Teamwork and Synergy

As companies seek ways to work in conjunction across departments — in hybrid or remote environments, for example -the term “synergy” has made its way back into the conversation. This time, it’s not employed as a negative corporate term, but rather to describe the process of collaboration that is still highly desired.

Synergy is based on the notion that the whole is greater than the totality of its components. This positive synergy allows teams to achieve more than they would have been able to on their on their own. It also gives team members the opportunity to be themselves with their own perspectives, skills and communication styles.

On the other contrary, negative synergy can drag teams down and lead to subpar results despite each individual’s individual competencies. This is usually due to miscommunications and conflicts that www.arrigonismart.net/2022/01/31/all-about-virtual-data-rooms/ arise between roles, responsibilities and schedules.

To avoid these problems It is crucial to build the foundation of trust and cooperation by clearly defining the goals for the project and clearly defining each team member’s role in this. The simplest way to accomplish this is through the process of collaborating on role mapping which is where each team member works with their counterparts to establish clear records of who’s responsible for what and when. This saves teams lots of time, energy, and conflict by reducing confusion from the beginning. It makes it easier for managers, if necessary they can be able to step in and coach.