The Lego Story: Creating the System of Endless Possibilities

The LEGO Story- How it all started 

Point to Ponder:  I remember when I first started working I’ve always said that I didn’t like sales. No sales job I would say. Simply because I felt I can’t do sales. That I’m not good at it. But as I ventured further into my job, I realised we are all saleperson, trying to sell something, to make an impression, to get something out of the work we are doing. -  A note from a former work associate from Malaysia-  And now an entrepreneur( in response to last week’s Friday Reflection)

Story Line: I came across this video ‘The Lego Story- How it all began’ eight months ago. Since then our grandsons and I have watched it many times; in fact we watch every-time we meet. It’s a fascinating, captivating and educational story that narrates how to build an entire system of endless possibilities for an idea. 

Ofcourse, like many stories of successful entrepreneurs, it is the story of personal tragedies, hardships, passion and persistence. But it also shows how Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the founder, used the systems approach In design (creation), product (making) and customer delight (sales).

Only the best is good enough as motto plus innovative solutions and promotion practices, Ole and his successors have created a world without limits for children around the world. 

Reflection: The Lego Story was in the backlog list for ‘Future Friday Reflections‘ for a while. The note from the young entrepreneur from Penang is the catalyst for bringing it on the top of the list. There  are many valuable tips in this story for every age group, every job function and for the people venturing into their own business. It can also help us in creating a system to build and enhance our own personal brand. Something to ponder...

 

 

 

Comments

[Milan]

Wonderful story. What a man’s perseverance can do! 👌

[humble warrior]

Perfect timing... as I'm on my way to get Lego's for for the family this weekend!

[Sam]

if we think of our skills as lego pieces, then we can play different roles in life and over time. An engineer can become a teacher, who can then become a blog writer, and through that share life lessons through stories, and then become good at creating videos from pictures to create life long memories. Guess who :)

[BST]

Great story👍👍

[Pinoy in Japan]

Very nice! By the way, congratulations your new government!

[Carol]

What a giant in the toy world! Stay with quality and head held high. No shortcut. Deserved all they accomplished and more!