Synergy refers to the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of its individual members. The document discusses how synergy can be applied in various areas like business, family, and organizations to overcome obstacles. It identifies four key strategies for creating synergy within a group: being clear on goals, open communication, empowerment, and commitment from all members. When these strategies are employed, the group can accomplish more through synergy than individuals alone.

1. Synergy The power of togetherness

2. Introduction Time goes by and we need to be aware and well-prepared to face problems and difficult situation. How to overcome it?

3. Important for Life Sometimes we need help to overcome important life or business obstacles. But we can not ask help for any person around since we need to ask the right people to avoid further problems.

4. Synergy - Asking Help And a way to have a suitable help is to build a strong SYNERGY between the group that we are part of it.

5. Synergy – Definitions Synergy may be defined as two or more things functioning together to produce a result not Independently obtainable. Synergies can involve people interacting or working together in any way or for any reason

6. Synergy – Interesting Aspect Two horses can pull about 9,000 pounds. How many pounds can four horses pull? The arithmetical response is 18,000. Sounds reasonable – but it's wrong! Four horses can actually pull over 30,000 pounds. It's synergy that makes the difference!

7. Synergy - Where can we apply it? We can apply the concepts of Synergy in many areas of our life, such as: Family and Relationships, Business and Organizations, Friendship and Marriage, Schools, etc.

8. We can focus the energy of a group to solve a specific problem. We can share activities to reduce the level of stress of an activity or task. Synergy – Main Applications

9. We can: feel more comfortable when facing any loss or bad results. feel group integration and job satisfaction. feel trust inside the working place. Share responsibilities and challenges. Synergy - Main Benefits

10. Goals need to be clearly defined for each person to understand how and in what role he/she will need to create and fulfill a team’s success. Synergy Inside your Group First Strategy - Be Clear

11. Communication is vital in team members so they know where the ball is and where it is going. Everybody needs on-going communication in order to stay productive, overcome obstacles, and check progress towards targets. Synergy Inside your Group Second Strategy - Communicate

12. Share authority and enable your team to use their power, talents and skills effectively. When you empower your team you help them to lead themselves to create trust and innovative behavior. Synergy Inside your Group Third Strategy - Empowerment

13. Finally, being a member of a team requires personal commitment and dedication. Once we establish the power of synergy within a team we can accomplish anything. Synergy Inside your Group Fourth Strategy - Commitment

14. Synergy – Conclusion It is wonderful to observe and see how synergies between people work out there in the world. When we learn how to apply the concepts of Synergy, we learn to overcome any obstacle and problems become a source of pleasure and challenge.

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