182 - On Purpose: A Client’s Perspective on a Facilitated Project with Sandy Wilson (Part 2)

What is it like to be on ‘the other side' of the workshop — to be a participant or a client?This podcast has always focused on conversations with facilitators, but perspectives from clients are just as valuable for understanding our work and processes.Hence, why this episode features Sandy Wilson, Director of Culture and Learning at Insights Learning and Development. In 2021, Insights initiated a company-wide facilitated LEGO Serious Play project, dubbed ‘On Purpose’.I’m shocked that it’s taken me 182 episodes to host an episode from the clients perspective, but it was more than worth the wait. Enjoy a bounty of unique and unmissable insights in this episode.   Find out about:How Sandy (and his organisation) decided to choose LEGO Serious PlayWhat it’s like to lead an organisational project without a clear expected outcomeWhy a focus on identification and exploration was critical to creating changeHow the organisation adopted a snowball-effect of permissionless progressWhy ‘extroverted thinking’ dominates in management structures and how to facilitate the inclusion introverted perspectivesHow they conducted the search for an external facilitator and what made candidates stand outThe struggle to confidently link organisational changes to individual projectsDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Linkshttps://www.insights.com/ Connect to Sandy:On LinkedInFacebookYouTubeTwitterSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.

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Welcome to “workshops work,” the podcast that transforms how professionals engage, inspire, and lead groups. Ranked among the top 5% most popular podcasts globally, it is hosted by Dr Myriam Hadnes, a behavioural economist and facilitation expert. Each episode delves into the techniques and mindsets that make workshops truly impactful.Join us every week as we sit down with world-renowned facilitators and uncover their secrets to creating psychological safety, fostering collaboration, and sparking innovation. Whether you’re a Facilitator, L&D professional, HR leader, manager, coach or trainer, you’ll find practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable insights to elevate your group dynamics.From navigating conflict to unlocking creativity, “workshops work” blends theory with practice, ensuring you walk away with tools you can immediately apply. Dr Myriam Hadnes doesn’t just interview; she facilitates enriching conversations that shift perspectives and deepen understanding.Subscribe now to change the world, one workshop at a time.