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LEGO® Serious Play® Emerges as a Game-Changer in Team Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of business innovation and team development, a surprising contender has emerged: LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP). Despite being nearly 25 years old, this method is gaining significant traction, particularly in the United States. Let's explore why this playful yet powerful approach is climbing the ranks in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Innovation Practices, 2024.
The LEGO® Serious Play® Method Explained: The Share Phase
The share phase of LEGO® Serious Play isn't just about presenting ideas. It's a carefully crafted experience that brings out the best in teams. By compressing time, encouraging curiosity, equalizing voices, focusing discussions, leveraging metaphor, and infusing play into serious topics, LSP creates an environment where true collaboration can flourish.
The LEGO® Serious Play® Method Explained: The Build Phase
The build phase of LEGO® Serious Play is more than just a fun activity – it's a powerful tool for unlocking team potential, fostering creativity, and driving meaningful collaboration. By providing a structured yet playful environment for reflection and expression, LSP allows teams to tap into their collective wisdom and build towards a brighter future, one brick at a time.
Do You Have “That Guy” on Your Team?
Have you had this discussion with your team? Are they holding people accountable in ways you are unaware of?Here’s a tip - Have a theoretical conversation on what it takes to be a good teammate. Have the team list out qualities and agree on a top 5 . If there is an issue on your team, a “quality” will be surfaced that is being broken.
Creating A Resilient, Future-Ready Workforce
In our recent "Build Your Future Workforce" workshop with the Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA), we explored a crucial question: What actions should companies take now to create a resilient, future-ready workforce? The responses from participants were diverse and insightful, highlighting the complexity of this challenge
Who are Your Team Anchovies, Who is Your Salt?
This is the hard part of being a leader - often times leaders are given teams that they didn't hire, figuring out how to assemble the best recipe with a set amount of ingredients. While the leader may set the table for the culture of the team, how each person shows up and interacts determines the true flavor of team itself.
Fostering Team Success Through Individual Responsibility
By fostering an environment where team goals are prioritized and each member feels responsible for the team's success, organizations can create stronger, more cohesive teams. Remember, a great team is not just a group of talented individuals, but a synergistic unit where the whole truly becomes greater than the sum of its parts.
Team 101: What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Team?
Being part of a team, whether in an office, on a sports field, in a kitchen, or on stage, involves adhering to core and basic expectations that ensure success and cohesion. Here are some universal principles that apply across all types of teams