What is Synergy?

A rewarding process which includes:

Celebrating differences Teamwork Open-mindedness Finding new and better ways

Examples of synergy
Behavior of geese A band Symbiotic relationships Rhinoceros and birds

Shunners, Tolerators and Celebrators

Shunners Profile shuns differences convinced theirway of life is the best.

Tolerators Profile isolate themselves as differences are hurdles believes that everyone has the right to be different you do your thing and let me do mine (185). Diversity Celebrators Profile Value differences Believes they can achieve more by working together despite differences creative sparks opportunity

Diversity is Internal
 We learn differently (186). The Seven Kinds of Smarts Linguistic Bodily kinesthetic Spatial Musical Intrapersonal
what do you see?

 We see differently (186).

Interpersonal Logicalmathematical  We all have different styles, traits and characteristics (186).

Celebrate Your Own Diversity

Differences are strengths, and not weaknesses.

STICK UP for Diversity

Be courageous, defend those who are held victim because of their differences.

Synergy = Creative Cooperation

Not 1+1= 2, but 1+1 = 3
Work together to create MORE.

The Obstacles
 Cliques
Reject people who arent like them, have superiority complexes To be a part of them: Lose your identity and conform.

 Prejudice
Stereotyping/labelingbeca use of differences Inequality and racism

 Ignorance
Cluelessness

(195)

Great Synergetic Teams Have

Plodders
Stable, reliable Committed and finishes jobs

Harmonizers
Unifies group Supports as they encourage and cooperate

Followers

Innovators
Creative members that contribute ideas and give off sparks (200).

Supports leaders and good ideas.

Show-Offs
fun Difficult at times add the spice and momentum needed to bring the team overall success (200).

synergize!!