The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

Book review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

Written by Patrick Lencioni, this book uses storytelling to illustrate some of the common reasons why people often have difficulty working in teams. Why do teams struggle to accept responsibility and achieve consensus? Why do team members experience negative morale? What are some practical ways to overcome these common challenges? The book outlines ways to address ​the absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results.