“The results were powerful. Team members who had never spoken up before contributed openly. They shared insights that surprised even their leader—unlocking challenges she didn’t know existed.”
Today’s workplaces are complex. Teams can be spread across multiple locations, made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and expectations. Communication can break down. Silos form. And leaders find themselves spending precious time as “connectors” instead of focusing on strategy and growth.
This was exactly the challenge one team leader faced. Her team had recently merged from three separate groups into one. Some members were brand new—just three weeks in—while others had been with the company for over a decade. They were physically apart, and struggling to work as one. Instead of collaborating directly, team members relied on her as the go-between. Every question, every decision, every conversation flowed through her. It was exhausting—and unsustainable.
That’s where LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® came in.
We designed a Team Identity Workshop to help them move beyond job titles and see each other as people. Using bricks, they explored three key questions:
- Who are we each individually—beyond our roles?
- What does “our best” look like?
- What challenges stand between where we are now and where we want to be?
The results were powerful. Team members who had never spoken up before contributed openly. They shared insights that surprised even their leader—unlocking challenges she didn’t know existed. Together, they built models that represented their ideal team culture and the obstacles they needed to overcome. For the first time, everyone had a voice.
By the end of the session, the team left with a deeper understanding of each other’s strengths, struggles, and aspirations. They saw value beyond job descriptions. They understood what it would take—not just for the business, but for each person—to thrive.
The team leader’s words said it all:
“I can’t thank you enough. Today, I saw my team come alive.”
Why This Matters for Leaders
In a world where hybrid work, rapid change, and diverse teams are the norm, traditional team-building often falls short. LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is different. It’s hands-on, inclusive, and deeply human. It creates space for honest conversations, sparks creativity, and builds trust—brick by brick.
If you’re a leader struggling with disconnected teams, communication gaps, or low engagement, this method can transform your team dynamics. Because when people feel heard, understood, and valued, they don’t just work together—they thrive together.
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