Uni Habit 6 final

3rd best alternative

Define the problem or opportunity Their Way (Seek first to understand the ideas of others.) My Way (Seek to be understood by sharing your ideas.) Brainstorm (Create new options and ideas.)

roadblocks to synergy

Ego: people who think their ideas always right. prejudice stops peoples creative juices. focuses on peoples weaknesses No Private Victory: insecurity. donesnt open up to other peoples opinions, threatened by differences or others strengths and success. Win-Lose thinking: people get trouble instead of synergy. Cliques: ostracize other people who do not fit in.

second paradigm of synergize ( (habit 6)

Interdependence is better than independence

steps to 3rd alternative

define problem listen to their views share your views brainstorm choose the best idea

you need

each others strengths

6 gains of diversity

expands global awareness enhances social development prepares students for future career success increases your knowledge base promotes creative thinking enhances self-awareness

synergize

habit 1 and 5 prepare you for habit 6

negative synergy

hostility 1+1= -1,-5,-10 defensiveness 1+1=1/2 compromise 1+1=1 1/2

people with the habit 6 paradigm realize that

if two people have the same opinion, one of them is unnecessary . they celebrate diversity

diversity

language, upbringing, class, religion, beliefs, experiences, age, food, music, dress styles, learning styles, lifestyles ect.

habit 6; synergize

learn you appreciate the people around you because they are different

habit 6; to synergize is about

learning to value and work well with other people

get

new and better ideas less to do on your own better relationships greater learning

private victory

once you win the ---- you have the direction and self-esteem you need to work well with others

the shunner

people with different politics, religion, or taste in music are just wrong. they are strange and inferior. avoid them, make fun of them, or bully them. diversity is a threat to you

habit 6 is a and is a part of

public victory/ interdependence

what is habit 6

synergize

working together

synergize comes from the greek word syn-ergos meaning

true

synergy is a principle, a nature of law

habit 6 paradigm

together is better

see

together is better differences create opportunities we can create a higher way that is better than your way or my way

synergy is achieved when

two or more people work together to create a better solution than either could have come up with alone.

do

value differences build complementary teams go for the 3rd alternative remove barriers to synergy

if you practice habit 6

you love it when someone disagrees with you

the celebrator

youre excited about differences. you know you can learn a lot from different opinions and ways of life. youre mature enough to know you don't have to go along with those differences; you can be curious and delighted with what others bring to the party .

2nd alternative thinkers

"My team vs. your team"

paradigm of habit 6

"You can do better in college working with others than working alone." "Other people's strengths can make up for your weaknesses, and vice versa."

synergy is not

"your way" or "my way" but a better way.

synergize it is...

- Celebrating differences - Teamwork - Open-mindedness - Finding new and better ways

synergize it is not...

- Tolerating differences - Working independently - Thinking you're always right - Compromise

positive synergy

1+1= 3,10,100 or more

quote that was said by Helen Keller

Alone we can do so little;together we can do so much.

we all learn differently

Linguistic- reading, writing, telling stories Logical- logic, patterns Kinesthetic- touching, body Spatial- images, pictures Musical- sound, rhythm Interpersonal- interaction with others Intrapersonal- through own feelings

being part of synergize in many parts / synergy is every where

Nature Teams Group Projects Band Orchestra

building complementary teams

Plodders: are sure and steady; stick to job until done Followers: support the leaders Innovators: are creative Harmonizers: cooperate well Show-offs: are fun to work with, but can be difficult to work with. bring diverse thinking

how do you handle diversity

The Shunner The Tolerator The Celebrator

first paradigm of synergize ( habit 6)

Together is Better

the tolerator

believes everyone has the right to be different. you do your things and ill do mine. you leave me alone ill leave you alone. you respect that fact that people are different, but you also don't see any value in those differences.