Unlock Your Facilitation Potential with the LEGO® Serious Play® Methodology
There is a reason why LEGO® has been a beloved brand for generations – it brings joy, sparks imagination and encourages creativity.
But have you ever considered how this childhood toy could translate into a powerful tool for business innovation and team building?
Welcome to the world of LEGO® Serious Play® – a globally recognised methodology that uses LEGO® as a medium for innovative workshops, creative problem-solving and team building.
This blog post will explore why the LEGO® Serious Play® method (LSP) is an invaluable asset for any business – and why you should consider getting trained as a facilitator.
Why LEGO® Serious Play®?
LSP is a facilitated thinking, communication and problem-solving technique for use within organizations, teams, and individuals. It draws on extensive research from the fields of business, organizational development, psychology and learning to deliver meaningful results.
By using LEGO® as a metaphorical language, participants can express complex ideas, uncover new insights, and unlock their full creative potential.
Whether it’s strategizing for the future, improving team dynamics, or solving complex problems, LSP offers a unique and effective approach.
The bricks form into 3D models as a tool for participants to express their thoughts and ideas by using creative thinking processes.
This hands-on approach allows for more effective and inclusive communication, as it gives individuals the chance to contribute their views in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
It encourages creativity, fosters problem-solving skills and enables deeper reflection on complex issues. It’s a way to use construction of knowledge so that it is transparent and easy for others to comprehend.
Why Get Trained?
In today’s competitive business landscape, it is crucial to stand out. By becoming a certified facilitator in the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, you can bring a fresh and engaging approach to your organization or consultancy to deliver workshops that are of benefit to your client or stakeholder.
At Play4Business, we offer the most affordable certification in the marketplace with the best learning program. Our online, self-paced course allows you to gain both the theoretical and practical skills needed to become a certified facilitator of this globally recognised methodology.
LSP is not directly affiliated with the LEGO® Group. The LEGO® Group developed the method and now allows anyone to use it under a creative commons license.
The LEGO® Group encourages people to get trained in the method to ensure sessions are delivered to a high standard, but they don’t run any official training programs themselves and have chosen not to endorse any particular external training provider.
What Do You Gain?
Our training packages offer a deep-dive into the substantial research that underpins the methodology. You get access to 40 hours of online self-paced learning, live Q and A sessions with our experienced facilitation team and hands-on guides on how to design your own workshops.
One of our unique features is the patented ‘What the Duck®’ methodology – Perfect for shorter meetings, scrums, or team events, ‘What the Duck®’ allows you to deliver impactful sessions in a variety of settings.
Once you complete the training, you will receive a certificate of attainment and gain 12 months access to resources, including videos and downloadable templates.
Join the Community
Becoming a LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator also means becoming part of a global community. During our live classes, you can interact with other facilitators and consultants from around the world and build your network.
There are several organizations that provide facilitator training and certification for LEGO Serious Play. One of them is Play4Business. Our aim is to deliver high-quality training of new facilitators in the method regardless of geographical location.
Our budget friendly training options ensure that you have access to a world-renowned solution with high quality content.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate.
To be accredited you submit two assignments:
One is a session plan to check that you are able to construct an outline that flows well and makes sense – and has a strong flow to keep the group engaged.
You are also required to submit a short video from your phone of yourself facilitating a group. This helps us to ensure that you are applying the method well and that you are following that you are applying the method well and that you are following the key principles.
You have 12 months access to resources, including videos and downloadable templates.
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Take it From Our Clients
Don’t just take our word for it. Our clients consistently praise our training program for its thoroughness, flexibility, and value.
Dr. Roman Hofer, a Socio-economic Sciences PhD from Austria, commends the “well-structured, coherent, and understandable” online course format.
Whether you’re an organization looking to invigorate your team’s creativity and problem-solving skills, or an individual seeking to expand your facilitation toolbox, LSP offers a unique and powerful methodology.
Join us at Play4Business and start your LEGO® Serious Play® journey today.
Final Words
In conclusion, LSP is a unique and innovative method for facilitating communication and problem-solving within organizations. It taps into the creative potential of individuals and teams, providing a platform for deeper, more effective conversation and idea generation.
Becoming a certified facilitator of the LEGO® Serious Play® method can open up new opportunities for those in the fields of facilitation, consulting and organizational development.
While training and certification are not directly provided by the LEGO® Group, Play4Business is a highly reputable organization that offers comprehensive training solutions, giving you the tools and knowledge over time to effectively facilitate LSP sessions.
