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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

By: Patrick Lencioni
Narrated by: Charles Stransky; introduction by Patrick Lencioni
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In keeping with the parable style, Patrick Lencioni 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.

Building a cohesive team is not complicated, declares Lencioni. 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 scenarios 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. At the end of the story, the main points are summarized, and clearly expressed suggestions and exercises are offered to help bring about change. Concise and easy to follow, this program is recommended for anyone who is a member of a team that needs improvement.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is also available in print from Wiley.

©2002 Patrick Lencioni
(P)2002 Random House Inc.

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"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.)

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excellent. a must read for any manager

good, short and effective story. the authors give dysfunctions model is simple, highly effective and very real. as someone who has managed many teams and been part of many, I can't recommend this book enough. a must read for any leader trying to build a lead effective teams of any kind whether in business, sports, community service or politics.

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Very entertaining way to learn

I actually enjoyed this story while learning at the same time. Definitely a good use of my time.

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The narrator brought the story to life

I know this book will be excellent when it to myself again later, but I feel that I received more from it by having Mr. Stransky read it. I admit I chuckled at his British accent, though. He reminded me of Stewie Griffin. It is worth the money or credit. I will be searching out this narrator for more.

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Excellent

Excellent book! Recommend for all managers, project managers, and anyone that is involved in teams.

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Excellent ! Simple and easy to adopt. I hope.

It's amazing how well the story relates. I especially like the chapter on open conflict resolution.

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Paints a picture.

I sit in a lot a traffic and listening to audio books helps that time go by. In this case I believe it has been eye opening to why my team is struggling with job satisfaction and results. I enjoyed how a large portion was in a story form so I could have a picture painted in my mind allowing me to be able to become part of the story, rather than getting lost in my own tangent thoughts.

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A gem of a fable!

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This has to be one of the most underrated business books of the century.. whomever I speak to about it has never heard of it, yet it is an allegorical tale that covers just about everything.. in under 4 hours! I have committed myself to reading it once a year.
Essential for anyone who is in any sort of managerial role, even if you manage one direct report. Of the myriad of business books on Audible, this has to be one of the most useful, entertaining page turners (wish there's was a audio expression for that) out there.

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Great Insights to Team Work

A great piece of insight presented in a user friendly story that is easy to identify with

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GREAT story line!

This audio book was easy to follow wirh great characters. I will take these ideas and the outline back to my group to implement. Highly recommended.

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A must listen!

A great listen for those who are struggling on a team or may not understand the Dynamics of a team and what it takes to succeed.

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