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•The Five Dysfunctions of a Team A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni San Francisco: Jossey-Bass (2002) Teamwork boils down to consistently practicing a small set of principles. Success isn’t about mastering complex theories but about embracing common sense with discipline and persistence. [p. 220] In this review Quotes from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team “Genuine teamwork in most organizations remains as elusive as it has ever been.” •Presentation Outline •Observations and Discussion This observation from the book is very true. Poor team performance is often at the root of organizational failures. When a team functions well, it’s remarkable and lifts the entire organization. Conversely, a failing team causes ripple effects that harm the whole organization. Building successful teams is essential for organizational survival. Serving effectively on a team and helping it succeed may be the most important job skill. Quotes “Genuine teamwork in most organizations remains as elusive as it has ever been.” [p. 187] (Note: Since the book is a “fable,” followed by a content description of principles, these quotes come from the “content description” section.) ...