#BeYouWithUs - Building Teams, Brick by Brick

LEGO toys have captivated Svetlana Rajacic, a Magna HR Manager in Serbia, for years. But her fascination with the plastic building blocks is not always about fun and games.

As a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method facilitator, she helps her colleagues enhance their business performance, problem-solving skills and imagination through workshops that focus on play. The iconic Danish toy company said organizations use the methodology to "unlock the full potential of their employees – and to encourage everyone to participate, contribute and commit to the solution."

While the bricks teach children the fundamentals of construction and creativity, they also promote lifelong learning. Rajacic said by fostering a builder’s instinct, the LEGO workshops tap into the Magna Core Value “think big”. The childhood favorite also plays well with collaboration and team building.

“We start with simple tasks, such as building a tower,” she explained. “Then we build a model of the team. Colors take on special meaning. A story emerges. Everyone in the workshop can ask questions, and share thoughts and feelings.”