Strategic Play: with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods

by Jacqueline Lloyd Smith, Stephen James, Denise Meyerson

Overview

This collection of duck activities has a strong fun element, however, we do not want it to sound like it is all just fun. There is, in fact, a wealth of solid theory that forms the basis of why we developed this stream of uses for six bricks in business and learning environments. The idea of using playful methods for a range of purposes to generate innovative thinking is not new. For centuries, people have used artifacts like totems and puppets to tell stories and share information, beliefs, and knowledge. We also know that many facilitators and trainers are using tools such as design thinking and agile methodologies where prototyping and games play an important role in the processes of thinking and creating. Whatever your goal, using 3D models is a great facilitation tool. It allows you to lead people through a process where they are able to examine their inside world and relate these lessons to their work environment. These insights then lead to opportunities for further exploration and discovery and ultimately, more productive and effective communication.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783242443
Publisher:	Wordzworth Publishing
Publication date:	08/21/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	132
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Jacqueline Lloyd Smith is the founder of Strategic Play Global. She has been a registered Art Therapist since 1991. In 2000, she earned an MA in Conflict Analysis and Management; and in 2006, she completed an MBA in Executive Management. She earned both degrees from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In November 2006, she received the Ted Wilson Memorial Award for Lifelong Learning from Royal Roads University. In 2007, she received the partner business growth award from the LEGO® Systems Group in Denmark. She has been a certified Canadian Management Consultant since 2009; also that year, she was appointed to the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods training board. She is a fellow with the Royal Society for the Arts after being nominated by her peers in 2010. Jacqueline has written and published a number of books for her series The Creative Facilitator's Guide.
Stephen is a connector and a natural born team builder and problem solver. He comes from a mechanical and building background with over 10 years experience as a bicycle mechanic. As a designer, he holds certifications as a guitar builder (Luthier) and studio wood furniture making. He is also an accomplished musician. Stephen is certified and registered as a Strategic Play® facilitator with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology and has been training in LSP since 2010 under one of the original LEGO® Master Trainers. He has level II certification in Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making. He holds certificates in Agile Coaching, Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, and is a graduate of Royal Roads University with a certificate in Executive Coaching. Today, he facilitates and trains in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods globally. Occasionally he teaches at Royal Roads University where he acts as a Strategic Mentor in the MBA program: Advanced Strategic Integrated Practice. This is a fast-paced, intensive, problem-based learning program and Stephen is there with LEGO® bricks ready for business analysis. In 2021, Stephen was nominated by his peers as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A).