Real Time Change ®

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Introduction

Organizational change is easier said than done!

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Real Time Change® is a facilitated workshop designed to help organizations and teams navigate and manage change effectively. This method uses LEGO bricks to create a hands-on, engaging environment where participants can explore and understand the dynamics of change, collaboratively develop strategies, and align on actions for successful transformation.

Key elements of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Real Time Change® include:

Visualization of Change:

  • Participants build models representing the current state, desired future state, and the transition process.

  • This visual approach helps make abstract concepts tangible and easier to discuss.

Shared Understanding:

  • The process fosters a shared understanding of the change, its implications, and the emotions associated with it.

  • Participants develop a common language and perspective on the change.

Engagement and Inclusion:

  • All team members are encouraged to contribute, ensuring diverse viewpoints are considered.

  • This inclusive process helps build buy-in and reduces resistance to change.

Scenario Exploration:

  • Teams explore different change scenarios, identifying potential obstacles and opportunities.

  • This helps in preparing for various outcomes and developing robust strategies.

Collaborative Problem-Solving:

  • Participants work together to build models representing solutions to challenges related to the change.

  • The collaborative environment fosters creativity and innovation in problem-solving.

Action Planning:

  • The workshop culminates in creating a detailed action plan for implementing the change.

  • Models serve as visual aids to guide discussions and decisions, ensuring clarity and commitment to the plan.

Overall, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Real Time Change® helps organizations and teams to effectively understand, plan, and manage change, leveraging the power of play to drive engagement, creativity, and alignment.

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is endlessly adaptable. Our workshops are designed around your individual needs, goals, and objectives. Workshops can be as short as 90 minutes or bring leaders together over three days of intense strategic planning.

Examples of Real Time Change® workshops using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®:

Change Readiness Assessment Workshop

  • Objective: Assess the organization's readiness for change and identify potential challenges.

  • Activities: Begin with an introduction to the workshop's objectives and the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology. Participants will build models representing their perception of the current state of the organization. Next, they will create models that depict factors related to readiness and potential barriers to change. The group will then share and discuss these models, analyzing common themes and differences. The workshop will conclude with action planning, where participants develop strategies to address the identified challenges.

Vision for Change Workshop

  • Objective: Create a shared vision for the desired future state post-change.

  • Activities: Start with an introduction that provides an overview of the change initiative and the goals of the workshop. Each participant will then build a model of their individual vision for the future state. The group will collaborate to create a single, shared vision model that integrates these individual visions. Participants will discuss and refine this shared vision through consensus-building activities. Finally, the group will outline key steps required to achieve the vision.

Change Impact Analysis Workshop

  • Objective: Analyze the impact of change on different parts of the organization.

  • Activities: Begin with an introduction explaining the change and the need for impact analysis. Participants will build models representing different areas of the organization and how these areas will be impacted by the change. They will then connect these models to show interdependencies and the flow of impact across the organization. The group will discuss critical impact points and potential ripple effects. The workshop will conclude with the development of strategies to manage any negative impacts identified.

Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

  • Objective: Identify key stakeholders and develop engagement strategies.

  • Activities: Start with an introduction to define the purpose of stakeholder engagement within the change process. Participants will build models representing key stakeholders and their interests. The group will then create an engagement map, showing the relationships and influence between different stakeholders. Participants will develop specific strategies to engage each stakeholder group, and the workshop will end with an action plan that outlines responsibilities and next steps for stakeholder engagement.

Change Implementation Planning Workshop

  • Objective: Develop a detailed plan for implementing the change.

  • Activities: Begin with an introduction that provides an overview of the change and the goals for implementation. Participants will build models representing different phases or aspects of the implementation process. The group will then create a visual timeline with key milestones, using the models to assign roles and responsibilities for each phase. The workshop will include a session on risk management, where participants identify potential risks and build models to represent mitigation strategies. Finally, all models will be consolidated into a comprehensive implementation plan that guides the change process.

These workshops utilize the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to engage participants in creative thinking and collaboration, resulting in actionable plans for managing and implementing change.

To learn more about how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® can be adapted for your organization, click the categories below

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