Special Episode: Recap of the LEGO Workplace Symposium 2022 (Part 1) - How Do Work and Play Merge In A Conference?

In the first part of this three-part special, Kursty and Sabine recap their experience at the LEGO Workplace Symposium in Billund, Denmark. The symposium focused on key issues in workplace design and experience. It was organized by the Ways of Working team and was attended by several corporate giants including Microsoft, Netflix, Unilever, Spotify, Ikea, and Booking.com.

Kursty and Sabine share what it was like to visit LEGO’s brand new campus for the first time, how the symposium was structured, and the different topics that were brought up for discussion. They even share unusual informal events that went on - like a cookout! 

In fact, it is those informal moments that were a game-changer during the event. They helped cultivate an atmosphere of trust making people feel that they can let their guards down, confide in one another, and have deeper conversations in a safe environment. 

So, if you’re curious about how work and play merge in a conference setting - this episode will tell you how the champions of play thoughtfully design an experience like this. 

“For the whole 3 days so much thought was put into the informal parts and I feel those parts were actually the crucial elements to get everybody comfortable.” - Sabine Ehm

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Timestamps

[00:30] Podcast field trip: what went on in the LEGO Workplace Symposium? 

[02:17] First impressions of the brand new LEGO campus in Billund, Denmark

[04:25] Who was at the LEGO Workplace Symposium 2022?

[06:42] How the informal aspects of the symposium made the biggest difference

[08:50] What was in the LEGO goodie bags? 

[09:42] Why does LEGO have a space for ex-employees in their headquarters? 

[12:46] What went on throughout the day? What hot topics were discussed?

Here are the hot topics we’ll be discussing in parts 2 and 3 of this special: 

• Why do we do hybrid work? 
• What’s wrong with hybrid work? 
• How do you assign space without assigning space? 
• What are purposeful meanings really like? 

You won’t want to miss these episodes. 

Links 

The Workplace Leader Podcast

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