Synergy may be defined as two or more forces working together in tandem to produce a result far more not obtainable if it is carried out by itself, alone and independently.

For example, if you have ten sales men selling Product A and ten sales men selling Product B for you. If each group could produce 50 sales then you have a total of 100 sales.

Now if we would combined the two groups together and cross-selling each other products, the synergy created would enough to produce much more than if they would have produced when they are selling as a single entity.

So, it concludes that an interrelated group is more than the sum of its parts, synergy is the ability of a group to surpass even its best individual member’s performance.

If used in a marketing environment it means that teamwork will produce an overall better result than if each person was working toward the same goal individually.

Everything in this world is basically related to one another. We cannot exist as an individual. We live in the world of co-existence if we want to progress and be more productive.

In business, we cannot survive as a single entity as we have seen earlier, but we thrive when we works in groups or in collaboration with one another.

Most successful internet marketer works as joint-venture with one another to leverage on each other expertise and their popularity in the marketplace.

Being in the same niche, joint-venture enables cross-selling and up-selling, hence expanding your lists from your joint-venture partner who might be interested in your product.

Joint-venture works because the list that is being recommended by your partner are usually targeted subscribers who are already buyers and are ready to buy again.

Its effectiveness lies on your interdependence on another like teamwork and working together or sharing ideals with that of another human being.

Synergy will not work to solve any problem if every individual is going their own way.

As an effective individual, you have a freedom of choice. You can choose to be proactive and seek to understand about a problem or a situation that needs to be solved or acted upon.

As an effective person, you can take actions in areas that are within your control.

You can take control and synergize within yourself even in the midst of a very hostile and unfavourable environment.

You can take charge of your own self and cast aside any negative vibes and you could look for the good side in others and make use of that good to view others in a different positive perspective.

By not being judgemental or disagrees with others, what you can do is that you can affirm them and seek to understand them.

Do not look at yourself first and others as theirs, but look on how you can reach a common ground. Look for the Win-win synergy.

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45% of your company’s reputation is based on the public’s view of your CEO. Staggering isn’t it? To think that ONE person can wield that kind of influence over your company’s stock, your employee turnover, and your public image. Yet it is true. Burson-Marsteller’s Maximizing CEO Reputation research has proven it.

So the question is, where do you stand as a leader?

What is your company’s reputation? What are you doing that is negatively impacting the company? I know of one company that the head person was having an affair. It caused a lot of mistrust in the company and gossip. People thought “if you are willing to do this to your wife whom you pledge to love forever, what are you willing to do to us?”

Does your behavior match your words?

If trust is an issue in your company, than yes, you do need to look at your behavior. To give trust freely and do you demand the same back? Is it exemplified in all aspects of your life? Do you tell employees to have balance in their lives yet you work all hours rarely seeing your family? Remember that actions speak louder than just words. People learn by example not by what has been said.

Does your body language match your words?

Do you stand with your back strong; your head up and make good eye contact? Body language has a HUGE influence over how people view what you have said. Take President Bush for example. When “the crisis” first hit America he came out with his head bowed, his shoulders were slumped, his eyes downcast, and he paused every 3-4 words. People were saying they felt compassion but where is the strength? Since then President Bush has gained strength. His last address showed him walking with his shoulders back, strong eye contact, less pauses and more emphasis on key words. Now people are saying he is looking stronger.

What is the context of your message?

I can’t tell you how many CEO’s tell me there job is to get the information out to the right people. WRONG! Your job is NOT to get the message out,but rather to get the message heard the way you want it heard. This means you have to manage the perceptions that are out there. You have to be able to speak to the media, financial people, management and employees. You have to be able to know what their concerns are, their fears, and how to channel their energy toward a positive outcome. You have to know what they will each see as strength and what they will each see as intimidation. There is a difference and you better master it.

You are the leader of your company. You are the one every one looks to in a crisis to see HOW they should react to the crisis. Your reaction to things will determine how your management reacts which will determine how all employees will behave at work.

If you have ever wondered about the impact of a leader just think of our past Presidents. Kennedy is remembered as being charismatic due to his smile, his cock of his head and his ability to speak smoothly. Reagan is known as the great communicator due to his squint in his eyes, his ability to dress for the occasion from fireside chats to press conferences. Carter is known for his lack of strength due to his big wide smile at inappropriate times, his constant wearing of cardigans and his soft voice tone.

Your company is only as strong as the public’s and your employee’s view of you as a leader.

So take a true look at your company.

If it has turf wars, poor customer service, high turnover, low morale or dissension, look no further than the mirror. You can turn it all around. I know. I have worked with people that wanted to change their image. I have seen people that were viewed as arrogant and obnoxious change to be viewed as fair but tough. I have seen people that were viewed as weak and indecisive change to be viewed as insightful and knowledgeable.

In order to make this change you have to look at four key areas: one, how people view you; two, how people hear what you say; three, how you speak; and four, what your body language says. Once you manage these four areas you will be managing the bottom line of your business.

About the Author

When people want to know how to say the right thing at the right time, they call Anne Warfield. As the leading Outcome Strategist, Anne helps people negotiate, present, sell and lead by managing perceptions, since perceptions become reality. She does this by showing you how to speak so people WANT to listen to you.

Before identifying the various benefits of Program management courses let us define project management – Project Management is the acquired knowledge and skills applied using a formal set of tools and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects. Project management is one of the essential processes to accomplish pre-defined objectives and make profitable decisions for an organization. Hence, training in Program management is important to ensure that you have the necessary skills and expertise to handle the given project successfully and benefit the organization.

Let’s have a look at some of the benefits of Program Management Training:

• Goals and Objectives: This training service includes various project management programs which will teach you the importance of time and setting of goals and objectives. Timely management of set goals and objectives will allow organization to succeed in its endeavors without getting lost in any hurdles or problems. However, it should be given its own time frame, considering that some of these goals need to be accomplished immediately. A project management training will then help you prioritize these goals as well as assist you in making great use of your time.

• Productivity – Another advantage of training in Program management is that it allows manager to increase firm’s productivity. All the team members can efficiently proceed to the completion of the given project ensuring that each element of the project is completed at the right pace and at the right time. A productive team is also a happy and motivated team, which in turn feeds makes for a contented, hard-working staff.

• Stress Reduction – Stress arises when there is too much of workload, pressure from clients and lack of communication. However, the good project management training will ensure that each member of the project team will efficiently handle its responsibility, systematic schedule is created and that the team members get along well and understand their role in producing the final output!

• Confidence: Feeling nervous is a natural feeling in humans when you are above to start a very important project by yourself. In such cases, it is very crucial to have confidence and proceed for a successful project completion. Project management training will guide you to move forward with clear instructions and bold steps to boost your own self-assurance as well as also that of the people working around you.

Above mentioned are some of the benefits which you will gain during your Program management training. The Injazat Institue is a leading career Development, Training & Management institution institute which provides superlative project management trainings in UAE. It aims to support business-oriented organizations to improve their performances through high quality training and development programs.

About the Author

Tobby Hedges is a Injazat Institute with one of the UAE.They are provide leadership training, Project Management Programs (PMP) – Tobby has experienced them all in Dubai and in the neighboring states. Through his writings and Institute, he creates awareness for the different aspects of Dubai that people far and wide come to enjoy.

As managers we know we are expected to engage employees
in problem solving. We can’t solve all the problems for them, right?
We know that in the long run it’s not a good idea to dictate answers and orders. They’ll never learn to work on their own. In this quest to engage employees we ask open-ended questions like:

• What ideas do you have?

• What options have you considered?

• What are your thoughts on that issue?

Have you ever asked an employee for their ideas or input and gotten a luke warm response?
Have you heard these kind of answers to your attempts to engage the employee:

• “I don’t know…”

• “I’m not really sure…”

• “Hmm….”

You may not always get a detailed, enthusiastic response to your first question of an employee. Yet, we often give up our quest to give the employee a chance to participate when they don’t immediately jump in.

We might give the employee our own answers. We tell them what we think about the situation. In a word, we take over. And, in the course of this exchange, the employee is let off the hook for owning the issue and becomes more dependent on you, the manager, to solve workplace problems. It’s not good for you or the employee when you don’t allow them to contribute.

The solution? Some might call it patience. I call it, “What Else? Three Times.” The next time you attempt to engage an employee in a problem solving conversation, don’t give up after your first try. Whether they contribute a productive response or not, follow your initial question with “What Else?”

“What Else?” sends a message that you:

• Are open to multiple ideas or options

• Expect the employee to fully engage in the conversation and own the outcome

• Leave the responsibility for the issue with the employee

• Are not going to dictate or take over the problem solving

• Trust the employee to find a suitable solution

In fact, when you’re met with little enthusiasm from the employee, make it a practice to give the employee three opportunities to add their perspective. By asking “What Else?” three times, you give the employee time to think and you don’t let them off the hook.

Other encouraging phrases will also work. Say things like:

• What other ideas do you have?

• Tell me more…

• What has crossed your mind related to…?

The “What Else? 3X” rule is a reminder that if we are to fully engage others in our collective work, we need to make space for them to contribute. Don’t rush them to your solution. Because when you always come up with the answers yourself, they’ll wonder why you need them.

About the Author

Marnie E. Green is Principal Consultant of the Management Education Group, Inc. and is a leading expert in the management of public sector employees. Her book, Painless Performance Evaluations, is used worldwide by federal, state, and local government leaders. Contact Green at phone: 480-705-9394 email: mgreen@managementeducationgroup.com web site: http://www.managementeducationgroup.com.

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