Certification in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Methods for Teams & Groups- Malibu, CA

About us:

Strategic Play Global has been training in the method of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® since 2007 . We have been named Best in Class for training in this method by Procter and Gamble (every year since 2013), and have won awards for our excellent program.

This program was designed by Master LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods Trainer Jacqueline Lloyd Smith, MA, MBA, (ATR), (CMC), (FRSA) with Advanced Education Curriculum Designer, Maxine King, AECEO, C, DSW, MA.

Your trainer for this program is Dr. Steve Ralph

About the training:

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is an internationally-renowned facilitated process used by organizations to engage participants to generate innovative ideas for organizational improvement. The methodology is based on extensive research and enables teams to address complex issues in a fun and engaging way.

Who should attend?

Facilitators, trainers, educators, HR professionals, project managers, coaches, consultants, university professors, teachers, branding professionals, and strategists can be trained to apply this methodology to implement this powerful process in the work they do.

Additionally, if you work as a researcher, I.T. professional, executive/life coach, or leader in your organization, your certification in this methodology can bring enormous benefits and is a strong addition to your toolkit of techniques.

Program Overview:

March 10, 2025- Day One: The Foundation- Learn the basics on the first day of this program.

This training day introduces you to the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® tool. You will learn how to use the various tools in addition to 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.

March 11, 2025- Day Two: Teams and Groups

The second day moves participants thorough processes where individual identity is explored and insight gained into how the tools can be customized for any number of workshops or processes including team workshops.

March 12, 2025- Day Three: Landscape and Systems Development for Teams and Groups

The third day of the training will provide you with an understanding of how to use LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® identity and landscape materials kit to build 3D models that illustrate the complex environments where entities like teams and projects and other interconnected systems function and how these environments “play out” in real time.

What is included along with the 3 days of excellent training?:

1. An online pre-course to get your ready to play.

2. Your color online manual full of great ideas.

3. Your digital certificate indicating your training hours upon successful completion.

4. A digital badge for Linked In and other social media that allows people to see the program you have taken.

5. Your LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods starter kit as shown below.

6. A deck of 3D diagnostic cards for working with teams.

7. Access to our online community where over 1,000 facilitators share ideas and resources.

Do you have question? Email us at [email protected]

Note: We retain the right to cancel and move the training online if a) COVID restrictions prevent the training from happening face to face or b) Participant numbers are too low.

If we need to change to an online format due to COVID 19 precautions we will let participants know as soon as we are told.

If we need to change to an online format due to low registrations, we will notify participants two weeks before the training. Regardless, it would be wise to purchase travel insurance if you are traveling into the area for the training. Online training will run during the same times and participants will receive all our great materials (via mail), but will not receive lunch or refreshments.

Don't delay - register early to hold your spot and avoid disappointment.

Call Dr. Steve Ralph for more information 1-626-840-2037 - we can't wait to play with you!

Don’t think of us as tedious or overly formal, but we will require our attendees to sign and agree to our Terms of Use upon registering and joining our program. It states that you cannot share, alter, translate, upload, or copy our materials, systems, or methods. We want everyone to 'play well' so we do have some rules in place.

We are happy and eager to share our knowledge, but please respect our wishes and refer others to our training program if they want to learn more. We have a referral program in place that we can tell you about and when you refer you'll get lots more than just good karma!

We also insist that you agree to follow the trademark rules set out by the LEGO® Systems Group.
And as you know, this is facilitator training only, not train the trainer. Please read the full agreement below to understand the Terms of Use.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS:
All use and access of STRATEGIC PLAY® Group Ltd. Learning Products and Solutions and learning courses provided in class or online through the website located at www.strategicplaytraining.com and www.strategicplay.com and https://www.strategicplayfacilitatorsnetwork.com (collectively the ‘Web Pages’) and the information, materials, and content thereon (collective), and links to other websites of third parties, are subject to these terms and conditions. By completing the registration process of purchasing a “seat” in an online course and /or an in-class course and/or being supplied with a username and password and/or accessing the Web Pages and/or the Content, you agree to abide by the following Agreement. The terms you, your and User refer to the person who completed the registration process and each person using the Web Pages. You agree that by accessing the Web Pages, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use.

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https://www.strategicplay.com/article/what-is-your-privacy-policy-8393.asp

CANCELATIONS, PAYMENTS, AND REFUNDS:
You must pay in advance the fee for each learning course for which you wish to subscribe, using the available online credit card payment system. There are no refunds available once you register and pay for an online course. We will issue refunds for in-class courses provided we receive written notice at least 30 days prior to the event and you have not yet accessed the online resources that accompany the course. If you meet these conditions, a full refund will be applied less a 20% administration fee. But why pay out fees? Just call us and make arrangements to sign up for the next training course (subject to the approval of your trainer and the Strategic Play Group Ltd.).

TIMEFRAMES:
In-class courses will have a specific time frame for completion. For participants who are unable to meet outcomes, we will provide alternative options—i.e., involvement in future training. Participants involved in online training will have access to training materials during the online delivery time frame. We can provide extensions if you provide written notice to the course facilitator, but we do not allow extensions more than six months after the start date.

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The Strategic Play Group Ltd., and/or its licensors own all the intellectual property rights and materials contained in the Web Pages and the online training program. You are granted limited access only for purposes of viewing the material contained on this Site and using this site as per the training program you have purchased. The materials on this site and in our training programs are for the training of facilitators only.

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods are made available under the Creative Commons License. The Strategic Play® Group Ltd., has curated the open source knowledge, along with our Intellectual Property and designed our training programs based on over 40 years of working experience in the fields of Business, Art and Play Therapy, User Experience, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Early Childhood Learning, Psychology and Psychometrics and this information is made available to you in this course when you agree to our terms of use.

YOU CANNOT:

• Use the logos belonging to the LEGO® Systems Group, Lloyd Smith Solutions, Strategic Play® and/or the Global Federation of LSP Master Trainers without expressed permission.
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• Share our training or tools and techniques or any of the IP with anyone who has not been trained and fully certified by the Strategic Play Group.
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We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Web Pages at any time or for any reason at our discretion without notice. We will continue to maintain and update the site, however, we have no obligation to update any information on our Web Pages. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Web Pages without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any party for any updates, changes, modifications, price changes, suspensions, or discontinuance of the Web Pages.
We will work hard to ensure that the Web Pages will be available to you but cannot guarantee that they will be available at all times. We may need to perform maintenance related to the website, resulting in interruptions and/or errors. We reserve the right to change, update, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Web Pages at any time for any reason without notice to you. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by an inability to access or use the Web Pages during any downtime or discontinuance of the site. Nothing in these Terms of Use will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Web Pages or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.

TRADEMARK RULES:After you have completed the program as a Certified Facilitator, you have the ability to offer facilitated workshops using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology and materials.

You can tell people you have taken the training from the STRATEGIC PLAY® GROUP LTD. When you complete the training, you can say you are a trained and certified facilitator in the methods of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. You must write the words: “LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology”. The word LEGO® must be written in capital letters followed by the registration mark. The word SERIOUS PLAY® must be written in capital letters followed by the registration mark. The word methods or methodology must follow the words LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®.

Please see the LEGO® TRADEMARK document for more information.

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Strategic Play Group Ltd.,
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