Summary of Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick M. Lencioni, is a business strategy book that details the causes of dysfunction in teams and how to address them. The book focuses on the idea of creating a psychologically safe space for team members to trust one another and be vulnerable about their own weaknesses. The five dysfunctions outlined include: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. Lencioni suggests that by actively addressing these issues, teams can achieve higher levels of effectiveness and productivity. Throughout the book, Lencioni provides practical examples and useful models to help teams identify, address, and overcome these dysfunctions.