Jun, 26th, 2008

engage in healthy conflict, commit to decisions, hold
one another accountable, and focus on collective
results"

As defined by Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five
Dysfunctions Of A Team

 It's always a good time to assess how your
team measures up against the foundation for having a
successful team. Rate your team in the following
dimensions:

1. TRUST

2. HEALTHY CONFLICT

3. COMMITMENT

4. ACCOUNTABILITY

5. ATTENTION TO RESULTS

TRUST - A team needs to be comfortable with being
vulnerable with each other about their weaknesses,
mistakes, fears and behaviors.

CONFLICT - A team needs to share their passions
and disagree, challenge and question one another. 

COMMITMENT - A team buys into important decisions
(even if they initially disagree) once all ideas and
opinions have been considered.

ACCOUNTABILITY - A team does not rely on their leader
to be the primary source of accountability but rather
deals with their peers direct.

RESULTS - Teams that trust one another engage in
conflict, commit to decisions and hold one another
accountable are more likely to put aside their
individual needs and focus on what is best for the team
as a whole.

Where did your team score highest Lowest?

Here are some tips that you as a leader can do to