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Beside what Eli’s wrote, I also make “matchmaking” events. Startups can meet, practice 1minute pitch, share problems…etc.

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My solution was: select out few bricks (pencil cup/ unused parts: overall 2trays). I bought this “grandma trolley” + some boxes. Connect them with a hook. This package was below the limit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8tefqzsmunebzwd/2015-03-16%2018.06.55.jpg?dl=0

On the airport I used this plastic foil what they provide. Worked for me, but depends. Important part is to buy a trolley which has wide enough wheels. A foldable one is better. I only brought 10 bags of small kit. Also good thing to put the bricks into plastic bags.

BUT nowadays I’m thinking on changeing the system:

1. http://www.auer-packaging.de/de/eurobehaelter-koffer_51.html
pro: strong, standard size, modular. You can buy inner trays and boxes as well
con: too heavy (1.5kg/ box)

2. IKEA system:
pro: lightweight, different sizes, cheap, easy to get another box.
con: LEGO trays doesn’t fit, you have to use different one. Can’t lock the boxes. Not that strong. No lock/solution to close the top, so you need to use a tape or so.

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Eli, I understand what you say and I agree with it 100%, but sadly the market in Eastern Europe ask for exact numbers (most of the time). Thinking in short term, profit maximalization, cutting spending wherever they can, almost 0 imagination, employees don’t matter, 0time for LEGO. It’s crazy… The tendency is getting better. In numbers: 1st year doctor salary=~400-600 EUR, minimum salary=300 EUR, average=4-500EUR. TO rent a room= 150 EUR. You can imagine how easy to find someone else if employee no1. doesn’t fit to the job… :/

That’s why a study can be a big help, which shows (to which I can refer), that “We used LSP for 2 years now, we reached this/that/those in numbers”. This can be employee satisfaction, time reduction of problem solving… basically anything, just in numbers. This way I can reach (skeptical) companies easier.

I don’t know if these numbers/ studies exists, but definitely can help promoting the method in Central and East Europe in my opinion.

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Dear Luc!

I have the same problem time to time. What worked for me so far:

1. I always bring some pictures about a network, product development, where they can see the connections between the assets/ parts. What especially works is if you put these models onto a Business Model Canvas. Normally they know that, they see tons of connections (aka huge mess)…etc, so they can imagine how complex the method can be, that they can build a network, decision tree…etc. And it’s BMC (woow :)

2. Personal experiances: if you say “I did that…This or that way”. It’s much better than show random cases. Especially if you propose a problem and the way u solved it. Even if it’s some small personal matter.

3. Bring bricks: some connection material + pre-built models or a start kit… You prepare a 1minute pitch…etc.

Where I stuck: some client asked for “proof”. Like numbers. If XY company made ZY hours with LEGO, how much was the return, how much faster was the problem solving period…etc. Overall: if they use LSP, how much money will they earn/save.

Does anyone have proof, numbers, research for this part? Something what can convince math- science related people, CEEuropean businesses? Thx!

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Hi! Have you tried bricklink.com ? You can find basically everything there. Which part btw?

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Hi Gabriel,

Suggestion of Bruce worked me just fine. Few weeks ago I was in similar situation like You, just different topic. My client reduced the time from 6 to less than 3hours, which was clearly not enough. What I did was kind of a show-off, I pointed out during the workshop what a longer facilitation can do, and why it would be useful…etc. In the end my client really liked the facilitation and understood the strenght of the method. Now we are planning a second one and a longer cooperation.

Good luck!

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Hello Alan!

To be honest, I’m also not a fan of Duplo bricks. I was thinking the same, but users proove me wrong time to time. Although there are few ones like you described, most of them are using the animals/ bricks quite often and for complex models too. The animals/ windows are quite useful, so I will keep them in the set.
My thoughts was to change duplo animals to normal LEGO ones + add few windows. Sadly it’s not that easy (1 LEGO elephant = 20EUR)

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I’ve studied environmental science, but I think it really depends which area of science.

My personal opinion is that: in e.science LSP can be useful for developing measurement strategy or research strategy, or to “model” the possible outcomes. Sadly I have never seen a e.research where LSP was used.

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@Eli: ah, ok, i get it now :) I’m quite sure you can use the sets multiple times if u want. There are only rules about the name and logo (beside LSP training docs/rules), I couldn’t find any other legal doc on TLG/LSP sites. To be honest I don’t understand why was it obligatory before to buy new sets every time.

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@Jan: I have similar problems time to time. It also depends on the type of workshop you are facilitating and the sets you are using. So far my solutions:
1. sorting head: http://www.target.com/p/lego-sort-and-store-storage-bin-head/-/A-13718711
Collect left over bricks, sort out at home.

2. plastic bag + table: I always ask participants not to mix start sets with other bricks, put it right into the the plastic bag I gave them. With a big enough table it should not be a problem.

3. Ask participants: participants usually have questions, would like to talk, not all of them. Sorting time is perfect for the answers + they help you packing. Depends on the situation, but so far it also worked for me.
You can also label the trays/boxes which helps them.

Let me know if you have another idea! :)

@Eli: I have to disagree. In many cases customers can’t afford LSP sets, nor they want it at all. Depends on the country, but usually NGOs and small startups don’t have the budget, maybe for Starter kit/Exploration bag.

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