1. HABIT #6 SYNERGY!!! Def: The whole is greater than the sum of parts
Synonym:
collaboration
Cooperation
fusion
Antonym:
working alone
noncooperation
hindrance

2. A simple metaphor for SYNERGY
A boy and his father are hungry for a healthy snack. They want to pick apples from a tree. The father can’t quite reach them; the little boy can’t even come close. The father hoists the boy on his shoulders. With outstretched arms, the boy grabs two apples. Together, they accomplished what neither could have done on their own.

3. Synergy Synergy is: Synergy is not: Celebrating differences
Teamwork
Open-mindedness
Finding new and better ways
Synergy is not:
Tolerating differences
Working independently
Thinking you’re always right
Compromise
Insisting there is only one right answer

4. Synergy
Synergy is achieved when 2 or more people work together to create a better solution than either one could alone. It’s not your way or my way but a better way, a higher way.

5. Synergy is: collaboration & cooperation trust & respect
adaptability & flexibility
trust & respect

6. 5 Steps to SYNERGY Define the problem or opportunity
Their Way - - Seek first to understand (listen)
Your Way - - Seek to be understood (share)
Brainstorm: create new options or ideas
High way, the BEST solution!

7. ACTIVITY Groups of 3-4 people
Using the supplies given to you build the tallest free-standing tower.
BRAINSTORM ideas
Collaborate & Cooperate
Execute & Problem Solve

8. CLASS DISCUSSION
What were your successes?
What were your challenges?