1. Habit 6
Synergize
121

2. Video
The Nature of Synergy
6:48 6
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3. Habit 6: Synergize 6
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4. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Habit 6—Principle
Paradigm
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Result
Behavior 6
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5. Ineffective: It’s either your way or my way, or a compromise.
Habit 6—Paradigms
Ineffective: It’s either your way or my way, or a compromise.
Effective: Together we can create a better way, a higher way. 6
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6. 5 Levels of Difference
Celebrate!
Value
Acceptance
Tolerance
Ignore

7. “We actively seek out differing viewpoints.”
xQ Tells You…
“We actively seek out differing viewpoints.”
32% 6
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8. Types of Interaction
What Synergy IS and IS NOT – Compromising is the Enemy of Synergy! 6
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9. Getting to Synergy 6
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10. 1. Check Willingness
“Would you be willing to search for a solution that is better than what either of us has in mind?”
TRUST! 6
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Synergize

11. BE PROACTIVE Judging to Valuing Ladder
Appreciating
Respecting
Understanding
Judging
PPT 2-8

12. 2. Reflect Viewpoints
“Would you agree to a simple ground rule: I can’t make my point until I restate yours to your satisfaction; you can’t make your point until you restate mine to my satisfaction?” 6
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13. Only the person holding the Talking Stick is allowed to speak.
Once that person feels understood, he or she passes the Talking Stick to the next person.
Share PLC Magnet 6
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Synergize

14. 3. Create New Ideas
Once you’ve achieved mutual understanding, propose and refine alternatives. Keep refining and creating until you reach a Third Alternative. 6
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15. You’ve created a Third Alternative when you both:
How Do You Know?
You’ve created a Third Alternative when you both:
Have a change of heart.
Feel new energy and excitement.
See things in a new way.
Feel the relationship has transformed.
End up with an idea that is better than what either of you started with. 6
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Synergize

16. xQ Tells You…
“Our communication is energetic and creative, often leading to new or better ideas.”
36% 6
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Synergize

17. Teach to Learn 6
132–133
Habit
Synergize

18. Video
Leave a Legacy
4:29 7
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Habit
Sharpen the Saw

19. Thank You!  Additional Resources 7 Habits Contract
Next Steps? Individual? Group?
Thank You! 