| Synopsis "As compelling, readable and practical as his other books. I'm sure
this will be another business classic." (Richard Carr, President &
CEO, TEC International) "Every manager and executive will
recognize themselves somewhere in this book. Lencioni distills the
problems that keep even the most talented teams from realizing their
full potential. Even more important, he shows -- in prose that is
crisp, clear, and fun to read -- how to solve them." (Geoffrey A.
Moore, Chairman, The Chasm Group, Author, Crossing the Chasm; Inside the Tornado; Living on the Fault Line)
"I read most best-selling business books. What sets Lencioni apart is
his ability to provide insightful and practical solutions to complex
management challenges." (Phillip Hildebrand, Executive VP and Chief
Distribution Officer, New York Life Insurance Company) "A
gripping analysis of what makes teams work effectively. This fine work
is a must read for any leader that has come to grips with the fact that
no one makes progress — much less succeeds - alone." (James Amos,
president and CEO, Mail Boxes, Etc.) "Compelling and incisive,
this will become the definitive guide on how to build and manage
successful teams." (Jean Kovacs, president and CEO, Comergent
Technologies)
From the Inside Flap
After her first two
weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new
CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have
taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have
turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing
excited her more than a challenge. What she could not have known when
she accepted the job, however, was just how dysfunctional her team was,
and how team members would challenge her in ways that no one ever had
before. In
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni once again offers a
leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first
two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four
Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen
intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of
teams. Kathryn Petersen, DecisionTech’s CEO, faces the ultimate
leadership crisis: uniting a team that is in such disarray that it
threatens to bring down the entire company. Will she succeed? Will she
be fired? Will the company fail? Lencioni’s riveting tale serves as a
timeless reminder that leadership requires as much courage as it does
insight. Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the five
dysfunctions that go to the very heart of why teams–even the best
ones–often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps
that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive,
effective team. Just as with his other books, Lencioni has
written a compelling fable with a deceptively simple yet powerful
message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders.
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
In keeping with the parable style,
Lencioni (The Five Temptations of a CEO) begins by telling the fable of
a woman who, as CEO of a struggling Silicon Valley firm, took control
of a dysfunctional executive committee and helped its members succeed
as a team. Story time over, Lencioni offers explicit instructions for
overcoming the human behavioral tendencies that he says corrupt teams
(absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of
accountability and inattention to results). Succinct yet sympathetic,
this guide will be a boon for those struggling with the inherent
difficulties of leading a group. 100,000 first printing.
From Library Journal
Building a cohesive
team is not complicated, declares Lencioni, president of his own
management consulting firm and author of The Five Temptations of a CEO.
Departing from the dry, theoretical writing of many management books,
he presents his case in the context of a fictional organization, and in
doing so succeeds at communicating his ideas. The story is about a
female CEO who is hired to bring together a dysfunctional executive
staff to work as a team in a company that just two years earlier had
looked promising. The scenarios that follow are recognizable and can be
applied anywhere teamwork is involved, whether it is a multinational
company, a small department within a larger organization, or a sports
team. The five dysfunctions discussed are absence of trust, fear of
conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and
inattention to results. At the end of the story, the main points are
summarized, and clearly written suggestions and exercises are offered
to help bring about change. Concise and easy to follow, this book is
recommended for academic and public libraries with management
collections and for anyone who is a member of a team that needs
improvement. Bellinda Wise, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City,
NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From AudioFile
Using the fable mode, listeners get a fly-on-the-wall perspective of a
management team's interactions. Charles Stransky tidily characterizes
each of the players at a high-tech company--the newly hired CEO and his
highly dysfunctional team of managers, including the former CEO, the
CFO, the COO, etc. Each character has his/her own agenda, and the
listener can also hear his/her voice, thanks to the skillful Stransky,
who delivers a solid narration, along with an inspiring strategy.
Business leaders can glean strategy, examples, and determination
through this fable. At the end, there are no-nonsense step-by-step
directions to follow to create a functional team within any
organization. D.L.M. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine--This text refers to the
Audio CD
edition.
From Booklist
The final installment in a trilogy that includes The Five Temptations of a CEO (1998) and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive
(2000), this fictional story demonstrates how a new CEO reforms a
dysfunctional executive team with a series of sometimes-painful
off-site meetings designed to break them of bad habits. The company has
superior tangible and intangible assets yet is behind its competitors
in terms of revenue and customer growth. When Kathryn is brought on
board to figure out why, she forces her reluctant team to examine their
interpersonal behaviors, such as letting individual ego get in the way
of team goals. She demands healthy conflict and accountability among
the group and vigilantly prevents them from sliding back into old
habits. Losing a couple executives in the process, she succeeds in
turning the company around. Lencioni demonstrates his points
effectively by getting the reader involved in the characters and the
tension between them. He wraps up this "leadership fable" with a brief
discussion containing additional suggestions on overcoming the five
deadly dysfunctions. David Siegfried
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review
"...an entertaining quick read filled with information easy to digest..." -- The star online, 12 August 2003
"...is worth exploring..." -- Progress, Summer 2002
"...there is a lot of good sense in this book...certainly offers some useful pointers..." -- Supply Management, 28 March 2002
"Concise
and easy to follow, this book is recommended for academic and public
libraries with management collections and for anyone who is a member of
a team that needs improvement." -- Library Journal, April 15, 2002
"Succinct
yet sympathetic, this guide will be a boon for those struggling with
the inherent difficulties of leading a group." -- A reviewer
In keeping with the parable style, Lencioni (The Five Temptations of a CEO)
begins by telling the fable of woman who, as CEO of a struggling
Silicon Valley firm, took control of a dysfunctional executive
committee and helped its members succeed as a team. Story time over,
Lencioni offers explicit instructions for overcoming the human
behavioral tendencies that he says corrupt teams (absence of trust,
fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and
inattention to results). Succinct yet sympathetic, this guide will be a
boon for those struggling with the inherent difficulties of leading a
group.
Building a cohesive team is not complicated, declares
Lencioni, president of his own management consulting firm and author of
The Five Temptations of a CEO. Departing from the dry,
theoretical writing of many management books, he presents his case in
the context of a fictional organization, and in doing so succeeds at
communicating his ideas. The story is about a female CEO who is hired
to bring together a dysfunctional executive staff to work as a team in
a company that just two years earlier had looked promising. The
scenarios that follow are recognizable and can be applied anywhere
teamwork is involved, whether it is a multinational company, a small
department within a larger organization, or a sports team. The five
dysfunctions discussed are absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of
commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. At
the end of the story, the main points are summarized, and clearly
written suggestions and exercises are offered to help, bring about
change. Concise and easy to follow, this book is recommended for
academic and public libraries with management collections and for
anyone who is a member of a team that needs improvement. —Bellinda
Wise, Nassau Community Call. Lib. Garden City, NY (Library Journal, April 15, 2002)
"...there is a lot of good sense in this book...certainly offers some
useful pointers..." (Supply Management, 28 March 2002) "...is worth exploring..." (Progress, Summer 2002) "...an entertaining quick read filled with information easy to digest..." (The star online, 12 August 2003)
About the Author
Patrick Lencioni is president of The Table Group, a San Francisco Bay Area management consulting firm, and author of the best-selling books The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive and The Five Temptations of a CEO.
In addition to his work as an executive coach and consultant, Pat is a
sought-after speaker. Prior to founding The Table Group, he worked at
the management consulting firm Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation,
and Sybase, where he was vice president of organizational development.
He is on numerous advisory boards and sits on the National Board of
Directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Over the years,
Pat has worked with hundreds of executive teams and CEOs–all
struggling, at one time or another, with the potential for dysfunction
among their teams. Pat lives with his wife, Laura, and their twin
boys, Matthew and Connor, in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can reach
him at The Table Group’s web site, www.tablegroup.com, or at
patricklencioni@tablegroup.com.
Product Details Hardcover: 240 pages
Carton Size: 44 books
Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st Edition (March 19, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0787960756
ISBN-13: 978-0787960759
Product Dimensions: 8.64 x 5.72 x 0.9 inches
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