When I introduce LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to organizations, they often expect improved communication and team building. But time and again, I witness surprising benefits that go far beyond these initial expectations.
1. Breaking Down the Power Dynamic
In traditional meetings, titles and roles often influence who speaks and whose ideas get attention. But something remarkable happens when everyone has the same bricks and the same task: the playing field levels instantly. I’ve watched junior team members confidently share insights that senior executives had never considered, all because their LEGO® model gave them a platform and voice that traditional meetings hadn’t.
2. Memory Anchoring Through Physical Builds
While most workshop insights are forgotten within weeks, LSP sessions create lasting mental imprints. When you physically build a concept – like your team’s five-year vision or customer journey – your brain creates stronger neural connections than through discussion alone. Teams regularly tell me they can picture their models months later, along with the key insights they represent. One manager shared, “I can still see the bridge we built representing our transition strategy. It guides my decisions every day.”
3. Uncovering Hidden Expertise
The most fascinating moments often come when team members reveal knowledge they didn’t know they had. Through building and storytelling, people tap into their tacit understanding – expertise they’ve gained through experience but never formally articulated. A customer service rep recently built a model showing complex user behavior patterns that the analytics team hadn’t captured in their data.
What will the builds tell us about your team? What hidden insights might your team unlock through serious play? Please share!
Keep Building, Jolynn
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