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Habit 6. Synergize. Have you ever seen a flock of geese, flying in V formation?. By flying in a V they can go 71% farther . . If the leader gets tired he can move back in the V . Geese back in the V will honk to encourage the ones in front.
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Habit 6 Synergize
Have you ever seen a flock of geese, flying in V formation? • By flying in a V they can go 71% farther . • If the leader gets tired he can move back in the V . • Geese back in the V will honk to encourage the ones in front. • When Geese get out of the V they feel the wind, and go back into the V.
Synergy is… Celebrating Differences Teamwork Open-minded Seeks new & better ways Synergy is not… Tolerating Differences Working Independently Closed to other opinions Gives up or give in Synergy
Synergy is everywhere in nature. • A tree with many roots stands strong • Small fish swim in schools for protection • Check out the rhino & the small birds • And did I mention the geese?
How to Synergize : ACTION PLAN • ? DEFINE THE PROBLEM / OPPORTUNITY • ← THEIR WAY (Seek to understand others) • → YOUR WAY (Seek to share your ideas) • BRAINSTORM (Create new ideas) • ↑ HIGHWAY (Seek to understand others)