Five Dysfunctions of a Team
The Truth About Team Dysfunction
Like it or not, all teams are potentially dysfunctional. This is inevitable because they are made up of fallible, imperfect human beings. From the basketball court to the executive suite, politics and confusion are more the rule than the exception. However, facing dysfunction and focusing on teamwork is particularly critical at the top of an organization because the executive team sets the tone for how all employees work with one another.
To begin improving your team and to better understand the level of dysfunction you are facing, ask yourself these simple questions:
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Do team members openly and readily disclose their opinions?
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Are team meetings compelling and productive?
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Does the team come to decisions quickly and avoid getting bogged down by consensus?
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Do team members confront one another about their shortcomings?
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Do team members sacrifice their own interests for the good of the team?
​Although no team is perfect and even the best teams sometimes struggle with one or more of these issues, the finest organizations constantly work to ensure that their answers are “yes.” If you answered “no” to many of these questions, your team may need some work.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
By Patrick Lencioni
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has become the world’s most definitive source on practical information for building teams. The book's impact extends beyond business schools, churches, non-profit organizations, professional sports teams and the military. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has sold over three million copies and continues to be a fixture on national best-seller lists week after week.
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