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Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros010 - Between the Pages – Issue 19 - Sharing and CaringFostering human connection, empathy and mutual support
In this episode, Michel and Matthias take you behind the scenes of LSP Magazine Issue 19: Sharing & Caring.
Why do sharing and caring matter so much in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®? How can facilitators truly foster it – even when challenges arise? And what role do dilemmas, ethics and AI play?
A brief, honest glimpse into ideas, anecdotes and what’s next – straight from the Bricks Boutique Hotel.
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Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros009 - Maximizing the Learning Outcomes in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® TrainingWhat Truly Supports Your Growth as a Facilitator
What really happens during a LEGO SERIOUS PLAY® training? In this episode, Michel and Matthias take You behind the scenes and share what makes the learning experience so impactful.
We talk about the dual-table setup – Experience and Explanation – and why starting with hands-on building is essential. You’ll learn how participants stay in flow, why post-its are powerful, and how questions shape the journey.
We also share our own stories, the value of designing Your first workshop, and what it really means to find Your unique voice as a fa...2025-06-2321 min
Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros008 - Workshops Built on Sand Won’t StandRed Button Alert: Don’t Cut Short the Skills Building Phase!
In this episode, Michel and Matthias check in at the Bricks Boutique Hotel in Frankfurt to explore the vital – yet sometimes underestimated – phase of every LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop: Skills Building.
Why is this phase so much more than just an introduction? And what actually happens when facilitators skip it – in the name of saving time?
Together, they walk you through the four core exercises that ease participants into the method, build psychological safety, and lay the foundation for meaningful storymaking. From the iconic tower buil...2025-06-0324 min
Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros007 - The best Application Technique for LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®In Search of THE One Application Technique
In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel, hosts Michel and Matthias explore the intriguing question: Is there really a best application technique for LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?
Together, they examine the seven different application techniques, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and challenge a few common assumptions. While both hosts have personal favorites, the question remains: Is there truly one technique that stands above the rest? Or does each method reveal its unique strength depending on the context—whether it’s visualizing individual perspectives, building shared models, or simulating unexpected events?
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Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros006 - Between the Pages – Issue 18 - Your Trademark: MetaphorsA behind-the-scenes look at The LSP Magazine
This episode finds us checking in from Freiburg, as Matthias speaks with Michel – editor of The LSP Magazine – about the freshly printed Issue 18: Your Trademark – Metaphors.
Together, they explore how metaphors are more than just figures of speech. In the context of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, they serve as one of the essential backbones – shaping how we facilitate, connect, and make sense of complexity.
With examples ranging from medical education to coaching and professional sports, this issue – and this episode – offers fresh perspectives on how metaphorical thinking enhances our practice.
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Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros005 - Michel Cloosterman Plugged – The LSP Magazine StoryWhen one idea becomes a platform
In this special episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel podcast, the roles are reversed: Michel Cloosterman, normally the co-host of this podcast, becomes the guest.
Michel is also the publisher of The LSP Magazine. Born during the early days of the pandemic, the magazine has grown into a central platform for the global LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® community. In this episode, Michel shares how it all began, what inspired him to create the magazine, and the people who make each issue possible.
We talk about doubts, new beginnings, collaboration and wh...2025-04-0835 min
Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros004 - LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Fuck UpsMistakes, Failures, and Lessons Learned
In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel podcast, the hosts dive into the world of workshop facilitation, sharing personal stories of failures that ultimately became valuable learning experiences. From unexpected group dynamics and cultural misunderstandings to unforeseen disruptions—like participants bringing wine into a workshop—they demonstrate that even the best-prepared sessions can take an unpredictable turn.
The episode highlights three key insights that are particularly valuable for facilitators:
Mistakes are valuable teachers: Mistakes are inevitable, but they offer essential lessons that help facilitators grow, adapt, and improve their craft.
Prep...2025-03-3127 min
Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros003 - Why a training to become a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® FacilitatorBooks or Videos Are No Trainers
In this episode of the Bricks Boutique Hotel podcast, Michel and Matthias discuss why professional training is essential to become a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator. They share their personal experiences and explain why books and videos may be inspiring but cannot replace structured training.
The focus is on the 4-day training provided by the Association of Master Trainers, which offers in-depth knowledge of the method. Michel and Matthias outline the four key pillars of the training:
Core Process and Seven Application Techniques: The fundamentals of the method, serving as the ba...2025-03-1727 min
Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros002 - What is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?The Method Explained
In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel, Michel and Matthias dive into the world of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY. They explain what makes this unique method so special and how it helps people understand complex topics, develop creative solutions, and ensure that every voice in the room is heard.
Discover more about:
The origins and scientific foundations of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY – from Flow Theory to Constructionism
The four steps of the core process and why visualizing ideas with LEGO bricks is so effective
Why every participant can make their thoughts tangible and gain ne...2025-03-0325 min
Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros001 - Introducing Ourselves and the Bricks Boutique Hotel PodcastYour hosts Michel Cloosterman & Matthias Renner welcome you
In the first episode of the Bricks Boutique Hotel Podcast, Michel and Matthias introduce themselves. Both are trainers and facilitators of the Association of Master Trainers in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method and share their experiences with the method.
You’ll learn how their journey with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® began and what inspired them to start this podcast: to create a space for exchanging ideas about the method, exploring new perspectives, and challenging conventional approaches.
They also offer a preview of upcoming episodes, where diverse perspectives and experi...2025-02-2502 min
Enten-Talk | Mit LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Lösungen bauen statt Probleme wälzen027 - Ein Jahr Enten-Talk: Die Reise von Kerstin Müller und Matthias RennerEin Jahr LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast: Reflexionen und Ausblicke
In dieser speziellen Folge feiern wir das einjährige Bestehen unseres Podcasts Enten-Talk. Zu diesem besonderen Anlass haben wir mit einem neuen Format begonnen und unser erstes Live-Event auf LinkedIn gestreamt. Diese Aufnahme findest Du hier nun als Podcast-Folge.
🐣 Ein Rückblick auf ein Jahr voller Highlights 🐣
Unsere Moderatorin Kathrin Klass, gleichzeitig unsere Marketing-Expertin, führt durch die Folge und reflektiert mit uns über das vergangene Jahr.
Gemeinsam mit unseren besonderen Gästen, Michel Cloosterman aus den Niederlanden und Reinhard Ematinger, ursprünglich aus Österreich und m...2024-06-0631 min
Enten-Talk | Mit LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Lösungen bauen statt Probleme wälzen010 - Der renommierte LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Trainer Michel CloostermanOder: Warum LEGO SERIOUS PLAY wie eine Jacke passt.
Historiker -> Mitarbeiterentwicklung in der HR-Abteilung einer Universität -> LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator und renommierter LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Trainer
Zugegeben, das war der Werdegang von Michel Cloosterman im Schnelldurchlauf, aber wir wollen ja auch nur einen kurzen Einblick in diese fesselnde Podcastfolge geben.
Erfahre in dieser Folge, wie Michels Begeisterung für LEGO SERIOUS PLAY von einem Dänen entfacht wurde und was eine Jacke damit zu tun hat. Er gewährt Einblicke in das umfassende Training zum LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Facilitator bei der Association of Master Trainers...2023-08-2438 min