The buzzword “synergy” that was once a derogatory term for corporate entities, is now back to the table as companies are looking for ways to collaborate across departments – in remote or hybrid settings for example. This time, it’s not employed as a negative corporate term but to describe an extremely collaborative process that is highly sought-after.
Synergy is built on the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This positive synergy enables teams to achieve greater results than they would be capable how to break into the technical industry of on their own. It also gives team members the opportunity to work as a team by utilizing their unique views, talents and communication styles.
On the other side, a negative synergy may bring teams down and lead to subpar outputs despite everyone’s specific skills. This is typically due to conflicts and miscommunications that arise between roles, responsibilities, as well as schedules.
To avoid these problems, it’s essential for teams to build the foundation of trust and collaboration by clearly defining the goals of the project and laying out the roles of each team member in this. This can be accomplished easily with a collaborative mapping process. Each team member will work with their counterparts in order to establish a clear and concise record of what each person is accountable for and when. This can save teams a lot of time, energy, and conflict by minimizing confusion at the beginning. It makes it easier for managers, if needed they can assist and coach.
