The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
When building teams or systems
Understanding the Rule
Properly integrated components create value beyond their individual contributions. Synergy emerges when elements work together harmoniously. 1+1 can equal 3 when collaboration is done right.
What Happens When You Break It
Focusing only on individual parts without integration leads to fragmented efforts, missed potential, internal competition, inefficiency, and failure to capture synergies.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Creating synergy multiplies results, increases efficiency, generates innovation, creates competitive advantage, and achieves outcomes impossible through individual efforts.