Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros 004 - LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Fuck Ups
Mar 31, 2025
Dive into the world of workshop facilitation where mistakes turn into valuable lessons! The hosts share hilarious and eye-opening stories of unexpected challenges, including a wild incident with wine disrupting a session. Discover the significance of thorough preparation and how every decision shapes the workshop atmosphere. Through personal experiences, they highlight the importance of navigating team dynamics and fostering open communication, ultimately embracing failures as stepping stones to success.
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Team Resistance Reveals Group Issues
- Michel Cloosterman shared a workshop failure where participants rejected the facilitator's definition of 'team'.
- The session became confrontational, showing underlying group dysfunction before their exam period.
Rudeness Undermines Facilitation
- Matthias Renner experienced rude behavior among participants disrupting team reflection work.
- The lack of respect challenged facilitation and indicated serious team cultural issues.
Prepare with Deep Client Interviews
- Always conduct thorough client interviews to understand team dynamics and context.
- Knowing the real issues helps tailor the workshop appropriately.