Are you familiar with Patrick Lencioni’s model of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? In his model he identifies the following 5 components that prevent team effectiveness. They are:
He has recently republished The Five Temptations of a CEO which discusses behaviors (or temptations) that leaders often experience which impact relationships and results:
Status Over Results
To address this: focus on your goals and the results, document and share both, and assess if you’ve been truly successful
Popularity Over Accountability
To address this: hold people accountable, confront direct reports immediately about behavior and performance issues, and ensure you communicate clear expectations
Certainty Over Clarity
To address this: make deadlines known and apply critical thinking skills when a decision has to be made, especially when information may be lacking
Harmony Over Conflict
To address this: ensure you have a culture of productive conflict, encourage differing opinions and perspectives, and allow passionate, yet healthy, discussions to occur
Invulnerability Over Trust
Lencioni’s recap:
Trust let’s healthy conflict occur > conflict leads to clarity > clarity allows accountability > accountability ensures results
Are there any behaviors you could change to make you a more effective leader, obtain desired results, and build strong and lasting relationships?
Sincerely,- Absence of Trust
- Fear of Conflict
- Lack Of Commitment
- Avoidance of Accountability
- Inattention to Results
He has recently republished The Five Temptations of a CEO which discusses behaviors (or temptations) that leaders often experience which impact relationships and results:
Status Over Results
To address this: focus on your goals and the results, document and share both, and assess if you’ve been truly successful
Popularity Over Accountability
To address this: hold people accountable, confront direct reports immediately about behavior and performance issues, and ensure you communicate clear expectations
Certainty Over Clarity
To address this: make deadlines known and apply critical thinking skills when a decision has to be made, especially when information may be lacking
Harmony Over Conflict
To address this: ensure you have a culture of productive conflict, encourage differing opinions and perspectives, and allow passionate, yet healthy, discussions to occur
Invulnerability Over Trust
To address this: focus on creating strong relationships and acknowledge when you err or make a mistake and allow direct reports (and colleagues) to see your human side
Lencioni’s recap:
Trust let’s healthy conflict occur > conflict leads to clarity > clarity allows accountability > accountability ensures results
Are there any behaviors you could change to make you a more effective leader, obtain desired results, and build strong and lasting relationships?
Mike and Jan