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The New York Times best-selling team leadership handbook for modern executives, managers, and organizationsAfter her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing excited her more than a challenge. What she could not have known when she accepted the job, however, was just how dysfunctional her team was, and how team members would challenge her in ways that no one ever had before.For twenty years, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has been engaging audiences with a page-turning, realistic fable that follows the travails of Kathryn Petersen, DecisionTechs CEO, as she faces the ultimate leadership crisis. She must unite a team in such disarray that it threatens to derail the entire company.Equal parts leadership fable and business handbook, this definitive source on teamwork by Patrick Lencioni reveals the five behavioral tendencies that go to the heart of why even the best teams struggle. He offers a powerful model and step-by-step guide for overcoming those dysfunctions and getting every one rowing in the same direction.Today, the lessons in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team are more relevant than ever. This special anniversary edition celebrates one of the best-selling business books of all time with a new foreword from the author that reflects on its legacy and lessons.

Are you seeking to cultivate a cohesive and high-performing team? Discover the profound insights embedded in Patrick M. Lencioni's acclaimed leadership fable, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition." This compelling narrative unveils the root causes of dysfunctional teamwork and provides practical strategies to overcome them. Join the intrepid leadership team of Decision Tech as they grapple with pervasive interpersonal conflicts, miscommunication, and lack of accountability. Witness their transformative journey as they confront the five dysfunctions that hinder their collective success: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results.

Through Lencioni's engaging storytelling, you'll gain profound insights into the dynamics of effective teamwork. Identify the telltale signs of dysfunction within your own team and equip yourself with proven strategies to foster trust, encourage healthy conflict, ensure clarity of purpose, promote accountability, and maintain focus on shared goals. Lencioni's fable transcends the realm of business; its principles are universally applicable to any team or group striving for greatness. Leaders, managers, team members, and students alike will find immense value in this timeless leadership classic.

As you delve into "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," you'll embark on a journey of self-reflection and team assessment. Lencioni's poignant storytelling style and relatable characters bring the challenges of teamwork to life, making the lessons easy to grasp and apply. You'll learn how to diagnose the root causes of dysfunction in your own team and develop targeted strategies to address them. Whether you're seeking to improve team dynamics, enhance communication, or simply become a more effective leader, this book is an invaluable resource.

With its 20th-anniversary edition, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" continues to inspire and empower teams worldwide. Join the countless leaders and organizations who have transformed their teams into cohesive, high-performing units by embracing Lencioni's timeless principles. Discover the power of trust, healthy conflict, clarity of purpose, accountability, and focus on results, and unlock the full potential of your team.