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Facilitation

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP)

A facilitated methodology that utilizes 3D modeling with LEGO elements to externalize internal thought processes and business challenges. It is designed to foster innovation, strategic imagination, and collective commitment by translating abstract concepts into tangible metaphors.

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When to Use This Framework

When a few voices dominate or quieter people don't contribute

Your group discussions aren't balanced, you need better ways to include everyone, or conversations go in circles.

Ideal for complex problem-solving, strategic planning, organizational change management, and team-building scenarios where traditional verbal communication may lead to hierarchical bias or disengagement.

The 4 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP)
1

Pose the Challenge

2

Build the Model

3

Share the Story

4

Reflect and Consolidate

What You'll Achieve

Ensures every voice is heard and the group's collective intelligence is unlocked.

Facilitators can integrate LSP into session design as a primary communication vehicle to ensure '100/100' participation, where every participant is equally engaged. It serves as a bridge between individual cognitive insights and group strategic alignment.

Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
  • 1
    Use structured turn-taking to balance voices
  • 2
    Start with individual reflection before group discussion
  • 3
    Create safe spaces for minority opinions
  • 4
    Summarize and synthesize regularly
Best For
  • Strategic visioning
  • Team identity and alignment
  • Product and service innovation
  • Conflict resolution and organizational development
Key Principles
  • Hand-brain connection (Constructionism)
  • Metaphorical representation of business issues
  • 100% participation and commitment
  • Adaptive and evolving strategy
  • Unlocking latent imagination and innovation
Watch Out For
  • Requires specific LEGO SERIOUS PLAY kits for optimal results
  • The quality of outcomes is highly dependent on the facilitator's ability to guide the metaphorical reflection
  • Participants must be willing to engage in 'play' as a serious professional tool