Patrick Lencioni is the New York Times best-selling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. In this follow-up to his groundbreaking work, Lencioni provides a field guide for implementing the principles of achieving corporate goals through this innovative program. The work also boasts helpful exercises and illustrative, real-world examples. "Lencioni is fast defining the next generation of leadership thinkers."-Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager
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"Good real world strategies for building strong effective teams. Each of the five dysfunctions are discussed and then there are activities and exercises to help overcome them by building trust, accountability and commitment. I am planning to implement some of these ideas with my current team. "
— Robin (4 out of 5 stars)
“A clear and enthusiastic narrator, Joel Leffert is perfectly attuned to the elegant clarity in this lesson…his informed commitment to the ideas and skillful application of vocal intensity are so impressive that most listeners will enjoy the program.”
— AudioFile" Great book! A must read for any kind of organizations desiring to achieve better results in their every day work. "
— Ivo, 1/14/2014" Much better than the last book on teams I read (The Team Approach) with several practical ideas to implement in the back. Still, a lot of this is common sense, picked up over the years through small group leadership training. "
— Mark, 12/29/2013" This book ended up being more or less a repeat of the material in the Five Dysfunctions book, though told in a different style. I suspect either book would be good on its own without the other, though ultimately, I'd prefer the original. "
— Jeff, 12/2/2013" Good tips but a bit outdated already, anyone with management 101 skills and acumen should know this! "
— Ms, 10/3/2013" Some of the team building advice was good, but most of it was common sense. In addition, the author made several statements about team building that I couldn't buy into. At least it was short... "
— Jac, 9/19/2013" This field guide expands on the book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by offering a detailed plan on how to repair a team. In addition, different leadership style profiles are explained along with conflict profiles that are available. "
— Char, 9/2/2013" good activities for helping a group overcome the dysfunctions "
— Kim, 6/29/2013" Good real world strategies for building strong effective teams. Each of the five dysfunctions are discussed and then there are activities and exercises to help overcome them by building trust, accountability and commitment. I am planning to implement some of these ideas with my current team. "
— Robin, 6/12/2013" Identifying the five dysfunctions of a team in itself is worth the pondering. This field guide is excellent and very worthwhile for anyone who works with others ... and who among us doesn't (work with others)? "
— Linda, 12/25/2012" I enjoyed this guide, and am looking forward to the opportunity to take it for a test ride... "
— Julie, 11/14/2012" Finally had a chance to complete the book. Very excellent field guide with many activities I see using in the coming months to build more trust and accountability within the teams I interact with. "
— James, 10/18/2012" Sometimes cheesy but seemed to work. Wish the higher ups were reading this stuff, not just me. "
— Cassandralynn, 10/14/2012" Nothing to argue with here but it just skims the surface of deep team building and the use of psychological type, the theory on which the MBTI (r) is based. "
— Jane, 9/28/2012" Gotta have this one to get over the dysfunctions.... a good companion to the first book "
— Richard, 9/21/2012" For a textbook, this isn't quite as good as "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team", but still isn't bad. "
— Molly, 7/21/2012" Excellent summary of the main points of his basic book on the Five Dysfunctions. Includes great practical exercises in the appendix. "
— Douglas, 6/18/2012" Very practical and straight forward guide to overcoming team dysfunction. Includes templates and exercises, not just theory which is helpful. Have yet to put into practice and test application though. "
— Tina, 10/11/2011" Great book. I'd suggest for any team leader. "
— Amy, 5/28/2011" the thing i find myself applying m,ost in this book are the lessons it teaches about the proper plae for healthy, heated debate within management teams "
— Jeff, 3/24/2011" Assigned reading for the Admin Team, but surprisingly, a good read. Interested in seeing what we are going to do with it... "
— Pamela, 3/20/2011" Some of the team building advice was good, but most of it was common sense. In addition, the author made several statements about team building that I couldn't buy into. At least it was short... "
— Jac, 2/27/2011" Identifying the five dysfunctions of a team in itself is worth the pondering. This field guide is excellent and very worthwhile for anyone who works with others ... and who among us doesn't (work with others)? "
— Linda, 9/3/2009" Sometimes cheesy but seemed to work. Wish the higher ups were reading this stuff, not just me. "
— Cassandralynn, 7/26/2009" the thing i find myself applying m,ost in this book are the lessons it teaches about the proper plae for healthy, heated debate within management teams "
— Jeff, 6/17/2007Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping leaders improve their organizations’ health since 1997. His principles have been embraced by leaders around the world and adopted by organizations of virtually every kind including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, professional sports teams, the military, nonprofits, schools, and churches. Lencioni is the author of ten business books with over six million copies sold worldwide. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and USA Today, among other publications.
Joel Leffert is a professional actor, stage performer, and director. He toured Europe playing Salieri in Amadeus and premiered at the National Theater in London in the newly discovered Tennessee Williams play Not About Nightingales. His television appearances include Law & Order and Third Watch, and he had roles in the Woody Allen films Deconstructing Harry and Celebrity. Leffert is the artistic director of the Salamander Repertory Theater in New York City.