Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Liberty University
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team 4-Mat Book Review
A 4-MAT BOOK REVIEW SUBMITTED TO DR. DEBBIE WARREN
IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE COURSE CLED 610
LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BY
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011
ABSTRACT In order to be an effective team you must accomplish your set goals. To achieve this task a team must first discover and overcome the five dysfunctions of a team. According to Lencioni (2005), “Dysfunction #1 Is the Absence of Trust: Members of great teams trust one another on fundamental, emotional level, and they are comfortable being vulnerable with each other about their weaknesses, mistakes, fears, and behaviors. Dysfunction #2 is Fear of Conflict: Teams that trust one another are not afraid to engage in passionate dialogue around issues and discussions that are key to the organization’s success. Dysfunction #3 is the Lack of Commitment: Teams the engage in unfiltered conflict are able to achieve genuine by-in around important decisions, even when various members of the team initially disagree. Dysfunction #4 is Avoidance of Accountability: Teams that commit to decisions and standards of performance do not hesitate to hold one another accountable for adhering to those decisions and standards. Dysfunction #5 Inattention to Results: Teams that trust one another, engage in conflict, commit to decisions, and hold one another accountable are very likely to set aside their individual needs and agendas and focus almost exclusively on what is best for the team.” A team is usually a small group with anywhere from three to twelve people. Their responsibility is to share common goals, rewards and responsibilities. They should also be willing to set aside their own needs for the benefit of the team. In order for a team to really establish trust they must be risk takers, open and vulnerable towards each other without the assurance of being hurt and humiliated as an end
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team 4-Mat Book Review
A 4-MAT BOOK REVIEW SUBMITTED TO DR. DEBBIE WARREN
IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE COURSE CLED 610
LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BY
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011
ABSTRACT In order to be an effective team you must accomplish your set goals. To achieve this task a team must first discover and overcome the five dysfunctions of a team. According to Lencioni (2005), “Dysfunction #1 Is the Absence of Trust: Members of great teams trust one another on fundamental, emotional level, and they are comfortable being vulnerable with each other about their weaknesses, mistakes, fears, and behaviors. Dysfunction #2 is Fear of Conflict: Teams that trust one another are not afraid to engage in passionate dialogue around issues and discussions that are key to the organization’s success. Dysfunction #3 is the Lack of Commitment: Teams the engage in unfiltered conflict are able to achieve genuine by-in around important decisions, even when various members of the team initially disagree. Dysfunction #4 is Avoidance of Accountability: Teams that commit to decisions and standards of performance do not hesitate to hold one another accountable for adhering to those decisions and standards. Dysfunction #5 Inattention to Results: Teams that trust one another, engage in conflict, commit to decisions, and hold one another accountable are very likely to set aside their individual needs and agendas and focus almost exclusively on what is best for the team.” A team is usually a small group with anywhere from three to twelve people. Their responsibility is to share common goals, rewards and responsibilities. They should also be willing to set aside their own needs for the benefit of the team. In order for a team to really establish trust they must be risk takers, open and vulnerable towards each other without the assurance of being hurt and humiliated as an end
Bibliography: Lencioni, Patrick M. Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators. San Francisco: Jossey – Bass, 2005. ISBN: 7879-7637-7 Holy Bible (KJV), Nelson Publishing Co., 2005 USA.