patrick lencioni : 5 dysfunctions of a team

EPISODE 101

In Episode 101: Patrick Lencioni's, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (buy on Amazon), describes the many pitfalls that teams face as they seek to "grow together".

Exploring the fundamental causes of organizational politics and team failure. Much like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the five dysfunctions are stacked like a pyramid.

Without building a strong foundation on the bottom, there is no achieving the higher-level goals at the top.

SHOW OUTLINE

INTRO

What inspired Patrick to think about teamwork

  • Intro Patrick Lencioni _ TEDxUniversityofNevada (2m34)

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF TEAMWORK LESSONS

1. Absence of trust

  • Teams must trust each other (1m49)

2. Fear of conflict 

  • Conflict should be welcomed and purposeful (1m56)

3. Lack of commitment 

  • Clarity and closure are paramount (1m51)

4. Avoidance of accountability 

  • Commit to a clear plan of action (2m56)

5. Inattention to results

  • Stay focused on the project performance (2m52)

OUTRO

What makes a great team player

  • Hire humble, hungry, and smart people (4m02)