Synergy
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Modern concept proposed by chemists
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discovered that when atoms or molecules were seperated the behavior of the separate parts could never explain the behavior when all were connected
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Synergy means much more than team work in modern organizational theory
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“synergy is actually a systemic principle that explains how a team's collective performance is unpredictable based solely on its member’s individual performances”
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A teams collaborative work can be either better or worse than each member's individual performances added together
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level of risk when creating groups that is not noticed by many
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Negative Synergy
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Introducing the wrong person into a group can affect the entire groups work and contributions
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hiring the wrong person is more impactful than hiring the right person
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Positive Synergy
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Very complex task to maintain due to a variety of different elements (employee personalities, work styles, communication tactics)
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starts with hiring the right people who fit our culture and depends heavily on good leadership
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Chemistry of Teamwork
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Common Interests
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Common Values
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Humility
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​ability to acknowledge oneself modestly
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Honesty
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ability to be truthful with others, which develops a bond
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Trust
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​ability to focus on your own task while others complete theirs
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Discipline
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ability to work towards a goal no matter the circumstances
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Complementary Talents
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Producers
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​end result focused and make sure final product is up to par
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Administrators
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focuses on how tasks are completed and gets everyone on the same page in terms of compliance with guidelines
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Entrepreneurs
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visionary of the future and helps to inspire others
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Integrators
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brings people together by constructing functional bridges among all
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