Mattering at Work: How LEGO® Serious Play® Makes It Happen
Mattering is the sense that you’re seen, valued, and making a difference. It’s more than engagement or belonging; it’s knowing your contributions count.
The tricky part? You can’t just tell people they matter. They have to feel it, in the way work happens.
TL;DR
You don’t have to overhaul your calendar to create a culture of mattering. You need to run meetings you already have in a way that makes people feel seen, valued, and essential to the outcome. LEGO® Serious Play® is a powerful, proven way to do exactly that.
The Intersection: Mattering + LEGO Serious Play
Think about the last time you left a meeting unsure whether your input had been heard, or wondering if anyone had even noticed. Now imagine the opposite:
You share an idea by building it.
Others ask questions to understand it fully.
Your piece becomes part of a shared structure that represents the team’s solution.
That’s mattering in action.
LSP doesn’t just encourage contributions—it requires them. Every voice is heard. Every perspective is visible. And because the models stay on the table, your ideas remain physically present, shaping the conversation and decisions.
No New Meetings Required
One of the most common hesitations leaders have is, “This sounds great, but we can’t add more to everyone’s plates.” The good news? You don’t have to.
LSP works best inside the meetings you already have: strategy retreats, project kickoffs, team problem-solving, after-action reviews, and planning sessions.
It’s not about extra time; it’s about a pivot in the mode and approach.
Instead of:
PowerPoint decks → You co-build a shared model.
“Go around the room” updates → Everyone builds their perspective at the same time.
Abstract debates → You point to real, visible structures to compare and align ideas.
From Check-the-Box to Transformation
When mattering is built into a process through structured listening, equal participation, and visible contributions, meetings become spaces where:
People feel confident their voice will be heard.
Teams leave with shared clarity, not just notes.
Ideas are owned by the group, not just the loudest voices.
That’s not just good for morale; it’s good for results.
Because when people know they matter, they bring more of their energy, ideas, and commitment to the table.
Curious about how LEGO® Serious Play® could work for your team?
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