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Amplify Team Connection in Record Time with LEGO Serious Play!
The ideal solution solves for these opposing forces - and results in high connection, low time - The upper right quadrant. This is where we come in. The reason our workshops and team building events can live in the upper right quadrant is the efficiency of communicating via metaphor. When people build their thoughts and ideas out of LEGO bricks, the model, as a metaphor, does MOST of the talking. Less talking > More Listening > More Understanding
Boosting Team Synergy with the Core LEGO Serious Play Builds
Discover the transformative power of LEGO Serious Play's core build types designed to optimize team collaboration, deepen connections, and elevate performance to new heights.
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