Recently, the International Leadership Team (ILT) of SEND International went through an exercise to identify our strengths and weaknesses in relation to Patrick Lencioni’s model of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. (Yes, Lencioni wrote a book about this, and it definitely is worth reading.) This framework has been widely used in leadership development because it highlights common barriers to team effectiveness. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Lencioni’s identifies these five dysfunctions: Absence of Trust – Team members are unwilling to be vulnerable. Fear of Conflict – The desire to preserve artificial harmony stifles productive, ideological conflict. Lack of Commitment – Without clarity and buy-in, decisions lack support. Avoidance of Accountability – The need to avoid interpersonal discomfort prevents members from holding one another accountable. Inattention to Results – Pursuit of individual goals erodes focus on collective success. Fear of Conflict and What Leaders Can Do Fear of conflict… Read the whole post