Have you ever heard the phrase “slow down to go faster?” In organizational life, that is often not possible. Most people and teams are great at setting goals, taking action, and moving quickly to the next goal. There is no time to slow down. There is always more to do.

What if taking time to reflect on goals and actions really did help make your efforts go faster, have a more significant impact, align expectations, and strengthen teams?

Attendees will be introduced to the Praxis Model. In the Praxis Model, a person recognizes and honors that reflection and action are equally important to move the needle purposefully. Praxis means practicing action and reflection conjointly to create meaningful change. It seems simple, but few individuals and teams prioritize and normalize reflection during or after a project, a willingness to adjust goals and take action based on what is learned through reflection.

LEGO® Serious Play® or LSP, is a consulting and education tool involving a facilitator guiding participants through visual and interactive building activities. Followed by discussions, these activities can improve self-awareness, increase innovation, build shared vision, and unleash potential, both personally and on teams. 

Is self-awareness and creativity required in today’s work teams? In a rapidly changing work environment, teams that embrace and access the creativity of their members can increase organizational performance and turn ideas into action. The LEGO® Serious Play® methodology taps into people’s ability to imagine, describe, and make sense of the challenges we face or improvements we seek.

Scott will use “Thinkering,’ a word coined by Michael Ondaatje in his novel The English Patient, to help participants think through and process information while tinkering with their hands.  Participants will be guided to use their knowledge and imagination to build models, metaphors, and stories. You will gain a stronger awareness of yourself and how you contribute to a team.

What are the keys to leading authentically? Values! Letesha believes every person can be an authentic leader with these five concepts and by listening to each others leadership journey. You can expect this to be an interactive session that will be filled with laughter and stories – hers and yours. You will experience Letesha’s passion for fostering change and her expertise in leadership development and her ability inspire others to embrace diversity, cultivate trust, and lead with authenticity.

LEGO® Serious Play® is a scientifically backed approach that utilizes play to help you enhance self-awareness and team performance. During this breakout session, Scott will guide participants through a series of activities using a challenge or questions. Everyone will build a model that answers the question/challenge. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others through small group model-making and sharing conversations.

In this breakout session, you will learn how to avoid cue-lessness and shout “I’m a great leader” without saying a word. Kristin Bock—aka Woman Determined To Make Sure People Feel Seen & Heard—is a speaker, coach, and the founder of Body Language Blueprints, an online platform that helps leaders and professionals win more clients, enchant audiences, & supercharge their communities. She partners with leaders to improve their self-awareness and interactions with others.

This interactive session will explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries as a servant leader and explore how boundaries contribute to personal well-being, organizational effectiveness, and sustainability. You will learn how to identify boundary violations, communicate your needs effectively, and establish clear boundaries that support your ability to serve others authentically.