The Five Functions of a Team

"Teamwork remains the one sustainable competitive advantage that has been largely untapped." ~ From The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

I love the Five Dysfunctions of a Team framework developed by Patrick Lencioni. It's an elegant framework that gets right to the heart of common team dysfunctions. It diagnoses and addresses the universal team dysfunctions in an insightful and deeply practical manner than sets the stage for actual change.

The format is combination of exercises and discussion with full participation by team members. Rather than being told what being a team should "look like," participants identify, explore and devise solutions for breakdowns, gaps and conflict in team functioning.

The Five Dysfunctions and Functions:

• Absence of Trust/Building Trust
• Fear of Conflict/Mastering Conflict
• Lack of Commitment/Achieving Commitment
• Avoidance Accountability/Embracing Accountability
• Inattention to Results/Focusing on Results

Each function builds on the previous one – a team that trusts each other can master productive conflict which leads to the ability to commit the decisions and hold each other accountable for commitments. Finally, teams that hold one another accountable for commitments and behavior are able to focus on getting the results they need to meet their mission successfully.

How do you get started? We'll discuss what's working and not working on team, I'll assess your team's needs and design the workshop to meet your organizational goals.