In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable …
Impractical and unworkable
2 stars
[My review of the 12min summary]
There might be some good stuff in here. In principle, it sounds like it would work. The problem is that I have worked in many dysfunctional places. I can't imagine 99% of the managers there having even half of the skills or integrity to pull off what this book is advocating. Also, most employees have too much ego, insecurity, or incompetence to go along with this stuff.
My conclusion: Impractical and unworkable. A delusional fantasy.
For the record, these are the five dysfunctions. I can't say that I disagree with them: 1. Absence of trust 2. Fear of conflict 3. Lack of commitment 4. Avoidance of accountability 5. Inattention to results
FINAL NOTES (quoted from 12min) [I disagree with this] "One of the most influential business fables ever written, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' is a succinct, simple, and smart book on teamwork …
[My review of the 12min summary]
There might be some good stuff in here. In principle, it sounds like it would work. The problem is that I have worked in many dysfunctional places. I can't imagine 99% of the managers there having even half of the skills or integrity to pull off what this book is advocating. Also, most employees have too much ego, insecurity, or incompetence to go along with this stuff.
My conclusion: Impractical and unworkable. A delusional fantasy.
For the record, these are the five dysfunctions. I can't say that I disagree with them: 1. Absence of trust 2. Fear of conflict 3. Lack of commitment 4. Avoidance of accountability 5. Inattention to results
FINAL NOTES (quoted from 12min) [I disagree with this] "One of the most influential business fables ever written, 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' is a succinct, simple, and smart book on teamwork and organizational culture that clearly communicates important lessons via an engaging story.
"Highly recommended for managers and leaders everywhere."