEGO® Serious Play® method is a powerful addition to your facilitator toolkit.  It’s been used for over 20 years by top consultants, facilitators, coaches, project managers, university and business school lecturers, organizational development and agile practitioners.  

They use it for a whole variety of different purposes because the process is adaptable to different contexts. 

Why should you add the LEGO® Serious Play® method to your toolkit? 

The LEGO® Serious Play® method is a powerful tool for problem solving and team building. It provides an engaging and creative way to explore complex issues, generate ideas, and build consensus among participants. 

Here are some more reasons why trainers, facilitators, learning and development professionals and strategy specialists use the method: 

• Flexibility: LEGO® Serious Play® is highly adaptable and can be used in a variety of contexts, from team building to problem solving.  We have facilitators who use it in their organizations with teams that lack energy and motivation or want to set new goals and guiding principles.   

We have people and culture specialists who want to engage teams and improve the way in which they operate so that they avoid becoming dysfunctional. 

• Engagement: The use of LEGO® bricks encourages participants to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions. It also helps to break down barriers between participants and create an environment of trust.   

The LEGO® bricks themselves create a language that everyone can understand.  This allows everyone, 100% of the group, to become actively engaged in the conversation.  There is no ‘lonely guy’ – no one who is excluded. 

• Collaboration: By working together on a common goal, participants learn how to collaborate effectively and build consensus. This is especially useful for teams that need to work together more closely.   

It’s great for teams who have to form quickly to work together on a project.  They need to know each other’s strengths and how they envision the project working out by its conclusion. 

• Visualization: Participants can easily visualize their ideas by creating physical models with LEGO bricks. This helps them to better understand complex concepts and communicate them more clearly – and quickly.  

Instead of turning the discussion into a talkfest that often goes round in circles, the LEGO® Serious Play®method helps teams come together to efficiently work through problems by engaging everyone in the discussion. 

These are just some of the reasons why facilitators should consider adding the LEGO® Serious Play® method to their toolkit. With its flexibility, engagement, collaboration and visualization capabilities, it’s an invaluable tool for any facilitator or trainer looking to get the most out of their sessions! 

Why should I be trained in using the LEGO® Serious Play® method? 

We are thrilled to introduce you to the LEGO® Serious Play® method training program through Play4Business. 

Yes, it is possible to watch a few YouTube videos and think that you know how to apply the method.  Our advice however is that if you want to create a session that is worthwhile for all participants and leads to a successful outcome, you should be trained and certificated in the process. 

Using the process is one of those things that if you want to deliver real business value to your clients and stakeholders you need to be trained.   

By enrolling in our Play4Business course, you can become an expert in using this powerful tool.

We have 2 options for training courses to show you all aspects of facilitating and designing with the LEGO® Serious Play® method: 

• Our online, self-paced option gives you 12 months access to learning modules.  There are videos and downloadable session plans to build your confidence to facilitate and use all applications of the method.  There’s all the theory you need to know that underpins the methodology. 

• You can boost your learning by attending our LIVE, webinar-based sessions to meet colleagues from around the world and learn how to apply your skills in team sessions. 

We also offer ongoing support for qualified facilitators so they can stay up-to-date with the latest developments in this field.  

We show you how to plan and prepare for sessions – and give you individual feedback so that you are sure of a positive outcome. 

More about Play4Business 

We offer an affordable and high-quality way of learning how to apply the LEGO® Serious Play® method for your facilitation practice.   

Our comprehensive course with interactive modules has been designed for facilitators like you who want to get certified in applying the LEGO® Serious Play® method in all your workshops – both virtual and in-person. 

PLUS: you can enter the modules again as many times as you need to in order to review and revise your learning. 

Our certification includes personal feedback on the session you plan to deliver to ensure that it is successful. 

Remember: Through the LEGO® Serious Play® method, every person can contribute to discussions in a workshop without relying on their prior knowledge or experience.  Isn’t that in itself an unbelievable outcome that all facilitators want to achieve? 

For more information on how to get trained, here’s a link to our site to book your spot.

Here’s a link to some frequently asked questions that we receive about the high value of LEGO® Serious Play® as a method: 

Lego Serious Play – Play4Business