the five dysfunctions of a team cliff notes

Teamwork remains the ultimate competitive advantage both because it is so powerful and so rare.

I figured it would be a useful topic to study at this point in my life and to learn about further. I finally decided to pick this one up because I work with a lot of teams in my current job. I’ve heard it referenced by many people who talk about leadership within organizations. This book has been on my to-read list for a while now because I’ve had it referenced and recommended from various sources years back.

I appreciate every donation as it goes directly to the maintenance costs of my blog and creation of new content. ~If you enjoy my summary, please consider buying me a coffee via my Ko-Fi link (click the button below) or become a recurring donor as a YBC Scholar! 📖 🎓 Concise and easy to follow, this program is recommended for anyone who is a member of a team that needs improvement.” -Audible At the end of the story, the main points are summarized, and clearly expressed suggestions and exercises are offered to help bring about change. The scenarios are recognizable and can be applied anywhere teamwork is involved, whether it is a multinational company, a small department within a larger organization, or a sports team. Departing from the dry, theoretical writing of many management books, he presents his case in the context of a fictional organization, and in doing so succeeds at communicating his ideas. Succinct yet sympathetic, this guide will be a boon for those struggling with the inherent difficulties of leading a group.īuilding a cohesive team is not complicated, declares Lencioni.

Story time over, Lencioni offers explicit instructions for overcoming the human behavioral tendencies that he says corrupt teams (absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results). “In keeping with the parable style, Patrick Lencioni begins by telling the fable of a woman who, as CEO of a struggling Silicon Valley firm, took control of a dysfunctional executive committee and helped its members succeed as a team. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Synopsis:

The five dysfunctions of a team cliff notes