The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable 1st Edition

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In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams.

Kathryn Petersen, Decision Tech's CEO, faces the ultimate leadership crisis: Uniting a team in such disarray that it threatens to bring down the entire company. Will she succeed? Will she be fired? Will the company fail? Lencioni's utterly gripping tale serves as a timeless reminder that leadership requires as much courage as it does insight.

Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams even the best ones-often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. Just as with his other books, Lencioni has written a compelling fable with a powerful yet deceptively simple message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders.

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Once again using an astutely written fictional tale to unambiguously but painlessly deliver some hard truths about critical business procedures, Patrick Lencioni targets group behavior in the final entry of his trilogy of corporate fables. And like those preceding it, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is an entertaining, quick read filled with useful information that will prove easy to digest and implement. This time, Lencioni weaves his lessons around the story of a troubled Silicon Valley firm and its unexpected choice for a new CEO: an old-school manager who had retired from a traditional manufacturing company two years earlier at age 55. Showing exactly how existing personnel failed to function as a unit, and precisely how the new boss worked to reestablish that essential conduct, the book's first part colorfully illustrates the ways that teamwork can elude even the most dedicated individuals--and be restored by an insightful leader. A second part offers details on Lencioni's "five dysfunctions" (absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results), along with a questionnaire for readers to use in evaluating their own teams and specifics to help them understand and overcome these common shortcomings. Like the author's previous books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive, this is highly recommended. --Howard Rothman

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In keeping with the parable style, Lencioni (The Five Temptations of a CEO) 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. 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). Succinct yet sympathetic, this guide will be a boon for those struggling with the inherent difficulties of leading a group. 100,000 first printing.

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Hardcover: 229 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (April 11, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0787960756
ISBN-13: 978-0787960759
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Really shows what a TEAM can do.

ByR. McLaughlinon October 28, 2016

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Very easy reading and informative. Feels like the book ends a little too soon, but that's a plus on the author for keeping me interested. I read it in two evenings, it is not too deep and it is easy to pick up where you left off. There are some real zingers in the book, like the definition of politics, which should be a poster on the wall and have more coverage. A sequel would be nice.

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Decent book written at a fairly low level so that any body could understand it.

ByJoyon February 26, 2017

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Good book to highlight how people work within a group (or rather, may NOT work together within a group.) It shows how styles of interaction can benefit or detract. The "story" makes it pretty easy to read. But don't expect it to apply to everything where teams are concerned, or to apply at every stage in life.

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A Must Read for Church Planters and Pastors

ByEric Wrighton May 23, 2007

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As I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, I saw every dysfunctional church board of which I have ever been a part. Then I realized how easy it was to slip into Dysfunctional-Team mode.

The narrative format of the first "half" of the book makes it a quick read. The second "half" consists of the details and a more linear presentation of the dysfunctions and how to deal with them. Lencioni's use of fable helps open your eyes to the pitfalls that happen on most teams. I found myself thinking that isn't so bad, only to see how detrimental it actually was. The "fable" makes the problems easily identifiable, and I realized how many of the dysfunctions I was guilty of causing.

I believe this book teaches us the importance of meetings. We often reject meetings or look to get out of them. But, often simple changes in the team and working environment change the productivity of the meeting.

The most beneficial concept for me was the need for trust among the team members. This cannot be built or developed by falling from a chair into team member's arms. Trust must be built over time. It means that we assume the best of other people, and that we believe they too have the best interest of the project in mind.

I was also inspired by the need to put aside opinions and objection once a decision has been reached. During the discussion is when the objections should be brought up. After a decision has been reached, the team needs to get on board and push the idea as though it were their own.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is worth whatever you pay for it.

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Written in an engaging story-telling style, this latest work ...

ByCarlaon January 27, 2017

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Written in an engaging story-telling style, this latest work from Lencioni portrays hurdles teams commonly face that hold them back from being cohesive and effective, as well as action plans for overcoming them. Any member of a team can benefit from having their eyes opened to the dynamics that can tear teams apart and the ideas that may help them pull together to success. A helpful read!

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MUST READ FOR ALL TEAMS

ByPatriciaon June 9, 2016

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Our dynamic, young Pastor recommended all leaders in our church read this book and I'm glad I did! It would work as well for any team: Business, sales, sports, you name it! I enjoyed the story-telling aspect used by the author in the beginning of the book which made the reading more enjoyable - more like reading a novel - less like reading a research book. The business sense is very sound. Excellent! I'm sending a copy to my son in the music business in NYC.

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One more perspective of human dynamics.

ByMichael Dunnon November 23, 2015

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Fable ... at least the sub-title is accurate. 180 pages of fable. 20 pages of author perspective. A quick read, nothing new. Assumes organizations have a wider field to operate in regarding personnel (yes, even in 'management') than might occur. One's person's solution to dysfunction is a another person's passive-aggressive attempt to control people.

I should add this book was 'suggested' reading as part of a new 'career profession' program where I work (within the Dept of Defense). I make this point because much of the personnel-related latitude exhibited in the book doesn't exist in any way within our personnel or leadership structure. The system makes holding people accountable almost impossible and is more likely to punish those who try more than those who don't. And yes, that is both sad and embarrassing.

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Team building at its finest

ByHeatherCharronHealthCoachon January 19, 2017

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Never judge a book by its cover. I purchased this book and it sat around for s little bit before I really picked it up to read it! Once i did I couldn't put it down! Pointed out so many great leadership skills and how to handle situations! The team building has helped me build a stronger more connected team! If you are having team troubles this is your book for change!

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Great style - easy to read, but the concepts are in the story

ByP J LaRueon July 7, 2015

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I loved this book. I have a strong team, but found a few things that I need to do to help them grow even stronger.

The book was written in "story style" where a new leader was hired to assess a quite dysfunctional team and make the necessary changes to correct the issues. The style made it an easy read after experiencing so many dry "text book style" approaches.

I plan to check Lencioni's other books, as I think I could learn more from him

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Excellent read.

This book accurately describes most of the issues I've seen on teams and provides helpful information on how to correct them.Read more

Published 1 day ago by Taylor Kostal

Engaging, with interesting and wide examples

Fable structure works to convey the lessons; it is rarely gimmicky or forced. I found myself actually invested in the leadership struggles of a fictional company.

Published 3 days ago by Vandrecken

One Star

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Published 4 days ago by Maria Maldonado

Test Your Team - Are you Dysfunctional?

This book gives you concrete examples of how to identify where your team is in terms of their dysfunction.Read more

Published 6 days ago by Cindy

Helpful, simple, actionable

The fable is worth engaging and keeps you turning pages. The content of the team pyramid and corresponding descriptions are helpful, simple and actionable.

Published 8 days ago by Mike Jentes

Patrick writes wonderfully in Fable format

Again, Patrick writes wonderfully in Fable format! Great information and encouragement. Direction to help develop your business and all relationships around it.

Published 12 days ago by Stephen

Very pertinent information

Great guide to help deal with dysfunctional teams in the work place!! I especially appreciated the chapter on trust throughout a team.

Published 14 days ago by AJHuston

Three Stars

It was a ok, I just though it was a bit obvious....

Published 15 days ago by A Guy from Berwyn

Four Stars

Good book!

Published 21 days ago by Verona Garwood

Four Stars

Love the writing style and appreciate the insights.

Published 22 days ago by Beverly Davis

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