Certification Facilitator
Training for Coaches in
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
methods
May 26, 27, 28, 2015
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is an internationally-renowned
facilitated process used globally by management consultants.
The methodology is based on extensive research and enables
participants to address complex issues in a fun and engaging
way. This training, designed specifically for coaches, is based
in LSP methodologies. It also utilizes numerous creative
techniques including art and play therapy, design thinking, and
creative problem solving. When clients make things in the real
world, it helps them to make connections in their minds.
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Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to add powerful creative 3D processes to
their work, can be trained to apply this methodology to
implement the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® process and other
seriously fun and effective tools from the StrategicPlay® tool kit.
If you are a coach, (business, personal, or career), a social
worker, a child and youth worker, a counselor, a therapist, a
psychologist, an educator, a researcher, or a professional using
a coaching approach in your work, certification in this
methodology can bring enormous benefits and will be a strong
addition to your toolkit of techniques. It’s also a fantastic way
to differentiate your practice and offerings as you use these
new creative tools within your existing applications.
Clients don’t just want to talk. With this tool they really feel
heard! You can see their thinking, connect in a meaningful
way, build trust, and understand their story through the creation
of artifacts that they build.
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Program Overview
Day One: Foundation Program
Day Two: Coaching Basics
Day Three: Advanced Techniques
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This training day introduces you to the LEGO® SERIOUS
PLAY® methodology and materials. You will learn how to
use the tools within a setting including flow theory, the use
of ground rules to set the playing field, etiquette, and traps
to avoid along with numerous applications for different
situations to prep the hand-brain connection. Background
theory is provided with hands-on learning.
The second day moves participants thorough processes
where the clients’ individual identity is explored and
insights are gained. You will discover how the tool can be
customized for any number of coaching applications
including self assessments. You will experience and play
with a full creative package that you can take back to offer
your clients.
The third day of the training will provide you with an
understanding of how to use LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in
a systematic way to move your client toward outcomes and
action and how to address more challenging coaching
issues and presenting situations.
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The Nita Lake Lodge, located in the resort village of Whistler,
BC, provides an excellent location for this innovative, world
class training. Prepare to be surprised - après activities
showcase this amazing Canadian destination. Group rates
for Strategic Play participants are available so book early.
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Foundation Program
On this day you will learn:
The introduction to the theory that rests behind the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology, including the history, research and
foundation drawn from the fields of business, organizational development, neuroscience, psychology, and learning.
A hands-on, practical overview of the framework of this methodology.
Introduction to the four core steps of the process:
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Posing the question
Building and giving meaning
Telling and sharing the meaning
Reflecting and incubating on ideas and insights
Participate in the session with “two hats.” Experience the power of the methodology as a participant and a coach.
Techniques to ensure clients are engaged and in “flow” and to support clients as they experience different comfort levels during a
session.
Understand the role that the coach plays to move participants through the core four steps of the process for both individual modelbuilding and for creating landscapes.
Develop a vocabulary for the tool. Learn to avoid the traps when coaching and learn the etiquette needed to ensure the tool yields
maximum success.
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Second Day: Coaching
In addition to knowledge gained during the Foundation Program, you will:
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Learn how to apply the process to an individual or group coaching practice
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Learn how models are built that illustrate 3D complex identities and how to coach your clients within this process
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Learn the basics of this application that can enhance your existing coaching skills or process and content
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Understand the 3D thinking and modeling and how to create powerful coaching questions to enhance complex thinking in
clients
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Receive a detailed learning guide providing step-by-step instructions for presenting challenges and then debriefing through
facilitated discussions
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Apply the process needed to facilitate deep level conversations where participants have a greater understanding about
themselves and their goals
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Learn how to use 3D tools and creative materials kit to understand your clients passions, values, beliefs, and assumptions
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Identify ways of capturing information to provide feedback to clients and plan your next session
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Begin to create and customize your own applications for the benefit of your clients.
Third Day: Advanced Coaching
In addition to knowledge gained during day one and two, you will:
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Learn to manage more difficult coaching issues like resistance, negative self talk, and self-fulfilling prophesies
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Learn when to switch to another modality and back again within the creative tool chest
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Learn when and where this tool is most effective and when not to use this process
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Create internal and external models that illustrate 3D complex identities
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Learn the basics to develop a specific application that can enhance your existing skills or process and content
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Receive a detailed learning guide providing step-by-step instructions for presenting challenges and then debrief through
facilitated discussions
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Learn how to add other tools you might already have such as psychometrics, game-storming, and creative problem solving
into the tool kit to create an advanced practice application
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Begin to create your own applications for the benefit of your specific client group
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Walk away with roadmaps for multiple sessions that you can apply as a set or use separately as stand alones with your other
offerings.
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What does each participant receive with the training?
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A complete trainer’s manual with instructions and ideas.
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Your individualized plan created for you by you to implement this tool with your clients.
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Sample road maps, equipment lists, tips and tricks to make your coaching program shine.
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LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ “playmergency” (no excuses starter kit).
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A special LEGO® Key Chain with your new LEGO® coaching persona!
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Your Strategic Play® Facilitators Certificate acknowledging that you have been trained by a
master trainer and the hours completed.
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And once you are up and going, we can register you with the LEGO® Company in Denmark
as a trained and certified facilitator so you get additional service from LEGO® when ordering
products.
www.strategicplay.ca
1-778-822-6354
1-888-238-2608
" With captivating simplicity, the Strategic Play® workshop with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® was a powerful
approach to unlock the full creativity of staff.”
-Daniel McGoey, Executive Director
Wesway, Canada
"The innovative application for Team Strategy created a level playing field. Our team was able to clearly