Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators
J-B Lencioni Series
1. Edition April 2005
168 Pages, Softcover
Practical Approach Book
Short Description
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni revealed the main obstacles that prevent most organizations from performing at the highest level. He detailed the five primary dysfunctions found in teams-Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Inability to Commit, Lack of Accountability, and Inattention to Results-and provided a model for overcoming them. In this field guide, Lencioni offers more specific, practical guidance for overcoming those dysfunctions-using assessment tools, real-world examples, and more.
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team looks at questions that all teams must ask themselves: Are we really a team? Are we ready for heavy lifting? How are we currently performing? It then provides detailed methods for breaking down each dysfunction while addressing the most common obstacles that prevent teamwork. The book's short format helps teams get up and running quickly and effectively. It can be used as the basis for a team training program, or can be read and easily implemented by individual team leaders and members-whether in business, nonprofit, academic, or any other organizations.
In the years following the publication of Patrick Lencioni's best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, fans have been clamoring for more information on how to implement the ideas outlined in the book. In Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni offers more specific, practical guidance for overcoming the Five Dysfunctions--using tools, exercises, assessments, and real-world examples. He examines questions that all teams must ask themselves: Are we really a team? How are we currently performing? Are we prepared to invest the time and energy required to be a great team? Written concisely and to the point, this guide gives leaders, line managers, and consultants alike the tools they need to get their teams up and running quickly and effectively.
* The Case for Teamwork
* Overview of the Model
* Two Important Questions
Section Two: Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
* Overcoming Dysfunction #1: Building Trust
* Overcoming Dysfunction #2: Mastering Conflict
* Overcoming Dysfunction #3: Achieving Commitment
* Overcoming Dysfunction #4: Embracing Accountability
* Overcoming Dysfunction #5: Focusing on Results
Section Three: Answering Questions and Anticipating Problems
* Common Questions
* Objections from Participants
* Obstacles to Avoid
Section Four: Building the Team
* Team-Building Road Map and Time Lines
* The Initial Off-Site
* Tools and Exercises in Detail
Glossary of Terms
Resources
About The Table Group
Acknowledgments
About the Author
