The five dysfunctions

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Jossey-Bass © 2002 230 pages

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Leadership & Mgt. Strategy

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• Everyone talks about teamwork but hardly anyone does it effectively. • Five pitfalls prevent most companies or organizations from achieving teamwork.

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• The first pitfall is a lack of trust. • The second pitfall is a fear of confrontation. • The third pitfall is an absence of commitment. • The fourth pitfall is absence of accountability. • The fifth pitfall is a failure to focus on goals. • Building trust, courage, commitment, accountability and a proper focus takes time and effort. • Written goals and standards and regular performance reviews can help. • Leadership is indispensable.

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