"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" -Aristotle. I love this quote I think that this defines what Ian states that sometimes 1+1=1.5 through compromise, but with synergy 1+1=3. Synergy is a very selfless, to reach it one must let go of their own ego and ideas and be willing to listen, to hear and work with others to find the best possible solution.
Working on a synergistic team and a non-synergistic team is a drastic difference. I think that being able to experience many different types of leadership and then be able to take this course has been very insightful on how to treat people from a place of leadership and power. Working for a synergistic leader was an amazing experience, they seek your input and make you feel valued, your part of the solution. Working for someone who does not effectively implement synergy is a challenge, they inform you of how things are and tell you what the solution is going to be. Having people feel valued on a team results in more people wanting to join the team and more people choosing to stay with the team as well.
I am going to try and find the best solution with the team that I work with. I am going to also commit to making sure that I value their goals and their thoughts like I value my own. I am committing to making sure that I get everyone's input and that they are heard when it comes to a decision.
Working on a synergistic team and a non-synergistic team is a drastic difference. I think that being able to experience many different types of leadership and then be able to take this course has been very insightful on how to treat people from a place of leadership and power. Working for a synergistic leader was an amazing experience, they seek your input and make you feel valued, your part of the solution. Working for someone who does not effectively implement synergy is a challenge, they inform you of how things are and tell you what the solution is going to be. Having people feel valued on a team results in more people wanting to join the team and more people choosing to stay with the team as well.
I am going to try and find the best solution with the team that I work with. I am going to also commit to making sure that I value their goals and their thoughts like I value my own. I am committing to making sure that I get everyone's input and that they are heard when it comes to a decision.