In order to be an effective team you must accomplish your set goals. To achieve this task a team must first discover and overcome the five dysfunctions of a team. According to Lencioni (2005), “Dysfunction #1 Is the Absence of Trust: Members of great teams trust one another on fundamental, emotional level, and they are comfortable being vulnerable with each other about their weaknesses, mistakes, fears, and behaviors. Dysfunction #2 is Fear of Conflict: Teams that trust one another are not afraid to engage in passionate dialogue around issues and discussions that are key to the organization’s success. Dysfunction #3 is the Lack of Commitment: Teams the engage in unfiltered conflict are able to achieve genuine by-in around important decisions, even when various members of the team initially disagree. Dysfunction #4 is Avoidance of Accountability: Teams that commit to decisions and standards of performance do not hesitate to hold one another accountable for adhering to those decisions and standards. Dysfunction #5 Inattention to Results: Teams that trust one another, engage in conflict, commit to decisions, and hold one another accountable are very likely to set aside their individual needs and agendas and focus almost exclusively on what is best for the team.”…
