Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
"Best book I've read on teamwork"
2009-11-07
- Reviewed By User: A3HD42AZ0AC6CH
Apparently, I'm the only one on the planet who hasn't heard of Patrick Lencioni (I bought this book after reading the delightful foreword he wrote in Emotional Intelligence 2.0). Let's just say I'm very happy to be in the know. Here's why:
I'm not a fan of fables, but this book is different. Lencioni's fictional team is believable, and the problems they encounter in the book are similar to issues I have faced, and continue to face, at work. In most companies, leaders are afraid of healthy debate and being challenged by their staff. In this book, Kathryn (the leader) encourages such debate, and illustrates an effective method for tackling the five dysfunctions of a team, which are:
1. Absence of trust,
2. Fear of conflict
3. Lack of commitment
4. Avoidance of accountability
5. Inattention to results.
The process by which she engages her team in debate to address tough issues productively is pretty groundbreaking. The book motivated me to be objective, not easily moved by emotions, in order to make tough decisions that need to be made for the betterment of my team.
"A must read"
2009-10-31
- Reviewed By User: A2NUHED5H99I26
It's not that The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni provides any new aspects to team building....wait, there's more...it's not that Lencioni provides any new aspects, yet it's the clarity and simplicity with which the material is presented that makes this book a must-read.
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"Good read"
2009-10-26
- Reviewed By User: A3JLQUJIB6DQBW
The book is formatted in an easy to read style with the Fable first and then followed up with some practical "How To's" to implement the changes. My first application of these techniques will be with a non-profit group that I volunteer with.
I have long blasted meetings as being a tremendous "non-value added" activity at many companies. If not run correctly and efficiently, they truly are a waste of valuable time and can be a morale buster. This book gives some practical direction on how to identify issues with poorly conducted meetings and then address the problems.
This is a good read for anyone in a position of leadership within a team setting.
"Not completely sold"
2009-10-23
- Reviewed By User: A2ZTILWOYGCTI5
The book is a quick read, has some decent content. I was a little disappointed with the language in spots.
"Amazing book"
2009-10-23
- Reviewed By User: A3FKQKIX37KYK
I'm a middle manager at a service company and was asked to read this for work. It was amazing. I loved it so much, I read all of this Lencioni guy's books. I suggest you buy it, but on a Friday so you have all weekend to read it.
"Five Dysfunctions"
2009-10-19
- Reviewed By User: A186AXKXQSLC6M
I ordered these books for a class at work and they shipped the same day I ordered them, and arrived just a few days later (well before the meeting!)
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"Best book I've read on teamwork"
"A must read"
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