Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg > InContext Consultancy Group

The merger brought challenges due to the varied cultures and identities of the involved organisations. With the new total of 800 teachers, Driestar-Wartburg became a significant organisation. However, post-merger, opportunities for personal interaction between the support service teams were limited, making collaboration difficult and leading to the formation of silos. Additionally, there was a need for support in evaluating the merger and improving collaboration.

Serious Games as Bridge Builders

Driestar-Wartburg engaged InContext to foster connections and break down the silos within the organisation. To achieve this, we utilised various serious games. These games created a safe environment where teams could collaborate, communicate, and discover each other’s strengths. Through multiple sessions in different group configurations, we strengthened the internal bonds and helped teams get to know each other better. We also supported the directors in evaluating the merger and their collaboration, gathering insights and making recommendations for further improvements.

A Customised Serious Game

Enhancing Connection: By using our serious games, we strengthened the connections between teams within Driestar-Wartburg. This led to a better understanding of each other’s backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Breaking Down Silos: Our interventions helped break down the silos within the organisation. By bringing teams together to work towards common goals, the barriers between departments were diminished, fostering a stronger sense of unity.
Optimising Strengths: Through the serious games, the teams at Driestar-Wartburg learned to recognise and leverage each other’s strengths. This resulted in more efficient collaboration, where the diverse skills and expertise of the teachers were utilised to their fullest potential.
Reducing Workload: We supported the teams in identifying the causes of high workload and implementing strategies to reduce it.

Through this approach, the teams at Driestar-Wartburg have built stronger collaboration. They engage with each other more frequently, pay attention to the differences between the organisations, improve communication, and experience greater trust and a shared focus. Additionally, they have gained more insight into each other’s strengths, thereby enhancing their mutual support.