Education

Building Team Synergy in Education

A Leadership Experience for Primary School Staff

In the education sector, collaboration isn't optional—it's essential. Our client, a primary school leadership team, recognized growing disconnects across staff groups. While each individual was dedicated and capable, there were noticeable gaps in communication styles, role clarity, and team cohesion. They needed a session that would not only surface these dynamics but also strengthen mutual understanding and create a renewed sense of unity across the team.

What We Delivered

Imagine8 delivered a comprehensive program including a half-day, co-facilitated session onsite with the full school staff.

Pre-session REACH LX profiles for each participant
A tailored session flow focused on understanding behavioural styles and unlocking team synergy
Group activities, reflection prompts, and facilitated discussions
A takeaway toolkit to support ongoing integration in team meetings and planning sessions

The Solution: Team Synergy Session

The Imagine8 team co-facilitated a Team Synergy Session specifically designed for school-based teams. Amanda Rosazza, Chief Imagination Officer, led the design and development of the session using the REACH LX Profiling Tool. This enabled participants to explore how their natural leadership and communication styles impact collaboration—and how to bridge differences for greater collective impact.

Session Highlights: Profile-Based Self-Awareness

Every team member received their personal REACH LX profile ahead of the session.

The session opened with insight into how different styles show up under pressure, in meetings, and in decision-making
Participants identified their own 'go-to' behaviours and what others might need from them in collaborative settings
Profile insights helped explain communication breakdowns and task friction
Team members gained empathy for each other's preferences and working styles

Understanding Each Other & Practical Integration

Guided conversations helped surface hidden tensions and misalignments.

Participants created simple 'working with me' cheat sheets for internal use
The leadership team developed a shared language to use during planning, feedback, and team development conversations
Session tools were designed to be immediately applicable during classroom collaboration and cross-functional planning

The Takeaway

When school teams operate with clarity, empathy, and synergy, the ripple effect is felt by every student. The REACH LX-powered session helped staff shift from simply working alongside one another to leading together—with shared purpose.