What is synergy?

Synergy is "working together" in the sense of getting the benefits of cooperation.

The opposite of a synergistic relationship is an antagonistic one. 

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Synergistic relationships capitalise upon diversity, while antagonistic relationships are compromised by it.
synergy.gif (3871 bytes) The key to synergy is role definition.

Party A's role is determined by:

  • the common goal
  • Party B's needs and
  • Party A's abilities
    (and vice versa.)
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