The Client: CyberNorth is spearheading the growth of a thriving cyber security ecosystem in the North East of England by creating opportunities to bring the community together, encourage progressive collaboration and to help establish the region as a centre of excellence for the cyber security sector.

The Cybernorth cluster is open to any regional organisation or individual working in the cyber security sector.

Overview:A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® half-day workshop designed and delivered to support Cybernorth’s accelerator

Brief: To deliver an immersive workshop at the mid-point of an intensive programme.

The session was designed to help unlock existing knowledge within the team and made use of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology with an emphasis on the key learning points from the programme and how they could be applied moving forward.

Specific questions were created after some initial consultation with Cybernorth’s management team that were used to initiate model building and in-depth discussions.

Questions included:

Q1: Build a model that characterizes how your startup could create a unique value proposition in cybersecurity

Q2: Build a model that characterizes the biggest cybersecurity challenge startups on the accelerator are facing today.

Q3: Show what a high-performing cybersecurity team looks like.

Q4:  Illustrate the agents that make up the cybersecurity landscape.

The elements were then connected to create an security ecosystem.

Further development of this idea can include scenario planning. Facilitators can introduce “threat bricks” to simulate incidents like phishing attacks or system outages. Teams respond by modifying their models, exposing weaknesses and brainstorming responses in real time. This playful yet purposeful environment encourages experimentation—something often missing in formal risk workshops.

Outcomes: The session delivered some significant insights from all participants and clarity around how future iterations of the commercial ideas could potentially play out. 

 

WHY LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® PLAYS WELL WITH CYBER SECURITY:

Combining cybersecurity strategy with LEGO Serious Play helps organizations build more than simply models. It builds awareness, alignment, clarity and actionable data points.

By tapping into creativity, innovation and shared narratives, teams develop stronger combined intelligence around digital risks and their potential impact.

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