“Good partnerships do not foster codependence or independence, but interdependence. Each party feels secure, is stretched, and enjoys synergy. The partnership multiplies the productivity of both parties.”
-John C Maxwell
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
How synergistic is the relationship with your partners? Think about that for a moment... personal relationships... professional relationships...
synergy /noun/
the interaction or cooperation of two or more agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
John C Maxwell shares these signs to consider as you evaluate your partnerships. Understand this information can be applied to both personal and professional relationships.
The signs of a bad partnership:
-Parties don’t share the same values.
-Parties don’t agree on the goal.
-One or all parties must compromise their convictions.
-One party selfishly demands that the other surrender.
-One party benefits and the other loses.
Which area do you identify as needing some further reflection? This is for you... Be honest with yourself...
Building team synergy takes time and effort. Julia Martins, Marketing problem-solver, content wiz, and Oxford comma enthusiast suggests these 3 strategies to get you started:
Beyond the buzzword: How to build team synergy (by Julia Martins for asana.com)
1. Start with communication: With effective workplace communication, team members can express themselves freely and accurately, and more effortlessly achieve synergy.
Establish where your team should communicate, and about what. Set and share a communication plan with your entire team.
Prioritize two-way communication. To build these skills, encourage team members to practice active listening.
Differentiate between facts and stories. “Facts” are observable details like who attended a meeting. A “story,” on the other hand, is your interpretation of the situation. By separating stories from facts, you can avoid acting on stories until you’re able to validate them
2. Foster trust and collaboration: Make sure you’re making space for team members to bring their full selves to work by modeling team collaboration best practices.
Invite co-creation. Co-creation means building an idea together, not chipping away towards a goal separately.
Encourage open communication. Create an environment where team members feel comfortable saying what they feel, giving their opinion on projects, or disagreeing with other team members. Healthy disagreement is actually key to good team collaboration.
Lead by example. Model the behavior you want to see in your team.
3. Set group norms intentionally: Group norms are the unspoken rules that guide how team members interact. By proactively setting group norms, you make it easier for your team to collaborate.
How will you improve the synergy of your relationships?
Today's Challenge: Make a commitment to embracing synergy!
make time to do some self reflection and analysis of your relationships by reviewing the information above.
Identify the specific relationship you want to work on.
Start the conversation with all parties involved and develop a plan that includes: Open communication, established norms, and shared goals.
Lead by example. Model the behavior you want to see.
Learn and grow together. Hold each other accountable. Start today!
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional... Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Beyond the buzzword: How to build team synergy (Julia Martins)
Maxwell, John C; Leadership Promises for Everyday, Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN 2003.
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