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Certified Facilitator

THE LEGO®

SERIOUS PLAY® 

METHOD

What is the LEGO® Serious
Play® and how does it work?

LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) is a facilitation methodology that uses LEGO bricks as a hands-on tool for reflection, problem-solving, team-building, and strategic thinking. Rather than just talking about ideas, participants build three-dimensional models to express, explore, and refine their thoughts. This active, visual, and collaborative process typically leads to deeper insights and stronger commitment among team members.

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Key Benefits

  • Encourages 100% participation

  • Fosters creativity and out-of-the-box thinking

  • Reduces communication barriers and groupthink

  • Helps participants articulate ideas they may otherwise struggle to communicate

Backed by Solid Research

This is where this highly innovative and very powerful methodology comes into the picture. LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is backed by solid research and just because it makes use of LEGO bricks, does not mean that it is child’s play.  

It’s in fact a serious way of tackling team challenges to create a team that shares, tells stories and is prepared to be a truly focused team where everyone is included.

Benefits

- Ensuring that everyone in the team has a voice.

Fires up deeper conversations
Hands-on building prompts ideas and perspectives that often stay hidden in typical group discussions.

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Generates richer, more meaningful stories

Participants feel safe to share honest thoughts, revealing insights that might otherwise go unspoken.

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Brings fears and hopes to the surface
By modeling ideas with LEGO® bricks, concerns are openly discussed instead of festering behind the scenes.

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Reduces stress and breaks down silos
Playful engagement encourages smiles, fosters collaboration, and helps eliminate traditional turf wars.

 

Raises the bar for creative thinking
Gamification challenges everyone to think on their feet, adapt quickly, and contribute new ideas.

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Shows leadership commitment to innovation
By using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, leaders send a clear message: they value hands-on creativity and active participation.

What to Expect

Welcome & Introduction (15–30 minutes)

A brief overview of the day’s objectives and how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® differs from traditional workshops.

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Skills Building & Warm-Up (30–45 minutes)

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Individual Model Building (45–60 minutes)

 

Shared Model Creation (60–90 minutes)
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Scenario Building & Strategic Planning (60–90 minutes)

 

Reflection & Commitment (30 minutes)

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Closing & Documentation (15–30 minutes)

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Free Play (Optional) 

Team are welcome to stay and have fun with no agenda

A full-day LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop typically runs about 6–8 hours, including introductions, hands-on building activities, discussions, and breaks. Some facilitators offer half-day (3–4 hours) or multi-day sessions (spanning up to two days) depending on the depth of topics and the group’s objectives.

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Here’s a rough guideline for planning:

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  • Half-Day Session (3–4 hours)

    • Best suited for quick team-building or focused exploration of a single topic.

    • Allows time for basic skills building and one or two deeper build-and-discuss rounds.

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  • Full-Day Session (6–8 hours)

    • Ideal for more comprehensive objectives (e.g., strategic visioning, detailed action planning).

    • Provides time for warm-ups, individual model building, shared model creation, scenario work, and clear action planning.

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  • Multi-Day Session (2 days)

    • Recommended when addressing complex challenges or needing extensive alignment across multiple teams.

    • Offers in-depth exploration of current realities, future scenarios, and robust implementation plans.

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In general, expect a full-day workshop to run from 9:00 a.m. to around 4:00 or 5:00 p.m., with short breaks and a lunch break included.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, SERIOUS PLAY, the Minifigure, the Brick and the Knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group.


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