The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Sharpen the Saw Synergize Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Think Win-Win Put First Things First Begin with the End in Mind Be Proactive

Habit 6: Synergize ALONE we can do so little; together we can do so much. ALONE we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller

Think of examples of TEAM work Give ONE example to echo what Helen Keller said.

Think of examples of TEAM work

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What does ‘Synergize’ mean? Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create a better solution than either could alone. Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create a better solution than either could alone. It’s not your way or my way but a better way, a higher way. It’s not your way or my way but a better way, a higher way.

Synergy is NOT Synergy is:Synergy is NOT: Celebrating differences Tolerating differences Teamwork Working independently Open-mindedness Thinking you’re always right Finding new and better ways Compromise

Synergy is EVERYWHERE

We see them come We see them go Some are fast And some are slow Some are high And some are low Not one of them is like another Don’t ask us why Go ask your mother

Possible approaches to Diversity Level 1: Shun diversity Level 1: Shun diversity Level 2: Tolerate diversity Level 2: Tolerate diversity Level 3: Celebrate diversity Level 3: Celebrate diversity

Shun Diversity Shunners are afraid of differences Shunners are afraid of differences They may convince themselves their way of life is the ‘best’, ‘right’ or ‘only’ way. They may convince themselves their way of life is the ‘best’, ‘right’ or ‘only’ way. They may not enjoy dialogues of different ideas; or even confrontation. They may not enjoy dialogues of different ideas; or even confrontation.

Tolerate Diversity Tolerators believe that everyone has the right to be different Tolerators believe that everyone has the right to be different They don’t shun diversity but don’t embrace it either They don’t shun diversity but don’t embrace it either Their motto is: Their motto is: “You keep to yourself and I’ll keep to myself. You do your thing and let me do mine. You don’t bother me and I won’t bother you,”

Tolerate Diversity The well water does not intrude into [interfere with] the river water 井水不 犯河水 The well water does not intrude into [interfere with] the river water 井水不 犯河水

Celebrate Diversity Celebrators value differences Celebrators value differences They see differences as an advantage, not a weakness. They see differences as an advantage, not a weakness. They’ve learned that two people who think differently can achieve more than two people who think alike. They’ve learned that two people who think differently can achieve more than two people who think alike. Celebrating differences doesn’t mean you have to agree with those differences Celebrating differences doesn’t mean you have to agree with those differences

Celebrate Diversity Diversity = Creative Sparks = Opportunity Diversity = Creative Sparks = Opportunity

We learn differently The Seven Learning Styles Visual (spatial): Prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.Visual (spatial): Prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. Visual Aural (auditory-musical): Prefer using sound and music.Aural (auditory-musical): Prefer using sound and music. Aural Verbal (linguistic): Prefer using words, both in speech and writing.Verbal (linguistic): Prefer using words, both in speech and writing. Verbal

The Seven Learning Styles Physical (kinesthetic): Prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.Physical (kinesthetic): Prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch. Physical Logical (mathematical): Prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.Logical (mathematical): Prefer using logic, reasoning and systems. Logical We learn differently

The Seven Learning Styles Social (interpersonal): Prefer to learn in groups or with other people.Social (interpersonal): Prefer to learn in groups or with other people. Social Solitary (intrapersonal): Prefer to work alone and use self-study.Solitary (intrapersonal): Prefer to work alone and use self-study. Solitary We learn differently

We see differently

We have different characteristics Dominance Compliance Influence Steadiness

Reflection Celebrate the diversity in your class with your class teacher.