[ Topic 8 ] 7 Habits : Synergy (Habit 6)

1) Habit 6 - Synergize 

The principle of this habit is to accept, appreciate and value differences. It is a creative solutions, where everyone comes together to collaborate effectively and create the best solutions, innovatiove ideas or the Third Alternatives.  

When you see a problem or opportunity, use the Five(5) steps process to Synergize :

1) Clarify the end in mind

2) Value differences

3) Listen - Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood

4) Be willing to share your views

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5) Expose alternatives

2) Habit 6 : Synergize - Presented by Stephen Covey

Synergy is the creative collaboration, is the outcome of a Win-Win mindset (Habit 4) and Empathic communication (Habit 5). It is the Whole is greater than the sum of the parts, ( 1 + 1 = 3 ). 

Synergize basic principle is always value differences, it requires common purpose, common sense of meaning and mission. When people began to interactive together, genuinely and open to each other influences, they began to creates new options, the possibility of Third Alternatives.