Patrick Lencioni
What’s inside
In ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable,’ Patrick Lencioni uses a compelling narrative to explore the complex dynamics of teamwork. The book focuses on a fictional executive team that struggles with the five dysfunctions that plague many teams – absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. Lencioni presents a powerful model and actionable steps to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team.
You’ll Learn
- Learning about common team dysfunctions and how to address them
- Gaining insights into effective leadership and team management
- Understanding the importance of trust and accountability in teams
- Developing strategies to build a cohesive and high-performing team
Key Points
- Introducing the five dysfunctions of a team
- Exploring the absence of trust in teams
- Understanding the fear of conflict
- The impact of lack of commitment on teamwork
- How avoidance of accountability hampers team efficiency
- Inattention to results: the final dysfunction
- Steps to overcome the dysfunctions and build a cohesive team
Who’s it For
- Team Leaders
- Managers
- Human Resource Professionals
- Business Executives
- Project Managers
- Anyone interested in team-building
About the author
Patrick Lencioni is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant with over 20 years of experience in writing about management and human resources. He is the founder of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products, and services that improve teamwork, clarity, and employee engagement.