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Beyond the Ping Pong Table - Why Top Companies Actually Use Play to Win
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In a world obsessed with productivity, could play be your team's secret weapon?
Brandon Wetzstein has helped transform teams at major organizations by tapping into the power of strategic play. In this episode, he breaks down why traditional "serious" approaches often lead to mediocre solutions, and how structured play can break through conventional thinking to unlock breakthrough ideas.
Key Episode Highlights:
[00:03:45] Why NASA and Google use play-based methods for complex problems [00:12:30] The psychology behind why play creates psychological safety [00:18:20] How one leadership team resolved long-standing conflicts through play [00:25:15] Practical techniques for introducing play in traditional environments [00:35:40] The science of why play leads to better solutions than conventional methods
Whether you're:
- Leading a team through transformation
- Looking to drive innovation in a traditional industry
- Trying to break down silos between departments
- Building psychological safety in your team
This episode provides actionable strategies for using play as a serious business tool.
Featured Guest: Brandon Wetzstein, founder of In8 Create, certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, and expert in using play-based methodologies for organizational transformation.
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
- In8 Create
- Book: "Play" by Dr. Stuart Brown
- LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology
Tags: workplace innovation, leadership development, team building, organizational psychology, corporate culture, professional development, business strategy, team communication, change management, employee engagement
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Chapters
1. The Power of Play at Work (00:00:00)
2. Unlocking Creativity Through Play (00:05:03)
3. Lego Method for Team Building (00:10:35)
4. Fostering Communication Through Play (00:14:39)
5. Breaking Rules for Creative Innovation (00:22:43)
6. Rediscovering the Joy of Play (00:26:33)
7. Exploring Adult Play Archetypes (00:30:32)
8. The Power of Play in Leadership (00:33:53)
9. Embracing Play in Team Dynamics (00:37:41)
10. The Impact of Play in Organizations (00:40:55)
11. Building Community Through Work Friendships (00:46:24)
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