SYNERGY

THE CONCEPT OF TEAMWORK

SYNERGY - its definition.

the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total
effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements.
to be able to create an environment of teamwork and partnership
between/among individuals aiming for a common goal.
Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of
its parts.

A partnership creates synergy by combining the

complementary knowledge, skills, and resources of its
different partners. When a partnership achieves a high
level of synergy, the group, as a whole, is able to think
in new and better ways about the issues it is trying to
address, take more comprehensive actions to address
those issues, and develop a stronger, and more
supportive, relationship with the broader community.

A team needs four necessary traits in order to

become synergistic and succeed:
1.

clear team purpose

2.

solid communication

3.

empowerment so the team can lead themselves

4.

a commitment to the goal.

BE CLEAR
Goals need to be clearly defined for each person to
understand how and in what role he/she will need to
create and fulfill a teams success. Understanding the
teams goals and purpose and knowing how you will
achieve them is empowering.

COMMUNICATE
Communication is vital in team members so they
know where the ball is and where it is going. Just as
crucial for the organizational team, all need on-going
communication in order to stay productive, overcome
obstacles, and check progress towards targets.

EMPOWERMENT
extent to which someone
provides the encouragement,
tools, and authority to others
enabling them to use their
power,
talents
and
skills
effectively. Empowering your
team to help them lead
themselves creates trust and
innovative behavior, in turn, a
synergistic team and coaching.

COMMITMENT
being a member of a team requires personal
commitment and dedication to the overall success of
a team. Once we harness the power of synergy
within a team we can accomplish anything.

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS IN
CREATING A POSITIVE SYNERGY

SHARED VISION, VALUES AND GOALS

"Begin with the end in mind". Give people a

sense of purpose. Goals work as a motor for
motivation, however, a shared goal needs to be
matched with clear roles. When each team member
has clear roles and responsibilities, the risk of overlap
or gap of work can be reduced significantly.

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS IN
CREATING A POSITIVE SYNERGY

GOOD LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERSHIP

Leadership is intertined with followership. In

order to create a good team synergy, good leaders
and followers must co-exist. When less people try to
lead and actually be good followers, willing to listen,
to be led and cooperate with others, the task at hand
can be completed much more efficiently and
effectively.

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS IN
CREATING A POSITIVE SYNERGY

TRUST, RESPECT AND COMPASSION

When every individual works and

communicates with the basis of trust, respect and
compassion, everyone will feel that their contribution
is as valuable as the next person and vice versa,
and therefore each person will give their best work
for the Team. A compassionate individual will be
conscious of the impact of their action on others. In
result, everyone will pull their own weights, and
collaboratively reach Synergy.

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS IN
CREATING A POSITIVE SYNERGY

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Like human relationships, Synergy is a

constant process and must be managed. It's a never
ending journey that you and your team as the crew
of a ship, embark upon together and must constantly
row and work to reach it. An effective Team is
capable to resolve differences by finding and
managing the best solutions from the team
members contributions, despite differences of skills,
opinions, strengths, weaknesses and talents.

"Nobody can achieve success alone."

- Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha