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Habit 6 Flashcards
Synergize
Term | Definition |
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Synergy | principle/natural law the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; Greek |
Interdependence | working with someone else(better than independence; working alone) |
Negative Synergy | the whole is less than the sum of its parts; hostility, defensiveness, compromise |
Together is better | any for of relationship; you can only achieve it if you believe it |
value difference | valuing differences of others can improve my life experiences |
complementary team | each person has talents that compliment everyone's talents; makes up for weaknesses |
3rd alternative | using synergy can produce new and better options to problems; not just a choice between only one or another |
1st step to 3rd alternative | define the problem; UNDERSTAND the real problem |
2nd step to 3rd alternative | Listening to their views; let each person talk, listen empathetically and understand their POV |
3rd step to 3rd alternative | Share your views; share best thinking and make sure you are understood |
4th step to 3rd alternative | Brainstorm |
5th step to 3rd alternative | create best solution; build on everyone's ideas |
Synergy gets you? | effective solutions excitement and passion better relationships greater learning and better appreciation for people around you |
Synergizing is not... | Tolerating differences working alone you are right all of the time attitude compromising (1+1=1 1/2) aimless brainstorming |
Synergizing is | valuing differences working together staying open-minded finding new/better ways getting results |