If you’ve never experienced a LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) workshop, you might be wondering what actually happens. Will I need to be creative? What if I’m not good at building? What will we achieve? These are common questions I hear from participants before their first session.
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Culture
Throughout this series, we’ve explored why LEGO® Serious Play® works: the cognitive science that creates deep engagement, the communication mechanisms that transform dialogue, and the cultural conditions that create a sense of belonging. Now we arrive at the heart of the matter: what all these elements enable when they come together: co-creation.
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Culture
In Parts 1 and 2, we explored the cognitive science that makes LEGO® Serious Play® effective for individual learning, and the communication mechanisms, metaphor and equal voice, that transform how groups interact. And something even more fundamental happens when these elements combine: they create the cultural conditions for genuine sense of belonging.
In Part 1, we explored the cognitive science behind LEGO® Serious Play®. How constructionist learning, embodied cognition, and flow states create conditions for deep individual engagement. The methodology’s power extends beyond how individuals think. It fundamentally transforms how groups communicate and collaborate.
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Culture
Ever wonder why building with LEGO® bricks creates insights that hours of talking couldn’t reach? There’s actual neuroscience behind it. When your hands build, your brain thinks differently, accessing knowledge you didn’t even know you had. This is constructionism in action, and it’s transforming how teams solve complex problems.
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Culture
In a recent strategy workshop, the IABC EMENA team embraced the creative power of LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) to reflect on their achievements, envision the future, and set priorities for 2025. By combining creativity with strategy, the team explored their strengths, celebrated progress, and crafted a shared vision for the year ahead. This dynamic approach not only inspired actionable insights but also deepened the team’s connection, ensuring their mission remains impactful and grounded in meaningful growth.
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Updates
In deze inspirerende sessie ontdekten teamleden niet alleen hun persoonlijke sterktes, maar ook hoe deze samenkomen in een ideale teamopstelling. LEGO® Serious Play® gaf het team richting, duidelijke focuspunten en direct toepasbare actiepunten.
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Inclusive communication, Inclusive leadership
Laten we eerlijk zijn: identiteit, privilege en inclusie zijn geen gemakkelijke onderwerpen om te bespreken. Toch stonden juist deze thema’s centraal tijdens een LEGO® Serious Play® workshop die ik mocht faciliteren voor medewerkers van de Gemeente Den Haag. Maar hoe pak je zulke complexe onderwerpen aan in een setting waar iedereen zich comfortabel voelt om te delen en te leren? Het antwoord: met LEGO®.
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Inclusive communication, Inclusive leadership, Social justice communication
Innovation thrives on diversity, yet for too long, science communication has catered to a narrow audience, leaving many voices unheard. Inclusive communication can change this by adding a critical layer that ensures the benefits of science, research, and innovation reach all communities. By rethinking how we share knowledge and involve diverse perspectives, we can break down barriers, foster trust, and create a more equitable future. This shift in communication is essential not only for driving social progress but for fueling the next wave of groundbreaking discoveries.
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Inclusive communication, Inclusive leadership, Social justice communication