Synergy "catalyzes, unifies, and unleashes the greatest powers within people." In this chapter, Covey makes a strong link to the Win/Win chapter, and he focuses on the relationships between people that lead to such outcomes. He emphasizes risk. Covey claims that synergy is exciting, and that the best outcome is more likely to happen if the people involved take risk by being open--they have to really want a superior third alternative. This is directly tied to the "Levels of Communication" graph of trust against cooperation. Trust is necessary for good communication and truly positive results.And, dichotomous thinking is usually a no-no. Covey talks about valuing the differences, and really listening to what another person has to say...trying to rid yourself of "there is the right opinion (mine), and there is the other opinion (his)" kind of thinking. There are lots of opinions, and a right/wrong line is not necessarily clearly drawn.
I am an exception to this. I'm always right. :) :) :) And now I'm off to fire at juniors and defend by bunker. Yay.
Nice cartoon, especially in light of Covey's Animal School example. It makes a really great point about the prevalent contemporary approach to group management.
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