Synergy as a Smart Solution

Abstract

Synergy (positive/smart one) is generally considered “the holy grail” of management, teamwork smart achievement. The purpose of this chapter is to answer the core question: “Whether and when is teamwork appropriate, i.e., smart?” The reasonable answer is: “In the situation when by means of teamwork can be achieved positive synergy!” Therefore at first, it should determine if positive/smart synergy is theoretically possible, and if it is, the next question is how to achieve and keep such synergistic teamwork. According to such methodological frameworks the theses are explicated as answers to the purpose question of what is needed for positive synergy achieving, such as a) synergic tasks; b) specific material, social, and informational investments, also new heuristics; c) elimination of behavioral and individual disturbances; d) solving some unknown, specific but potentially dangerous teamwork problems. Therefore, teamwork synergy is never a routine activity. It requires wise case study application and sometimes professional psycho-social treatment.