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.
