A highly-performing workplace is based on collaboration and synergy. The key isn’t just bringing together the right individuals, but also providing them with the right environment as well as the tools and leadership which will allow them to perform efficiently.
One important aspect of synergy is clearly delineating the roles and responsibilities of each member of an organization. This helps to avoid confusion and ensures that each member of a team has a distinct important, but essential, role in the bigger picture. It is also crucial to establish a culture in which people can freely share their resources without feeling secluded. It’s an indication that a group is extremely collaborative and cohesive when members can readily seek help from others or provide assistance in a situation that isn’t their expertise.
A high level of synergy could also lead to an effective and efficient team, and an enviable rate of turnover. This type of high-performance environment is also great for morale.
Managers are often blinded by potential negative consequences of viewing synergy as a pure concept. They seek to promote cooperative efforts as examples that can be replicated throughout the company. This could divert the management’s resources and time from other pressing issues.
To ensure that the team is on track and that everyone remains motivated, it’s important to have regular check-ins with the team and continuous feedback mechanisms. This keeps everyone up-to-date on the team’s progress and allows them to come up with new ideas as needed.