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The LSP Method: How to Engage People and Spark Insights Using the LEGO® Serious Play® Method
Have you ever run a meeting and felt like you weren't getting the best out of the people in the room? You know they have the talent and the ideas, but it wasn't coming out in the conversation.
What if you could change that dynamic? Imagine a meeting where that same group of people are engaged, using their talents, and producing quality insights that drive real business outcomes.
That's what the LEGO® Serious Play® Method can do.
It might sound ridiculous to use a child's toy to tackle serious topics like strategy and innovation. But when a group's processes are deeply entrenched, it's hard to facilitate change. LEGO® Serious Play® provides the valuable shake-up organisations often need.
In The LSP Method , expert facilitator, Michael Fearne , lays out the practical steps for you to harness this world-renowned method and run your own LEGO® Serious Play® sessions. Covering everything from key activities to customised sessions, this hands-on guide shows how this simple method can revolutionise your work.
What if you could change that dynamic? Imagine a meeting where that same group of people are engaged, using their talents, and producing quality insights that drive real business outcomes.
That's what the LEGO® Serious Play® Method can do.
It might sound ridiculous to use a child's toy to tackle serious topics like strategy and innovation. But when a group's processes are deeply entrenched, it's hard to facilitate change. LEGO® Serious Play® provides the valuable shake-up organisations often need.
In The LSP Method , expert facilitator, Michael Fearne , lays out the practical steps for you to harness this world-renowned method and run your own LEGO® Serious Play® sessions. Covering everything from key activities to customised sessions, this hands-on guide shows how this simple method can revolutionise your work.
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320 pages, Hardcover
Published October 27, 2020
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June 5, 2021
Wow
I’ve been reading about LSP for a while now, having been waiting for my chance to participate in an in-person training session post-pandemic.
Having reviewed materials from the originators and various academic articles and several how-to books, I can honestly say this one is the most down-to-earth, accessible, and generous explanation of the LSP process I’ve encountered.
It’s an excellent complement to the other materials out there; it gives me the courage to experiment with the methodology while I wait for my in-person training.
I’ve been reading about LSP for a while now, having been waiting for my chance to participate in an in-person training session post-pandemic.
Having reviewed materials from the originators and various academic articles and several how-to books, I can honestly say this one is the most down-to-earth, accessible, and generous explanation of the LSP process I’ve encountered.
It’s an excellent complement to the other materials out there; it gives me the courage to experiment with the methodology while I wait for my in-person training.
October 13, 2022
Good introduction into the LEGO Serious Play method. Goes through the background (why it works), how to run sessions, and how to customize the sessions. LSP is intended to encourage dialogue and therefore there are also some comments on how to facilitate workshops and construct questions which will engage the participants.
The description of the LEGO LSP method defined in the book seems to revolve around 30-minute sessions where a question is explored through building a model, explaining a story to your group, then we reflect on the discussion and record actions.
Then in a pattern which reminded me of Liberating structures 1-2-4-All, we can take the models that the individuals have built and start combining them, either merging the builds or creating a landscape where the builds are linked/related to one another. Together the group then has a shared solution taking the best ideas from each of the individuals.
Overall, the book was pretty short, an easy read and had some good ideas on facilitation. It introduced a new style of building for me (having always build very literally, not metaphorically) and now I want to get building again.
The description of the LEGO LSP method defined in the book seems to revolve around 30-minute sessions where a question is explored through building a model, explaining a story to your group, then we reflect on the discussion and record actions.
Then in a pattern which reminded me of Liberating structures 1-2-4-All, we can take the models that the individuals have built and start combining them, either merging the builds or creating a landscape where the builds are linked/related to one another. Together the group then has a shared solution taking the best ideas from each of the individuals.
Overall, the book was pretty short, an easy read and had some good ideas on facilitation. It introduced a new style of building for me (having always build very literally, not metaphorically) and now I want to get building again.
May 17, 2024
Excited to start facilitating workshops using Lego Serious Play. This book was extremely well done. I was worried it would feel like it should’ve been a 10 page manual, but he did a great job re-emphasizing the important points, giving options, and pointing to resources. I feel very well equipped to run effective LSP workshops going forward.
November 22, 2020
Fantastically useful book, and I thought I knew a lot about LSP...
I’m so glad I picked this up and read it! I have been using LSP with clients for a number of years now and I was still surprised at how much this book made me think about my own approach - there are lots of hacks and useful insights in here, thoroughly recommended
I’m so glad I picked this up and read it! I have been using LSP with clients for a number of years now and I was still surprised at how much this book made me think about my own approach - there are lots of hacks and useful insights in here, thoroughly recommended
October 14, 2024
Cool book! When starting out on an LSP journey, I don't think you need much more than this to build up your LEGO philosophy and training. However, I found it even better when paired up with a book on training design, which deals with the general issues behind setting up a training course.
The layout is great, the pictures fantastic (get the paperback rather than Kindle) and the writing easy to read a follow.
A great starter book before you decide to tak an expensive course on LSP (later on...)
The layout is great, the pictures fantastic (get the paperback rather than Kindle) and the writing easy to read a follow.
A great starter book before you decide to tak an expensive course on LSP (later on...)
December 6, 2023
A very practical and deliberate guide into the essence of facilitation using LEGO Serious Play method. I am glad I started with this book, as it has lots of talking points, outlines, and examples.
This is not to say your learning is rigid or pre-planned. To the contrary. The author played very well in describing and sharing his own rich experience, while giving you (the facilitator) a space to chart your own path.
This is not to say your learning is rigid or pre-planned. To the contrary. The author played very well in describing and sharing his own rich experience, while giving you (the facilitator) a space to chart your own path.
May 24, 2024
Best book by far I’ve read on LSP. It’s great to see that the original method has evolved and thereby been improved.
The book is gorgeous with has lots of full color pictures of LEGO models; however, I didn’t need two appendices at the end that summarize the book twice (My take: skip the high-level bullet-Point summary; keep the detailed chapter summaries; but put them at the end of each chapter.)
The book is gorgeous with has lots of full color pictures of LEGO models; however, I didn’t need two appendices at the end that summarize the book twice (My take: skip the high-level bullet-Point summary; keep the detailed chapter summaries; but put them at the end of each chapter.)
January 11, 2023
This book helped me engage people and try a medium to tackle topics and gain insights.
March 26, 2023
A book that makes you want to break out the Lego and assemble your strategy team!
November 1, 2024
Loved it! Everything you need to think about before organising your first LSP session. :)
February 27, 2021
As a librarian, I do not buy too many books- but this is one that I will add to my home library.
This is written in a way that, if tasked with the job of running a LSP session, especially small non-profits (like me), you can do it with confidence. If, like me, you really want to introducce this method to your workplace, you can feel comfortable to volunteer your services to show the potential.
His style is encouraging and clear. He takes the worry out of what-if, by covering how to over come common hurdles. He covers how to run a session over lunch to over 3 hours.
If you want to try your hand at LSP, I suggest you start here.
This is written in a way that, if tasked with the job of running a LSP session, especially small non-profits (like me), you can do it with confidence. If, like me, you really want to introducce this method to your workplace, you can feel comfortable to volunteer your services to show the potential.
His style is encouraging and clear. He takes the worry out of what-if, by covering how to over come common hurdles. He covers how to run a session over lunch to over 3 hours.
If you want to try your hand at LSP, I suggest you start here.
April 5, 2023
This book explains Lego Serious Play in a simple, clear, and pragmatic way, with plenty of examples, recommendations, and good practices.
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