5 Dysfunctions (Lencioni)
Purpose
Diagnose and address the root causes of team breakdown
How to Use
Personal Histories Exercise (15-25 min): Go around the table, each person answers: Where did you grow up? How many siblings and where in that order? One unique childhood challenge or experience. Debrief what was learned about each other. Team Effectiveness Exercise (1-2 hours): 1. Each member writes one strength and one weakness for every other member. 2. Leader goes first -- all members read their positive then negative observations one at a time. 3. Leader responds; then rotate to the next member. 4. Each member summarises 1-2 take-aways they will work on and emails these to the leader. Next off-site: report progress on take-aways.
Created by Patrick Lencioni
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |