Insights
Keeping Time - With LEGO Serious Play
In this video I use elements of the LEGO Serious Play Method (which I use for workshops and team building) to dissect the time in your day.
Neuroscience and LEGO serious Play with David Rock’s SCARF Model
Most challenges of workplace challenge, discord, engagement, and quiet quitting can be addressed via David Rocks' SCARF model.
Social threats and rewards can impact how productive, happy, and engaged we are at work, and the LEGO Serious Play method is a fantastic way to champion the social rewards part of the SCARF model.
Why LEGO Serious Play is Great for Team Building
By having teams build their thoughts about themselves (and the team) out of LEGO bricks, a few things occur.
The idea is externalized - making it much easier to talk about
The model holds much of the weight of the talking, so less words are needed
It's easy for others to understand the model via metaphor so less questions are needed.
Harnessing Team Ideas: A Guide to Balanced Ideation
Explore how to cultivate and refine ideas from your team without overwhelming your execution pipeline. Learn to establish guidelines that promote quality and foster an innovative culture that drives success.
Three Ways to Build Connection in Teams
Discover how to foster strong connections within teams, especially in a virtual setting. Dive into the three core principles of cultivating trust and camaraderie for high-performing teams.
Trust in the Modern Workplace: The Unsung Hero of Team Success
Discover the profound impact of trust in the workplace. Explore compelling statistics on its influence on productivity and well-being and learn the key elements to cultivate trust in modern work environments.
Navigating Team Dynamics: Beyond the Zero-Sum Mentality
Explore the challenges and solutions of inter-team dynamics, understanding the pitfalls of zero-sum games, and the strategies to foster collaboration and synergy in modern workplaces.
Crafting the Perfect Team Blend
Dive deep into the art of team building as we explore the intricate parallels between cooking and crafting high-performing teams. Just as a chef meticulously selects and blends ingredients, leaders must strategically and intentionally bring together diverse talents. From understanding the nuances of Bruce Tuckman's team development stages to promoting psychological safety and inclusive team dynamics, this guide offers insights into creating teams that excel rather than merely conform. Whether you're navigating the challenges of diverse backgrounds or striving to ensure equal voice in hybrid and remote teams, discover the secret recipe to unlocking the full potential of every team member and achieving organizational success.
Reveal Your Team’s Identity: The First Step to Elevating Team Performance
Unveiling your team's identity not only forms a solid foundation for growth but also streamlines the onboarding process for newcomers. Once this bedrock is established, delving into the other pillars—trust, vision, communication, creativity, and development—becomes significantly more impactful.
HOW to Build a LEGO Duck - Part 3 Case Study
We look at examples of what people built when asked to build a duck that showed how they felt about their organization.
The stories shared show how we can achieve deeper insights and deeper connection in less time than traditional conversation
HOW to Build a LEGO Duck - Part 2
Uncover the art of storytelling through LEGO in Part 2 of our series. By adding context and narrative to a simple LEGO Duck, we unveil how individuals can convey their emotions, anticipations, and experiences. Join us to see the power of these tiny bricks in narrating complex feelings.
HOW to Build a LEGO Duck - Part 1
Dive into the fascinating world of LEGO Serious Play with Part 1 of our series on duck building. Discover how a simple exercise of constructing a duck from 6 LEGO bricks unveils the vast diversity of perspectives and interpretations we each hold. Experience the realization that, just like in life, we all view and construct our LEGO worlds uniquely.