Whether in the context of a family, of a community or workplace, the idea that a group of people can accomplish more than an individual working alone has been proven time and time again. You have certainly noticed this within BNI®, where groups of businessmen and women work together to achieve results far superior to those they would achieve if they worked separately.
Two key ideas underlie this concept. The first is that the sum of the whole is greater than the individual parts. When people work together, their collective efforts are greater than the sum of their individual contributions. In other words, a group of people can accomplish more together than individually. This concept is often seen in team sports, where a group of athletes working together can achieve a higher level of success than any one of them could alone. The same is true in the workplace, where a team of employees can collaborate to create innovative solutions to complex problems.
1 + 1 = 11
The second idea is the notion that 1 + 1 = 11. When two people work together, their combined efforts are far greater than what they could achieve alone. This concept is often used to describe the synergy that can be created when people collaborate. They can indeed bounce their ideas off each other, question their respective assumptions and build on their complementary strengths. This results in a level of creativity and innovation that is impossible to achieve working alone.
The advantages of working together
There are many benefits to working together to achieve better results. One of the most important is the ability to leverage the strengths of each team member who can pool their knowledge, their skills and experience to create a more effective solution. This approach allows each team member to focus on their strengths and contribute to the team in the most meaningful way possible. Another advantage of working together is the opportunity to learn from each other. Collaboration provides the opportunity to share ideas and points of view, which can lead to new perspectives and innovative approaches. It also helps build trust and understanding between team members., what is essential for effective collaboration.
Distribute tasks and responsibilities
Working together can also increase efficiency and productivity. It is then possible to distribute tasks and responsibilities more efficiently. This approach also helps reduce the workload of each team member., which can lead to a better work-life balance and greater job satisfaction. The idea of why and how to work well together to achieve better results is a powerful concept. In the context of families, communities or workplace, the benefits of collaboration and co-construction are obvious. By leveraging the strengths of each team member, learning from each other and increasing efficiency and productivity, teams can achieve results they could not achieve working alone.
The sum of the whole is indeed greater than the individual parts, and when people work together, 1 + 1 can really equal 11.
For more than two decades, Sylvie & Annick Miquel has accumulated solid professional experience by successfully supporting entrepreneurs, teams and leaders of all kinds, both in the private and in the public. In their capacity as BNI Executive Directors in Reunion, of BNI National Directors in Mauritius and John Maxwell Certified Coaches, they are determined to help entrepreneurs, their families and communities, to succeed and prosper thanks to their innovative and efficient business approach.
Sylvie & Annick Miquel
Directors BNI Meeting
& BNI Maurice
+262 692 45 84 00
bnireunion@bnifrance.fr
contact@bnimauritius.mu
