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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A leadership fable
- Patrick Lincioni
Patrick Lencioni
Born in California, USA
Best-selling author & speaker - New York Times
Founder and President of The Table Group
Dysfunction
Something
that does not
function as
designed
The five dysfunctions of a team
An Overview
– Building a unified team is difficult, but not
complicated.
– Genuine teamwork is rare.
– Organizations fail because of five natural
pitfalls.
– The five pitfalls are interrelated.
– Vulnerability to any pitfalls can be lethal to
the team.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
1. Absence of Trust
ACTIVITY
Absence of TRUST
× Hide weaknesses and
mistakes
× Hesitate to offer help or
ask for help
× Keep grudges
× Avoid spending time
together
 Admit weaknesses and
mistakes
 Offer Help to get the
job done
 No team politics
 Enjoy team time
Overcoming - Absence of TRUST
2. Fear of Conflict
1. Absence of Trust
Fear of CONFLICT
× Meetings are boring
× Back biting & Personal
attacks
× Ignore difficult topics
× Not all voice their
thoughts
 Lively and interesting
meetings
 Generate ideas
 Get to a solution faster
 All participate positively
Overcoming - Fear of CONFLICT
3. Lack of Commitment
2. Fear of Conflict
1. Absence of Trust
Lack of Commitment
× Ambiguity
× Miss opportunity
× Fear of failure
× Same discussions again
and again
 Clear common
objectives
 Learns from mistakes
 Takes calculated risks
 Gets positive results
4. Avoidance of Accountability
3. Lack of Commitment
2. Fear of Conflict
1. Absence of Trust
Avoidance of Accountability
× Creates resentment
among the team
× Miss deadlines
× Frustration amount
team heads
 Poor performers feel
the pressure
 Meet deadlines
 Establish respect
5. Inattention to Results
4. Avoidance of Accountability
3. Lack of Commitment
2. Fear of Conflict
1. Absence of Trust
Inattention to Results
× Looses purpose
× Mediocrity
× Easily distracted
× Focus on individual
career only
 Focuses on objectives
 Feels for the failure or
success of the team
 Avoids distractions
 Good of the team is
greater
5. Inattention to Results
4. Avoidance of Accountability
3. Lack of Commitment
2. Fear of Conflict
1. Absence of Trust
Selfish Ego & Status
Low Standards
Ambiguity
Artificial Harmony
Invulnerability
Go
First
Mine for
Conflicts
Focus Clarity
& Closure
Confront Difficult
Issues
Force on Collective
Outcome
Absence of Trust
Fear of Conflict
Lack of Commitment
Avoidance of
Accountability
Inattention
to result
Turn It Around
Closing Thought
The five dysfunctions of a team

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The five dysfunctions of a team

  • 1. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team A leadership fable - Patrick Lincioni
  • 2. Patrick Lencioni Born in California, USA Best-selling author & speaker - New York Times Founder and President of The Table Group
  • 5. An Overview – Building a unified team is difficult, but not complicated. – Genuine teamwork is rare. – Organizations fail because of five natural pitfalls. – The five pitfalls are interrelated. – Vulnerability to any pitfalls can be lethal to the team. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
  • 8. Absence of TRUST × Hide weaknesses and mistakes × Hesitate to offer help or ask for help × Keep grudges × Avoid spending time together  Admit weaknesses and mistakes  Offer Help to get the job done  No team politics  Enjoy team time
  • 10. 2. Fear of Conflict 1. Absence of Trust
  • 11. Fear of CONFLICT × Meetings are boring × Back biting & Personal attacks × Ignore difficult topics × Not all voice their thoughts  Lively and interesting meetings  Generate ideas  Get to a solution faster  All participate positively
  • 12. Overcoming - Fear of CONFLICT
  • 13. 3. Lack of Commitment 2. Fear of Conflict 1. Absence of Trust
  • 14. Lack of Commitment × Ambiguity × Miss opportunity × Fear of failure × Same discussions again and again  Clear common objectives  Learns from mistakes  Takes calculated risks  Gets positive results
  • 15. 4. Avoidance of Accountability 3. Lack of Commitment 2. Fear of Conflict 1. Absence of Trust
  • 16. Avoidance of Accountability × Creates resentment among the team × Miss deadlines × Frustration amount team heads  Poor performers feel the pressure  Meet deadlines  Establish respect
  • 17. 5. Inattention to Results 4. Avoidance of Accountability 3. Lack of Commitment 2. Fear of Conflict 1. Absence of Trust
  • 18. Inattention to Results × Looses purpose × Mediocrity × Easily distracted × Focus on individual career only  Focuses on objectives  Feels for the failure or success of the team  Avoids distractions  Good of the team is greater
  • 19. 5. Inattention to Results 4. Avoidance of Accountability 3. Lack of Commitment 2. Fear of Conflict 1. Absence of Trust Selfish Ego & Status Low Standards Ambiguity Artificial Harmony Invulnerability
  • 20. Go First Mine for Conflicts Focus Clarity & Closure Confront Difficult Issues Force on Collective Outcome Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict Lack of Commitment Avoidance of Accountability Inattention to result Turn It Around