The secret to successful team building? Let people build themselves first.

You can’t build a strong team without understanding the people in it. Sounds obvious, right? But too often, team building skips the self.

Before we ask people to collaborate, we need to make sure they feel seen. That’s where self-representation comes in-and why we believe the best team building starts with giving people the chance to literally build themselves.

Why self-representation matters

We bring our whole selves to work, whether we’re invited to or not. When people don’t see themselves represented in team activities, it creates an invisible barrier. It can make people disengage, shut down, or feel like they don’t belong.

But when someone is given the tools to reflect their identity-whether that’s skin tone, hairstyle, or the wheelchair they use-they light up. They’re more open. More trusting. And more ready to connect.

The Figiverse approach

Our evets are designed to make this easy. Every pack includes:

• Heads and hands in a range of skin tones

• Hair options including afros, braids, puffs, and hijabs

• Pieces that represent disability, from hearing aids to mobility aids

• Accessories and tiles so people can name and label their minifigures

Facilitators tell us over and over again: when someone builds a minifigure that actually looks like them, something clicks. The conversation shifts. Real stories come out.

Make the invisible visible

Representation in team building isn’t just a nice extra. It’s the foundation for trust and collaboration. When you start by letting people build themselves, everything that follows gets richer, more meaningful, and more human.

If you’re looking for a simple, powerful way to kickstart real conversations in your team, you’re in the right place. Explore our inclusive LEGO® based team building kits and see what’s possible when people build themselves first.