OVERCOMING THE 5 DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM
Like it or not, all teams are potentially dysfunctional. The good news is that the causes of team dysfunction are both identifiable and curable, with courage and discipline.
Is Your Team Dysfunctional?
To better understand the level of dysfunction you are facing, ask yourself these simple questions:
- Do team members openly and readily disclose their opinions?
- Are team meetings compelling and productive?
- Does the team come to decisions quickly and avoid getting bogged down by consensus?
- Do team members confront one another about their shortcomings?
- Do team members sacrifice their own interests for the good of the team?
Although no team is perfect, if you answered “no” to more than one of these questions, your team may need some work.
THE 5 DYSFUNCTIONS
Absence of Trust
Fear of Conflict
Lack of Commitment
Avoidance of Accountability
Inattention to Results

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team online team assessment is the definitive tool for leaders looking to make their teams more cohesive and effective.
- Personalized Debriefing. The initial assessment is usually accompanied by a 2-hour discussion to help you focus on the best way to build your team into a cohesive one.
- Get practical, usable data that will help address their most critical issues and begin to make tangible progress right away.
- Gauge success in the future. This assessment can be retaken again to help you see how well your team is doing over time.
This tool was developed by Pat Lencioni and the Table Group. As a CAPAPro Consultant, Dr. Rosie is certified to offer consulting services based on his model.
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