002 - What is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?

Show notes

In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel, Michel and Matthias dive into the world of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY. They explain what makes this unique method so special and how it helps people understand complex topics, develop creative solutions, and ensure that every voice in the room is heard.

Discover more about:

• The origins and scientific foundations of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY – from Flow Theory to Constructionism
• The four steps of the core process and why visualizing ideas with LEGO bricks is so effective
• Why every participant can make their thoughts tangible and gain new insights
• The role of the facilitator and how they support the process
• The key benefits of the method

Michel and Matthias also discuss the importance of metaphors in the process and how they help make abstract ideas more concrete. Learn why there are no wrong answers in LEGO SERIOUS PLAY and how its playful approach helps unlock new perspectives. The two hosts also share insights into the development of the method and the scientific concepts behind it. Look forward to exciting insights and practical tips for using LEGO SERIOUS PLAY in both professional and personal contexts.

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Relevant Concepts and Further Reading

Flow Theory (Mihály Csíkszentmihályi)
Article on Flow Theory at Positive Psychology
https://positivepsychology.com/flow-theory/

Constructivism (Jean Piaget)
Overview of Jean Piaget’s Constructivism on Simply Psychology
https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html

Constructionism (Seymour Papert)
Situating Constructionism – Chapter from the book Constructionism by Seymour Papert and Idit Harel (MIT Media Lab)
https://web.media.mit.edu/~calla/webcomunidad/Reading-En/situatingconstructionism.pdf

Hand-Brain Connection (Embodied Cognition)
Overview of Embodied Cognition on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embodied_cognition

 

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The Association of Master Trainers in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method
https://seriousplay.training