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Habit 6
Synergize
Negative Synergy(mathematically) | Hostility- 1+1= -1, -5, -10 Defensiveness - 1+1= 1/2 Compromise- 1+1= 1.5 |
Positive Synergy(mathematically) | 1+1= 3, 10, 100, or more. |
Synergy | The whole (group) is greater than the sum of its parts. |
Negative Synergy | The whole is less than the sum of its parts |
Steps to a 3rd Alternative | 1. Define the problem. 2. Listen to their views. 3. Share your views. 4. Brainstorm 5. Create the best solution. |
Synergizing is not | Tolerating differences. Working independently. Thinking you're always right. Compromising (1+1=1.5). Aimless brainstorming. |
Synergy is | Valuing differences. Working interdependently. Staying open-minded. Finding new and better ways(1+1=3, 10, 100 or more). Getting results. |