The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Author: Patrick M. Lencioni
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ISBN: 0787960756
Publisher: Jossey-Bass (19 March, 2002)
Sales Rank: 365
Average Customer Rating: 4.54 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Really understands team dynamics
This book does 3 things that really hit home for me and justify the 5 star rating I gave it: it's completely in touch with REALITY, it's brilliantly SIMPLE in it's presentation of both the problem and the diagnosis and it's 100% APPLICABLE to every management situation I've ever been part of. Too many times, I've encountered management books or consultants who will assemble a list of things to do that's too long to act upon, out of touch with the reality of working on the planet earth or narrow in their application (eg - how to lead teams to develop better software). Lencioni takes the universe of issues that prevent apparently smart managment teams from succeeding and distills it to the most important 5. As you read this book, I can guarantee you'll have that "I've been in this situation before" feeling. The characters are people I've seen repeatedly in my business career, the situations so familiar they made me laugh. The best aspect of Lencioni's analysis of the dysfunctions is that he takes you materially beyond the diagnosis and offers a real world approach to treating the problem.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Pure Gold
Patrick Lencioni has written the most practical and helpful guide I've ever read on the subject of team building. Through the power of a story you will learn how to take your team through the stages of trust building, instigating healthy conflict, producing commitment, establishing accountability, and achieving common objectives. I've applied these principles to my teams with revolutionary results. Attending one of his lectures on the subject was even more helpful than the book. Yet, the book is a wonderful augment to his teaching. If you want to build a healthy and an effective team I highly recommend "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team." When it comes to team building, the material is pure gold.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Better business book
I liked this quick read and the survey at the end of the book- practical- applicable and a great discussion book for any team- and any leader... Similar Products
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