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Habit 6
SYNERGY
Question | Answer |
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What is Habit 6: | SYNERGIZE |
SEE | Together is better Differences create opportunities We can create a higher way that is better than your way or my way |
DO | Values differences Build complimentary teams Go for the 3-Alternatives remove barriers to synergy |
GET | New and better ideas Less to do "on your own" Better relationships Greater learning |
SYNERGY | *You can do better in life working with others than working alone *You don’t always need to have the best idea *Other people’s strengths can make up for your weaknesses, and vise versa *Working with others takes time buts saves time in the long run *T |
Advantages to Synergy | * Effective solutions to problems * Less work for you because everyone is contributing * Better relationships *Fun and excitement * Greater learning, and more appreciation for the wealth of diversity in the people around you |
Negative Synergy | Negative: -Tolerating Differences -Thinking you are always right -Aimless Brainstorming |
Positive Synergy | Positive: -Valuing Differences -Working Independently -Staying Open Minded -Getting Results |
Showing Respect | 1. Pronounce names correctly 2. Use the preferred term for a person’s cultural group 3. Learn nonverbal behaviors -Gestures, space, and eye contact 4. See people as individuals (not stereotypes) 5. Avoid the right/wrong game 6. Avoid Microaggression |
Steps To a 3rd Alternative | 1.Define the Problem 2.Listen to Other Views 3.Share your Views 4.Brainstorm 5.Choose the Best Idea |
Getting to a 3rd Alternative in a Conflict | Requirements-Win-Win Thinking, Empathic Listening, & Synergy Issues to Choose From-Low Income-vs-High Income, Public Schools-vs-Private Schools, & Other? |