The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a bestselling leadership classic that combines storytelling with practical management insights to explore why teams struggle to work effectively. Through the story of CEO Kathryn Petersen and her dysfunctional executive team, Patrick Lencioni introduces five common obstacles that undermine teamwork, including lack of trust, fear of conflict, and avoidance of accountability. Blending an engaging business fable with actionable leadership strategies, the book offers managers and executives a powerful framework for building cohesive, high-performing teams.