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Habit 6 Study Guide
goes over course materiel in chapter 6 of the textbook
| Synergy | creating something with others that you couldn't have created alone |
| 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 |
| Define the problem | Make sure you understand the real problem |
| Listen to their views | (1) Make sure you understand everyone's best thinking (2) Make sure everyone feels understood |
| Share your views | Share your best thinking and be sure you feel understood |
| Brainstorm | First, look for common ground Second, engage in a brainstorming session |
| Create the best solution | Synergize and form a solution. Consider all of the ideas everyone has shared. Build on them. |
| What does synergy get you? | - Effective solutions to your problems - Excitement and passion for the project - Better relationships - Greater learning, and more appreciation for the people around you |
| Synergizing is not... | Tolerating differences, working independently, thinking you're always right, aimless brainstorming |
| Synergizing is... | Valuing differences, working interdependently, staying open-minded, finding new and better ways, getting results |