Learn More About the LEGO® Serious Play® Process 

Let’s play along this quick quiz to learn more about the LEGO® Serious Play® method that so inspires experienced facilitators to use the method in a whole range of different ways!  

Management consultants who use it for strategy development. Learning and Development professionals who use the process for training sessions or leadership development. Academics who use the method to engage their students through hands-on experiences. 

Discover how this innovative process engages participants in deep, meaningful communication to solve complex problems, fostering creativity and commitment within teams.  

Determine how you can get trained through certification classes so that you can turn the theory into the methodology in action! 

Here are some questions for you to consider: 

1. What Is LEGO® Serious Play® and Why Should You Care?  

• LEGO® Serious Play® is a facilitative approach used to enhance innovation and business performance.  
• It is crucial because it brings a playful methodology to serious business challenges, allowing teams to explore ideas, test scenarios, and share insights that are often unarticulated in traditional business environments. 

2. How Did LEGO® Serious Play® Come to Be? 

• Developed in the late 1990s by the LEGO Group, this method was created to improve organizational performance by encouraging participants to think with their hands and listen with their eyes. 
• It’s a different approach that differs greatly from the usual spreadsheets and Powerpoint slide decks. People are far more engaged and the 100 percent of the people talk 100 percent of the time. 

3. What Are the Crucial Elements of LEGO® Serious Play®? 

• Key elements include the use of specifically chosen LEGO bricks, facilitator guidance, and a structured process of individual model building and sharing to foster reflective communication and collaborative problem-solving. 
• This hands-on approach ensures that everyone’s creative potential is realised during a session – simply because they are all included along the way. 

4. What Does the LEGO® Serious Play® Methodology Involve? 

• It involves participants building individual models in response to facilitator-provided prompts, which serves as a basis for group discussion, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving activities. 
• The participants start off with skills building and then slowly move into talking about metaphorical and intangible things that are usually difficult to express in words alone. 

5. Why Is the Facilitator’s Role So Important in LEGO® Serious Play®? 

• The facilitator’s role is crucial as they guide the process, ask probing questions, and ensure the workshop objectives are met effectively, making the sessions productive and insightful. 
• They also need to structure the session well so that people remain in flow and fully engaged in the process. 

6. How Can You Become a LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator? 

• To become a facilitator, one should undergo a certification program that includes learning the core processes, methodologies, and application of the LEGO® Serious Play® techniques. This training is critical to effectively guide participants and maximize the benefits of the workshops. 
• The training journey towards becoming a facilitator is suitable for many career roles such as – project manager, consultant or academic. 

7. What to Expect from a Facilitator Training Program? 

• Expect to learn various techniques and applications of the LEGO® Serious Play® method, including how to create and facilitate workshops that address complex challenges and opportunities within organizations. 
• In the Serious Play Business program you can expect to find – Structured course materials that are well set out, videos of sessions in action and development professionals who incorporate it into team-building exercises. Many students are also educators who use the LEGO Serious Play process to enhance student engagement and creativity.  
• These are just a few examples of the diverse group of professionals who have become LEGO Serious Play facilitators. 

8. What Are the Steps to Achieve Certification in LEGO® Serious Play®? 

• Certification involves completing a training course conducted by certified trainers, where participants learn about the methodology, facilitation skills, and application of the method in various organizational contexts.  
• The online courses include the basic knowledge and research about the method as well as examples of session plans. 

9. How Does LEGO® Serious Play® Enhance Organizational Development? 

•  It enhances organizational development by enabling team members to communicate more effectively, collaborate on problem-solving, and explore innovative solutions in a hands-on environment. 

10. How Does LEGO® Serious Play® Improve Team Building and Communication? 

•  Through its interactive, playful nature, it breaks down barriers, encourages open communication, and builds deeper understanding among team members, leading to stronger, more cohesive teams. 

11. How Can LEGO® Serious Play® Help in Problem Solving and Strategic Planning? 

•  It helps by facilitating a creative, three-dimensional thinking process that enables participants to explore various solutions and strategies in a tangible way, enhancing the quality and depth of strategic discussions. 

• 12. How to Implement LEGO® Serious Play® in Your Organization? 

•  Start by identifying specific business challenges or opportunities where the LEGO® Serious Play® method can be applied.  
• Organize initial workshops with a certified facilitator to pilot the process and demonstrate its value. 

13. What Is a Step-by-Step Guide to Starting LEGO® Serious Play®? 

•  Begin with facilitator training, followed by small pilot sessions to integrate the methodology into the organization’s problem-solving and strategic planning processes.  
• Gradually expand the scope as the organization becomes more familiar with the process. 

14.  How Do You Measure the Impact of the LEGO® Serious Play® process in an Organization? 

•  Impact can be measured by evaluating improvements in team cohesion, problem-solving capability, and strategic insight.  
• Surveys, interviews, and performance metrics can be used to assess these areas before and after the sessions. 

15. What Are Some Success Stories Involving LEGO® Serious Play®? 

•  Numerous organizations have reported enhanced problem-solving capabilities, more engaged employees, and innovative solutions to complex challenges as a result of implementing LEGO® Serious Play® sessions. 
• Examples of clients who have used the method include Microsoft for their Women in Technology program, Victoria Commonwealth University in their innovation centre and Coca Cola as part of a change management initiative. 

16. What Lessons Have Been Learned From LEGO® Serious Play® Implementations? 

• Key lessons include the importance of open-mindedness, the value of visual and tactile thinking tools, and the need for skilled facilitation to guide the process effectively and ensure that all voices are heard. 

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