The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team Book Summary (PDF) by Patrick M. Lencioni

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Why This Book Matters:

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team shares the fact that most teams don’t inherently get along, but there are things you can do to make sure your team operates efficiently.

The Big Takeaways:

  1. A good team can accomplish something much greater than just the talents of their individuals combined.
    1. If Competition within a team can be the downfall of its success.
  2. Confidence in one another helps build a strong team.
    1. When members of a team can feel comfortable around one another, they can communicate freely, be their authentic selves, and ultimately make great progress thanks to a supportive environment.
  3. A good leader of a team is open and honest.
    1. Team members must see their leader as human and capable of getting things wrong sometimes.
  4. Every part of a team must be devoted to the end goal even if its validity is unclear.
    1. Consistently contemplating whether or not the big picture is right causes too much confusion and poor results.
  5. Hold one another responsible.
    1. Care for your other team members and their success.

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