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Avoiding accountability leads to mediocrity from "summary" of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
When team members avoid holding one another accountable, they set the stage for mediocrity. This reluctance to call out peers on counterproductive actions or behaviors stems from a desire to avoid conflict or discomfort. However, this avoidance only leads to even greater problems down the line. By failing to address issues head-on, teams allow mistakes to go uncorrected, performance standards to slip, and deadlines to be missed. Avoiding accountability can manifest in various ways within a team. Some members may stay silent when they witness a colleague failing to meet their responsibilities. Others may refrain from providing constructive feedback for fear of causing tension or hurting someone's feelings. In any case, this lack of accountability undermines the team's overall effectiveness and erodes trust among ...
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