How to Get On with Anyone

Chapter 7

Synthesisers

It’s worth the time to integrate and reconcile many inputs

Linda Berens

This chapter covers the synthesiser style. Note that I use ‘Synthesiser’ as a shorthand for ‘people with the synthesiser style’.

	People with the synthesiser style push for the best result:
	•	They tend to move and speak in an unassuming way, and appear patient and approachable.
	•	They gather information and input to get the best result.
	•	They make consultative decisions, integrating many sources of input and points of view.
	•	It tends to come naturally to them to define, clarify, support and integrate.
	•	They support the group’s process ...