Why Teams Struggle to Align - and What Legos Can Teach Us

Written By Roy Kim

In every organization, there are things people don’t say out loud. Not because they’re hiding — but because they haven’t found the right language to express them. That’s especially true when teams go through change:

• A new leader steps in
• Departments merge or disappear
• A “bold new vision” is announced — again

In those moments, everyone smiles and nods… but something’s missing.

Real alignment.
Real clarity.
Real connection.


Words Aren’t Always Enough

During my certification process, I witnessed a leadership team that had just gone through a restructuring. Everyone said they were eager to “get on the same page,” but when asked what that actually looked like, the answers were all over the map.

So instead of talking more, they were handed Lego® bricks.

Each person built a LEGO® model of what they thought success looked like in their new roles.

Some built towers. Others built bridges. One person built a wall with no doors.

In silence, the tension became visible. That opened the door to the real conversation:

  • What are we afraid of?

  • Do we actually know our team members, and will their voices matter?

  • What does success really mean to us, together?

That day, the bricks spoke louder than the org chart.

What Is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?

It’s definitely not a gimmick. It’s a powerful facilitation method that helps teams:

  • Explore ideas visually

  • Communicate more openly

  • Discover insights they didn’t know they had

I combine this method with consulting tools to help teams move from disconnected and unclear to aligned and energized — through the Lego® Serious Play® method.

What This Blog Will Be About

This blog is a place to explore:

  • What healthy, high-impact teams actually look like

  • How to unlock the wisdom that already exists in your team

  • Why play isn’t the opposite of work — it’s the doorway into better work

Whether you lead a team, support leaders, or are simply passionate about culture, I hope what you read here inspires you to reimagine how we can build together.

Because what we build — and how we build — matters.

Roy Kim