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The 5 Dysfunctions of Teams

Welcome to this space for collective growth! Today we'll explore a fundamental framework for teams seeking excellence, cohesion and extraordinary results: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Do you know what they are and how they impact your daily work? Let's find out together.

1. Lack of Confidence

The foundation that holds everything together.
Without trust, team members avoid showing vulnerability, hide mistakes, and suppress ideas. Authenticity is buried under layers of mistrust.

🔍 Reflection:
What concrete actions can we implement to foster an environment where vulnerability is seen as strength?

2. Fear of Conflict

Constructive conflict is oxygen for the team.
When we avoid debate for fear of "hurting feelings," we kill innovation. Healthy teams discuss ideas passionately, but without personal attacks.

🔍 Reflection:
How can we normalize productive conflict and turn it into a tool for improvement?

3. Lack of Commitment

Clear decisions = Aligned teams.
Ambiguity is the enemy. If decisions aren't clear or communicated, members act half-heartedly, without conviction.

🔍 Reflection:
What mechanisms can we use to ensure that everyone understands, supports, and implements the decisions made?

4. Evasion of Liability

Accountability is an act of respect.
When no one points out mediocre behavior, the team's standards fall. Strong teams demand more from each other. out of loyalty to the common goal.

🔍 Reflection:
How can we foster a culture of mutual accountability without it being perceived as a personal attack?

5. Lack of Focus on Results

Ego is the cancer of teams.
If individual interests prevail over collective interests, failure is inevitable. High-performance teams live and breathe for their shared goals.

🔍 Reflection:
What strategies would you implement to ensure everyone prioritizes team success over their personal achievements?

These challenges are not obstacles, but Opportunities to strengthen your team's culture, communication, and resultsThe path begins with:

  1. Radical trust.
  2. Brave conflicts.
  3. Unwavering commitment.

Want to take your team to the next level? Schedule me on WhatsApp for a program of Team Building personalized. Together, we'll turn these dysfunctions into your competitive advantage.

Thanks for reading. See you in the next article!
— DrRoch