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Workshop debriefs and notes on the method.
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Family Workshops at the Discovery Center of Idaho
Last week I had an opportunity to participate in Discovery Center of Idaho’s Bricks exhibit. I ran a two-hour workshop using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method for families with kids 1…
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Hackfort Workshop Debrief
Last month, I participated in an event here in Boise called Hackfort, part of a festival known as Treefort. The whole experience was great, and I enjoyed meeting so many…
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Happy Family Workshop Debrief
My first real “professional” workshop using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method was with a company here in Boise called Happy Family Organics. My colleague, one of the Food Scientists o…
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Up Makerspace Workshop Recap
After I trained in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method, I was encouraged by my trainer, Kristen to “DSS” or “Do Something Soon.” The idea being that the sooner I…
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Beware the Imposter Parts
One thing that has always bothered me is the invention of “Imposter Parts” that have popped up in local retail stores. The parts look like LEGO bricks, and are often…
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Don't Kragle Your Business Plan
In The LEGO Movie, the original movie released in 2014, the antagonist character Lord Business (played by Will Ferrell), used “Krazy Glue” to keep his LEGO creations…
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LEGO Elements and 3D Printing
One subject that comes up in conversation quite a lot is the idea of 3D printing LEGO compatible objects. Some imagine this as an affordable alternative to buying…
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Using LEGO Bricks to Teach 3D Modeling and Printing
I’ve mentioned that I use LEGO bricks in a number of ways when teaching STEM subjects. In addition to using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method to help facilitate better…