The first step toward reducing politics and confusion within your team is to understand that there are five dysfunctions to contend with, and address each that applies, one by one.

Two critical truths have become clear: First, genuine teamwork in most organizations remains as elusive as it has ever been. Second, organizations fail to achieve teamwork because they unknowingly fall …

With that recognition, Patrick Lencioni identifies the five dysfunctions of a team, and by corollary, the five characteristics of a highly effective team. Lencioni utilizes a fictional business metaphor to …

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Here, the author outlines a detailed model for diagnosing the five dysfunctions of a team and provides exercises and techniques to ameliorate those dysfunctions.

Dysfunction #2: Fear of Conflict When a team has trust, they can engage in passionate dialogue about issues and decisions There is no hesitation to disagree with, challenge, and question one …

Jump to conclusions about the intentions and aptitudes of others without attempting to clarify them. Fail to recognize and tap into one another’s skills and experiences. Members of trusting teams ... Give …

Regardless of your scores, it is important to keep in mind that every team needs constant work, because without it, even the best ones deviate towards dysfunction.

Until each team member has had a chance to be heard, and issues considered, she will not make a deep commitment. She may give passive commitment, but that commitment will dwindle when the …

A leadership fable Sens de l’outil Lencioni's model provides a simple and rich framework to identify the pitfalls that a team may face throughout its life. For the Shift Maker, it is a valuable basic tool that can …