Online Micro Certification in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology (Online)

Part 1A (introduction):

• Welcome, presentation & introduction to the training.
• How to use online tools.
• Setting up the workshop space.

Part 1B (theory & history):

In this part of the training, we will go through the history, theory, and research behind the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method:

• What is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP)?
• The history and development of the method.
• How to use LSP.
• Understanding the aspects of creative knowledge systems.
• Understanding the core elements of the method: Construction – Metaphors – Story making – Imagination.
• The core processes of the original methodology.
• The Real Time concept.
• The code of conduct of the methodology, the facilitator, and the participants.

Part 1C (skills-building):

Learning all the basic elements of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology:

• The skills-building toolbox – making the core elements come alive.
• Focused exercises on the basic elements in the methodology.
• Construction of knowledge with LEGO® bricks.
• Knowledge of how metaphors can help you communicate complex ideas and knowledge.
• Storytelling and its ability to help you discover, explore and make decisions.
• Imagination is a powerful source of new ideas.
• The concept of play, and how it allows us to experiment and explore things in new ways.
• How to develop and run smaller workshops.

Part 2A (introduction):

• Welcome, presentation & introduction to day 2.
• Repetition of core concepts.
• Reflections, questions, and answers.

Part 2B (core application):

We will introduce and train the 5 online steps in creating a core application of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method that can be used for infinite purposes.

At the end of the session, we will discuss how to develop, plan and run a tailormade application.

1: Introduction & warm-up

Participants are given reassurance in knowing why play works in a working context, the core elements, and the 5 simple steps. We do a few exercises to warm up our hands, brains, and stories to debunk any concerns about having to be a master builder and to get in flow from the start.

2. Model separately and put together

We set up a task to uncover the substance of the subject, e.g. the strategy, the team, the ability to innovate, etc. from different orientations – each participant builds their models, tells about them and then the group brings them together in shared models based on the instructions.

3: Ecosystem and factors

The ecosystem – e.g. the team, the company, the project, the strategy, or the ability to innovate – is created out of the shared models. To see what affects the systems and how, participants build both internal and external factors, e.g. stakeholders, team dynamics, trends, or other actors.

4: Correlations in the ecosystem

The factors are placed and connected to each other and to the parts of the shared models that they directly affect so that all the models create an ecosystem that embraces complexity internally and externally.

5. Condense conclusions & future actions

We identify conclusions, principles, and actions based on the knowledge we have about the ecosystem right now.