The fact remains that teams, because they are made up of imperfect human beings, are inherently dysfunctional.–Patrick Lencioni

Many of you are familiar with Patrick Lencioni’s book “The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team”. In it, Lencioni shares a model that reflects that in order for a team to accomplish the results they desire, all team members must overcome the:

  • Absence of Trust
  • Fear of Conflict
  • Lack of Commitment
  • Avoidance of Accountability
  • Inattention to Results

Along similar lines, Lesley Wright and Marti D Smye, Ph.D, authors of Corporate Abuse: How “Lean and Mean” Robs People and Profits, shared nine rules you want to avoid having in your workplace.

9 RULES OF DYSFUNCTION TO AVOID AT ALL COST!

  1. Do not discuss the undiscussable
  2. Feelings are undiscussable in the workplace
  3. Never say exactly what you mean to the person who most needs to hear it
  4. One mistake and you’re out
  5. We’ll take credit for your good ideas and punish you for your failures
  6. Everything you are belongs to the company
  7. Do as we say and don’t ask questions
  8. You’re not here to enjoy yourself; you’re here to work
  9. Don’t try to change anything

So, although these may seem obvious, they were found to exist in more than a handful of corporate cultures. You may even be able to relate to some, hopefully not in your current work environment, but rather in times of “old”.

When they do exist, not only do people suffer, but so do results.

As leaders, are you creating a culture to help individuals and organizations thrive? Do you commit to addressing the dysfunctions listed above?  We hope so!

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