Focused session
One sharp question for a small team, such as a project kick-off or a team reset.
Best for: quick alignment
Think with your hands. Solve with your whole team.
Workshops in Dubai & the UAE using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials and methodology
Hands-on workshops that get every person in the room building, talking and deciding, using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials and methodology. Led for UAE leadership teams, organisations and classrooms by facilitators trained in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials.
- On-site across the UAE
- Trained facilitators
- No building skills needed
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What is the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method?
A serious way to have better conversations
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials (LSP) are used in facilitated workshops. People build models with LEGO bricks that represent their ideas, challenges and goals, then explain what they built to the group.
Because everyone builds at the same time and everyone tells their story, the quiet voices get heard and the loud ones stop dominating. Teams think more clearly about complex topics and leave with a shared picture, not just a long slide deck.
In the UAE, where teams are multicultural and multilingual, a shared language made of bricks and metaphors helps people say what is hard to say in words.
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Building is how people find the answer.
The idea behind the method: your hands know more than you think.
- Every participant builds and speaks, so every voice counts
- Works for senior leadership teams and large groups alike
- Turns abstract topics like strategy and culture into something you can see
- Ends with decisions and next steps your team actually owns
How it works
Four moves, repeated until the team has its answer
Every workshop follows the same simple rhythm: we pose a question, you build your answer with LEGO bricks, you tell the story of your model, and the group reflects together.
Pose the question
We pose a clear question tied to your real business goal.
Build your answer
You build your answer with LEGO bricks, everyone at once. Hands first, words later.
Tell the story
You tell the story of your model while the group listens and asks questions.
Reflect together
The group reflects together, spots patterns and agrees what happens next.
Every session opens with a short warm-up round so even first-timers feel confident with the bricks before the real work starts.
A day in the room
What a half-day workshop using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials looks like
Here is a typical flow, from the first warm-up brick to agreed next steps. We tailor every agenda to your goal and your group.
- 15 min
Welcome and goal
We frame the question the workshop must answer and agree what a good outcome looks like.
- 30 to 45 min
Warm-up builds
Everyone learns the bricks, the rhythm and the ground rules of the room with quick, low-stakes challenges.
- 60 to 90 min
Everyone builds and shares
Each person builds a model in answer to the question, then tells its story while the group listens.
- 45 to 60 min
Joining the models
Individual models join into one shared picture. Connections, tensions and blind spots become visible.
- 30 min
Testing surprises
The group tests surprises and changes to the shared picture to see how its plans hold up.
- 20 min
Commitments
Insights turn into agreed actions, with owners, before anyone leaves the room.
Full-day workshops go deeper at every stage. Times are a guide and flex with group size and topic.
Formats and what is included
Pick the format that fits your goal
Tell us the topic and the headcount, and we will shape the right session. Typical formats are below.
Half-day workshop
The full workshop rhythm on a single topic, ending with agreed actions.
Best for: leadership teams
Full-day workshop
Deeper builds, scenarios and decisions on bigger questions.
Best for: strategy and change
Retreats and programmes
A sequence of sessions that builds across a leadership programme, offsite or term.
Best for: ongoing transformation
Included in every workshop
- A planning call to shape the challenge questions around your goal
- Facilitation from the first brick to the last action, led by a facilitator trained in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials
- All LEGO bricks and building kits for every participant
- Photos of the models and the key insights captured
- A written summary of insights and agreed next steps
Group size: one facilitator works best with around 8 to 12 people. Larger groups work in tables of 6 to 8, with extra facilitators when needed.
Use cases
What UAE teams use these workshops for
If the topic is complex, people-heavy or stuck, building with bricks can help. These are the workshops organisations ask us for most.
Strategy and vision
Build a shared picture of where the organisation is going and what stands in the way, then turn it into priorities.
Team alignment
Get new, merged or cross-functional teams on the same page about roles, goals and ways of working.
Leadership development
Help leaders reflect on identity, impact and decision-making through hands-on, story-led exercises.
Change and transformation
Surface concerns early, explore scenarios and build real buy-in before a big shift lands.
Innovation and ideas
Prototype products, services and customer journeys in minutes, then test the thinking together.
Culture and learning
Explore values and ways of working, or bring a fresh, playful method into classrooms and training programmes.
Why it works
Why teams remember these workshops
Ordinary meetings reward the fastest talkers. Workshops using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials and methodology change the rules so the best thinking gets onto the table, whoever it comes from.
Book a talkEqual voice
Everyone builds and shares, so no one hides behind the loudest person.
Metaphor over jargon
Bricks make abstract ideas concrete, and make hard topics safe to discuss.
Faster clarity
Complex issues become visible in an hour, not a quarter.
Real ownership
People commit to what they helped build with their own hands.
Outcomes and proof
Facilitators with a track record
LSP by 1 Mind is run by 1 Mind Academy, a coaching and facilitation company working with organisations and professionals in the region and beyond.
- 150+clients served
- 30+corporate clients
- 1,500+coaching hours
- 6countries
Figures supplied by 1 Mind Academy.
Why work with us? Your workshop is led by a facilitator trained in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials, who is also an experienced, ICF-credentialed coach. You get playful energy backed by serious facilitation craft, and a clear link between the session and your business goal.
Questions
Workshops using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials in the UAE: your questions answered
What is the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method?
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials are used in facilitated workshops where participants build models with LEGO bricks to represent their ideas, challenges and goals, then share the stories behind them. It helps teams think and talk about complex topics such as strategy, culture and change.
Do participants need any building skills?
No. The models are metaphors, not masterpieces. A short warm-up at the start of every session gets everyone comfortable with the bricks, so first-timers join in confidently.
Is it just a team-building game?
It is playful, but it is not a game for its own sake. Every session is designed around a real business question, such as clarifying strategy, aligning a team or preparing for change, and ends with insights and next steps the group has agreed on.
Who are these workshops for?
Leadership teams, project and cross-functional teams, newly merged groups, HR and learning teams, startups, universities and schools. If a topic is complex, people-heavy or stuck, a workshop using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials and methodology can help.
Where do you run workshops in the UAE?
We facilitate on-site in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the UAE, at your office, a retreat venue or a training space. Contact us to discuss your location and group size.
How long does a session take and how many people can join?
Sessions run from about 2 to 3 hours for a focused topic up to full-day workshops and multi-session programmes. One facilitator works best with around 8 to 12 people. Larger groups split into tables of 6 to 8, with extra facilitators when needed. Tell us your goal and headcount and we will recommend the format.
What is included in a workshop?
Every workshop includes a planning call to shape the challenge questions, facilitation by a facilitator trained in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials, all LEGO bricks and building kits for every participant, photos of the models and key insights, and a written summary of agreed next steps.
How do I choose a facilitator?
Ask any facilitator about their training and experience. We are happy to share ours. Then ask how they will tie the workshop to your business goal, and what your team will have in hand at the end.
Who facilitates the workshops?
Workshops are led by 1 Mind Academy, a coaching and facilitation company. Your workshop is led by a facilitator trained in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials, who is also an experienced, ICF-credentialed coach.
How do I book or get a quote?
Book a talk at https://calino.app/1mind/lsp or email lsp@1mind.ac with your goal, team size and preferred dates. We will come back with a proposal shaped around your challenge.
Ready to put the bricks on your table?
Tell us your challenge and your team size. We will shape a workshop around it and show you what it can look like in your organisation.
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