Teamwork and Synergy

Companies are looking for ways to work in conjunction across departments -in remote or hybrid environments, for instance — the buzzword “synergy” has returned to the conversation. The word isn’t used as a derogatory corporate term but to describe a deeply collaborative process which is highly sought-after.

Synergy is based on the idea that the whole is greater than the totality of its components. The positive synergy of teams allows them to achieve greater results than they would be capable of on their own. It also allows team members to work as a team with their own perspectives, abilities and communication styles.

Negative synergy on the other hand, can derail teams and cause them to produce lower quality outputs irrespective of the individual competence of each person. This is typically due to miscommunications and conflicts that occur over roles, responsibilities, and schedules.

To avoid these issues, it is important to build solid foundations of trust and cooperation by clearly defining the goals for the project and defining each team member’s part in this. The most effective way virtual data room provider to accomplish this is to implement a collaborative role mapping process, where each team member works with their team members to develop a clear record of who is responsible for what and when. This reduces confusion and saves time, energy, and conflict for teams. It makes it easier for managers, if needed be able to take over and coach.