5 Dysfunctions of a Team

HAMMAD HAIDER
Intro

 it's actually teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage

 Firstly because it's so powerful but secondly because it's so rare you can get all the people in an
organization on the same page
 in reality you can dominate any industry any market or really any competition at any time for all the
attention it receives the scholars the researchers the coaches the teachers the media everyone keeps
talking about teamwork
 Teamwork brings people together (the bonding agent) and motivates them to rely on one
another to get things done.
 Teamwork also makes progress easier (the lubrication) and allows the group to overcome obstacles
that would have stymied an individual.
 Without teamwork, none of that would be possible.
 Avoidance of Accountability

 High-performing teams hold each other accountable to high performance standards.

 They are able to do this because everyone is clear on what is expected of themselves and their teammates (they have already
engaged in healthy conflict to develop a plan that everyone is committed to).
 Moreover, they’re comfortable being vulnerable and sharing feedback, so they can raise questions of performance in other people
without fear of retaliation.
 When there is a lack of accountability, teams encourage low standards and force the leader to become the sole source of discipline.
 Higher-performing team members resent lower performers. Mediocrity becomes the standard.
 To overcome this dysfunction, teams should engage in peer pressure tactics, which is scalable and reduces the bureaucracy needed
for oversight.
 This means publishing team goals and standards and instituting regular process reviews.
 They can also receive team rewards, which motivates teams to work together and point out individuals who aren’t pulling their
weight.
Continued

 When teams don’t commit to a clear plan of action, even the most focused and driven individuals
hesitate to call their peers on actions and behaviors that may seem counterproductive to the overall
good of the team.
 Below are some tips to overcome a lack of accountability.
 6 ways to improve accountability.
 Develop a sense of shared purpose. ...
 Create specific, clearly defined goals and objectives for the end result. ...
 Focus on the positives. ...
 Flexibility works. ...
 When things aren't going right, pause, reflect and make changes.
Exercises

 What do you understand by Dysfunctions, briefly answer in max 3 points

 Connection b/w dysfunctions and team management? Max 5 points needed

 What do you understand by accountability ? Pros and cons if any

 How can you tackle this dysfunction if you were the head of your organization explain 5
points
 Do you really think accountability matters or it’s just a myth ?