Pete Smith

[Pete Smith]

Jim
I would like to add that I see the role of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY in business strategy formulation as adding necessary understanding to traditional approaches. So, we’re not dismissing Michael Porter and his merry men. We are contributing valuable wisdom and commitment to the process. For too long strategic planning has been a sterile approach. Let’s bring back the people who have to implement the plans.
Pete

[Pete Smith]

Hi Alan
Eli’s concern regarding your only having 3 hours is a HUGE concern, and even more so if you start with a skills exercise to get them going. Surely sincere commitment is worth whatever time it takes? I’d negotiate the time limit with the client before it’s too late.
Marko’s suggestion to ask how to improve the imperfect new system is a good one. In line with this thinking you might want to pose a question like “What can we DO to make the new system work?” Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water, but leave the door open for further improvements. Move forward with positive action.

Hope all goes well.
Pete

[Pete Smith]

Thanks for coming back to me Eli and Per. I also emailed Denise directly. Her suggestion was:
For a merger, some suggested questions:
1. Skills building – tower, lean the tower, build a strength you bring to the new team/division, either explain this or the promotion.
2. Build an aspect of this newly formed team/division – what do you want it to look like? What is your vision for the merged team or division?
Landscape of the individual models
Question the models and what has been left out and what could be there and is not. Is everyone happy with this combined vision? What changes are needed to achieve this – move in to action planning.

Why I joined up on SeriousPlayPro is to be able to share ideas and to have access to ideas. Being situated in darkest, deepest Africa I feel a sense of isolation, hopefully not a chip on the shoulder. I would like to quickly get to the stage of being a fully, fledged and contributing member of the international LSP facilitator family. Unfortunately, to get there, I’ll be taking more than I contribute. I promise I’ll come to the party when it’s payback time.
I’d love one day for you guys and me to facilitate together. Africa is FUN.

[Pete Smith]

Pete here.
All I’m looking for is friendly support.
I want to run a half day session for this client to introduce LSP to them and am hoping to make it relevant to them.

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