Habit 6
Synergize
Have you ever seen a flock of geese,
flying in V formation?
By flying in a V they
can go 71% farther .
If the leader gets tired he can
move back in the V .
Geese back in the V will honk to encourage the
ones in front.
 When Geese get out of the V they feel the wind, and go
back into the V.
Synergy
 Synergy is…
 Celebrating
Differences
 Teamwork
 Open-minded
 Seeks new &
better ways
 Synergy is not…
Tolerating
Differences
 Working
Independently
 Closed to other
opinions
 Gives up or give in

Synergy is everywhere in nature.
 A tree with many roots stands strong
 Small fish swim in schools for protection
 Check out the rhino & the small birds
 And did I mention the geese?
How to Synergize : ACTION PLAN
 ? DEFINE THE PROBLEM / OPPORTUNITY
 ← THEIR WAY (Seek to understand others)
 → YOUR WAY (Seek to share your ideas)

BRAINSTORM (Create new ideas)
 ↑ HIGHWAY (Seek to understand others)