His theory highlights five aspects (hence the title of the book) that are essential for any team to strengthen and progress. But, it’s far from a step-by-step, painting by numbers approach.īy storytelling, Lencioni points out particular aspects of personality that often prove to be the stumbling blocks to healthy teams. There is a management theory on display here and we are encouraged to follow it.
On numerous occasions, I found myself remembering individuals that I have worked with throughout my life and saying aloud, ‘That’s what they used to do!’ And, equally often, I felt a subtle poke in the ribs that highlighted my own inadequacies and areas for improvement. His fly-on-the-wall description of Kathryn Peterson’s dysfunctional executive team and the meetings they share together is enjoyable and frighteningly familiar. Lencioni has chosen a somewhat unorthodox approach in 5 Dysfunctions of a Team to tackle this subject by spending the majority of his book telling a fictitious story. 5 Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable In addition, the thought of team away days that consist of rope courses and cookery classes led by overenthusiastic trainers cause more eye-rolling than any politicians interview or X-Factor audition tape. Our disagreements – sometimes over trivial issues – result in avoidance, ignorance and other forms of communication breakdown. Disputes about who isn’t pulling their weight and/or who isn’t responding to emails become commonplace. The need to share the load, help each other out, and the tiresome fact that there is no ‘i’ in team.īut the reality of being part of a team for many people is somewhat disappointing.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve heard countless reminders about the need to work together. How many of us have been told that during a meeting or at the start of a particular product/service launch? The importance of teamwork is often talked about in the workplace. ‘And Guys? You’re Going to Really Need to Work Together on This One.’
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