Unlocking Creativity with LEGO Serious Play | A Conversation with Joel

In this episode, we explore how LEGO Serious Play unlocks creativity and transforms teamwork. Joel, a trained facilitator, shares his insights into how his background in music, comedy, and teaching shapes his unique approach to LEGO Serious Play. Together, we discuss how this hands-on methodology promotes creative thinking, strategic planning, and effective communication in schools, corporate environments, and even virtual settings. Discover the value of LEGO Serious Play for personal development and modern education while learning how play can inspire big ideas in any context. ?? Ready to connect with Joel? https://joelbir.ch/ ????? Learn more about Crayola Creativity Week! https://creativity-week.squarespace.com/ ???????? Thank you to our show sponsor https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1 Also Watch : https://youtu.be/Ixoggl9zkDs Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/shiftingschoolspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shiftingschoolspod https://www.facebook.com/jeffutecht Visit Our Website : https://pod.shiftingschools.com/ Time Codes 00:00 Introduction and Initial Impressions 00:29 Exploring the Arts and Facilitation 03:03 The Power of Play in Team Settings 04:02 Designing Effective Lego Serious Play Sessions 16:33 Virtual vs. In-Person Facilitation 21:25 Becoming a Lego Serious Play Facilitator 33:20 Applications and Benefits of Lego Serious Play 38:57 Closing Thoughts and Practical Advice #LEGOSeriousPlay #CreativityUnlocked #TeamBuilding #StrategicThinking #CreativeFacilitation #PersonalDevelopment #InnovativeEducation #LEGOIdeas #ProfessionalGrowth #UnlockingCreativity #HandsOnLearning #LEGOForTeams #PlayAndLearn #CreativeCollaboration #VirtualTeamBuilding #joel #shiftingschools #comedy