The buzzword « synergy » is previously a derogatory term used to describe companies, has returned to the table as companies seek ways to work across departments in hybrid or remote environments for example. It’s not being used as a corporate pejorative but rather to refer to a deep collaborative process that’s widely sought after.
Synergy is founded on the notion that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This positive synergy enables teams to achieve more than they would be capable of on their own. It also gives team members the chance to be themselves with their own unique perspectives, skills and communication styles.
Negative synergy, on contrary, can bring down teams and cause them to produce inferior deliverables regardless of the individual capabilities of each team member. This is usually because of miscommunications and conflicts that arise over roles, responsibilities and schedules.
To avoid these problems it is vital that teams build the foundation of trust and cooperation by clearly defining the goals for the project and defining each team member’s part in this. The easiest way to do this is through a process of role mapping that is collaborative that involves every team member collaborates with their counterparts to establish a clear and concise record of who’s accountable for what and when. This saves teams a lot of time, energy, and conflict by reducing confusion in the beginning. It also allows managers to take over and coach in the event of need.
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