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S2E63 How a Team Works, or Doesn't - an Interview with Pat Lencioni Part 1

Season 2, Ep. 63

Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit.

   

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     Why trust is so important.  

·     Why conflict is necessary.

·     How to ensure commitment.

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:


https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/


“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni  

 

“Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni


Team Leader Conference


S2E43, The Coming Recession

 

“Cool Hand Luke”

 

“The Office”

 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

 

“What we assume is what’s important.” – Pat Lencioni

 

“We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni

 

“When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni

 

“Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth. It's the pursuit of the best answer.” – Pat Lencioni

 

“Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioni

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