- Talent
A red-carpet welcome to a playful workplace. Meet Lissa.
As one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, Lissa is driven by her passion for people and belief in the power of play. With over five years' experience with us, she plays a crucial role in welcoming new colleagues to the business collaborative work environment.
“I’m part of the welcome committee for our fabulous new hires. It’s my job to roll out the red carpet and make sure our new joiners have the best experience from day one. Our culture is one of the best and I want to ensure everyone is excited to begin their journey of learning, building, growing and having fun.”
Lissa works alongside colleagues in Boston and Mexico and is inspired by meeting and developing people from all around the world.
“It's so cool to meet people from diverse cultures and learn about their traditions. I’m often asked to lead training sessions for our team and occasionally to facilitate company-wide initiatives such as Purpose to Impact or Leadership Playground sessions. I find it rewarding to witness those 'aha!' moments and see people grow.”
Lissa began her career in recruitment which enabled her to hone her skills in talent acquisition and relationship building.
“Over time, I’ve expanded my expertise to include facilitating training sessions, project management, optimising processes and contributing to strategic initiatives. I’ve also had opportunities to collaborate on global projects but most of all, I am continuously learning.”
“Throughout my career here, I’ve been fortunate to have had exceptional leaders who not only provided me support and guidance but also placed their trust and faith in me. Their belief in my abilities empowered me to be brave, push my boundaries and achieve milestones. Their confidence in me fuelled my motivation to continue to grow.”
“In terms of my role, it’s enabled me to proactively identify inefficiencies within our processes and implement solutions that drive efficiency across our team.”
“I’m also lucky to work in an environment that encourages authenticity and personal growth and empowers me to take risks and make mistakes. Making mistakes is part of the learning process. It's ok and nothing to be ashamed of. This kind of support fosters a culture of innovation and resilience allowing me to develop and contribute to my team's success.”
“There is genuine trust here. I’m very well supported by my people leaders so I can manage my work schedule and professional commitments, while at the same time cheering my children on at their games, showing up at their concerts and volunteering in the classroom.”
“I also have regular one-to-one meetings with my leader, during which I articulate my learning objectives and development goals. I’m fortunate to receive this guidance as they assist me in acquiring new skills and knowledge to further my growth.”
Being surrounded by a diverse array of talented individuals with a playful mindset is also something Lissa identifies as a valuable opportunity to learn.
“Their collective expertise, insights and perspectives contribute significantly to my professional growth and development. We have amazing people working at the LEGO Group. So, when I encounter situations where there is no clear answer to my question, I thrive on the opportunity to solve these issues independently and share them with my team. We are very much about collaboration here.”
“As for play, if you don't play, how will you learn? Taking on a playful mindset has allowed me to make some mistakes that turned into lessons learned. When I play, I am having fun. When I am having fun, I am more productive. When I am productive, I am succeeding.”
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Lissa is in no doubt:
“I’m helping to cultivate a team of individuals ready to shape the future. It's all about setting the stage for innovation, growth and inspiring the builders of tomorrow. Just imagine being your authentic self, expressing your thoughts without judgement, going on learning journeys to discover your purpose. The possibilities are endless.”
Just imagine your LEGO® career.