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Scientific and research-driven organisations operate in environments defined by expertise, uncertainty and long-term ambition. Strategies are often robust, but real impact depends on how well they are translated into everyday behaviour, a culture of collaboration, effective information sharing and informed decision-making across disciplines.

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InContext works with leaders in science-based organisations to connect strategic ambition to daily practice. By focusing on leadership, behaviour and culture, we help organisations strengthen collaboration, improve information sharing and create high-trust environments in which scientific excellence and organisational performance reinforce each other.

Leadership and behaviour in complex scientific environments

In science organisations, authority is often rooted in expertise rather than hierarchy, creating leadership challenges when strategic priorities require collaboration across disciplines, institutes or countries. Success depends on open information sharing and mutual trust. We support leaders in making strategic direction meaningful without undermining professional autonomy, and in understanding how their behaviour shapes trust, alignment and cooperation with direct impact on research outcomes and organisational effectiveness.

Based on experience in knowledge-intensive environments, we focus on a small number of critical areas. This includes strengthening a culture of collaboration across disciplines, improving decision-making under uncertainty, and creating space for reflection, learning and information sharing. Grounded in scientific research and validated behavioural insights, this approach ensures leadership and organisational development contribute directly to strategic and societal impact.

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Leadership and behaviour in complex scientific environments

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Science organisations are under constant pressure to deliver high-quality research, attract and retain talent, and respond to societal and funding expectations. We help leaders and teams translate these demands into clear priorities, effective collaboration and ways of working that support trust, transparency and shared ownership, while respecting scientific autonomy.

Partnering with InContext means working with an approach grounded in behavioural science and scientifically validated instruments. Our interventions are built around real organisational challenges, allowing leaders and teams to work on strategic issues without losing connection to daily practice. Through regular reflection and adjustment, we support leaders, researchers and support functions in improving cooperation, information sharing and decision-making. Our practice-based approach helps participants translate insight into concrete actions they can apply in their own scientific context.

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Our solutions for science organisations focus on strengthening leadership, collaboration and decision-making in knowledge-intensive environments. Each solution is tailored to the strategic challenges, governance structures and professional dynamics of the organisation. All solutions are grounded in evidence-based, scientifically validated approaches.

How we left our mark

We have supported science organisations in strengthening leadership alignment, improving collaboration and information sharing across disciplines, and translating strategic priorities into effective ways of working. Our work helps leaders build trust, create clarity and generate momentum in complex research environments.

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There is no single approach that fits every scientific organisation. That is why our work always starts from your mission, strategy and professional context.

We connect scientific ambition with organisational realities, ensuring that our interventions are credible, recognisable and applicable in daily work. Leaders and teams are challenged to reflect on established patterns, explore alternatives and strengthen a culture of collaboration and high trust without compromising academic integrity.

Supported by experienced facilitators, participants turn insight into action. This contributes to sustainable organisational performance and meaningful scientific impact.

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