The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Harness five simple behaviors to transform any group into a high-performing team
About This Book
Imagine a workplace where every meeting is energetic, decisions are made swiftly, and colleagues rally behind a common goal. By mastering five core behaviors—building trust, embracing conflict, committing clearly, holding one another accountable, and focusing on collective results—you and your team will unlock performance you never thought possible. You’ll learn how to diffuse politics, turn debates into breakthroughs, and create an environment where everyone wants to contribute. This practical guide gives you step-by-step tools, real-world examples, and proven exercises to transform any group into a united, high-achieving team.About the Author
An organizational consultant with two decades of experience guiding executive teams, the author has turned struggling departments into industry leaders. With a background in psychology and hands-on leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, they blend behavioral science with practical frameworks. Known for demystifying complex team dynamics, they have trained thousands of managers worldwide to master collaboration and drive results.
Biggest Takeaway
You’ll gain tangible skills to: • Build genuine trust and reduce time wasted on second-guessing • Turn conflict into constructive debate that accelerates decisions • Lock in clear commitments so no one hides doubts • Hold peers accountable without drama or resentment • Keep your team laser-focused on shared goals and measurable outcomes
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Build vulnerability-based trust by admitting real weaknesses
Spark bonds fast with a simple personal histories exercise
Turn conflict into progress by mining hidden disagreements
Give real-time permission to argue so debate sticks
Lock in clarity by setting crisp decision deadlines
Use peer accountability to raise performance standards
Keep your eye on the prize with public result declarations
Resist consensus by forcing decisive action under ambiguity
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