FUTURE COMPANIONSHIP
FROM CONSULTING INTO REAL LIFE

Future companionship – this term stands for unrelenting analysis, for the formulation of a holistic structure and for ambitious options. It’s about the question of principle: “Change by design or by disaster?” (Maren Urner). Shall we still be guided by our “Energy Saving System” or should we start operating on our “Curiosity Machine”? At this point, we’re talking about the plausibility – for the employees, for the clients for the environment, and about social relationships.

That’s where the PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE takes over the baton from speaker and consultant Mathias Haas, THE TREND WATCHER. At this point, the positioning has to be shaped. That’s when consequent and explicit work begins: The implementation into departments and teams – from the individual to sites and markets.

The PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE extends the possibilities by means of moderated change processes and interfaces directly to previous internal or external consultancy work.

This step is all about final (re-)positioning, about structural change and both internal and external communication. In particular the latter is often uncared-for, even though successful change is – in any case -also a result of communicational excellence.

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FUTURE IS CHALLENGE –
EMPOWER AND ENTHUSE

For the PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE, workshop facilitation is a skilled craft. Also in virtual environments. Even more so there!

The facilitator is and remains the tutor for all types of desired and unwanted situations. As a “transformation assistant” for you and your group, he also acts as a stabiliser. No matter whether in a real life event, within a virtual or a hybrid format – our team of facilitators know the boundaries and possibilities. The options range from virtual haptic concepts to classical facilitation techniques. Also on platforms as zoom, miro or VISPA.

Physical presence often makes the difference in creative processes or conflict situations. But as we need to act in these exceptional days, it’s also about the ability to deliver. The PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE will deliver – what ever the circumstances demand.

Events with physical presence must not be copied 1:1. The complexity of the reality needs precise didactics and clear-cut moderation.

DIGITAL FACILITATION
AND WORKSHOPS

The digital facilitators of the PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE will make sure you reach your targets. Also on that internet.

Our experience shows that education, time-shifted collaboration and the development of solutions are very different things. The suitable techniques can and must be combined very wisely. As agile drivers of transformation, we activate your participants with interactive packages.

Hierarchies become less relevant, playful elements are guaranteed. As mentioned before, future companionship is a long-distance race. It helps to split it up into smaller sections.

FUTURE IS DEMAND –
PLAY SERIOUSLY!

With our innovative gamification concepts, our facilitators are didactically up to date. Typical gaming elements get used to encounter with the seriousness of the business world. The valuable ease of a game aids the compilation of the most complex fundamental decisions. A good laugh included, even though everyone is exhausted in the end.

Not only do these methods contribute to the aspiration of today’s workforce – it is also underpinned by both scientific research and manifold practical results. There is a reason why the PLAY SERIOUS AKADMIE is member of the expert alliance Gamify. The European platform is supporting the development of innovation and entrepreneurship through gamification.

Information / Transformation

“GAMIFICATION DOES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BOOST MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE”, SPIEGEL ONLINE, 21.10.2019

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Every relationship is unique. Suitable future companionship is very individual.

Drivers of transformation and future rebels are rare – and very valuable.

The PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE has the experience, the tools, the network and the competence to come onto that journey together with you. With seriousness, stamina and your readiness to make sacrifices we will achieve your future fitness.

Task:
The project started as a workshop to establish an innovation management structure. Since then, it generated a wide spread impact. Having achieved radical change in attitude was a very welcome side effect.

Measures:
The start of this process was marked by the definition of a common journey. This concept has received support and encouragement for change at a number of places. The portfolio used included learning trips to other worlds, radical “24-hour innovation sessions”, “Konferenzen der Misserfolge” (conferences of failure) and trainings to become a trend watcher. With the latter, Mathias Haas, THE TREND WATCHER, made himself replaceable within the organisation.

Result:
Even after 2 years the ” journey is the goal “. New future workshops are held on a continual basis with vigour and initiative. Future fitness is growing exponentially. We are enthusiastic about so much courage, openness and stamina.

Task:
The operationalization of a future-fit orientation starts at the very top – within the management body. All levels should be met and involved in a transparent way. Following a strategy development process, this one question had to be asked, even for a completely overfilled everyday life: What can be deleted without replacement? And which impact will this have further down the line? In order to exercise this way of thinking, old patterns were broken up and questioned.

Measures:
This organization was re-aligned and then – in detail – made fit for the future. “Omission” workshops were implemented and, for example, in-house “Trained facilitators of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, method and materials, PSA” got educated.

Result:
A new kind of efficiency was created, one lives the zeitgeist that such a company needs. We say: Let’s play, let’s stay serious.

Task:
It’s not only us who carry the love for change out into the world, sometimes our customers do the same themselves. The TREND WATCHER Mathias Haas was already known in the company – this is why we were invited into this universe.

Measure:
We are a regular component of their innovative event formats. We unpack our toolboxes to achieve meetings that are far beyond standard. The team gets activated and inspired by Think Style Analyses, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Workshops, Footprint Visions and Value Anchors.

Result:
adidas has recognised that diversity can only be achieved by changing perspectives. This way, the strengthened posture – not only towards individual colleagues, but also within the organisation – is carried forward and practised sustainably. We say thank you for so much openness and trust!

PUBLICATIONS

Our self-designed and continuously improved booklet is practical guide for the education of “Trained facilitators of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, method and materials, PSA” that comprises of the concentrated experience from 1182 events across more than 12 years.

This work does not only describe the character and basic rules of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, but also answers most of the common questions – including the fundamental one: How can we convince the decision-makers?

“WENN DIE ZUKUNFT ZUM HEUTE WIRD” (When the future turns into now), change becomes reality. In co-operation with the Innovation Lab of Deutsche Telekom and the Phantastische Bibliothek in Wetzlar, Mathias Haas, founder of PLAY SERIOUS AKADEMIE and known as THE TREND WATCHER, has taken this study as an opportunity for a reality check.

Get fit for the future

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ROOMS CHANGE THOUGHTS

Spirit needs space – future oriented thoughts grow better in an attractive environment. Ambience and the access to special moderation techniques and tools play an often underestimates role. Personal talks will benefit as well as video presentations.

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