"Synergizing" sounds a lot like "thinking win - win" in that all parties are cooperating and creating better solutions for everyone. Synergy goes beyond thinking win - win by not only coming up with better solutions, but the best solution. It's almost like combining all of the habits and seeking an outcome where we are listening and understanding each other to fulfill everyone's needs.
To be a more effective educational leader, I need to first make sure that all of my students can trust me and rely on me to execute our action plans. We need to be able to effectively communicate with all parties involved for poor communication skills will not get us to our goals. Covey makes some very good points about valuing everyone on the team. As a teacher, I will recognize student's contributions more and focus on the strengths we each obtain. When we are acknowledged for our efforts, we become more positive about the outcome of the task and are willing to contribute more to the best solution. If I can get people to support me, then we will achieve more. I plan on discussing this habit with my mom for she will find the power of synergy to be very useful in her own classroom. She will appreciate the multiple factors that go into achieving the best outcome with those in your sphere of influence. And hopefully she will pass this leadership technique to her colleagues as well!
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Alex Gonzalez
3/6/2019 08:22:36 am
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AuthorRobert Marley Lerma is an online graduate student through San Diego State University. Weebly is being used to post blog posts for EDL 610 (Visionary Leadership). Archives
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