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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

by Patrick Lencioni

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.
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Member Reviews

  • Scott O'Dell - Teacher
    • Rated 5 stars

    Excellent book for anyone who needs to lead any form of team. Recommended to me by one of my grad school professors.

    Scott O'Dell - Teacher wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Todd S
    • Rated 5 stars

    This was the book that I read that got me going on the other books. I was able to hear him speak in Washington DC, and he was the best speaker I've ever heard. The book is a most if you are a part of a team, planning on being part of one in the future... there is not a more practical book that I've read about teams and their power and how-to. A must read!!!!

    Todd S wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Catherine E
    • Rated 5 stars

    Very helpful to understand how to collaborate better with others

    Catherine E wrote this review Sunday, May 31 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Jeff S
    • Rated 4 stars

    I enjoyed the use of story to explain things. This book touches on great things to help teams. In fact, it has really helped my team. Highly recommend it for anybody trying to create a great team environment.

    Jeff S wrote this review Friday, May 29 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Rich A
    • Rated 3 stars

    Simple business books - another reminder on how to build teams - a few simple tools that are helpful

    Rich A wrote this review Saturday, May 16 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Todd Sattersten
    • Rated 5 stars

    This book was included in my book: The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. www.100bestbiz.com

    Todd Sattersten wrote this review Friday, May 8 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Shannon C
    • Rated 3 stars

    This is an odd duck of a book. It is written as a fiction story to illustrate the five dysfunctions of a team: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. It is a quick and easy read, and the story is interesting. I think I am just getting used to the medium.

    Shannon C wrote this review Tuesday, April 28 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Kenneth C
    • Rated 4 stars

    A defining book for teams of all sizes. It is amazing how many organizations with gifted individuals do not do well because the individuals never truly become a team. I love the Fable method Lencioni uses to get his point across.

    Kenneth C wrote this review Thursday, March 5 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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